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Aderant, a leading global provider of business management solutions for law firms, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire legal technology assets from HerculesAI, a pioneer...

Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI), a global content and technology company, announced the launch of CoCounsel Legal, featuring Deep Research and agentic guided workflows. This milestone product release showcases Thomson Reuters'...

Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specialises in partnering with technology businesses, has announced it will acquire Elite, a pioneer in mission-critical software and integrated payment solutions for...

eDiscovery AI, an innovator in artificial intelligence-powered legal technology solutions, has announced the launch of Case Elements, an advanced feature now available within its flagship Early Case Intelligence solution, Insight...

Questel, a world leader in intellectual property solutions, officially released its global 2025 IP Outlook Research Report, ‘Pathways to Productivity: AI in IP,’ to the public. Including insights from 500+...

NetDocuments, the intelligent document management system (DMS) for legal professionals, is excited to announce new partnerships with Legora and Harvey through its innovative ndConnect partner program. ndConnect is NetDocuments’ new...

You’re happy in your job. It’s stable, it pays the bills, but let’s be honest, it’s still just a job. But what if your dream job was right around the...

TransPerfect Legal, a global leader in legal technology, AI, and advisory services, has announced a partnership with Automatise, the creators of Cicero, an AI-enabled litigation assistant. This collaboration will enhance...

Litera, a global leader in legal technology solutions, has unveiled a comprehensive end-to-end suite of GenAI services to be embedded directly within Kira for due diligence and contract review. Re-engineering...

LegalOn Technologies, a global leader in legal AI for contracting, has announced a $50 million Series E funding round, bringing its total funding to $200 million. The round was led...

Litera, a global leader in legal technology solutions, has unveiled Lito, its new AI-powered legal assistant designed to act as a virtual team member across legal operations. Designed for the...

Consilio, a global leader in legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services, has announced a strategic, multi-year partnership with Robin, a legal intelligence platform. The partnership unlocks a new era...

ContractPodAi, a leader in legal AI solutions and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), has announced a strategic partnership with Proxiio Global Solutions, an alternative legal services provider specialising in contract and...

In July 2025, a federal judge fined the attorneys representing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell $3,000 each, not for misconduct in court, but for relying on AI to draft legal filings...

Callidus Legal AI, the AI platform that automates and accelerates core litigation workflows, has announced $10 million in funding, bringing the company's total funding to date to $13 million. With...

LegalOn Technologies, a global leader in legal AI for contracting, has announced a significant upgrade to its tools and expansion into matter management, bringing together AI, trusted legal content, and...

HelloPrenup, the first-of-its-kind digital platform transforming how modern couples create prenuptial agreements, today announced a new strategic investment from The LegalTech Fund (TLTF), the leading venture capital firm focused exclusively...

Thomson Reuters (Nasdaq/TSX: TRI), a global content and technology company, announced the launch of CoCounsel Knowledge Search, a powerful tool that transforms how organisations search and navigate content repositories. Knowledge...

Relativity, a global legal technology company, has announced that two of its generative AI solutions, Relativity aiR for Review and Relativity aiR for Privilege, will now be made available to...

Epiq has announced the acquisition of Case Pilots, one of the UK’s leading claims administration companies. Epiq is the world’s leading class actions and claims administrator, and the largest in...

Bloomberg Law has announced Intelligent Playbooks, a new key feature of Bloomberg Law Contract Solutions that sets a new standard in contract drafting and review. With creation and compliance functionality,...

Actionstep, a leading provider of cloud-based law firm management software supporting nearly 5,000 law firms globally, including approximately 2,000 in North America, has launched Scout, its AI Support Assistant. Scout...

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of AI-powered analytics and decision tools, today announced the general availability of LexisNexis Protégé™ in Australia, a personalised AI assistant that intelligently...

Australia’s Tranche 2 anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) reforms are no longer a distant possibility; they’re coming into force on 1 July 2026.   That doesn’t give legal professionals...

Clio, a leading provider of legal technology, 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...

Dentons, Canada’s global law firm, and AXL, a Canadian venture studio transforming AI research into high-growth companies, have announced a strategic partnership to shape the next evolution of the legal...

Descrybe, the AI-powered legal research platform, has launched its Legal Research Toolkit (LRT), a powerful and affordable upgrade to its popular free legal search engine. This toolkit provides users with...

Legora, the collaborative AI platform for lawyers, has announced the launch of Workflows, an advanced agentic AI framework that enables lawyers to use natural language and tools to orchestrate multi-step...

DocSolid, a leader in cloud-based digital mail and records management for law firms, has announced the successful completion of a large-scale paper-to-digital transformation project at Perkins Coie, in partnership with...

Consilio, a global leader in legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services, has announced the acquisition of TrueLaw, a legal AI research lab based in New York. This strategic acquisition...

LexisNexis Legal & Professional and Harvey have announced a strategic alliance to integrate LexisNexis' generative AI technology, primary law content, and Shepard’s Citations within the Harvey platform, and jointly develop...

At XPENS.ai, they believe that the real opportunity for AI in law lies not in flashy breakthroughs but in solving the everyday operational inefficiencies that drain time, money, and focus....

In today’s fiercely competitive legal talent market, top candidates no longer join firms; they select workplaces that reflect their values, offer flexibility, and reward them accordingly. Employer branding has become...

The introduction of Tranche 2 under Australia’s AML/CTF framework represents one of the most significant regulatory shifts the legal and property sectors have faced in decades. From 1 July 2026,...

Filevine, a legal work platform that empowers legal teams to manage cases, documents, contracts, and analytics in one secure, connected environment, has launched the enhanced MedChron by Filevine, a solution...

LexisNexis Legal & Professional has announced that Lexis+ AI, the next-generation legal AI workflow solution, will launch in Hong Kong in July 2025, featuring Protégé. This built-in, personalised legal AI...

FutureLaw 2025 made one thing clear—AI is no longer a distant future; it is already embedded in legal practice. The challenge now is ensuring its responsible and effective integration while...

David Langdon’s journey in legal technology spans nearly three decades, rooted in a lifelong connection to the legal industry. Growing up as the son of a lawyer, he was immersed...

One of the things I love most about working at BigHand is that we don’t just talk about being data-driven; we live it. With the release of the 2025 BigHand...

Taylor Wessing, a global law firm, has announced a partnership with Legora, the collaborative AI for lawyers, as part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and to delivering outstanding client...

This article comes with a complimentary PDF guide featuring visual references for all the recommended exercises, allowing you to follow along and master AI for your legal practice. A Practical...

LegalZoom.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: LZ), a leading online platform for legal services, has announced a strategic partnership with Perplexity to deliver legal solutions for Perplexity Pro subscribers. This marks the first...

ContractPodAi, a leader in legal AI solutions and contract lifecycle management (CLM), has announced the availability of its Leah Tariff Agent. This new solution empowers corporations to proactively navigate the...

Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has signed an agreement to acquire Brightflag, a cloud-based provider of AI-powered software for legal spend and matter management, for approximately €425 million in cash....

Herbert Smith Freehills is launching a new AI-powered tool to help clients stay informed about the rapidly evolving landscape of global AI policy and regulations. Developed in response to a...

Lighthouse, a leader in technology-enabled eDiscovery, compliance, and information governance services, has announced the availability of Lighthouse AI Search. This AI-first search tool enables litigation teams to more effectively identify...

With tools capable of summarizing voluminous documents, conducting legal research, identifying potentially privileged materials and drafting litigation content, the promise of AI to accelerate transformation in the legal profession, delivering...

Definely, an AI-powered legal tech company that enables lawyers to efficiently and accurately review complex contracts, has launched Enhance, powered by a proprietary agentic AI system. The new product, which...

In every law firm, there’s a team of professionals quietly keeping everything running. Legal support staff are the foundation of smooth, efficient operations – essential to both delivering excellent client...

Callidus Legal AI, the AI platform that automates and accelerates core legal workflows, has announced its most advanced legal research and drafting system, powered by proprietary engineering, agentic AI, and...

Aderant®, a leading global business management software provider for law firms, launched four new cloud-based financial solutions – Cloud Accounts Receivable (AR), Cloud General Ledger (GL), Stridyn Analytics, and askMADDI...

TransPerfect Legal, a global leader in legal technology, AI, and advisory services, has announced an integration between its Reef Review document review platform and Brainspace, Reveal's interactive data analytics and...

King & Wood Mallesons Australia (KWM) has announced its rollout of Harvey, a cutting-edge generative AI tool designed specifically for law firms and legal teams. This announcement marks the next...

BigHand, a leading provider of legal software solutions, has released its fifth annual Legal Workflow Leadership Report. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing management challenges facing law...

Oddr, the AI-powered platform powering the future of law firms’ revenue management, has announced a strategic partnership with Helm360, a global leader in legal technology solutions. Together, the companies will...

Trellis, a leading provider of trial court data and insights, has partnered with international labour and employment law firm Fisher Phillips to integrate its generative AI solution, Trellis AI, purpose-built...

Aderant®, a leading global business management software provider, has announced a multi-year renewal of its strategic partnership with LawPay, a leading payment management system for law firms. With this enduring...

AnyLaw, the affordable AI-powered legal research platform, has detailed a slate of upcoming features designed to make legal research faster, more innovative, and more intuitive. These include hyperlinked AnyLaw Citations,...

Epiq has partnered with BigHand to launch a new integrated solution that seamlessly tracks outsourced business services. The workflow management application is currently being adopted by two Am Law 10...

Filevine, a leading legal work platform, has launched the expanded FilevineAI platform, the AI Legal Assistant that introduces the ability to Chat with Your Case.  “FilevineAI isn’t just a tool,...

Three years ago, Sarah, a well-respected business lawyer, couldn’t understand why her referrals weren’t turning into clients. Her network of accountants, with whom she had built long-standing relationships, told her...

PERSUIT, a leading platform for outside counsel selection and management, has announced its acquisition of Apperio, an innovative legal spend management solution. This strategic acquisition reinforces PERSUIT’s ability to deliver...

A major new survey from the legal intelligence platform Robin AI reveals a severe lack of trust in the legal industry. Just 1 in 10 people across the US and...

The Law Council of Australia welcomes the ongoing progress of the Australia-United Kingdom Legal Services Regulatory Dialogue established under the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement following its most recent meeting in...

The legal industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements, shifting client expectations, and an increasing demand for efficiency. FutureLaw 2025, set to take place on 29-30 May...

Cleary Gottlieb, a leading international law firm, announced today the acquisition of Springbok AI, an award-winning generative AI product development company focusing on technology that enhances legal service delivery. "Cleary's...

LegalVision, a leader in delivering legal services, announced a strategic partnership with Quadrant Private Equity, one of Australia’s leading private equity firms. LegalVision has built its success on a subscription-based...

Definely, a leading provider of LegalTech solutions for drafting, reviewing, and understanding legal documents, has released its 2025 LegalTech Adoption Report, shedding light on how artificial intelligence (AI) and related...

Leading figures in Australia’s legal and property sectors are calling for urgent action on competition in e-conveyancing as the Australian Senate inquiry into the PEXA monopoly nears its next stage....

KPMG LLP, the US audit, tax, and advisory firm, launched KPMG Law US, a subsidiary of KPMG LLP, marking a milestone as the first law firm owned by a Big...

PERSUIT, the leading legal technology platform specialising in outside counsel management, and PwC, one of the world's largest professional services networks, are pleased to announce a global strategic alliance. In...

BigHand is thrilled to begin 2025 with a prestigious Global Business Tech Awards win. This event honours the best in tech innovation worldwide by recognising solutions that drive tangible improvements...

The legal industry is entering a new era of compliance with the introduction of Tranche 2 legislation. This long-anticipated regulatory shift will bring law firms and other designated non-financial businesses...

CLOC (Corporate Legal Operations Consortium) released its 2025 State of the Industry Report, providing a comprehensive look at the shifting landscape of legal operations. Based on the 2024 Harbor Law...

This article provides a summary of a blog post by Dorna Moini and Molly Anderson from Gavel, an automation solution advancing the way legal professionals serve and reach clients. You can...

A new analysis of data from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) by NetDocuments has revealed a sharp increase in data breaches across the UK legal sector. In the period between...

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) is now in effect, marking a significant shift in AI governance. As of 2 February 2025, the first wave of regulatory...

2025 is set to be a year of continued change, growth, and challenges for the legal industry. As we look forward, I want to offer some predictions and opportunities for...

Edinburgh-based platform empowers in-house legal teams with advanced AI tools for due diligence, contract audits, and compliance reporting—backed by comprehensive training. Wordsmith AI, a leading provider of AI-powered legal reporting...

According to a new report published by Market Research Future (MRFR), the Legal Tech Market is projected to grow from USD 23.98 Billion in 2025 to USD 53.80 Billion by...

BigHand has released its 2025 Annual Law Firm Finance Report, offering insights into the evolving financial landscape of the legal industry, from cash recovery strategies to changing client behaviours and...

Kirsten Bromley, Head of Privacy APAC at GBG Plc, provides this update. On 20 April 2023, the Attorney General’s Department announced consultations on proposed reforms to Australia’s anti-money laundering and...

The Law Society of NSW, the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, and the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner have put forward a set of common principles. The aim...

Australian lawyers are on the cusp of a significant regulatory shift as Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) obligations extend to the legal sector. With reforms set to bring...

The legal industry has seen numerous technological overhauls, most of which have been tolerated until lawyers became comfortable with, and ultimately appreciative of, their benefits. The introduction of Artificial Intelligence...

The 2024 Clio Legal Trends Report, published last month, offers the most comprehensive examination of the legal industry’s challenges and opportunities. This year’s report dives deep into critical issues such...

Litera, a global leader in legal technology solutions, has announced the acquisition of Office & Dragons, the market-leading platform for mass drafting and editing, which leverages intuitive automation and generative...

Actionstep, a leader in cloud-based law firm management platforms supporting more than 4,000 law firms globally, released its second annual 2025 Australian Midsize Law Firm Priorities Report. This comprehensive report delivers...

Australian deposit bond provider Deposit Assure and InfoTrack, a leader in legal technology and digital conveyancing, have joined forces on a new seamless process that enables conveyancers and solicitors to...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and the legal profession is no exception. Thomson Reuters' Tech, AI and the Law 2024 report, based on a survey of 869 legal...

As law firms navigate an increasingly competitive landscape, building a strong Business Development (BD) and Marketing Communications (Marcomms) function is no longer optional but essential. In PracticeEvolve's recent INTEL Series...

The holiday season is upon us, and while it’s a time for celebration, reflection, and planning, it’s also the perfect opportunity to set your law firm up for success in...

Alt Legal, Inc., a leading provider of automated trademark docketing software, is excited to announce the acquisition of the customers of WeberMark LLC, a Denver-based trademark paralegal support services firm known...

The 2024 Clio Legal Trends Report offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the legal sector, highlighting the impact of AI, automation, and changing client expectations. This year’s report...

Key takeaways from the survey 76% of legal professionals in corporate legal departments use GenAI at least once a week, as do 68% of their counterparts in law firms; over...

InfoTrack, a leader in legal technology and digital conveyancing, announces a new partnership with TorFX, a multi award-winning foreign exchange provider, to offer seamless, secure, and cost-effective international payment solutions...

InfoTrack has been named one of Australia’s most innovative companies by the Australian Financial Review at their prestigious BOSS Most Innovative Companies Awards in Sydney overnight. The awards bring together top...

BigHand is proud to announce the release of its latest research report, Emerging Trends in Law Firm Talent Management. The comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis based on responses from...

Fennemore, recognised as the fastest-growing Am Law 200 firm in the US, today announced the launch of Project BlueWave, an ambitious technology initiative designed to transform legal services by integrating...

This article first appeared on CTO Consulting and is being republished here with their permission. As cloud computing becomes integral to modern business strategy, organisations increasingly focus on extracting maximum...

Traditionally, the development of new practice areas involved partner recruitment and considerable investment. Modern models of practice development provide small to medium-sized law firms with the tools and resources needed...

Legal Practice Intelligence delivers the latest legal practice and technology news to legal professionals globally. Subscribe to LPI today for the chance to win free access to Roni Millard’s masterclass, Marketing...

In the latest instalment of PracticeEvolve's INTEL Series, Scott Simmons, Co-Founder and Director at the Legal Balance Institute, shared invaluable insights on how lawyers can grow more confident in business...

The Albanese Government has taken a critical step to strengthen Australia’s protections against money laundering and counter-terrorism financing and to tackle a key resource stream for organised crime. Each year, billions of...

Pursuing a career in law is a significant commitment, often filled with high expectations and ambitious dreams. Many enter law school, envisioning themselves delivering compelling arguments in grand courtrooms, championing...

Australia’s most comprehensive salary guide has found an overwhelming 87% of legal employers plan to increase salaries in their next review. Key Takeaways 87% of employers will increase legal salaries...

Property tech company InfoTrack has been a digital pioneer in the e-conveyancing space for more than two decades. Now, two of its leaders are recognised for their cybersecurity expertise. InfoTrack’s...

InfoTrack has been honoured as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces in Technology for 2024. Great  Place To Work, renowned for its expertise in workplace culture, has unveiled the top performers...

The Law Council of Australia is calling on the Commonwealth to provide financial incentives to increase the number of lawyers living and working in regional, rural and remote (RRR) locations...

Sarah Waley, a leading expert in legal sector branding and founder of Ideas in Practice, has released an informative new guide on personal branding for legal professionals. With over 20...

In recognition of its diversity and inclusion practices, legal practice management software developer Smokeball has been placed on the Great Place to Work Australia’s Best Workplaces™ for Women in 2023...

InfoTrack has been listed as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ for Women in 2023. Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, revealed the 50 companies on the...

With over 25 years of experience in the Australian tech industry, Sue Hood, CEO of Boab IT, knows what navigating a male-dominated industry is like. But according to her, the...

InfoTrack has been named as the winner of three accolades at the recent Australian Business Awards (ABA) for 2023. The tech innovation leader was recognised as an Employer of Choice...

InfoTrack has been ranked as Australia’s 5th Best Workplace for 2023. The announcement was made last night at the 2023 Great Place To Work Client Night and Best Workplaces List...

The legal industry is constantly evolving, and law firms are gearing up for success in the ever-changing landscape of 2023-2024. As hiring plans take centre stage, law firms are using...

In the past, pursuing a legal career typically involved following traditional paths such as joining a law firm, practising in a courtroom, or focusing on corporate law. However, the legal...

I left my large law firm job to launch my own tech start-up, and unexpectedly found myself learning how to code.  This is the second article in a two-part series...

It’s a lot of time spent on Google! But before that, a little bit about why I learnt to code after spending over a decade drafting and negotiating long, complex...

Promoting diversity and inclusion in company leadership positions is crucial for growth and success in any industry, including the technology and start-up sectors in Australia.  Female leaders bring a unique...

Debbie Ferguson, in her recent article for World Economic Forum (WEF), stated that “[T]he most effective leaders all shared one trait: they were advocates for the people in their organizations....

Laying the groundwork for a career change into legal innovation: 3 things you can do while still hitting your billables. The legal innovation ecosystem continues to go from strength to...

InfoTrack has been officially named one of Australia's Best Workplaces for Women in 2022 by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture. The inaugural list highlights organisations...

Smokeball has been named on the 2022 Australia's Best Workplaces™ for Women List that identifies organisations across the country committed to fostering equity in the workplace ensuring their women employees...

InfoTrack has been named as the winner of four prestigious awards in the 2022 Australian Business Awards (ABA) for; Business Innovation, Mobile Innovation, Product Innovation and Employer of Choice. InfoTrack...

Legal Practice Intelligence has introduced Legal Practice Careers (LPC), a legal industry job board that will showcase the legal profession's career opportunities across the globe.  We welcome Hall & Wilcox as the very...

Legal practice management company Smokeball has made the podium in high-profile employee engagement listings announced this month. The company is placed number three out of the top 20 companies with...

The legal industry job market remains buoyant as reflected in Elias' Legal Jobs Index Report Q4. Please find a summary of the report below.  54% of HR leaders expect the headcount will continue...

Fortunately, there has been more acknowledgement and higher respect towards legal support personnel that manage essential day-to-day tasks to keep law firms and businesses running. People are becoming more aware of the...

Elias Recruitment has released the Legal Jobs Index Report for the latest quarter, which has been summarised for you below. The legal jobs market is still buoyant, signified by the...

We are delighted to present the on-demand New Law CLE's free CPD webinars, to you!  Due to the amount of positive feedback we have received from our subscribers that have accessed the...

As we are opening up again and returning back to the norm, this means it is time for lawyers and other professionals to brush-up their networking skills.  Building a professional network is crucial in the...

David Woolstencroft catches up with Jason Elias from Elias Recruitment. They discuss the key skills that are in demand right now as the way we practice law is evolving at...

Elevate business through humanity | Elevate humanity through business As we welcome in 2022 and as many of us have returned to the fold, we have shared links to leadership articles...

"The Great Resignation" has received a lot of press.  There is no doubt that this phenomenon has hit the US, in particular.  According to PricewaterhouseCoopers US Pulse survey in August...

I am writing this just coming out of 107 days of lockdown in Sydney so how the potential new outbreak affects business confidence is an unknown. Most lawyers I am...

There is much debate regarding the The Great Resignation that we have shifted the focus to "What does the lawyer of the future look like?" Novum Learning assembled an exceptional cast of legal...

So you’ve made it through to the interview stage you are in the 5% - 10% of candidates … Over the last 18 months, the employment process has changed more,...

When borders finally open up, will travel starved lawyers reconsider their career choices? With international travel a possibility in 2022, how will law firms retain and attract lawyers that want...

This is the second article of a series of career pieces, contributed by Jason Elias, CEO of Elias Recruitment. The first article "Careers: Is a change on the horizon?" can...

Considerations for the professional Before you take the leap, take a moment to ask yourself the following questions: Am I being challenged in my current role? Am I still learning?...

Associate level employee job advertisements have jumped by 44% in the June 2021 quarter compared to the previous March 2021 quarter. This is according to research conducted by specialist legal...