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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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From Tractors to Timekeeping: Jack Weinberger’s (CEO Ajax) Legal Tech Journey

Technically Legal

Jack Weinberger, co-founder of Ajax, a legal tech app that handles timekeeping for lawyers, shares his unconventional journey from finance to legal tech. Key Takeaways Career transitions from finance to legal tech are possible, highlighting the transferable skills and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Smokeball Reaches Landmark Milestone, Empowering 500,000 U.S. Lawyers with Legal Tech Access

Legal IT Professionals

In a trailblazing move for the legal tech industry, Smokeball, the industry-leading legal practice management software platform, now provides free access to its innovative technology to half a million U.S. lawyers through partnerships with multiple State Bar Associations.

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Coming Soon: SOS Innovate – A new era in legal practice management software

Legal IT Professionals

In the coming months, SOS Legal will be introducing SOS Innovate a powerful new legal software platform built to meet the evolving needs of its user firms.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

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

Legal Tech Proficiency 📲 Discover practical applications for emerging technology and AI tools that can streamline routine tasks without compromising your firm's standards. Bonus: Asked & Answered 💬 Bring your questions and get insights and advice from a practicing attorney in an extended Q&A segment!

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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. Strategic Advantages of the Clio-vLex Deal 1.

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Against (legal tech) Customization

Colin S. Levy

Purchasers of legal tech, don’t get too creative: Buy “configurable” tech, not “customizable” “My cousin Cleatus says he’ll get it running in a year or two, just as soon as he’s done customizing it.” My uncle Chuck had a ski boat. He entrusted it to my Dad because he was tired of taking care of it.