In a strategic move, Steno, a tech-enabled provider of legal support and court reporting services, has promoted its Chief Operating Officer, Prabhdeep Singh, to the role of Chief Executive Officer. This transition marks the next phase of Steno’s growth trajectory as Singh takes over from cofounder Greg Hong. Hong will remain involved with the company…
8am, the company behind legal technology products such as LawPay, MyCase, and CasePeer, has announced a leadership change with Jeff Hughes assuming the role of CEO. Hughes, who has been serving on 8am’s board since 2024 and was recently its executive chairman, takes over from Dru Armstrong. The transition was officially revealed on May 19….
AI patent drafting platform DeepIP has announced its acquisition of PatentMaker, a notable patent workflow tool specifically designed for European intellectual property practitioners. This strategic acquisition is aimed at establishing a stronger foothold in the European market for patent drafting and prosecution, effectively positioning the combined entities as a significant player in this domain. DeepIP,…
Legal software company Clio has elevated Ronnie Gurion to the roles of President and Chief Operating Officer. This promotion expands on the responsibilities Gurion has held since joining as COO in 2021. The move comes as Clio continues to navigate a transformative period marked by significant milestones. Under Gurion’s operational leadership, Clio’s annual recurring revenue…
Casepoint, a company known for its cloud-based e-discovery platform, has appointed Paul Colangelo as its new chief executive officer. This move comes at a time when the firm is deepening its focus on government markets following its acquisition by private-equity firm Thoma Bravo in January 2025 and subsequent merger with OPEXUS, a government process-management and…
In a move to demystify artificial intelligence for legal professionals, the new partnership between Masters AI Legal and Cat Casey will present the “Masters AI x TechnoCat – Los Angeles” conference on June 17. This initiative aims to provide a comprehensive education on AI application within the legal sector, countering what many perceive as a…
The legal technology landscape has seen an intriguing newcomer with the introduction of Lavern, an open-source “multi-agent legal system.” Developed by Finnish lawyer Antti Innanen, Lavern embodies a unique concept designed to mimic a modern law firm using AI agents. This innovative venture challenges the norms of legal tech with a blend of technology, creativity,…
Harbor, a prominent player in the legal industry’s professional and technology services sector, has strategically expanded its capabilities through the acquisition of CE Global Partners. Announced on June 26, 2026, this acquisition seeks to bolster Harbor’s Human Capital Management (HCM) Advisory services, a practice recently launched on May 5, to support comprehensive workforce modernization initiatives…
Foundation 365, the AI-powered CRM platform developed by Litera for the legal sector, has become widely accessible within the Microsoft 365 suite. This integration includes platforms such as Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft 365 Copilot, broadening the scope and utility for legal professionals seeking streamlined client management tools. As stated by Litera, this move aims to…
In a recent discussion with Bob Ambrogi on the LawNext podcast, Neil Araujo, CEO and co-founder of iManage, provided insights into the strategic direction of AI within the legal sector, particularly through the lens of iManage’s latest platform developments. Araujo sheds light on how iManage seeks to create a robust foundation for AI operations through…
Thomson Reuters, a prominent international data corporation extensively involved in data brokerage through products such as Westlaw and the CLEAR investigative platform, is facing reinvigorated scrutiny from both internal and external sources. This scrutiny arises ahead of an important shareholder vote on a resolution that seeks an independent human rights impact assessment regarding the use…
“`html Universal Migrator has unveiled a new website designed specifically for professionals involved in legal data migrations, promising to make the process of understanding, planning, and executing migrations more streamlined and transparent. This comes as a noteworthy development for migration consultants, IT professionals, legal technology advisors, and law firm leaders who often grapple with the…
TypeLaw and Re-Qwest Legal Technologies Partnership In an era where technology continues to redefine the practice of law, TypeLaw and Re-Qwest Legal Technologies are taking a joint initiative to enhance the efficiency of preparing court-compliant filings. The two companies announced a strategic partnership on June 2, 2026, aimed at optimizing the preparation and handling of…
The legal industry is swiftly evolving with the increasing involvement of AI, a realm that is now witnessing intensified competition between the dominant AI players—Anthropic and OpenAI. In a significant move for the legal tech sector, Jason Boehmig, the cofounder and former CEO of Ironclad, has joined OpenAI to spearhead the development of its legal…
In an era where technology and law intersect like never before, the Florida Supreme Court has issued a critical new rule to address the emerging issue of AI-generated errors in legal documents. As the use of generative AI tools becomes increasingly prevalent in drafting court filings, there has been a surge in documents submitted with…
In an effort to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technology into the legal profession, the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) has announced a partnership with the AI contract review platform, SimpleDocs. This collaboration aims to provide ISBA members with access to SimpleDocs’ AI-driven tool, SimpleAI, through a special offer that includes a complimentary 30-day trial and…
Article The legal profession is no stranger to innovation, and the latest entrant shaking up the sector is Darrow, an AI platform aimed at transforming how plaintiffs’ firms approach litigation. With its new platform launch, Darrow is attempting to redefine the way legal professionals manage their caseloads, akin to managing a financial portfolio. Darrow’s newly…
In what some view as a controversial move, the UC Berkeley School of Law has introduced stringent regulations that prohibit the use of generative AI in graded assignments and exams. The institution’s newly formulated policy aims to preserve essential legal skills by restricting AI-facilitated tasks such as conceptualizing, outlining, drafting, revising, translating, or editing any…
As Thomson Reuters approaches its annual shareholder meeting on June 10, scrutiny intensifies over its contracts with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), especially regarding data products like CLEAR (Consolidated Lead Evaluation and Reporting) and license plate recognition systems. These products have been the subject of controversy due to their integration into broader surveillance…
In a dynamic presentation at its annual ConnectLive user conference in Chicago, iManage has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its document and knowledge management platform. This latest iteration is intended to seamlessly integrate AI capabilities while maintaining stringent governance and security controls, marking what the company describes as a significant evolution of its platform. As…
Last week marked a significant development in the intersection of artificial intelligence and legal practice when Anthropic announced the release of its most comprehensive legal enhancement to date, offering more than 20 MCP connectors, 12 practice-area plugins, and integrations with Microsoft Office applications. While initial reactions predominantly centered on implications for law firms, corporate legal…
As the Harvey Forum kicks off in New York City, a pivotal event for legal industry leaders, Harvey, a legal AI company, is seizing the moment to unveil two significant developments poised to advance AI’s role in the legal sector. Central to the announcements is the introduction of Command Center, a tool designed to offer…
In the recent unveiling known as the Claude-pocalypse, Anthropic broadened its AI interface, Claude, by rolling out an array of 12 legal plugins. While this marked a significant stride into the legal tech domain, aiding processes in mergers and acquisitions, commercial law, and intellectual property, the update conspicuously bypassed legal aid organizations. These crucial community-focused…
“`html In a move that could reshape how AI is evaluated within the legal sector, Harvey, an AI company now valued at $11 billion, has introduced the Legal Agent Benchmark, or LAB. This open-source framework is crafted to assess how effectively AI agents perform extended, real-world legal tasks, diverging from the usual benchmarks that focus…
Stilta, a nascent entrant in the legal technology sector, has quickly drawn significant attention from venture capital. The Stockholm-based startup, which is just five months old, recently secured a $10.5 million seed funding round spearheaded by Andreessen Horowitz, a renowned name in venture capital circles. Founded in December 2025 by former McKinsey engineers, Stilta claims…