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Shoosmiths Million Pound AI Bonus Pot Shoosmiths has set a new standard in the law profession by tying a £1 million bonus pot to the use of AI by its staff in a move that is setting the pace for how law firms can leverage technology to enhance client service. The firm has introduced a firmwide bonus linked to the use of Microsoft… Read more: You Won’t Believe What This Law Firm Is Doing to Boost AI Use

LegalWeek 2025 Showcases aiR for Review At Legalweek 2025, Relativity showcases the proven impact of aiR, introduces aiR for Review for the public sector and celebrates the legal industry’s AI Visionaries  CHICAGO, March 24, 2025 — At Legalweek 2025, global legal technology company Relativity highlights the power of its generative AI product suite, Relativity aiR, underscoring how the speed and accuracy of the technology are reshaping the future of legal… Read more: LegalAI News – Relativity Drives Transformation Across the Legal Industry Through Strategic AI Investments

The list features leaders who have played pivotal roles in AI adoption CHICAGO – March 17, 2025 – Relativity, a global legal technology company, today announced its fourth annual list of AI Visionaries. The list recognizes and celebrates individuals who have led AI innovations in legal applications.  “This past year marked a watershed moment in the legal industry where AI use became immeasurably… Read more: LegalTech – Relativity Announces its Fourth Annual AI Visionaries List 

LegalTech And Law AI Developments Cleary Gottlieb has acquired a generative AI product to support legal activity with the purchase of Springbok AI, the firm has announced (media release below). Springbok was founded in 2017 and its co-founder, Victoria Albrecht (pictured) joins Clearys along with 10 scientists and AI engineers. The announcement is shown below – Cleary Gottlieb announced today the acquisition of… Read more: Cleary Gottlieb Springs Into Legal AI With Acquisition

Clio Moves on Big Law Norma Harris, LawFuel contributing writer Practice management company Clio has acquired UK-based ShareDo expanding its presence into its traditional small and mid-sized law firm base to the upper echelons of the legal market. For 17 years, Clio has built its reputation as the “800-pound gorilla” in the small firm practice management space, steadily working toward its mission to… Read more: Clio Moves Into Big Law With ShareDo Purchase

Former Clifford Chance Lawyer Scores AI Funding Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing writer WilsonAI, a groundbreaking legal tech startup founded by former Clifford Chance lawyer Gus Neate and D.E. Shaw alumnus Alex Wang, (pictured), is a frontrunner for in-house legal operations through artificial intelligence. The London-based company recently secured £1.3 million in pre-seed funding led by Nomad Ventures, with participation from prominent law firm… Read more: From Magic Circle To Magic LegalAI

Fair Use for Legal Tech John Bowie A US federal court’s landmark decision relating to fair use in AI technology in Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence offers some critical guidance for navigating AI and copyright law, signaling how courts may assess “fair use” in the age of machine learning. Judge Stephanos Bibas ruled that ROSS infringed 2,443 Westlaw headnotes, rejecting its fair use defense because… Read more: How Thomson Reuters’ Win Redefines Fair Use for Legal Tech

Ivo: AI-Powered Contract Review Revolutionizing Legal Work Ivo, a legaltech startup founded by a New Zealand lawyer and engineer, recently secured $16 million in Series A funding, signaling the investor confidence in its potential to transform legal work. Ivo’s AI technology tackles one of the most time-consuming tasks for in-house legal teams: contract review and negotiation. And while it is by no means… Read more: The New Zealand Lawyer’s Rag-to-Riches Legal App

(Source: Pexels) Today, the work environments of the world have been evolving. This has provided numerous sectors with unique challenges pertaining to the remote or hybrid work models. One such space is the legal services sector. Professionals in the industry are often working on cases and clients that need the best attention and precision possible.  In this guide, we will discuss the remote… Read more: Effective Remote Work Practices for Legal Professionals

In an increasingly digital world, law firms must embrace technology to stay competitive, enhance efficiency, and deliver superior client service. The legal industry has long been known for its reliance on paperwork, traditional communication methods, and manual processes, but modern law firms are shifting toward tech-driven solutions that streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency. From client relationship management (CRM) systems to automated billing… Read more: Essential Tools Every Modern Law Firm Needs for Efficiency and Growth

LexisNexis News AI Tool For Lawyers John Bowie, LawFuel publisher LexisNexis has launched a new AI tool called Protégé. This AI assistant works inside Lexis+ AI and Lexis Create+ and is designed to help lawyers work faster by doing many legal tasks on its own. The new LexisNexis system creates legal documents without needing step-by-step instructions. It writes contracts, briefs, and court motions.… Read more: Lawyers, Your New AI Assistant Just Got Scary Smart – Meet LexisNexis Protégé

The legal world has long been a fortress of tradition—heavy tomes of case law, endless briefs, and an industry that prides itself on nuance and precedent. But something strange is happening. AI is creeping in, not like a disruptive bull in a china shop, but more like a Trojan horse—slowly, steadily, and very much here to stay. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill tech overhaul.… Read more: Is AI Really Revolutionizing the Legal World, or Are We Just Playing Catch-Up?