Sat.Jul 05, 2025 - Fri.Jul 11, 2025

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What Is a Legal Engineer? Roles, Skills, and Career Outlook

Clio

Ever get the feeling that today’s law firms are starting to look more like tech companies than traditional legal practices? You might be right. Just consider these statistics: AI adoption among lawyers jumped from 19% to 79% between 2023 and 2024, according to the latest Legal Trends Report. 93% of legal professionals in mid-sized law firms report using AI in their practice. 79% of solo practitioners and 81% of small firms rely on cloud-based legal practice management software.

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How AI Is Reshaping Courts, Legal Practice, and the Justice System

CloudNine

AI in the Courtroom: Insights from Judge Braswell | Masters Conference: Denver June 24, 2025 | Article by Sheila Sadaghiani At the Masters Conference in Denver, Co on June 24 th , Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell laid out a powerful framework for how courts are grappling with AI today. Judges are no longer on the sidelines, they’re gatekeepers, educators, and even users of AI tools.

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Automating Justice: How Legal Engineering Transforms the Future of Law – Catherine Bamford – S9E18

Legally Speaking

What happens when a lawyer becomes one of the world’s first legal engineers?

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Relativity Scales Generative AI Availability Across Asia

Legal IT Professionals

Relativity , a global legal technology company, today announced that two of its generative AI solutions, Relativity aiR for Review and Relativity aiR for Privilege, will now be made available to all RelativityOne instances located in Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore and South Korea.

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No Objections: Better Case Management with AI for Paralegals

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Join this session to get a fresh look at how AI tools can help you work smarter, faster, and more effectively! Attorney and law professor Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk you through the complete journey of a legal case—from the first client meeting through the final outcome—while showing you how artificial intelligence can transform your daily work at each important step.

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AI Reduces Client Use Of Law Firms ‘By 13%’ – Study

Artificial Lawyer

A new study by LexisNexis, conducted for them by Forrester, and using a model inhouse legal team of a hypothetical $10 billion company, found that if they were using AI tools at scale internally it…

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How Kollect Helps Law Firms Get Paid Faster and Smarter

Lawyerist

Think of the things that law school prepared you for: logical reasoning, research, analysis, writing, perhaps even courtroom presentation. What did law school not prepare you for? Managing people and running a business. No class teaches you how to handle invoicing, chase overdue payments, or reconcile trust accounts. Kollect helps you handle it. Kollect provides three core financial services designed specifically for law firms: Accounts Receivable (AR) Management – including invoice generation,

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Debevoise’s AI Monthly Subscription Platform (STAAR) Highlighted by Law.com’s LegalTech News

Debevoise Data Blog

On July 2, 2025, Law.com’s Legaltech News published an article titled “ Debevoise & Plimpton Is Building a New Model for Delivering AI Adoption Advice ,” which discusses our Suite of Tools for Assessing AI Risk (STAAR). STAAR is a subscription-based platform containing continuously updated AI legal resources, including policies and training materials, governance lessons, and regulatory trackers, as well as detailed descriptions of anonymized AI use cases, which we call “DARTs” be

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Stop Losing Time: How to Recover Lost Billable Hours Fast

Rocket Matter

The post Stop Losing Time: How to Recover Lost Billable Hours Fast appeared first on Rocket Matter. In legal billing, every minute matters. Can you track your exact time investment into every client task? Your ability to track accurately and consistently directly impacts your profitability. Estimated time entries allow unbilled hours to pile up while revenue quietly slips through the cracks.

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Is ChatGPT Smart Enough for Contract Review?

Artificial Lawyer

By Lars Mahler + Buddy Broussard, LegalSifter. As generative AI becomes more accessible and widely adopted, it’s tempting to believe a tool like ChatGPT can.

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The Next Legal Nightmare: Compliance Risks of Unmanaged AI and SaaS Access

Attorney at Work

Excessive permissions, orphaned accounts, and unsanctioned AI tools operating in the shadows — all of which create a minefield of regulatory and litigation exposure. The post The Next Legal Nightmare: Compliance Risks of Unmanaged AI and SaaS Access appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Georgia court throws out earlier ruling that relied on fake cases made up by AI–theregister.com

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‘We are troubled by the citation of bogus cases in the trial court’s order’ Thomas Claburn The Georgia Court of Appeals has tossed a state trial court’s order because it relied on court cases that do not exist, presumably generated by an AI model. The errant citations, the appeals court said, appear to have been “drafted using generative AI.” Judges have previously scolded lawyers for citing AI falsehoods in legal filings, but here they actually reversed a lower cou

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Paralex Launches To Revolutionize Legal Access For Entrepreneurs

Legal IT Professionals

Paralex, a pioneering legal tech platform dedicated to transforming how startups and small businesses access legal support, is coming out of its beta status to be offered nationwide. The platform, developed by an attorney of over 29 years, will now offer founders and entrepreneurs attorney-verified custom legal documents at lightning speed for a fraction of the cost and time of traditional models.

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ContractPodAi Hires NRF’s Jeremy Coleman

Artificial Lawyer

In a surprise move, Jeremy Coleman, who was most recently Director of Innovation at Norton Rose Fulbright and well known in the legal tech world, has jumped ship to CLM and AI pioneer ContractPodAi…

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Why Every Smart Business Needs Trademark Protection Now More Than Ever

Brett Trout

Brett Trout Protecting Your Brand Is Protecting Your Business Your brand is one of your business’s most valuable assets. It sets you apart, builds trust with your customers, and becomes synonymous with your reputation. But without proper legal protection, it’s also vulnerable to imitation, misuse, or even outright theft. That’s where trademark registration comes in.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Sahar Farooqi – E07

Legally Speaking

On today’s minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we talk to returning guest Sahar Farooqi (now CEO of Legalencia, formerly CEO of LegalNC). He is now a leading legal transformation expert and barrister, renowned for driving change in law firms worldwide.

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EvenUp Announces AI Playbooks and Voice Agent to Redefine Case Analysis and Client Communication

Legal IT Professionals

EvenUp, the category leader in AI for personal injury (PI) law, today announced two new products that push the boundaries of legal technology: AI Playbooks and Voice Agent, alongside major enhancements to its rapidly growing AI Drafts™ product suite.

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Thomson Reuters Launches ‘CoCounsel Knowledge Search’

Artificial Lawyer

Thomson Reuters has launched ‘CoCounsel Knowledge Search’, a new AI-driven capability which lets you search and navigate content repositories.

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European Union Issues Code of Practice for Companies to Comply with AI Act

Brett Trout

Brett Trout The European Union just released a new set of guidelines—the “AI Code of Practice”—to help companies comply with its landmark Artificial Intelligence Act. While the AI Act itself doesn’t go into full effect until 2026, the EU made it clear that companies need to start preparing now. This new Code of Practice gives businesses a little heads up, but it is also a warning: the grace period is short, and noncompliance will get expensive.

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Smarter Patent Family Research: The Tools And Tactics You Need Now

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Johnny & Sarah Shearman – E06

Legally Speaking

On this minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we speak with Johnny and Sarah Shearman. Johnny Shearman is the Practice Group Counsel at Greenberg Traurig, where he’s at the forefront of legal innovation, including launching award-winning blockchain expedited arbitration rules tailored for Web3 disputes.

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BigHand Upgrades Resource Management, Transforming Law Firm Work Allocation

Legal IT Professionals

BigHand , a leading provider of legal software solutions, has announced new forecasting and allocation enhancements to its Resource Management product. The changes, which were developed with direct input from leading law firms, address specific industry challenges including workload balance, job satisfaction, and skill utilization.

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U.S. State Courts Cautiously Approach AI Despite Efficiency Promises and Staffing Crises

LawSites

A new survey of state courts reveals a striking paradox in the American judicial system: Even though courts face severe staffing shortages and operational strain, they remain reluctant to adopt generative artificial intelligence technologies that could provide significant relief.

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Analyzing the Lululemon v. Costco Dupe Suit (Guest Blog Post)

Eric Goldman

Guest blog post by Profs. Sarah Fackrell & Alexandra J. Roberts Dupe culture is everywhere. Consumers seek out dupes online, in stores, and on social media, hoping to score less expensive versions of the luxury items they lust after; stores and influencers increasingly position products as dupes, a form of comparative advertising they hope will catch the attention of those consumers.

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Prep with Purpose: How to Build Better Trial Binders

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce

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Estate Administration Simplified: Master the Mess Without the Stress | Justia CLE & Webinars

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

In our latest Justia Webinar, attorney and founder Leah Del Percio dispels the myth that every estate is unpredictable and unrepeatable. With clarity and experience, she reframes the entire process: from the initial probate filing to the final distribution as a structured, repeatable journey. Attorneys will learn how to identify and track key milestones in each phase, spot and sidestep common pain points, and apply practical tools to streamline client onboarding, asset discovery, tax filings, an

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Sandline Global Expands International Presence With New London Office

Legal IT Professionals

Sandline Global, a leading provider of legal technology, eDiscovery, and litigation support services, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in London. This milestone marks a strategic expansion of Sandline's international footprint and reinforces the company's commitment to serving clients across the UK and broader EMEA region.

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AI Hallucination Cases

lennyesq

By Damien Charlotin This database tracks legal decisions in cases where generative AI produced hallucinated content – typically fake citations, but also other types of arguments. It does not track the (necessarily wider) universe of all fake citations or use of AI in court filings. While seeking to be exhaustive ( 203 cases identified so far), it is a work in progress and will expand as new examples emerge.

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66% of Inhousers Using ‘Raw’ Chatbots – Arrgghhhhh!

Artificial Lawyer

A major survey by Axiom of 600+ senior inhouse lawyers across eight countries on AI adoption has found that 66% of them are using ‘raw’ LLM chatbots such as ChatGPT, and only between 7% and 17% are…

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

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What Happens When A Law Firm’s AI Goes Dark? A Column By Jennifer Case

LawSites

Google’s recent outage wasn’t just an inconvenience — it was a wake-up call. As more and more law firms rely on AI tools and AI agents to perform critical tasks, they’re potentially creating a dangerous dependency that could paralyze key aspects of their practice when (not if) the AI grid goes down.

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The "Blueprint” for Authenticity: How Official AI Protects Image and Likeness in the Digital Age (Dave Siegfried, CEO)

Technically Legal

In this episode, Dave Siegfried discusses the company he heads, Official AI -- a company focused on helping its customers create and verify authentic AI content. Siegfried, a "recovering accountant" with a background in tech and media licensing, discusses his journey from co-founding Audiosocket, a music licensing platform, to addressing challenges in generative AI.

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In 2025, One of the Biggest AI Risks Is Not Letting Employees Use AI – Lessons from Off-Channel Communications

Debevoise Data Blog

Allowing employees to use generative AI (“GenAI”) comes with significant risks—such as the loss of confidentiality over sensitive firm and client information, mistakes occurring in important documents or decisions, loss of critical skills, and potential violations of contractual obligations and regulatory requirements. That said, one of the biggest AI risks comes from not letting employees use GenAI tools at all.

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Pinsent Masons + CPAi  Expand Partnership

Artificial Lawyer

International law firm Pinsent Masons and ContractPodAi (CPAi) have expanded their partnership. The CLM company’s genAI assistant Leah will be applied to the work of.

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!