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Trellis: An Analytical Approach to Legal Research

Trellis.Law Blog

As seen in the latest CIO Applications for the Legal Vertical publication: “Legal research has traditionally focused on appellate courts, leaving trial courts—where much litigation unfolds—fragmented and hard to access.

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Found Another One: Court Sanctions Both Local and Lead Counsel for AI-Generated Case Citations 

Brett Trout

Brett Trout The legal profession is undergoing a digital transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing an increasingly prominent role in legal research and document drafting. Some states even require attorneys to stay abreast of technological advancements, such as AI, in the legal field. Walmart Inc. &

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Breaking: Federal Judge Rules Legal Research Startup ROSS Infringed Westlaw’s Copyrights, Rejecting Fair Use Defense

LawSites

In a significant ruling for legal publishing and AI development, a federal judge has granted partial summary judgment to Thomson Reuters in its long-running copyright infringement lawsuit against ROSS Intelligence, finding that ROSS infringed on Westlaw’s copyrighted headnotes and rejecting ROSS’s fair use defense.

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Transforming legal work with AI: Clio’s most ambitious step yet

Clio

Clio has signed a definitive agreement to acquire vLex , the global leader in legal intelligence that combines the world’s most comprehensive legal research platform with cutting-edge AI. Today is one of those moments. This acquisition represents the largest in legaltech history. million registered users.

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An Early Win for Copyright Owners in AI Cases as Court Rejects Fair Use Defense

Debevoise Data Blog

In a ruling with potential implications for other pending generative artificial intelligence (AI) copyright cases, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware in Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH & West Publishing Corp. ROSS Intelligence Inc.

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Clio Acquires vLex for $1 Billion: A Possible Game-Changer in Legal Tech and AI

Brett Trout

Brett Trout Introduction In a bold move that is shaking up the global legal tech landscape, Canadian legal practice management giant Clio has announced its acquisition of the AI-powered legal research platform vLex in a staggering $1 billion deal.

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Judge Bibas Lays Down the Law on When AI Training Constitutes Copyright Infringement 

Brett Trout

Brett Trout In a significant decision for copyright law and legal technology, Judge Stephanos Bibas granted partial summary judgment in favor of Thomson Reuters, rejecting ROSS Intelligences fair use defense in a closely watched lawsuit over the use of Westlaws legal content. Whats Next?

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