According to a recent report, in-house legal teams are increasingly ahead of law firms in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools for legal work. The 2025 State of AI in Legal report, published by Ironclad, highlights a significant gap in AI adoption between firm attorneys and their counterparts in legal departments. While 81% of in-house lawyers…
An ad hoc committee for the New Jersey Supreme Court has put forth a recommendation that the state adopt the “Next Generation” bar exam by July 2028. This move aligns with the plans of several other states that anticipate implementing the updated exam in the same time frame. The proposed examination is expected to introduce…
In a recent survey conducted by Wolters Kluwer, a noticeable disparity was observed in the technological advancement of legal departments. The 2025 Legisway Benchmark for Legal Departments reveals that while some in-house legal teams have embraced tools like contract lifecycle management and AI, others remain entrenched in manual workflows. This digital divide not only limits…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into its review processes for drugs and medical devices. This initiative aims to expedite approval timelines by assisting scientific reviewers in processing data more efficiently. However, the role of AI in determining the safety and effectiveness of drugs has sparked…
“`html The United States exercised its veto power on Wednesday, blocking a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution that called for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza. The measure was backed by 14 out of the 15 Council members, but the U.S. veto prevented its adoption. The U.S. government cited concerns that the…
In an era when artificial intelligence (AI) is altering the landscape of legal technology, the recent movement within Litera, a significant player in the legal tech industry, draws considerable attention. Avaneesh Marwaha, who initially led Litera from 2016 to 2022, has returned to his role as CEO after stepping down and transitioning to the chairman…
Recent findings from the AI in Legal Departments: 2025 Benchmarking Report, conducted by Counselwell and Spellbook, highlight an increase in artificial intelligence adoption among corporate legal departments. The survey, which involved 256 in-house legal professionals across North America, notably found that 38% of these departments are actively utilizing AI tools, while an additional 50% are…
The competition to command the small law office market in the AI agent landscape is intensifying between two tech titans: Microsoft and Google. Traditionally, Microsoft has been the go-to for legal professionals, with widespread usage of its suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. However, as artificial intelligence increasingly becomes a part of daily operations, the…
Taylor Wessing has become the newest law firm to implement the AI platform from Swedish-based Legora firmwide after a successful pilot involving over 80 lawyers across various offices. This adoption comes as several other prominent firms, including Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, Goodwin Procter, Addleshaw Goddard, and Bird & Bird, have already integrated this technology…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Big Law, predictive artificial intelligence is beginning to play a pivotal role, particularly in entry-level hiring. The industry has witnessed the technology’s integration into recruitment processes, leveraging AI’s capacity to analyze vast datasets on lawyer behavior and performance. This approach allows firms to make informed decisions not only in…
Aderant’s recent Momentum Global 2025 conference, held at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, emphasized a strategic push toward AI-enabled cloud innovations aimed at enhancing the client experience. With nearly 1,000 attendees, the event served as a platform for unveiling new products and discussing the company’s evolving strategy. Chris Cartrett, Aderant’s President and CEO, framed his…
A recent Canadian report reveals a high level of adoption of artificial intelligence within legal departments, with over 97% of in-house lawyers finding AI to be somewhat or very useful. This sentiment was shared by Scott Stevenson, CEO of Spellbook, which co-sponsored the report. The rapid uptake of AI tools, as highlighted by Stevenson, reflects…
The legal industry is approaching a pivotal juncture where transactional practices may shift away from traditional billable hours toward fixed fees. This change is primarily driven by the increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), which enables faster completion of legal tasks, such as due diligence and contract review. As clients become less inclined to pay…
In recent years, the traditional billable hour model, a fixture in the legal industry, has faced challenges from various quarters. Now, the adoption of artificial intelligence tools by Big Law firms may accelerate the transition away from this model towards flat fee arrangements. Such transformations in billing practices, discussed at the American Bar Association’s 50th…
A notable sanction of $6,000 was imposed by a federal judge on an attorney who submitted legal briefs with references to fictitious cases, which were generated using artificial intelligence. The legal professional involved was representing an Indiana excavation company in a legal dispute against a multiemployer benefit fund. In the decision, the judge, James Patrick…
In a significant moment for legal and ethical discourse surrounding end-of-life care, France’s National Assembly recently voted to adopt a bill that provides the right to assisted dying. This legislative action places France among a growing number of countries re-evaluating their policies on assisted dying, a trend seen in recent discourses in the UK and…
In a significant legal development, Italy’s Constitutional Court delivered a ruling on May 22, 2025, affirming the parental rights of both members of a same-sex female couple. The decision centers around children born in Italy through medically assisted reproduction carried out abroad. The ruling determines that the non-biological mother, often referred to as the “intentional”…
Stockholm-based legal artificial intelligence firm Legora has successfully raised $80 million in its recent Series B funding round. The investment was primarily led by ICONIQ and General Catalyst, with additional participation from existing investors, including Redpoint Ventures, Benchmark, and Y Combinator. This latest round of funding highlights Legora’s expanding influence and adoption within the legal…
Legora, a Sweden-based legal AI startup, has successfully raised $80 million in its latest funding round, bringing its overall valuation to $675 million. The extra capital injection signals a strategic move to strengthen its foothold within the U.S. legal market, a sector known for its robust demand for technological innovation. The funding announcement follows Legora’s…
In-house legal teams are cautiously exploring the integration of generative AI to enhance operational efficiency and performance, a move met with both enthusiasm and apprehension. According to Mike Ferrara of FTI Consulting, while there’s a notable eagerness to embrace these technologies, the potential risks involved necessitate a careful approach. This hesitant adoption stems in part…
MicroStrategy Inc., a company that has prominently invested in Bitcoin, is confronted by a securities class action lawsuit filed in a federal district court in Virginia. The litigation alleges that the company and three of its executives misled investors regarding the financial risks tied to the adoption of fair value accounting for its cryptocurrency holdings….
The Bulgarian National Assembly has rejected a proposal by President Rumen Radev for a referendum on the adoption of the euro as the national currency. This rejection highlights ongoing political divisions within Bulgaria over its monetary future. The chair of the National Assembly, Nataliya Kiselova, deemed the proposal unconstitutional, citing failure to comply with key…
Ashish Prasad, general counsel at HaystackID, highlights the importance of leveraging technology, including artificial intelligence, to enhance the human-centric nature of legal practices. Reflecting on his early career during the rise of digital tools in law, Prasad observes parallels in the current adoption of generative AI, which raises both opportunities and challenges for improving efficiency…
Rhode Island has officially joined the growing list of states adopting the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam (NextGen UBE), becoming the 36th state and the 40th jurisdiction to make this decision. The Rhode Island Supreme Court, following an extensive study conducted by its Board of Bar Examiners, ruled to implement the NextGen UBE starting with the…
In the ongoing saga of antitrust law and artificial intelligence (AI), the Department of Justice (DOJ) has come under scrutiny for its decision to pursue legal action against RealPage, an AI-driven company known for its YieldStar pricing software. The software, which employs algorithmic pricing to suggest rental price adjustments in real-time based on market conditions,…