The Harvard Law AI Summit, a private event held by the Library Innovation Lab at Harvard Law School, sparked compelling discussions on the implications and challenges of generative AI in law areas. The key takeaways underscore the mounting recognition of the importance, and yet the complexity, of the role AI is set to play in…
The rapidly evolving landscape of legal technology has given rise to numerous enterprising individuals leaving their law practice to venture into legal tech start-ups. Notably, Matt Spiegel, a former criminal defense lawyer, founded MyCase, an early cloud-based law practice management firm. In 2012, he successfully sold the company to AppFolio. Departing the company in 2015,…
It has been announced that Mark Smolik, Chief Legal Officer at DHL Supply Chain Americas, will serve as the Friday keynote speaker at the upcoming Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal Conference in New York City on October 12 and 13. Drawing on his professional intersection between law and corporate strategy, Smolik plans to share…
Legaltech Week, a weekly show begun in the early days of the pandemic wherein a panel of journalists and bloggers gather to discuss top stories in legal technology and innovation, gears up to host its 100th episode. Known for its shifting panelist lineup, the special gala edition of the program is inviting back everyone who…
Former executive director of the American Bar Association (Jack Rives) transitioned to legal services company Rocket Lawyer, assuming the role of president of the newly created Rocket Legal Professional Services sector. He brings to the table a rich history with the American Bar Association, spanning 12 years, and an agenda to drive Rocket Lawyer’s endeavors…
Since joining Litera in April 2022, CEO Sheryl Hoskins has seen her company expand from a primary focus on document technology into arenas such as contract review, transaction management, firm intelligence, talent management, governance and more. This growth was fueled by a series of approximately 17 acquisitions, marking an intense period of development for the…
The e-discovery company CS Disco announced that its co-founder, Kiwi Camara, is stepping down from his roles as CEO and board member. The firm, also known as DISCO, has appointed Scott Hill as interim CEO while the board of directors look for a permanent successor. Hill has been serving DISCO’s board since June 2021 and…
As the traditional legal market continues to grow and evolve, a new tool seeks to enable attorneys, particularly those in smaller law firms, to navigate and capitalize on referrals. The tool, named Overture Law, has designed itself to assist lawyers in capturing revenues that they may be currently turning away due to a lack of…
The finalists for the 2023 American Legal Technology Awards, recognizing exceptional achievement in various aspects of legal technology, have been christened. The winners will be unveiled at a gala dinner at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville on Oct. 8, one day before the commencement of the Clio Cloud Conference at the same location. Brought…
Contract management company Ironclad is set to introduce a chat interface for complex contract analysis, aiming to reveal the process of artificial intelligence’s (AI) decision-making. The interface, known as Ironclad Contract AI (CAI), breaks down multifaceted analyses into subtasks, building the next set of tasks from the insight gained. The beta launch is slated for…
Online, many refer to it as the “Law Prom” or the “Oscars of Legal Innovation”, the American Legal Technology Awards have become a significant event in the legal space since its launch in 2020. The awards were started through the joint efforts of a lawyer, a law professor, and a legal tech entrepreneur in order…
In an intriguing advancement in legal technology, two Canadian firms, CiteRight and Jurisage, have announced their merger with aims to bring forth an integrated solution for legal research and drafting. The collaboration will bring together CiteRight’s litigation drafting software and Jurisage’s AI technology to streamline and enhance legal drafting and research processes. The news came…
The recent International Legal Technology Association conference, ILTACON, held in Orlando, Florida was a hub for dialogue about legal technology. Several established and startup legal tech companies attended, providing scope for a range of fascinating insights in the industry. In a set of live interviews conducted and recorded at ILTACON, numerous company representatives shared their…
The non-profit organization oneNDA has collaborated with legal tech startup SimpleDocs to launch AutoNDA, a free software platform aiming to simplify non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Through the implementation of the standardized oneNDA format, this software is set to expedite the creation and management of NDAs. Since its launch in 2021, oneNDA’s open-source NDA has been adopted…
Actionstep, a New Zealand-based law practice management platform, has successfully expanded its influence by acquiring the Australian law practice management company, FilePro. The acquisition, which includes FilePro’s 4,000-law-firm customer base in Australia, represents a substantial growth opportunity for Actionstep. Despite both companies serving primarily mid-sized law firms, the on-premises origins of FilePro offer a contrast…
Yesterday’s acquisition of two leading e-discovery corporations, Logikcull and IPRO by global e-discovery company Reveal has resulted in layoff notices for some of the employees of the acquired corporations today. The acquisition deal was said to be above a billion dollars. Layoff notices are not completely unexpected post such acquisitions. When asked about the potential…
For those professionals who couldn’t tune into the highly anticipated Legaltech Week show last Friday, you’ll be relieved to learn that the entire show, featuring key ILTACON takeaways, is now accessible via video. An in-depth post-mortem analysis of the conference was discussed in the hour-long broadcast, providing essential insights for legal practitioners. For those not…
Live from Orlando, Florida, the International Legal Technology Association’s annual conference, ILTACON, is a vibrant mix of old and new as industry mainstays rub shoulders with innovative startups. This year’s conference once more featured a Startup Hub, where 27 new legal tech startups set up shop to showcase their innovations. Although it was impossible to…
The e-discovery arena is witnessing a substantial consolidation as global e-discovery titan, Reveal, has publicized its procurement of two pioneering e-discovery enterprises – Logikcull and IPRO. This formidable trio, Reveal proposes, is to configure the inaugural holistic e-discovery platform to cater appropriately to legal issues of all dimensions and for all legal personnel, from lone…
Google’s Local Services Ads, which are both effective and economical for generating leads for specific types of law practices, can now be accessed directly within Clio Grow. This follows an integration by law practice management company, Clio, with Google’s Local Services Ads. In contrast to typical pay-per-click ads, local services ads appear at the top…
The annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association, ILTACON 2023, reaffirmed its place as a leading legal tech conference. Due to its distinctly large and spread-out setting, it was described by attendees as more of a marathon than a sprint. This year’s ILTACON took place in an activity space of 431,000 square feet in…
Legal tech and publishing veteran Steve Errick, previously the chief operating officer at Fastcase and head of the Legal Research Information Division at LexisNexis, has recently taken up a new role with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) as senior vice president and chief development officer. In his new role, Errick will guide various strategic initiatives,…
An international survey conducted by LexisNexis reveals that almost half of legal professionals and consumers see generative AI significantly impacting the practice of law. The study comprised of 7,950 participants including lawyers, law students and consumers from the US, UK, Canada, and France. Their inputs provided a better understanding of their awareness of generative AI…
The International Legal Technology Association’s annual conference, ILTACON, is taking an unorthodox measure this year. Attendees of the event in Orlando, known for uniting professionals concerned with the overlap of legal practises and technology, are facing a $50 fine if they neglect to return their name badges post-convention. These badges, better known as Klik SmartBadges,…
iManage, a prominent document management company, has unveiled a new artificial intelligence search engine at the recent ILTACON convention in Orlando. Known as iManage AI, this cutting-edge tool is integrated directly into iManage’s cloud platform with the principal aim of assisting customers in boosting productivity, deriving greater value from their knowledge assets, and safeguarding their…