In an era where legal processes are becoming increasingly digital and automated, Briefpoint offers a notable step forward with its AI-powered solution for managing discovery requests in litigation. As reported in a recent article from the video series How It Works, Briefpoint simplifies the traditionally labor-intensive task of drafting discovery responses and requests. At its…
In a surprising turn of events, UnitedLex has announced the abrupt departure of its CEO, James Schellhase. The announcement comes just after Schellhase marked his one-year anniversary in this pivotal role and had recently appeared on the LawNext podcast to discuss his vision for the company’s future. The sudden exit has left many speculating about…
The Clio Cloud Conference, held in Austin, Texas this year, saw a rather unconventional competition unfold as AffiniPay, a rival company headquartered in Austin, launched a promotional campaign during the event. Law firms and legal professionals visiting for the conference were greeted with a series of guerilla marketing tactics employed by AffiniPay, a move likely…
At the renowned Clio Cloud Conference this year, the concept of “momentum” took center stage, accentuating its pivotal role in driving legal practices towards consistent improvement and innovation. The event, colloquially known as ClioCon, marked its 12th occurrence and attracted an impressive audience of over 5,000 attendees from across the globe, with 2,600 in-person in…
The sudden leadership change at UnitedLex has taken industry insiders by surprise as James Schellhase is abruptly replaced by Renee Meisel, the company’s General Counsel. This change comes just a week after Schellhase appeared on the LawNext podcast where he discussed his first year as CEO and UnitedLex’s embrace of innovation. As of now, his…
In a significant development, artificial intelligence (AI) usage by legal professionals has surged from 19% in 2023 to 79% this year, according to the ninth edition of the Legal Trends Report released by Clio at its Clio Cloud Conference in Austin. The report suggests that up to 74% of hourly billable tasks, particularly those involving…
In a strategic move towards integrating artificial intelligence into legal practice management, Clio has unveiled Clio Duo, a new generative AI feature embedded directly within its existing Clio Manage platform. The announcement, made at the Clio Cloud Conference in Austin, Texas, marks the next phase in Clio’s broader AI product roadmap. Read more. Clio Duo…
The much-anticipated Clio Cloud Conference is set to take stage in Austin come Monday, drawing legal professionals from around the globe keen on exploring the latest trends in legal technology and practice innovation. One of the highlights for attendees, whether on-site or participating virtually, will be the live broadcast of Legaltech Week, scheduled for Tuesday…
Legalpioneer, a well-known entity in the legal tech landscape, has significantly contributed to the future exploration and development of this field by donating its comprehensive dataset of over 13,000 companies to the collaborative platform, GitHub. This dataset, previously curated to encompass areas such as legal tech, justice tech, and governance, is now accessible under the…
Stephanie Wilkins, who served as editor-in-chief of Legaltech News since 2022, is set to embark on a new journey at Legaltech Hub as the director of content. Her transition marks a significant move in the legal tech media landscape, as she takes on the responsibility of shaping the content strategy for the platform while developing…
The 12th Clio Cloud Conference, commencing on Monday, will mark its largest iteration to date. Set in Austin, Texas, the conference has moved from its traditional single hotel setting to the expansive Austin Convention Center, accommodating a record number of attendees. Over 4,600 legal professionals, with 2,600 attending in-person and 2,000 virtually, will gather for…
Nominations are now being accepted for the Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award, an initiative that honors individuals who have demonstrated substantial impacts early in their careers toward enhancing the American legal system. The award commemorates Alli Gerkman, a prominent figure who dedicated her career to legal reform and passed away in 2019 at the age…
The law practice management platform MyCase rolled out three significant updates today aimed at enhancing its service offerings. These updates include MyCaseIQ, an AI conversational interface; enhancements to its accounting module; and a new immigration add-on. Additionally, MyCase has announced the beta release of Smart Spend, a feature integrating a business credit card with expense…
One year ago, in September 2023, James Schellhase was named chief executive officer of the alternative legal services provider UnitedLex. The move was particularly significant, as he was only the second person ever to hold that title at the company, having succeeded Dan Reed, who cofounded UnitedLex in 2006 and had been its CEO ever…
Several regular panelists from Legaltech Week gathered in Chicago for RelativityFest last week, taking the rare opportunity to broadcast their show live from a shared physical location, deviating from the usual virtual format. If you missed the live event, here’s the video recording. Special thanks are extended to the public relations team at Relativity for…
A federal judge in Delaware has dismissed the claim by now-shuttered legal research startup ROSS Intelligence that Thomson Reuters (TR) violated federal antitrust law. ROSS alleged that TR unlawfully tied its search tool to its public law database to maintain dominance in the market for legal search platforms, but the claim has been rejected. The…
The Legaltech Week panel is hosting a live broadcast today from RelativityFest in Chicago. Legal practitioners in the vicinity are invited to join the session at 2 PM CT/3 PM ET at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Room Grand Hall MN. For those unable to attend in person, the broadcast will also be available via Zoom….
Wolters Kluwer has integrated generative AI into its VitalLaw legal research platform, ushering in new functionalities to enhance legal research and document drafting processes. Users of VitalLaw can now utilize AI to locate and interact with legal information, receive answers to legal queries, and generate summaries and initial drafts of crucial documents such as compliance…
DiliTrust, a French company headquartered in Paris that provides an all-in-one corporate governance suite for in-house legal teams, has acquired the U.S.-based enterprise legal management company doeLEGAL. DoeLEGAL specializes in software for matter management, e-billing, and e-discovery, catering to corporate and law firm customers. This strategic acquisition will expedite DiliTrust’s entry into the U.S. market…
LexLab at UC Law San Francisco has announced the second cohort for its Justice Technology Accelerator Program. Since its inception in 2019, LexLab has been a pivotal hub for fostering innovative legal tech startups. However, the program recently pivoted to concentrate on justice technology—targeting startups that develop solutions to aid communities impacted by the justice…
At its recent customer conference in Salt Lake City, called LEX Summit, the case management company Filevine unveiled a number of product releases and updates. Among these innovative introductions were several products specifically designed for litigators, driven by generative AI technology. These include two key tools: Depo CoPilot and DemandsAI. Depo CoPilot is described as…
Notable E-Discovery News In notable news for the e-discovery industry, the legal software and services provider Elevate has acquired Redgrave Data, a consulting firm that provides services and software for e-discovery and data analytics. This move will likely be significant for legal professionals working with electronically stored information (ESI). Founded in 2022 as a spin-off…
Over the first three posts in this series, I’ve discussed the diminishing number of entities owning law practice management technology solutions for solo and small firms. Today, the market is largely controlled by six major ownership groups. This consolidation has significant implications for how these technologies develop and reach their audiences. The trend towards cloud-based…
Steno, a tech-enabled provider of legal support and court reporting services, has named Prabhdeep Singh—who has held executive roles at technology companies such as Clover, WeWork, and Uber—as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in a strategic move aimed at accelerating growth. Singh brings extensive experience in scaling operations from roles such as global head of marketplace…
BARBRI, a prominent player in the legal education field, has announced its acquisition of SkillBurst Interactive, a company specializing in on-demand learning programs tailored for law firms and corporate legal departments. In a statement, BARBRI indicated that the integration of SkillBurst Interactive into its portfolio would provide innovative multilingual and interactive learning solutions. The move…