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Thomson Reuters launches CoCounsel 2.0 with enhanced GenAI features
Generative AI

Thomson Reuters launches CoCounsel 2.0 with enhanced GenAI features

Thomson Reuters launches CoCounsel 2.0, a next-gen AI assistant promising faster, more intuitive answers and new capabilities, enhancing efficiency across industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
UK business author Dr John Bates urges AI rethink on Turing Test
Artificial Intelligence

UK business author Dr John Bates urges AI rethink on Turing Test

Marking 70 years since Alan Turing's death, Dr John Bates suggests a focus on AI utility over human-like intelligence, spotlighting advancements and applications.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Nearly half of UK lawyers favour self-regulation of legal AI
Generative AI

Nearly half of UK lawyers favour self-regulation of legal AI

Nearly half of UK lawyers favour self-regulation for AI in the legal industry, with 48% of firm lawyers and 50% of in-house lawyers advocating against government intervention, per Thomson Reuters.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Litera partners with Microsoft to enhance legal tech with Copilot
Generative AI

Litera partners with Microsoft to enhance legal tech with Copilot

Litera partners with Microsoft to revolutionise legal tech with AI-powered Copilot, enhancing efficiency and intelligence in legal practices using Microsoft 365.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Nuix & Consilio expand seven-year partnership in legal tech
Data Privacy

Nuix & Consilio expand seven-year partnership in legal tech

Nuix and Consilio have signed an expanded seven-year partnership, aiming to revolutionise data processing and document review through advanced technology solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 25th May 2024
Litera & Microsoft partner to enhance legal tech efficiency
Artificial Intelligence

Litera & Microsoft partner to enhance legal tech efficiency

Litera, a key player in legal tech, teams up with Microsoft to develop a Microsoft Copilot integration, promising enhanced efficiency and a smarter user experience for lawyers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Half of ANZ lawyers trial generative AI despite lingering scepticism
Generative AI

Half of ANZ lawyers trial generative AI despite lingering scepticism

Half of legal workers in Australia and New Zealand have tried AI tools, yet skepticism remains high, a survey by legal information provider LexisNexis has revealed.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move
Software-as-a-Service

CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move

CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Clio with Jack Newton
Generative AI

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Clio with Jack Newton

Jack Newton, who is the CEO and Founder of Clio, joins us today to tell us more about Clio and the future of the company.

By Tom Raynel • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT jams - An update from InfoTrack
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT jams - An update from InfoTrack

Brendan Smart, who is the Country Manager at InfoTrack, joins us today to tell us more about InfoTrack and what they are doing in APAC market. .

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023

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AI to transform UK law firms with 96% adoption rate
Artificial Intelligence

AI to transform UK law firms with 96% adoption rate

Research from Clio reveals that a staggering 96% of UK law firms are now integrating AI to enhance efficiency and productivity in legal practices.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Lawfront selects NetDocuments for document management
Physical Security

Lawfront selects NetDocuments for document management

Lawfront has selected NetDocuments as its document management system across four UK law firms, enhancing productivity for 800 lawyers across 28 offices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
NexLaw launches AI platform to revolutionise Aussie law
EduTech

NexLaw launches AI platform to revolutionise Aussie law

NexLaw has launched its legal AI platform in Australia, aiming to revolutionise litigation management for law firms with its innovative technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
AI adoption gap widens between large & small UK law firms
Digital Transformation

AI adoption gap widens between large & small UK law firms

A Thomson Reuters report reveals that 75% of top UK law firms promote AI use, compared to just 45% of those ranked 21-40, widening the tech adoption gap.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Litera appoints Avaneesh Marwaha as new CEO
Customer Experience

Litera appoints Avaneesh Marwaha as new CEO

Litera has appointed Avaneesh Marwaha as CEO, aiming to enhance product innovation and customer experience in the evolving legal tech landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Red Rain unveils major updates to RedView CRM for law firms
Customer Relationship Management

Red Rain unveils major updates to RedView CRM for law firms

Red Rain's RedView CRM gets a major upgrade, offering new features to boost efficiency and insights for law firms. CEO Stephen Butler highlights unparalleled value.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
Australian law firms shift pricing models amid economic changes
Generative AI

Australian law firms shift pricing models amid economic changes

A new study reveals 51% of Australian law firms have restructured their fees, with 88% adopting Alternative Fee Arrangements amidst economic challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Clio earns certification from the Law Society of NSW
Risk & Compliance

Clio earns certification from the Law Society of NSW

The legal technology provider Clio is now certified in trust accounting by the Law Society of New South Wales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023