LexisNexis owned company, Lex Machina has introduced a new tool titled the ‘Litigation Footprint’, providing attorneys with visual maps that depict a party’s litigation history. The aim of this tool is to shed light on party relationships and trends in litigation that may otherwise not be evident. These insights can potentially influence the formulation of…
For corporate legal teams craving a light-hearted interjection in their mundane contract routine, or for any legal professional seeking an amusing novelty, a new venture paints an enticing offer. The newly launched online store LawLawLand, backed by contract management enterprise SpotDraft, offers an array of inventive products that remarkably bring humor to the legal profession….
In Los Angeles, the legal services organization, Bet Tzedek, known for its regular in-person legal clinics, has recently extended its reach to a digital front. The clinics were designed to help self-represented individuals navigate the often complex process of conservatorship, a legal proceeding where a court appoints one person to manage the personal and financial…
In an upcoming CLE webinar, legal professionals will have the opportunity to delve into the current state of legal technology in law practice. The deadline for registration, however, is drawing close with the cutoff set for today at 3 p.m. ET. This webinar, presented by the Massachusetts Bar Association, will feature discussions led by prominent…
A latest twist in apparent dueling lawsuits in the legal tech arena has emerged. Just last week, we reported on a lawsuit filed by legal tech executive Silvia Diaz-Roa in a U.S. District Court in Manhattan. As per Diaz-Roa’s claim, her former employer owed her over $1 million in stock and, further, she had been…
In recently filed federal lawsuit in Manhattan, former chief operating officer of a legal technology company alleges wrongful termination following her bid to exercise stock options worth over $1 million. The suit also details repeated instances of sexual harassment during her tenure. The plaintiff, Silvia Diaz-Roa, brought the suit against both Hermes Law, a law…
On March 1, 2024, an ambitious project came to fruition that has digitized and provided free and open access to all official court decisions ever published in the United States. This project is dubbed the Caselaw Access Project. By commencing in 2015, it was the product of an unusual partnership between Harvard Law School and…
As technology continues to reshape our culture and economy, businesses are facing an increasing demand for specialized lawyers who grasp both the commercial and legal dimensions of technology. Lawyers equipped with a thorough understanding of the tech industry are becoming vital, particularly those who can navigate the chimera of bringing new products and companies to…
Today at 3 p.m. E.T., the weekly Legaltech Week roundtable panel is set to convene once again to discuss the top stories in legal tech and innovation. Legal professionals, academics, and tech enthusiasts are invited to join this live discussion that promises to be informative, enthusiastic, and, at times, irreverent. Registrations are free, entailing lifelong…
In a recent celebration of Women’s History Month, the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) honored five outstanding leaders within the global legal technology community by listing them as the 2024 Influential Women in Legal Tech. This recognition according to Jeanne Martinez, ILTA’s director of membership and volunteer operations, is based on their impactful mentorship history…
The legal technology startup Ai.law recently expanded its offerings with an artificial intelligence (AI) module capable of generating complete litigation complaints. After filling out a form with case-relevant information, the module drafts a Microsoft Word document — currently formatted for the federal court system — containing allegations, claims supported by facts, and a demand section….
In an industry not traditionally known for its innovative zeal, legal technology companies, or legal tech as commonly referred, are driving change and modernization. The annual ranking published by Fast Company attests to this fact with four legal tech companies being included in their selection of the most innovative enterprises globally. Fast Company’s innovative business…
Despite its rapid growth, InfoTrack remains somewhat under the radar in the realm of legal technology firms within the United States. The names of its associated brands, such as ServeNow, a service for locating process servers, One Legal for court filings in California, LawToolBox for court calendaring, and the Legal Talk Network of legal podcasts,…
SingleFile, a legal tech company focused on the automation of corporate compliance filing processes utilizing AI technology, has recently secured $6.5 million in a funding round. This new investment follows three previous funding rounds totaling $8.6 million, bringing the organization’s total financing to date to $15.1 million. This round of funding, an expansion of the…
Recently, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida suspended attorney Thomas Grant Neusom from practicing in that court for one year over allegations of filing cases that were “completely fabricated”. This action highlights growing concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal processes, following reports of AI applications generating citations…
One of the most value-for-money experiences for legal tech enthusiasts, LIT Con, is currently offering early bird registrations. An initiative by the Suffolk Law School’s Legal Innovation and Technology Lab and Legal Innovation and Technology Institute, LIT Con is set to be a day jam-packed with illuminating presentations. Even at full price, the fee remains…
You probably employ a multitude of legal technology products throughout your daily routine. Some you might adore, while others you might not be as keen on. Why not share these experiences with your other legal counterparts, to assist them in making more informed purchasing decisions? On the LawNext Legal Technology Directory, it’s possible to contribute…
The ambitious legal research startup, descrybe.ai, has successfully employed artificial intelligence to generate summaries of all available state supreme and appellate court opinions throughout the United States. Launched only a year ago, descrybe.ai is proving to be a formidable force in the democratization of access to legal information, providing smaller-firm lawyers, journalists, and the general…
A fresh wave of training has started in Arizona, aiming to create a new generation of legal advocates primed to work at community-based organizations throughout the state. These advocates will offer gratis, finite-scope legal assistance to clients grappling with domestic violence and housing matters. Originated from a partnership between the Arizona Supreme Court and Innovation…
iManage, the document and email management company, has seen dramatic success since being launched in 1995. Originally popular for its collaborative approach to content management in law firms, it was soon acquired for $171 million by Interwoven. However, the subsequent acquisition of Interwoven by Autonomy, and then Hewlett-Packard’s buyout of Autonomy, culminated in a debacle,…
As we entered the year 2024, a reporting regulation was introduced affecting an estimated 32 million small- to mid-sized companies across the United States. The Corporate Transparency Act of 2021 is behind the establishment of these requirements, making it now mandatory to relay ownership details, identifying the individuals ultimately controlling these entities. There exist challenges…
Proxiio Global Solutions, an India-based company known for its provision of corporate legal services and litigation, is making its official entry into the United States. This move signifies an expanding global reach for the legal services provider, originally based in India. Proxiio specializes in rendering a variety of legal services, including litigation and investigation, managed…
Thomson Reuters, a leading multinational mass media company, has extended the availability of its innovative AI legal technology, CoCounsel Core, to the United Kingdom. This move comes following the successful rollout of the service in the United States, Australia and Canada. The AI-Assisted Research tool was introduced into the United States through renowned legal research…
New sponsorship and content opportunities have recently become available on the LawSites and LawNext group properties, making them an attractive option for companies keen to target an audience specifically interested in legal tech. With an audience almost solely comprised of individuals interested in legal tech news, trends, and ideas, there are few better platforms for…
Launched just four months ago by engineers who previously worked for Uber, Google, and Amazon, Traact, a SaaS platform that integrates various corporate functions in one place, announced its recent strategic partnership with Klea, a Belgium-based provider of AI-enabled legal entity management. The partnership will allow both companies to provide enhanced services to corporate legal…