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General counsels turn to generative AI to manage compliance risks
Risk & Compliance

General counsels turn to generative AI to manage compliance risks

A global study reveals 97% of general counsels now use generative AI to boost legal compliance and operational efficiency amid rising pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Law Squared launches Cubed platform for in-house legal teams
Marketing Technologies

Law Squared launches Cubed platform for in-house legal teams

Law Squared has launched Cubed, a Microsoft 365-native legal tech platform streamlining in-house legal operations with rapid deployment and a flat annual fee.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd May 2025
Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI
Generative AI

Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI

Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
GenAI adoption doubles across legal, tax & risk sectors
Digital Transformation

GenAI adoption doubles across legal, tax & risk sectors

Generative AI use in professional services has nearly doubled in a year, reaching 22%, with 95% expecting it central to workflows within five years.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Exclusive: Nuix CEO warns 'poor data in AI only results in poor decisions faster'
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Nuix CEO warns 'poor data in AI only results in poor decisions faster'

Nuix CEO Johnathan Rubinsztein highlights the company's transformation to a platform model, aiming for clarity and trust in AI amidst rapid technological change.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
If ChatGPT is everyone's personal lawyer - without the billable hours - now what?
Artificial Intelligence

If ChatGPT is everyone's personal lawyer - without the billable hours - now what?

A frustrated SUV owner turned to ChatGPT to fight a GBP £10,000 repair bill, highlighting how AI is reshaping the legal profession amidst rising concerns.

By Jamie Ng • 7 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Mid-sized law firms expand AI usage & flexible pricing
Artificial Intelligence

Mid-sized law firms expand AI usage & flexible pricing

Clio's 2025 report reveals a dramatic rise in AI adoption among mid-sized law firms, with 93% adopting the technology to boost efficiency and quality.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
ICC enhances arbitration platform with Opus 2 technology
Document Management

ICC enhances arbitration platform with Opus 2 technology

The ICC has launched an enhanced version of its Case Connect platform, powered by Opus 2, to streamline arbitration and improve dispute resolution efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

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Legal technology (LegalTech) stories

Lextech strengthens leadership to manage AUD $6 billion growth
Fintech

Lextech strengthens leadership to manage AUD $6 billion growth

Lextech appoints David Hobley CTO and Theo Tragoudistakis CFO to support AUD $6 billion growth in mortgage processing and legal services in Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
WongPartnership & Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Asia
Generative AI

WongPartnership & Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Asia

WongPartnership and Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Southeast Asia, using CoCounsel to enhance legal research across multiple countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions

The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants
Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants

The Legal Aid Agency faced a major cyber-attack exposing data of hundreds of thousands of applicants, raising serious concerns over sensitive personal information security.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Australian legal tech startups join 2025 LawTech Hub cohort
Artificial Intelligence

Australian legal tech startups join 2025 LawTech Hub cohort

Five Australian startups join Lander & Rogers' 2025 LawTech Hub, focusing on AI tools to transform legal drafting, research, and due diligence processes.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Filevine launches AI Assistant to chat with complete case data
Data Protection

Filevine launches AI Assistant to chat with complete case data

Filevine launches FilevineAI with an AI Legal Assistant for lawyers to chat securely with all case files, enhancing efficiency and decision-making in legal work.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Intel & NetApp unveil AI solution aimed at smaller business teams
Supply Chain

Intel & NetApp unveil AI solution aimed at smaller business teams

Intel and NetApp have launched the NetApp AIPod Mini, an AI solution tailored for smaller business teams to simplify custom AI deployment and boost productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Nadene Serman honoured for cybersecurity leadership in Sydney
Zero Trust Security

Nadene Serman honoured for cybersecurity leadership in Sydney

Nadene Serman, Global CTO at InfoTrack, wins Cybersecurity Champion of the Year for leading a Zero-Trust culture across five countries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Legal leaders discuss data risk at Relativity Fest Sydney
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Legal leaders discuss data risk at Relativity Fest Sydney

At Relativity Fest Sydney, legal experts discussed evolving data protection laws and the surge in cyber risk, highlighting the urgent need for organisational preparedness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Relativity Fest Sydney shines a spotlight on aiR for Review
Generative AI

Relativity Fest Sydney shines a spotlight on aiR for Review

Relativity Fest Sydney has highlighted the impact of aiR for Review, a generative AI platform revolutionising legal document review, which sees over 90% accuracy.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025