In a significant development from ILTACON, e-discovery firm Everlaw announced two major advancements: the open beta release of its AI Deep Dive tool and the attainment of FedRAMP certification for its generative AI capabilities. These announcements underline Everlaw’s commitment to enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of legal document review through advanced technology. The AI Deep…
In a noteworthy development within the legal tech sector, Bench IQ has successfully raised $5.3 million in a seed funding round, bringing its innovative platform for analyzing judicial decision-making patterns to the forefront. This AI-driven startup, led by Jimoh Ovbiagele, stands out with its focus on elucidating judges’ reasoning not only through their written opinions…
The State Bar of Georgia is set to host its annual Law Practice Management Conference, which will be held on September 18-19 at the State Bar of Georgia Conference Center in Atlanta. This conference is part of the organization’s efforts to support solo and small firm lawyers by equipping them with innovative strategies and tools…
At a recent media briefing following ILTACON, LexisNexis outlined its strategic ambitions to evolve artificial intelligence within the legal sector by introducing personalized AI assistants for every lawyer. This initiative follows the launch of Protégé General AI, a development that allows the integration of general-purpose AI models with the company’s existing suite of legal-specific tools….
Legaltech Week Panel Discussion Today’s legal professionals have a compelling opportunity to delve into the latest developments in the legal technology sphere. A panel of esteemed experts will convene for Legaltech Week, where they will dissect the conversations and insights from the recently concluded ILTACON. This event is scheduled to be broadcast live at 3…
In its latest move to solidify its position in data migration, Universal Migrator has rolled out its August 2025 update, adding a set of five new connectors to its expansive platform. This latest release introduces connectors for Amazon S3 Buckets, CP Financial, iCal ICS Calendars, Intapp, and M-Files. With these additions, the platform now boasts…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of legal technology, the ability to predict the next frontier is increasingly vital, according to Ken Crutchfield. He emphasizes that while first-mover advantage can be significant, it is hardly sufficient unless innovators are also focused on anticipating developments to stay relevant. The pace of technological advancement driven by major AI…
The legal technology community is mourning the loss of Kaylee Walstad, a prominent figure in the e-discovery field. Walstad, who lost her life recently, was widely respected for her influential role in promoting innovation and community within the legal tech sector. She served as the Chief Strategy Officer of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM),…
In a recent conversation with LawNext, Reveal Data’s CEO and founder, Wendell Jisa, alongside CTO Matthew Brothers-McGrew, discussed the imminent launch of their new AI-powered document review platform, dubbed “aji.” Set to debut in late September, this cutting-edge platform leverages generative AI to drive efficiency in e-discovery document review. Importantly, Reveal Data is offering full…
In a significant disclosure at ILTACON, Thomson Reuters CEO Steve Hasker has remarked on what he identifies as the biggest disruption the legal profession has ever faced: the integration of generative and agentic artificial intelligence (AI). During the event, Hasker emphasized that this shift is poised to fundamentally rewrite the creation of legal work products—a…
Pre/Dicta, a legal analytics company based in New York, announced a significant expansion of its predictive modeling platform. The enhancement includes appellate forecasting capabilities, biographical intelligence tools, and comparative prediction features that now extend across judges, venues, and law firms. This development aims to help legal professionals navigate the complexities of judicial decision-making with greater…
AffiniPay, known for its technological solutions for legal and accounting sectors, has undertaken a rebranding effort to emerge as 8am, a unified professional services platform. This transition underscores the company’s evolution from its roots as a payments processor to a more expansive suite of offerings, meeting diverse needs across legal, accounting, and other professional services…
As the ILTACON 2025 conference wrapped up, attendees could not help but draw parallels between the event and the 56th anniversary of Woodstock. Grace Slick’s iconic declaration of a “new dawn” during Jefferson Airplane’s performance in 1969 found a modern echo in the Gaylord National Harbor halls, as legal professionals witnessed what many perceived to…
In the latest installment of the How it Works series, Midpage founder Otto Zastrow unveils the Midpage GPT, a cutting-edge plugin designed for ChatGPT. This integration promises to enhance the research capabilities of legal professionals by providing access to an extensive database of case law, statutes, and regulations directly within ChatGPT. During the demonstration, Zastrow…
LexisNexis Legal & Professional has expanded its artificial intelligence offerings with the introduction of Protégé General AI. This development integrates general-purpose AI models into the company’s established legal-specific AI framework. The new platform offers secure access to models like OpenAI’s GPT-5, aligning it with legal-specific models through a user-friendly switch feature. The Protégé platform’s latest…
In a surprising turn of events, the esteemed legal commentator Jean O’Grady has returned, albeit briefly, to the Legaltech Week podcast, following her retirement last year. Known for her influential insights on the Dewey B Strategic blog, O’Grady’s reappearance has certainly caught the attention of many in the legal tech community. While the specifics of…
In a notable move within the legal technology sphere, Aderant has formalized an agreement to acquire the legal technology portfolio of HerculesAI. This acquisition underscores Aderant’s commitment to enhancing its business management software solutions for law firms through advanced AI capabilities. HerculesAI, formerly known as ZERO, gained attention after rebranding and securing $26 million in…
This year’s ILTACON marks a significant milestone for Harbor, a global expert services company formed through the merger of three reputable legal consulting firms: HBR Consulting, LAC Group, and Wilson Allen. Officially launched at ILTACON in 2023, the company has quickly become a pivotal player in the legal industry. Harbor serves a formidable client base…
Turnberry Solutions, a key player in the domain of legal modernization and business excellence, has strategically aligned with Universal Migrator to expedite data migrations into the practice management platform Litify. This decision underscores Turnberry’s commitment to enhancing operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology solutions. Known for its adept handling of complex deployments tailored for large law…
With the former legal research startup Casetext ceasing its independent operations following its acquisition by Thomson Reuters, a newcomer in the field, Descrybe, has begun carving a niche for itself. Descrybe has successfully been integrated into the curriculum of the National Society for Legal Technology (NSLT). It is now listed alongside industry titans such as…
In a continuation of its “Road to ILTACON” series of product announcements, legal technology company Litera has revealed enhancements to its Foundation Platform. These updates include pivotal additions such as Microsoft Outlook integration and the expansion of AI functionalities via its Lito assistant. The Chicago-based company’s Foundation Platform is designed to integrate client relationship management…
E-discovery firm Reveal Data has announced the imminent launch of its generative AI-powered document review platform, branded as “aji.” Slated for release in late September, Reveal aims to provide full access to the platform at no cost until the end of 2025, an initiative designed to support the legal community’s exploration and mastery of generative…
Thomson Reuters has announced the launch of CoCounsel Legal, a platform that leverages the capabilities of agentic artificial intelligence, coupled with comprehensive research tools all based on Westlaw content. This new release marks a development in providing legal professionals with advanced AI systems that are capable of managing complex workflows and conducting deep legal research….
“`html The acquisition of Elite, a prominent legal technology company specializing in financial management and business operations, by Francisco Partners has been announced. Francisco Partners, a global investment firm with a track record of working with technology businesses, plans to acquire Elite from its current owners, TPG Capital and Thomson Reuters. This takeover will see…
NetDocuments has announced enhancements to its document management system, revealing new AI-powered document profiling capabilities alongside the company’s first agentic AI tool designed for editing documents directly within Microsoft Word. This development marks an important step in the company’s initiative to integrate artificial intelligence more deeply into legal workflows without compromising on security and governance…