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Clio Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire vLex for US$1 Billion, Defining a New Era for AI-Powered Legal Technology

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Clio, the world’s leading provider of legal technology, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire vLex, a pioneer in legal intelligence that combines cutting-edge AI with the world’s most comprehensive global legal research platform.

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Legal Technology Trends to Watch in 2025

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To find the most useful legaltech trends that lawyers need to know, we reached out to top industry technologists, lawyers, legal professionals, and consultants. We asked them this question: What will be the most important legal technology trends (or challenges) for lawyers and legal professionals to follow in 2025?

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In A Mega Deal, Clio Buys vLex for $1 Billion, Merging AI, Research and Practice Management

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In a landmark deal that will undoubtedly reshape the legal tech landscape, law practice management company Clio has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the AI and legal research company vLex for $1 billion in cash and stock.

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Vals AI Issues Open Call for Vendors to Participate In Its Legal Research and Other Legal AI Benchmarking Studies

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Vals AI has put out an open call for legal technology vendors to participate in its legal AI benchmarking studies, including its upcoming evaluation of U.S. legal research tools. Readers may recall that, in February, Vals AI issued the first-of-its-kind benchmark study of legal AI tools.

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

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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. It’s about transforming how legal work gets done. Today is one of those moments. It’s not just about transforming tools.

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

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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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Will AI Replace Paralegals?

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Tech proficiency in legal practice Additionally, paralegals should develop a deep understanding of legal technology, including AI systems, document management software , and legal research tools. As the industry evolves, paralegals who invest in skills like data analysis and legal technology will continue to excel.