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Avvoka launches Curate to turn deals into templates
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Avvoka launches Curate to turn deals into templates

Legal teams could save months of template work as Avvoka's Curate turns past deal documents into lawyer-approved drafting standards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Fourthline wins EU QTSP status for digital signatures
Data Protection

Fourthline wins EU QTSP status for digital signatures

Banks and fintechs can now verify customers and issue legally recognised signatures in one flow, after Fourthline Trust Services gained EU QTSP status.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Azonic raises pre-seed backing for online crime platform
Artificial Intelligence

Azonic raises pre-seed backing for online crime platform

Investigators in Australia, New Zealand and the US are already using the start-up's platform as online crime cases grow more complex.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Thomson Reuters launches its first in-house AI model
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Thomson Reuters launches its first in-house AI model

The legal and tax publisher is aiming to cut reliance on third-party AI systems while keeping sensitive customer data under its own control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
iManage to launch next-gen AI platform in October 2026
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iManage to launch next-gen AI platform in October 2026

The rollout will let law firms and other clients run AI inside governed repositories without weakening confidentiality or audit controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Litera adds AI search & growth tools for law firms
Customer Relationship Management

Litera adds AI search & growth tools for law firms

Law firms can now mine internal knowledge and client data in chat, as Litera ties AI search to revenue-focused relationship tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Agiloft adds no-code contract management to Salesforce
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Agiloft adds no-code contract management to Salesforce

Sales and legal teams can now handle contract requests inside Salesforce, with Agiloft aiming to cut manual tracking and data mismatches.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
AirHelp launches AI flight compensation checker on ChatGPT
Artificial Intelligence

AirHelp launches AI flight compensation checker on ChatGPT

Travellers could recover up to EUR 600 for disrupted journeys as AirHelp embeds a compensation checker inside ChatGPT and Claude.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
iManage & Thomson Reuters expand legal AI partnership
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iManage & Thomson Reuters expand legal AI partnership

Law firms should get tighter access to governed matter files as the expanded tie-up links iManage content with Thomson Reuters AI tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Reggy launches compliance software platform in Europe
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Reggy launches compliance software platform in Europe

European firms face mounting compliance pressure as Reggy's platform aims to replace spreadsheets and consultants with one system for multiple regulations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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iManage to launch governed AI legal platform in October
Data Protection

iManage to launch governed AI legal platform in October

Law firms and in-house teams are being promised AI that can use sensitive matter data without breaching permissions, audit trails or ethical walls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
BharatLaw AI launches DPDPGuard.ai for India compliance
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BharatLaw AI launches DPDPGuard.ai for India compliance

Companies handling personal data face stricter deadlines and fines of up to INR ₹250 crore as India phases in its privacy law.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Litera to add Hotshot legal training to CE Manager
Digital Transformation

Litera to add Hotshot legal training to CE Manager

Law firms will get practical training and CLE tracking in one system as Hotshot's courses move into Litera CE Manager from Q4 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Freeths appoints John Jones as Chief Technology Officer
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Freeths appoints John Jones as Chief Technology Officer

Technology strategy across Freeths' 12 UK offices will now be led by John Jones as the firm steps up investment in secure systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
ClearPath AI launches in Birmingham with GBP £1 million
Software-as-a-Service

ClearPath AI launches in Birmingham with GBP £1 million

The pre-seed funding will help the AI start-up add more than 20 UK jobs as it builds software for legal and professional services.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 3 days ago
OpenAI gives AUD $5.5m credits to Australian founders
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OpenAI gives AUD $5.5m credits to Australian founders

The credits could help Australian startups offset early AI costs as OpenAI races rivals to win long-term loyalty from founders.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Thomson Reuters launches new CoCounsel Legal in US
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Thomson Reuters launches new CoCounsel Legal in US

Law firms get a single workflow for research, drafting and verification as the updated system reaches US users, with Canada and Britain to follow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Intapp launches Celeste AI for compliance and timekeeping
Software-as-a-Service

Intapp launches Celeste AI for compliance and timekeeping

AI-driven workflows are set to speed intake, conflicts checks and billing for regulated firms as they juggle growth and tighter compliance demands.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week