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Legaltech Rundown: Thomson Reuters Teams Up With Hotshot in Law Schools, Clio Adds Agentic Features to Clio Work, and More

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:59:59 EST

An update on the legal tech market's past week, from product launches to new partnerships.

Specialty AI Insurance Emerges as Key Tool to Tamp Down Risk

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:50:52 EST

“As AI incidents surge and insurers increasingly add AI exclusions to traditional policies, companies face growing exposure to legal, financial and regulatory fallout from algorithmic failures," said Alissa Lugo, a senior director analyst at Gartner.

Litigation Tech Provider AI.Law Releases 2nd Version of Its Platform

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:55:21 EST

Advanced AI.Law is designed to deliver users a unified platform for document management, cases analysis and drafting, among other litigation tasks.

AI in Legal Workflows Raises a Hard Question: Who Owns the Risk?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:44:59 EST

If an AI system mishandles privileged information, introduces bias, exposes regulated data, or compromises evidentiary integrity, the legal team and the organization still bear the consequence. For general counsel, managing partners, CIOs, and directors of legal operations, AI adoption is now a governance, compliance, and risk ownership issue.

Solve Intelligence Acquires AI Patent Litigation Startup Palito.ai, Announces Munich Office

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:58:50 EST

Solve Intelligence plans to add Palito.ai's capabilities, including validity analysis and case law research, to its platform.

‘Seminal Cases'? Appeals Courts Confront Fake Cites in Wave of AI-Related Sanctions Orders

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:56:49 EST

For court watchers, the recent rulings raise questions about whether sanctions alone can deter the problem—and offer an early glimpse of the case law that may develop around artificial intelligence use in brief writing.

Capgemini's Head of Legal Ops: Legal Departments ‘Are Moving Beyond Simple Automation'

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:59:59 EST

Ashey Miller, general counsel of financial services, North America and head of legal operations, Americas at Capgemini, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Most Innovative Legal Operations Team of the Year, talks about how innovations thrive when legal tech providers and law firms co-develop solutions with in-house teams.

Kyndryl Senior Counsel: Emerging Tech Will Reshape How Legal Departments Select Outside Counsel

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:59:59 EST

Dan Fox, senior counsel at Kyndryl Legal Department, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Regulatory, Governance and Compliance Technology, talks about why he believes AI agents will have a transformative impact on legal departments in the near future.

Monetary Sanctions May Be on the Rise as 'Frustrated' Courts Grapple With AI Hallucinations

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:59:59 EST

"I would assume that they'll keep ramping up the sanctions until this gets resolved. Again, this is an error that there might have been an excuse for previously, but as we go further and further along, there'll be less and less of an excuse for," one litigator told Law.com.

Legal-Specific AI Transcription Looks to Fill the Privacy Gap. Will It Work?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:03:43 EST

While legal-specific AI transcription tools aim to keep safety in mind, legal professionals have a laundry list of requirements and potential risks.

Better Client Service? Inside Goodwin's Ambitious AI Training Program

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:23:37 EST

Firmwide training initiative Propel aims to use the AI across practice groups and workflows to serve clients more efficiently.

Google X's Discovery, Litigation Strategy Leader: Gen AI is ‘Fundamentally Reshaping' the Legal Department, Outside Counsel Relationship

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:59:59 EST

Alex Ponce de Leon, senior discovery and litigation strategy leader at Google X and winner of the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Innovator of the Year - Legal Department (Individual), discusses how a move toward insourcing is forcing legal departments to reevaluate their outside counsel.

Uber's Chief Deputy GC: Legal Tech ‘Collaboration Must Replace Standardization'

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:59:59 EST

Katie Waitzman, vice president and chief deputy general counsel at Uber Technologies, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Most Innovative Legal Department of the Year, discusses how AI agents will redefine productivity and knowledge management.

Cox Media Group's GC: Legal Tech Accelerates Bifurcation of Legal Profession

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:59:59 EST

Eric D. Greenberg, EVP and general counsel at Cox Media Group and winner of the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Change Management Leader of the Year - Legal Department (individual), talks about how GCs need to partner with their outside counsel to navigate complexity.

IAPP GS Day 2: Courts' Powers Over Privacy and US-EU Data Law Tension

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:19:38 EST

Takeaways from the conference on the dual role of courts in protecting privacy rights and the struggle to build a Trans-Atlantic data transfer regime.

Legal Contracting Startup Crosby Secures $60M in Series B Round

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:53:49 EST

The startup, which previously received investment from Cooley, will use its new funding to bolster the development of its platform for clients.

Law Firms Ramp Up Lateral Hiring of Attorneys with AI Expertise

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:05:33 EST

SurePoint Technologies' 2025 State of the Legal Industry Report found that more legal professionals, primarily associates, are specializing in AI's intersection with different kinds of law.

DHL's Chief Legal Officer: Emerging Tech Spurs Need for New Outside Counsel ‘Pricing Models and Performance Metrics'

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Mark Smolik, chief legal officer at DHL Supply Chain Americas, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Best Use of Artificial Intelligence, talks about how AI and automation will change how legal departments engage outside counsel.

Solstice Advanced Materials' Head of Legal Ops Discusses How Firms, Vendors Can Enable Legal Department Innovation

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Sarah Sawvell, senior director, head of legal operations at Solstice Advanced Materials, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Business Impact Through Technology, talks about the ways her legal department has found firms and vendors be helpful in supporting tech adoption.

Linklaters, Gide Advise as Mistral AI Raises $830 Million to Buy NVIDIA Chips for Data Center

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:43:58 EST

It is the second large funding haul in recent months for Paris-based Mistral, which has been in the vanguard of an EU push for independence from U.S. tech giants.

IAPP GS Day One: OpenAI, Anthropic Attorneys Delve Into the Privacy-Safety Tradeoff in AI

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:43:48 EST

As privacy professionals see their roles expand to incorporate oversight of AI, their traditional prerogatives are running up against safety and governance concerns.

The $285 Billion Warning: Why Legal Departments Must Move Beyond the Billable Hour Now

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:03:59 EST

What the collapse of per-seat software pricing means for the future of legal spend.

Some Federal Judges Are Embracing Gen AI, Though Many Are Split on Its Potential for Courts

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:36:48 EST

A survey by Northwestern University found that, despite a lack of widespread AI training, many judges are leveraging gen AI for a handful of use cases, with some even encouraging gen AI use by staff in their chambers.

Seyfarth Shaw Partner: Law firms Should Invest in AI Training in Law Schools or Via Associate Programs

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

David Baffa, labor and employment partner and co-chair of the workplace litigation and counseling practice group at Seyfarth Shaw, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Regulatory, Governance and Compliance Technology, discusses the business barriers to innovation in firms, and how transformational leadership can make a significant difference.

WSHB Co-Founder: Legal Tech Needs ‘Greater integration, Stronger Predictive Insight'

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Daniel Berman, executive chairman and co-Founder at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP, who won Law Firm Innovator of the Year, discusses how certain forces are overcoming the biggest barriers to legal innovation, namely law firm tradition and cultural resistance.

Meta's AGC: ‘Legal Tech Is Fundamentally Shifting the Outsourcing Paradigm'

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Jen Fryhling, associate general counsel at Meta Platforms, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Best Custom Legal Technology Development (In-House), discusses how AI will push client-firm relationships to become less transactional and more about partnerships.

Dutch Court Orders Musk's xAI and Grok to Stop Generating AI-Produced Nonconsensual Nude Images

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:01:42 EST

Dutch firm Houthoff represented the social media platform X and its AI chatbot in the loss, which could have broad implications for jurisdictions outside the Netherlands.

FOLIO Launches New AI-Powered Tools for Categorizing and Tagging Legal Information

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:12:22 EST

The new offerings are designed to help organizations adopt and use a shared terminology for legal matters.

Legaltech Rundown: Thomson Reuters Announces AI Advisory Board, Docusign Launches AI Contract Review Assistant, and More

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:10:22 EST

An update on the legal tech market's past week, from product launches to new partnerships.

McDermott Chief Knowledge Officer: ‘AI Will Accelerate the Evolution of Legal Support Roles'

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Hunter Jackson, chief knowledge officer at McDermott Will & Schulte, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Litigation Technology and Innovation, discusses how AI will require technologists, lawyers and data experts to work closer together.

Troutman Pepper Locke Chief KM & Innovation Officer: AI will Accelerate ‘Trend Toward Self-Service Intelligence Tools'

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

William Gaus, chief knowledge management and innovation officer at Troutman Pepper Locke, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Innovations in Knowledge Management, talks about how legal tech tools need to put more emphasis on user experience and integration, and better align with how lawyers think.

Cleveland & Co CTO: ‘AI Strengthens the Client Firm Partnership by Creating Shared Intelligence.'

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Grant Cleveland, chief technology officer at Cleveland & Co, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Most Innovative Law Firm/Client Tech Collaboration, talks about the need for legal tech tools to have shared client-firm interfaces, analytics and visibility.

What Does the White House AI Framework Mean for Free Speech?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:32:11 EST

Several of the framework's provisions are explicitly designed to promote free expression, but advocates say others may present hidden risks to speech rights.

Demand for Legal Engineers Skyrockets in the AI Age

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:05:31 EST

The role of the legal engineer is becoming more vital for the legal industry in the gen AI era, but it can look quite different across the industry.

First Draft, Final Say: Why In-House Litigation Begins Inside

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:14:59 EST

Today, many in-house teams are not just managing litigation. They are designing it. The first draft no longer lives on the partner's desk. Increasingly, it is written internally, more quickly, more strategically, and with far greater control.

Court Reporting Services Provider Steno Amasses $49M in Series C Funding

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

With contribution from The Legal Tech Fund, Steno plans to use the funding to expand its reach in the U.S., further develop its transcription tool and launch new tools for its platform.

Morgan Lewis's Chief AI Officer: Firm ‘Staffing Models Will Evolve to Reflect Hybrid Skill Sets'

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Colleen F. Nihill, chief AI and knowledge management officer at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and winner of the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Change Management Leader of the Year - Law Firm, discusses how AI will spur more collaboration between clients and their firms, but won't automatically reduce legal fees.

Head of Weil Dealvision360: Innovation Should be ‘Key Emphasis in Law Firm Culture'

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Arnie Fridhandler, private equity partner and head of Weil Dealvision360 at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Innovations in Dealmaking, talks about how firms need clear communication, a strong business case, and leadership buy-in for innovation to flourish.

'Baseline Compliance Is Not Cutting It Any More': A Chat With Mine Exec Ron De Jesus

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:59:59 EST

The data governance platform's new chief trust officer discusses the difference between mandatory compliance and consumer expectations, as well as the impact of AI on privacy and compliance.

Relativity's IPO Gamble: Can It Succeed Where Many Legal Tech Companies Have Struggled?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:23:48 EST

Despite a volatile stock market and the scandals and struggles of public legal tech companies, Relativity may be well positioned for an IPO—if it can overcome some detrimental perceptions.

Thompson Hine Launches SmartPaTH Plus, Integrating AI in Over 100 Workflows

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:17:51 EST

The firm has updated its legal service delivery platform SmartPaTH with generative AI tools to better meet clients demands for predictability and transparency.

Los Angeles Jurors Find Meta and YouTube Liable for Youth's Mental Health Problems, Award $6M

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:20:04 EST

Jurors also found Meta and YouTube acted with malice, oppression and fraud and awarded $3 million in punitive damages.

Meta Is Pulling Back From the Metaverse: Is This the End for Virtual Law Offices?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:50:35 EST

While Meta's shift may signal a broader retreat from the metaverse, law firms that opened virtual offices in the early 2020s have already stepped back from their investments in the space.

Harvey Announces $200M Funding Round

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:14:30 EST

The announcement confirms February reports of the investment, which bring the company's valuation to $11 billion.

Foley & Lardner's Director of Innovative Tech: 'Truly Agentic, AI-driven Workflows Will be Transformative'

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Charlotte Logullo, director, innovative technology and research at Foley & Lardner, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Best Use of Artificial Intelligence, discusses how business professionals and attorneys' roles will shift in the age of AI.

Orrick's Managing Director of Analytics: Predictive Analytics One of the ‘Most Promising Frontiers' for Law Firms

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Daryl Shetterly, managing director of analytics at Orrick, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards for Best Tech Training Program Implementation and E-Discovery Technology and Innovation, discusses how AI has shifted law firm roles, talent incentives and training, and why technology should focus on empowering “citizen developers.

The Beckage Firm Founder: Lack of Bandwidth, Leadership Focus Holding Back Legal Innovation

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Jennifer Beckage, founder at The Beckage Firm, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Best Use of Emerging Technology (Non-AI), talks about why the way firms integrate AI matters as much as the tech itself, and how the technology will cause a staffing rebalancing.

Legora Launches Legal AI Scholars Program Among US Law Schools

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:59:59 EST

Legora will provide law schools including Cornell Law School, Stanford Law School and Vanderbilt Law School with its technology, as well as train students and faculty on AI-powered drafting, review and legal analysis.

White House AI Policy Framework Offers Little Clarity to Enterprises

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:05:52 EST

A focus on directly challenging state laws is likely to lead to substantial litigation and ongoing uncertainty about the regulatory landscape.

Legal Timekeeping Startup PointOne Raises $16M in Series A Funding

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:11:04 EST

The funding round, led by 8VC with participation from previous investors Bessemer Venture Partners, General Catalyst and Y Combinator, is intended to accelerate the expansion of the company's AI-powered automated time entry platform.

DeepJudge Unveils Enterprise Search Engine SuperSearch

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:25:42 EST

DeepJudge's SuperSearch, a gen AI-powered internal search engine, can recall internal legal and business data within law firms.

Epiq Acquires AI Communication Monitoring Platform LitLingo

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:14:29 EST

LitLingo, which has previously received funding from DISCO investors, uses machine learning and AI to oversee internal communications among employees and identify security risks.

Erickson Immigration Group's Senior Director of Tech: Firms ‘Have to Prioritize Security Monitoring,' Real-Time Risk Mitigation

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:10:59 EST

Jessika Thomas, senior director of technology solutions at Erickson Immigration Group, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Best Custom Legal Technology Development (Law Firm), discusses how leveraging AI has allowed the firm to focus more on business analysis and change management.

Legal Support Startup Soxton Announces Acquisition of Cipher Technologies

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

Soxton, which describes itself as an AI-native law firm, will use this procurement to advance the accuracy of its AI agents and build a security layer for users.

ELTEMATE CEO: Legal Departments ‘Leading the Way' With AI Adoption

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:02:59 EST

Dr. Sebastian Lach, co-CEO at ELTEMATE and partner at Hogan Lovells, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Regulatory, Governance and Compliance Technology, discusses how success with new AI capabilities will require a holistic approach.

Flo Recruit Launches Performance Management Software Offering, Rebrands as Flo

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:59:59 EST

Flo Performance Review is designed to help firms gather and utilize feedback on employee performance.