#legal-technology
#legal-technology

I spent 11 hours at a legal tech conference, and the takeaway was clear: 'Lawyers need to wake up' and use AI

AI is reshaping the legal profession, urging lawyers to adopt new technologies or risk obsolescence.

Legal Departments Show Growing AI Adoption But Implementation Challenges Remain, New Survey Finds

AI adoption in corporate legal departments is surging, with 38% already using AI tools and 50% exploring implementation amidst trust and privacy concerns.

Legal Industry's First Voice AI Assistant Steals the Show at 2025 Legalweek Conference

Artificial intelligence is set to transform legal work significantly with new tools like LexisNexis ProtÃ©gÃ©.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

AI, Invention Harvesting and the Patent Backlog with Jason Harrier

AI aids invention harvesting by streamlining the process for in-house attorneys.

Privacy professionals

Legal Tech Adoption: The Slow Burn Of Cloud, The Sudden Spark Of AI - Above the Law

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Make Sure You're Covered for the AI Copyright Fight: Insurance Safeguards After Thomson Reuters v. Ross

AI developers should secure specific liability coverage due to potential copyright infringement risks highlighted by a recent Third Circuit ruling.

London startup

I spent 11 hours at a legal tech conference, and the takeaway was clear: 'Lawyers need to wake up' and use AI

AI is reshaping the legal profession, urging lawyers to adopt new technologies or risk obsolescence.

Legal Departments Show Growing AI Adoption But Implementation Challenges Remain, New Survey Finds

AI adoption in corporate legal departments is surging, with 38% already using AI tools and 50% exploring implementation amidst trust and privacy concerns.

Legal Industry's First Voice AI Assistant Steals the Show at 2025 Legalweek Conference

Artificial intelligence is set to transform legal work significantly with new tools like LexisNexis ProtÃ©gÃ©.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

AI, Invention Harvesting and the Patent Backlog with Jason Harrier

AI aids invention harvesting by streamlining the process for in-house attorneys.

more#artificial-intelligence

Privacy professionals

Legal Tech Adoption: The Slow Burn Of Cloud, The Sudden Spark Of AI - Above the Law

#law-schools

Non-profit organizations

4 days ago

Paladin Collaborates with Some 30 Law Schools to Launch A Pro Bono Platform for Law Students

Paladin launches a pro bono platform for law schools to connect students with volunteering opportunities and simplify management for administrators.

Privacy professionals

The Great Escape: Greetings From NALP - Above the Law

Non-profit organizations

4 days ago

Paladin Collaborates with Some 30 Law Schools to Launch A Pro Bono Platform for Law Students

Paladin launches a pro bono platform for law schools to connect students with volunteering opportunities and simplify management for administrators.

Privacy professionals

The Great Escape: Greetings From NALP - Above the Law

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#ai-hallucinations

US news

fromThe Washington Post

Lawyers using AI keep citing fake cases in court. Judges aren't happy.

Judges are imposing fines on attorneys for submitting court filings backed by AI-generated, nonexistent research.

AI-hallucinated cases end up in more court filings, and Butler Snow issues apology for 'inexcusable' lapse

Butler Snow faces repercussions for using AI-generated citations that were incorrect in legal filings.

Artificial intelligence

Why do lawyers keep using ChatGPT?

US news

fromThe Washington Post

Lawyers using AI keep citing fake cases in court. Judges aren't happy.

Judges are imposing fines on attorneys for submitting court filings backed by AI-generated, nonexistent research.

AI-hallucinated cases end up in more court filings, and Butler Snow issues apology for 'inexcusable' lapse

Butler Snow faces repercussions for using AI-generated citations that were incorrect in legal filings.

Artificial intelligence

Why do lawyers keep using ChatGPT?

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#agentic-ai

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Artificial intelligence

This startup wants to transform the legal profession: Wordsmith AI just raised $25 million to drive agentic AI adoption for general counsels and fuel the rise of 'legal engineers'

Artificial intelligence

Legalweek 2025: Embedded And Agentic Generative AI Expands Software Capabilities - Above the Law

Artificial intelligence

Agentic AI - A Practical Guide For Attorneys - Above the Law

Artificial intelligence

'Agentic' AI Is The Hot Buzzword... But Do Lawyers Actually Want An Agent? - Above the Law

fromIT Pro

This startup wants to transform the legal profession: Wordsmith AI just raised $25 million to drive agentic AI adoption for general counsels and fuel the rise of 'legal engineers'

Wordsmith AI raises $25 million to enhance AI services for legal teams, promoting efficiency and transforming perceptions of legal departments in businesses.

Legalweek 2025: Embedded And Agentic Generative AI Expands Software Capabilities - Above the Law

Generative AI is deeply embedded in legaltech, transforming operations and insights for legal professionals.

Artificial intelligence

Agentic AI - A Practical Guide For Attorneys - Above the Law

Artificial intelligence

'Agentic' AI Is The Hot Buzzword... But Do Lawyers Actually Want An Agent? - Above the Law

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#ai-integration

The Next Evolution Of AI In Legal Practice - Above the Law

AI is transforming the legal industry, and lawyers must adopt it strategically to maintain competitiveness and avoid ethical issues.

Artificial intelligence

How Filevine Bakes AI Into Every Layer Of Your Case Management - Above the Law

Marketing tech

How An Entrepreneurial Firm Grew Its Case Workload 10% After Adopting Lexis+ AI - Above the Law

The Next Evolution Of AI In Legal Practice - Above the Law

AI is transforming the legal industry, and lawyers must adopt it strategically to maintain competitiveness and avoid ethical issues.

Artificial intelligence

How Filevine Bakes AI Into Every Layer Of Your Case Management - Above the Law

Marketing tech

How An Entrepreneurial Firm Grew Its Case Workload 10% After Adopting Lexis+ AI - Above the Law

Marketing tech

FirmPilot Reaches $11.7M in Funding, As Thomson Reuters and HubSpot Ventures Join As Investors

European startups

This YC-backed startup raised $2.7 million to speed up US visa applications with AI. Read the pitch deck.

Marketing tech

FirmPilot Reaches $11.7M in Funding, As Thomson Reuters and HubSpot Ventures Join As Investors

European startups

This YC-backed startup raised $2.7 million to speed up US visa applications with AI. Read the pitch deck.

more#startup-funding

Exclusive: LexCheck Unveils Version 3.0 Of Its AI-Powered Tool for Reviewing Complex Agreements and Auto-Generating Custom Playbooks

"We understand that playbooking is very important and it can be a laborious process for a lot of our clients," Daniel Moon, head of product at LexCheck, told me during a demonstration last week.

Marketing tech

#generative-ai

AI Delivers Fresh Nightmares For In-House Counsel - Above the Law

Generative AI is underperforming amidst growing usage and unpreparedness, especially in legal contexts.

The Path To AI Adoption For Your Law Firm - Above the Law

Generative AI offers valuable tools for legal professionals but requires ethical implementation and continual learning for compliance with competence obligations.

The Next Chapter in Legal Tech Innovation: Introducing Protege

LexisNexis is at the forefront of leveraging AI technology to enhance legal research and operational efficiency.

How law firms can grow, address artificial intelligence and tackle other challenges in 2025

Industry leaders in litigation support identify common challenges and the importance of technology upgrades.

Adoption of technology and knowledge sharing are crucial in the rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Tech industry

5 months ago

7 Tech Challenges - And How Your Team Can Overcome Them - Above the Law

Generative AI offers significant benefits to law departments but introduces new risks that need careful management.

How AI Has And Will Irrevocably Change The Practice Of Law - Above the Law

Generative AI is poised to significantly disrupt traditional law firm structures by changing the way legal services are delivered.

AI Delivers Fresh Nightmares For In-House Counsel - Above the Law

Generative AI is underperforming amidst growing usage and unpreparedness, especially in legal contexts.

The Path To AI Adoption For Your Law Firm - Above the Law

Generative AI offers valuable tools for legal professionals but requires ethical implementation and continual learning for compliance with competence obligations.

The Next Chapter in Legal Tech Innovation: Introducing Protege

LexisNexis is at the forefront of leveraging AI technology to enhance legal research and operational efficiency.

How law firms can grow, address artificial intelligence and tackle other challenges in 2025

Industry leaders in litigation support identify common challenges and the importance of technology upgrades.

Adoption of technology and knowledge sharing are crucial in the rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Tech industry

5 months ago

7 Tech Challenges - And How Your Team Can Overcome Them - Above the Law

Generative AI offers significant benefits to law departments but introduces new risks that need careful management.

How AI Has And Will Irrevocably Change The Practice Of Law - Above the Law

Generative AI is poised to significantly disrupt traditional law firm structures by changing the way legal services are delivered.

more#generative-ai

#ai-in-law

'My Dear Miss Glory, the Robots Are Not People,' Says Judge In Yet Another Hallucinations Case

Lawyer Raja Rajan faced sanctions for relying on AI-generated cases in court filings.

Linklaters Put AI Through Law Exams - Above the Law

Linklaters conducts AI exams to enhance performance and utility in legal tasks, showcasing a unique model for integrating AI into law firms.

Appellant Sends AI Avatar To Oral Argument... Judges Are NOT Pleased - Above the Law

Using an AI avatar for oral arguments in court causes confusion and is not accepted by judges.

Anthropic blames Claude AI for 'embarrassing and unintentional mistake' in legal filing

Anthropic admits to citation errors made by its AI tool Claude, stating it was an honest mistake rather than intentional fabrication.

Supercharge Your Law Firm With AI Legal Assistants: A Conversation With Tom Martin - Above the Law

AI is revolutionizing the legal industry by improving efficiency and reducing costs for law firms.

fromFuturism

Anthropic Tried to Defend Itself With AI and It Backfired Horribly

AI's unreliability poses significant risks in the legal sector, with fabricated information increasingly found in legal filings.

'My Dear Miss Glory, the Robots Are Not People,' Says Judge In Yet Another Hallucinations Case

Lawyer Raja Rajan faced sanctions for relying on AI-generated cases in court filings.

Linklaters Put AI Through Law Exams - Above the Law

Linklaters conducts AI exams to enhance performance and utility in legal tasks, showcasing a unique model for integrating AI into law firms.

Appellant Sends AI Avatar To Oral Argument... Judges Are NOT Pleased - Above the Law

Using an AI avatar for oral arguments in court causes confusion and is not accepted by judges.

Anthropic blames Claude AI for 'embarrassing and unintentional mistake' in legal filing

Anthropic admits to citation errors made by its AI tool Claude, stating it was an honest mistake rather than intentional fabrication.

Supercharge Your Law Firm With AI Legal Assistants: A Conversation With Tom Martin - Above the Law

AI is revolutionizing the legal industry by improving efficiency and reducing costs for law firms.

fromFuturism

Anthropic Tried to Defend Itself With AI and It Backfired Horribly

AI's unreliability poses significant risks in the legal sector, with fabricated information increasingly found in legal filings.

Artificial intelligence

Inviting You to Take this Important New Survey: Can AI Help Close the Justice Gap?

London startup

Rapid-Development Platforms For Lawyers: A Conversation With Brittany Hernandez - Above the Law

Artificial intelligence

Inviting You to Take this Important New Survey: Can AI Help Close the Justice Gap?

London startup

Rapid-Development Platforms For Lawyers: A Conversation With Brittany Hernandez - Above the Law

more#access-to-justice

#legal-operations

Marketing tech

From Workflow To Win: How Legal Ops Makes Legal Tech Actually Work - Above the Law

Marketing tech

Opening The Doors To Change: What To Expect At CLOC Global Institute 2025 - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

GCs And Legal Ops: The View From Both Perspectives - Above the Law

Marketing tech

From Workflow To Win: How Legal Ops Makes Legal Tech Actually Work - Above the Law

Marketing tech

Opening The Doors To Change: What To Expect At CLOC Global Institute 2025 - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

GCs And Legal Ops: The View From Both Perspectives - Above the Law

more#legal-operations

Merge Fields: Building A Trial Practice With The Right Technology - Above the Law

Trial firms succeed by leveraging technology and adopting aggressive approaches to litigation.

Building relationships and effective delegation are crucial for managing a successful law practice.

Marketing tech

Takeoff: Launching A Technology-Focused Personal Injury Firm - Above the Law

Merge Fields: Building A Trial Practice With The Right Technology - Above the Law

Trial firms succeed by leveraging technology and adopting aggressive approaches to litigation.

Building relationships and effective delegation are crucial for managing a successful law practice.

Marketing tech

Takeoff: Launching A Technology-Focused Personal Injury Firm - Above the Law

more#personal-injury-law

Navigating The Fine Line: Redefining Legal Advice In The Age Of Tech With Erin Levine And Quinten Steenhuis - Above the Law

Legal technology is transforming the definition of 'practicing law' and reshaping legal services delivery.

The distinction between legal information and legal practice hinges on providing user confidence and guidance.

After an Arizona man was shot, an AI video of him addresses his killer in court

AI was used to create a courtroom statement from a deceased victim's perspective, marking a unique intersection of technology and emotional justice.

European startups

Milan's AI legal tech scale-up Lexroom raises 2M

European startups

Berlin's legal-tech startup Noxtua raises 80.7M

Artificial intelligence

Legalweek 2025: Put An AI On It! - Above the Law

In-House Counsel Embracing AI for Contracts, but Cautiously, Finds New Survey from SpotDraft

Contract management is the primary area where AI is anticipated to bring significant changes in legal departments over the next few years.

European startups

fromTechCrunch

Noxtua raises $92M for its sovereign AI tuned for the German legal system | TechCrunch

Noxtua raised $92.2 million to develop sovereign AI for the legal sector, leveraging a partnership with legal publisher C.H. Beck.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

After an Arizona man was shot, an AI video of him addresses his killer in court

AI was used to create a courtroom statement from a deceased victim's perspective, marking a unique intersection of technology and emotional justice.

European startups

Milan's AI legal tech scale-up Lexroom raises 2M

Lexroom.ai raises â¬2M to enhance AI innovation in the legal sector.

The funds will bolster product development and recruitment efforts.

Lexroom.ai aims to optimize legal workflows through AI-powered solutions.

European startups

Berlin's legal-tech startup Noxtua raises 80.7M

Noxtua SE has raised â¬80.7M in Series B funding to expand its legal AI offerings in Europe.

Artificial intelligence

Legalweek 2025: Put An AI On It! - Above the Law

Artificial intelligence

In-House Counsel Embracing AI for Contracts, but Cautiously, Finds New Survey from SpotDraft

fromTechCrunch

European startups

Noxtua raises $92M for its sovereign AI tuned for the German legal system | TechCrunch

Remote teams

How Remote Staff Can Help Small Firms Punch Above Their Weight - Above the Law

Business intelligence

Private Practice Lawyers: Rate Your Work With In-House Counsel - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

2025 Legal Industry Report - Above the Law

Marketing tech

Are Point Solutions All They're Cracked Up To Be? - Above the Law

Marketing tech

How Time Tracking And Passive Tracking Tools Are Helping Law Firms Capture More Revenue - Above the Law

Remote teams

How Remote Staff Can Help Small Firms Punch Above Their Weight - Above the Law

Business intelligence

Private Practice Lawyers: Rate Your Work With In-House Counsel - Above the Law

Privacy professionals

2025 Legal Industry Report - Above the Law

Marketing tech

Are Point Solutions All They're Cracked Up To Be? - Above the Law

Marketing tech

How Time Tracking And Passive Tracking Tools Are Helping Law Firms Capture More Revenue - Above the Law

International Lawyers Of Distinction: Practicing Abroad Is No Longer a Pipe Dream - Above the Law

Remote law practice is now viable, allowing firm management from virtually anywhere in the world.

Marketing tech

Law Firm Intake Reimagined: Tools to help you capture every lead

Remote teams

International Lawyers Of Distinction: Practicing Abroad Is No Longer a Pipe Dream - Above the Law

Remote law practice is now viable, allowing firm management from virtually anywhere in the world.

Marketing tech

Law Firm Intake Reimagined: Tools to help you capture every lead

more#law-firm-management

The Next Step In Legal Document Automation - Above the Law

LexisNexis' new multi-doc feature increases efficiency by allowing simultaneous creation of multiple legal documents from a single set of inputs.

Privacy professionals

Unlocking The Cloud: Transforming Legal Document Drafting With Cloud-Based Solutions - Above the Law

The Next Step In Legal Document Automation - Above the Law

LexisNexis' new multi-doc feature increases efficiency by allowing simultaneous creation of multiple legal documents from a single set of inputs.

Privacy professionals

Unlocking The Cloud: Transforming Legal Document Drafting With Cloud-Based Solutions - Above the Law

more#document-automation

#innovation

Women in technology

The Three Cs of Teaching Technology to Law Students

London startup

This year's historic ABA Techshow will be bigger than ever

Women in technology

The Three Cs of Teaching Technology to Law Students

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

London startup

This year's historic ABA Techshow will be bigger than ever

LiquidText, Innovative Annotation Tool for Complex Documents, Adds Real-Time Collaboration

LiquidText introduces real-time collaboration for simultaneous document review, enhancing productivity in legal and academic fields.

One Transform, Inc. is Seeking a Legal Technology Sales Representative (AI for Patent & IP Law) - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

One Transform, Inc. is seeking a part-time Legal Technology Sales Representative to promote AI solutions to legal professionals, with a focus on flexible hours and competitive commissions.

Marketing tech

#intellectual-property

Software development

fromHackernoon

3 years ago

Building a Scalable Patent Search Platform for Enhanced IP Management | HackerNoon

Intellectual Ventures is modernizing its platform to improve patent submission efficiency and streamline development processes.

Trial Postponed To Allow Appeal In Thomson Reuters' Lawsuit Against Legal Tech Startup ROSS

The court postponed the trial for ROSS Intelligence to allow an interlocutory appeal regarding copyright and fair use in AI.

Software development

fromHackernoon

3 years ago

Building a Scalable Patent Search Platform for Enhanced IP Management | HackerNoon

Intellectual Ventures is modernizing its platform to improve patent submission efficiency and streamline development processes.

more#intellectual-property

Trial Postponed To Allow Appeal In Thomson Reuters' Lawsuit Against Legal Tech Startup ROSS

The court postponed the trial for ROSS Intelligence to allow an interlocutory appeal regarding copyright and fair use in AI.

London startup

Stat(s) Of The Week: A Big Gap In Legal Tech Satisfaction - Above the Law

Users in the U.S. report higher satisfaction with legal tech compared to the U.K., indicating unmet needs in the legal tech market.

Business intelligence

An Attorney's Guide To Switching Law Practice Management Software - Above the Law

A significant number of firms are using law practice management software, but many may need to switch to more effective solutions.

DOGE Cuts Off Government PACER Access Because They Are The Dumbest People On The Planet - Above the Law

The DOGE team's recent mishaps illustrate a profound misunderstanding of legal resources, where cutting essential tools like Westlaw and PACER threatens governmental efficiency.

Digital life

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

No More Manual Edits: Lawrina's Smart System Streamlines Legal Document Workflow | HackerNoon

Lawrina transforms legal documentation management by making it accessible, efficient, and user-friendly for both individuals and businesses.

fromComputerworld

AI company Ross Intelligence loses copyright fight with Thomson Reuters

A judge ruled that Ross Intelligence cannot use Thomson Reuters' Westlaw content for AI training, impacting future copyright cases.

fromPatently-O

From Sculptors to Headnotes: Chiseling Out Copyright Protection for Westlaw Content

Judicial ruling found ROSS Intelligence's AI training on Westlaw content infringes copyright.

fromEngadget