Australian legal tech company Mary Technology has successfully raised A$7 million in seed funding to expand its innovative ‘Fact Management’ platform into the United States market. The funding round was led by OIF Ventures, with additional backing from Sydney Angels and Empress Capital. With this financial support, Mary Technology plans to establish a strong U.S….
As the highly anticipated Legalweek 2026 event approaches, legal technology vendors have been strategically unveiling product innovations and business updates. This surge of announcements, timed just before the conference’s opening in New York City, covers a spectrum of technological advancements, from AI integrations to updates in e-discovery and knowledge management tools. DISCO has launched an…
As the legal industry continues to undergo significant technological advancements, Nathan Walter, CEO and co-founder of Briefpoint, shares his journey and insights into legal tech innovation. Meeting at Paradise Ridge Winery, nestled within the scenic bounds of Sonoma wine country, Walter delves into the conception and growth of Briefpoint, a company intent on revolutionizing the…
In a notable expansion of its capabilities, Universal Migrator has introduced new data migration scripts tailored for law firms seeking to transition from DocuWare, Legal Server, and Alfresco to prominent document management systems like iManage, Microsoft SharePoint, and NetDocuments. This development underscores an increasing emphasis on document management as distinct boundaries between practice management tools…
The AI legal research startup Descrybe has recently launched DescrybeLM, a new legal reasoning product. The company claims this tool surpasses existing general-purpose AI models, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, in a legal reasoning benchmark. A significant feature of this rollout is Descrybe’s publication of the methodology and scoring data, an invitation for external…
The landscape of AI in the legal profession is undergoing a rapid transformation, according to a comprehensive 2026 Legal Industry Report from 8am, which highlights that nearly 70% of legal professionals are now using generative AI tools, more than doubling from 31% the previous year. However, despite this considerable uptake among individual practitioners, many law…
LexisNexis Legal & Professional is facing scrutiny following the confirmation of a data breach that has revealed sensitive information belonging to its users. As reported by BleepingComputer and TechRadar, the cybersecurity incident involved a threat actor named FulcrumSec, which claims to have accessed more than 3.9 million internal records by exploiting the React2Shell vulnerability. This…
The American Arbitration Association (AAA), commemorating its centennial, has introduced the Resolution Simulator, an enhancement aligned with its AI Arbitrator technology. Designed to offer simulated, nonbinding outcomes for disputes before formal arbitration, the Simulator aims to provide insights into potential arbitrator decisions. This AI-powered tool is crafted specifically for documents-only commercial and construction disputes, where…
Paladin, a prominent pro bono management platform, has partnered with the Practising Law Institute (PLI) to offer enhanced pro bono opportunities and training for law students. This collaboration aims to couple skills training with practical pro bono work, offering students a robust experience that is closely aligned with real-world legal practice. The initiative allows students…
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Aderant, a key player in legal business software, has named its first female Chief Revenue Officer. Aisling Fenelon, a seasoned professional with over 25 years in legal technology, steps into this role. Fenelon ascended from her earlier position as vice president of sales for North America, having dedicated nearly…
In the complex landscape of legal work, a new tool developed by August is aiming to streamline the balance between attentive listening and the necessity of instant fact-checking. Acknowledging the inherent challenges attorneys face during depositions, client communications, and witness preparations, Live Assist offers technological assistance to tackle these issues. The core utility of Live…
Universal Migrator has announced the release of new data migration scripts aimed at facilitating legal technology consultants in migrating law firms from legacy systems such as Tussman, CollectMax, and LeadDocket to widely-used platforms like Clio, MyCase, Litify, and Lawmatics. This development adds to the growing toolkit of migration resources available to consultants responsible for orchestrating…
Confido Legal, a platform dedicated to providing embedded payments specifically for law firms, has successfully raised $9 million in a financing effort spread over two separate rounds, as confirmed in an exclusive interview with LawNext. The new funding aims to expand its services related to embedded payments and digital disbursements tailored for the legal sector….
In the serene setting of Tiburon, California, a town steeped in historical resonance from Mexican land grants to naval outposts, Pablo Arredondo, cofounder of Casetext, sits down to share the narrative arc of a storied career in legal technology as part of the LawNext on Location series. Against the backdrop of a cloudy view over…
CoCounsel, the pioneering AI legal assistant launched on March 1, 2023, has achieved a significant milestone by reaching 1 million users across 107 countries. Developed by Casetext and acquired by Thomson Reuters (TR) a mere four months post-launch for $650 million, this AI system has seen expansive integration across TR’s product lines and various professional…
As LexisNexis unveils Lexis+ with Protégé in the United States, the company marks a significant transition by phasing out Lexis+ AI, which it now labels its “first-generation AI experience”. This newly launched platform ushers in a comprehensive suite of AI workflow capabilities, aimed at revolutionizing the way legal professionals operate. The move follows an earlier…
Sirion, a leading AI-native contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform, has finalized a majority investment from private equity firm Haveli Investments. This strategic move is intended to bolster Sirion’s product innovation, enhance its global presence, and facilitate the transition of organizations from static contract repositories to dynamic, intelligent contract management workflows. According to Sirion’s founder and…
An investigation by The Arizona Republic has brought to light significant concerns about the state’s Alternative Business Structures (ABS) program, which allows nonlawyers to hold ownership stakes in law firms. Initially introduced in 2021 as a means to enhance accessibility and affordability of legal services, the program has come under scrutiny due to consumer complaints,…
In a recent sit-down, captured on LawNext, I enjoyed an insightful lunch with Alex Su, the chief revenue officer of Latitude Legal, at Phnom Penh House in Alameda, California. Su, a seasoned legal professional, regards this Cambodian restaurant as a staple in his personal and professional life. Su’s career trajectory is a testament to the…
In a move that could have significant implications for legal technology consultants, Universal Migrator has announced a reduction in pricing for its migration script library, a tool designed to facilitate transitions to document management systems such as iManage, SharePoint, and NetDocuments. The new pricing structure puts access to this extensive script library at $3,500, eliminating…
AltaClaro, known for its simulation-based experiential legal training, has partnered with Verbit, a leading company in verbal intelligence and transcription technology, to launch DepoSim, an innovative AI-powered deposition simulator designed to revolutionize litigation training. The tool is intended to address a significant gap in associate training at major law firms, where traditional deposition practices involving…
Legal technology company SimpleDocs has introduced the Contract Intelligence Layer, a Microsoft Word add-in designed to enhance legal teams’ efficiency by integrating key data sources directly into their workflow. This innovation reflects the evolution of SimpleDocs since its acquisition of Law Insider in September 2025, further cementing the company’s position within the domain of legal…
The legal technologies panorama has witnessed a myriad of innovative alliances and partnerships. Among these, the recent collaboration between the legal AI company Harvey and its titular counterpart, Gabriel Macht, stands out. Macht is celebrated for his portrayal of lawyer Harvey Specter in the acclaimed television series Suits. This unique brand partnership positions Macht as…
The American Bar Association’s TECHSHOW 2026 is set to be an exciting event for the legal tech community, as fifteen startups have been selected to showcase their innovative solutions at the annual Startup Alley. After a thorough voting process, these companies will participate in a pitch competition during the opening night of the event, which…
The clock is ticking as legal professionals and tech aficionados have their eyes set on the annual ABA TECHSHOW. This year’s event marks the 10th edition of the much-anticipated Startup Alley, and the deadline is quickly approaching for casting votes to determine which legal tech startups will make it to this prestigious platform. February 13th…