Ken Crutchfield, following his first experience with a Waymo autonomous vehicle, draws insightful parallels between the early challenges faced by autonomous vehicles and the current frontier facing legal technology with agentic AI. Crutchfield, who has extensive experience at LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters, and Wolters Kluwer, argues that legal tech can learn vital lessons from Waymo’s deployment…
As legal professionals seek ways to enhance efficiency and productivity, Clio cofounder and CEO Jack Newton has announced a new vision at the company’s annual ClioCon in Boston for a future defined by artificial intelligence. This vision, outlined during Newton’s keynote, introduces Clio’s transformation into an intelligent legal work platform. The platform aims to serve…
In a strategic move to advance AI-driven legal pricing solutions, Aderant, a prominent player in legal business management, has acquired Virtual Pricing Director (VPD). Founded in London in 2017, VPD has developed the legal industry’s first practice management-agnostic pricing platform, employing artificial intelligence and adaptable workflows to optimize pricing strategies across law firms. This acquisition…
A recent study unveiled by Vals AI has sparked interest across the legal tech community by suggesting that both specialized legal and general artificial intelligence (AI) models now potentially rival, or surpass, human lawyers in the realm of legal research accuracy. The report, known as VLAIR – Legal Research, builds on the groundwork laid in…
In the recent keynote at the 2025 ClioCon in Boston, CEO Jack Newton unveiled what is being described as the most comprehensive series of updates in Clio’s history. With attendees trying to absorb the substantial changes, it is crucial for legal professionals to comprehend the implications of these developments for their practice. For a detailed…
The recent Clio Cloud Conference, commonly known as ClioCon, showcased the evolution of legal technology, specifically focusing on the transformation promised by Clio’s newly unveiled Intelligent Legal Work Platform. Clio’s CEO, Jack Newton, during his nearly 90-minute keynote last Thursday, outlined the functionalities of this ambitious platform, propelling Clio from a mere “system of record”…
The adoption of technology within the legal industry continues to evolve, enabling practitioners to enhance efficiency and optimize their workflows. Recently, an episode in the “How It Works” series offered an insightful demonstration of Eve Legal’s new call intake features. Legal professionals interested in streamlining client communication may find these tools valuable. Eve Legal, a…
In a keynote at the recent ClioCon conference, Clio cofounder and CEO, Jack Newton, presented a vision for a future intertwined with AI technology in the legal profession. This new trajectory, described in depth during his address, aims to redefine how legal work is conducted, moving from traditional systems to what Newton termed an “Intelligent…
In October 2022, Thomson Reuters launched its AI for Justice program in response to a critical issue in the United States—the unmet civil legal needs affecting over 90% of the population. This initiative is crucial as millions face dire situations such as eviction, domestic violence, and wrongful convictions without legal representation. As the program marks…
In a notable development within the legal technology space, the legal CRM and marketing platform Lawmatics has launched the beta version of Qualify AI. This product represents the company’s significant advancement into generative artificial intelligence, tailored to streamline one of the most time-intensive tasks faced by law firms: lead qualification. Qualify AI is distinguished by…
The announcement of Typepad’s shutdown, set for September 30, 2025, raised concerns of losing extensive legal scholarship and commentary. LexBlog swiftly responded by launching a rescue initiative, successfully preserving 579,162 legal blog posts and migrating over 150 Typepad-hosted sites, which further expanded LexBlog‘s library to over one million preserved posts. This move is seen as…
In a keynote address that diverged from typical corporate celebrations of past achievements, Relativity CEO Phil Saunders emphasized at Relativity Fest 2025 in Chicago the necessity for bold transformation in legal technology. Addressing an audience of 1,834 attendees, Saunders declared that what Relativity has constructed over 24 years “is not enough,” urging both the company…
In a recent conversation on the podcast LawNext, Andy Seavers, CEO and cofounder of Case Status, shared insights into the evolution of legal services, particularly how AI and data-driven technologies are reshaping client experiences. This discussion followed the inaugural Client Experience Summit in Charleston, S.C., where Seavers introduced ‘Client Intelligence,’ a new AI-driven platform. Originally…
Nexl, an AI-driven customer relationship management (CRM) and growth platform tailored for law firms, has recently secured $23 million in Series B funding. This round of investment was led by Tidemark Capital, affirming Nexl’s growing influence in the legal technology sector. Dave Yuan, founder of Tidemark and member of Nexl’s board, emphasized the significant transformation…
Earlier this year, Eve, an AI-driven solution for plaintiffs’ law firms, announced its AI Intake platform’s capability to revolutionize potential client acquisition and qualification techniques. Following a successful beta phase involving over 40 firms, the platform is now generally available, introducing a novel AI voice agent known as “Jenny.” This AI-powered feature can handle incoming…
The challenge with law firm billing has long been more about accurately capturing work than executing it. Legal professionals regularly grapple with late-night time entry sessions, ambiguous narratives prone to client disputes, and overlooked communications that result in lost revenue. As noted in a detailed examination provided by LawNext, AI-enhanced timekeeping solutions are stepping in…
Passle, recognized for developing thought leadership and cross-selling tools tailored for law firms, has introduced a new feature to enhance its CrossPitch AI platform. The Cross-Selling Intelligence Map aims to elucidate often overlooked revenue-generating activities within law firms. Announced today, the Intelligence Map visualizes the dissemination of thought leadership content authored by attorneys, creating a…
In a significant development within the legal technology sector, EvenUp, an AI platform tailored for personal injury law, has secured $150 million in a Series E funding round. This latest financial injection elevates the company’s valuation to over $2 billion, marking a substantial rise from its previous valuation just a year ago. With this round,…
The legal conference calendar has become saturated, with events occurring almost every week. Yet, an interesting development is unfolding in this crowded landscape: smaller, more focused conferences are proving to be highly valuable, specifically for targeted audiences. This was clearly demonstrated at the Client Experience Summit, hosted by Case Status in Charleston, South Carolina, from…
Utah is spearheading innovation in the legal licensure landscape with the approval of Rule 14-703A by the Utah Supreme Court. This new regulation signifies a departure from traditional bar exams, as it provides an alternate route focused on practical legal training. The implementation of this path, starting January 1, 2026, marks a significant shift in…
The legal technology landscape has seen a significant update with the general availability of MARC, a new generative AI-powered document review system announced by Altorney. Designed to automate first-pass review decisions in e-discovery processes, MARC promises substantial cost savings and security enhancements by processing documents before they enter traditional review platforms. Unveiled initially in March,…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of legal technology, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) is setting a new benchmark with its announcement of an AI-powered arbitrator, which is scheduled to launch this November. This development represents a novel approach in the field of dispute resolution, marking the AAA’s commitment to integrating advanced technologies into its operations….
Eve, the AI-driven platform catering to plaintiffs’ law firms, has successfully secured $103 million in a Series B funding round, propelling the company to a valuation exceeding $1 billion. The recent investment was spearheaded by Spark Capital with continued backing from renowned investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Menlo Ventures. Eve aims…
AI Contracts Company SimpleDocs Acquires Law Insider and Its Extensive Library of Contracts and Clauses In a noteworthy development within the legal tech industry, SimpleDocs, a company specializing in AI-driven contract automation, has acquired Law Insider. This strategic acquisition involves taking over what is claimed to be the world’s largest library of contracts and clauses….
Last week, a Reddit post sparked a heated debate in the legal industry regarding the future of legal AI company Harvey. Critics argue that Harvey is essentially a repackage of ChatGPT, but this viewpoint might be narrowing the broader implications of Harvey’s strategies. In a column for LawNext, Ken Crutchfield, a seasoned legal tech strategist,…