Continuing to innovate in the legal technology space, LexisNexis has recently announced two new offerings, both leveraging generative Artificial Intelligence. These releases follow on the heels of their recently introduced generative AI legal research tool, Lexis+ AI. The two new products, Lexis Snapshot and Lexis Create, further underscore the foray of AI into legal research…
Pre/Dicta, the litigation analytics platform notable for predicting federal court judgments, is venturing into new grounds. Previously curtailed to predicting outcomes on motions to dismiss, it can now forecast outcomes for additional motion types and even predict litigation timelines. Since its launch in July 2022, Pre/Dicta limited its scope to motions to dismiss, achieving a…
A fresh podcast series is hitting the airwaves. The initial two episodes of the newly launched ‘LawNext PR’ podcast are now live. This unique series garners much of its attention towards the most current news updates from the legal tech landscape. In a recent post, it was outlined that LawNext PR is a sponsored podcast…
If you’ve been working round the clock to submit an application for the Startup Alley, here’s some good news for you. The deadline that was originally set for today has now been extended to Monday, November 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. This could be your last opportunity to secure a position in the…
Today at 3 p.m. ET on Legaltech Week, legal technology expert, Colin Levy will discuss his new book, “The Legal Tech Ecosystem”. The show encourages dialogues about latest revelations in legal tech and innovation. Other intriguing topics up for discussion are: The launch of “traact”, a comprehensive, tech-first platform for managing corporate legal functions. The…
The age-old saying from William Gibson, “The future is already here – it’s just not very evenly distributed,” seems to be the perfect encapsulation of the findings from Wolters Kluwer’s 2023 Future Ready Lawyer Survey Report. The report reveals that while the future of legal practice may already have arrived, various legal firms and departments…
Following the recent passing of Monica Bay, distinguished editor-in-chief of Law Technology News and recognized figure in the legal tech community, several inquiries have surfaced regarding plans for her memorial services. It is now confirmed that two such services will be held, one in San Mateo, California, and the other in Manhattan, New York. Here…
E-discovery firm DISCO has announced a long-term licensing agreement with international legal research company vLex to gain access to its U.S. primary law library. This resource comprises a broad selection of U.S legal information, including cases, statutes, regulations, court rules, and constitutions. The move is designed to augment DISCO’s core platform by integrating the vast…
Technological advancements are catalysing drastic shifts across industries. From the rise of cloud computing to the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), these transformations are altering the way businesses operate. However, the legal sector, often characterized by a cautious approach to change, is wrestling with unique challenges alongside these technological shifts. A traditional reliance on…
Corporate functions such as entity management and matter management can present complex, time-consuming challenges. For those looking to modernize and automate these tasks, the options largely involve relying upon disjointed point solutions, which often translate to disparate systems that lack a unified approach. From this perspective, today’s launch of Traact, a SaaS platform developed by…
Last week’s edition of Legaltech Week made way for a special tribute to a titan of the legal tech journalism world, Monica Bay. As the former editor-in-chief of Law Technology News, she was a well-known and beloved figure within the industry. Unfortunately, Bay passed away last week due to complications arising from a neurological disease….
The conviction of former Fugees rapper Pras Michel in a foreign influence scheme has resulted in a unique and unanticipated legal debate around artificial intelligence and its potential applications in the courtroom. Interesting allegations have surfaced that Michel’s defense was compromised due to reliance on an experimental AI program known as EyeLevel.ai to develop the…
Attention legal technology startups: The final deadline to apply for a slot in the coveted Startup Alley competition at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) TECHSHOW 2024 is fast approaching. Your applications must be in by this Friday. Set to take place in Chicago from February 14 to 17, 2024, TECHSHOW opens its doors to a…
Founded in 2018, Steno has focused on transforming the deposition landscape. Originally established as a court reporting agency, it offered non-recourse financing of deposition costs. However, in 2020 Steno broadened its reach by launching Steno Connect, a web-based video conferencing platform designed exclusively for remote depositions and exhibit handling. The creation of Steno Connect responded…
Last month, esteemed legal industry thought-leaders gathered in an engaging discussion on the challenges and transformative trends within the legal profession, aptly titled “The New Legal Paradigm: Challenges, Trends, and Strategies for Success.” Regarded as eminent voices within this sphere, both David Lat, author of the insightful newsletter Original Jurisdiction, and the founding author of…
Last year, LEAP Legal Software, an international provider of cloud-based practice management software acquired WealthCounsel, a leading provider of software, training, and support for estate planning and elder law attorneys. In a significant development for the estate planning community, LEAP has now announced a new integration with WealthCounsel. This integration makes WealthCounsel’s drafting solution directly…
Back in May, LexisNexus revealed its plans for a new product, Lexis+ AI, using large language models (LLMs) to respond to legal research questions, draft legal documents, and summarize legal issues. Initially, its availability was limited to select Am Law 50 firms that had agreed to partake in a commercial preview of the product. You…
The law practice management platform, Filevine, has incorporated a built-in feature to accept electronic payments from clients. Filevine introduces a new feature, termed Time Tracking, Billing, and Payments, which concludes its suite of time and billing abilities. The recent addition, labelled Payments by Filevine, equips firms with the capacity to receive ACH, credit card, and…
In an intriguing turn of events, LawNext strayed somewhat from its standard discussion topics towards the dark but vital legal issue of wrongful convictions. In this episode, the spotlight was placed on Brian Banks, whose dreams of an NFL career were derailed when he was falsely accused of sexual assault at the tender age of…
In July, NetDocuments commenced a trial launch of its AI-based product, PatternBuilder MAX. This generative AI tool aspires to facilitate firms in creating customized AI automation that caters to their specific practice areas, offering a glimpse into the transformative potential of AI in streamlining operations for legal firms. This product was intended as the forebear…
The clock is ticking for legal tech startups hoping to secure a position in the Startup Alley competition at the American Bar Association’s TECHSHOW 2024. The prestigious conference is slated to take place in Chicago from February 14-17, 2024. Out of all the applications received, only 15 win a chance to participate in a live…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), boasting over 10,000 attorneys nationwide and self-described as “the world’s largest law office”, has recently announced a momentous partnership with Paladin. Paladin, a leading justice tech company, provides a pro bono platform that helps to facilitate volunteer work for lawyers. The partnership aims to launch the DOJ Pro Bono…
In this episode of LawSites video series How It Works, there is a comprehensive demonstration of Sage Timeslips, a specially customized platform for time-and-billing suited for law firms, legal professionals, and other businesses providing services. This platform offers a broad suite of features designed to simplify time tracking, invoicing, and overall financial management. The guest…
The contract lifecycle management company SpotDraft has unveiled a new product, designed to aid lawyers in the tiring contract review process. Named VerifAI, the generative AI add-in for Microsoft Word checks contracts against user-defined guidelines that are created in simple, plain English. This innovative tool also demonstrates the capability to answer logical and contextual queries…
Today’s Legaltech Week episode will be live at 3 p.m., offering another insightful session where top journalists and bloggers will outline the latest headlines in legal technology and innovation. Today’s panel contribution will come from Kristin Calve, Publisher and Editor of Corporate Counsel Business Journal and the Pinhawk newsletters. She will share her recent experience…