Law and AI Misstep LessonsTom Borman, LawFuel contributor In 2023, LA-based landlord lawyer Dennis P. Block & Associates found itself at the center of a firestorm involving the use of AI-assisted filing that lead to a stern judicial rebuke. The problem, including the use of unverified case law set off a wave of national debate […]
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LegalWeek 2025 Showcases aiR for ReviewAt 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
The list features leaders who have played pivotal roles in AI adoptionCHICAGO – 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
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LegalTech And Law AI DevelopmentsCleary 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
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Clio Moves on Big LawNorma Harris, LawFuel contributing writerPractice 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
Former Clifford Chance Lawyer Scores AI FundingTom Borman, LawFuel contributing writerWilsonAI, 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,
Fair Use for Legal TechJohn BowieA 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,
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Lawyers and AIAccording to the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Future of Legal Services Commission (FLSC), artificial intelligence (AI) is a crucial topic that the legal profession needs to focus on more in the short-term. However, research undertaken by the FLSC reveals that many lawyers view AI as ‘next year’s problem’ and not one that requires priority attention.The FLSC‘s second
Law firms are entering the dreaded “doom loop” as rising rates and growing discounts fuel unsustainable billing practices. BigHand has released its 2025 Annual Law Firm Finance Report, offering insights into the evolving financial landscape of the legal industry from cash recovery strategies, changing client behaviors, and emphasis on business development and commercial awareness among lawyers. Based
Ivo: AI-Powered Contract Review Revolutionizing Legal WorkIvo, 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
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