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Ironclad, an AI contracting company, has launched new contract intelligence capabilities. By connecting structured contract data, unstructured contract language, and workflow context, this new functionality works across the entire Ironclad...

LegalZoom (Nasdaq: LZ), an online legal services company, has announced the launch of the LegalZoom app in ChatGPT, allowing users to access attorney-backed expertise. The LegalZoom app in ChatGPT can...

Lawmatics, the leading CRM and client acquisition platform for law firms, has announced a new integration with SmartAdvocate, a leading case management provider trusted by litigation firms. The integration gives...

TransPerfect Legal, a global leader in legal technology, AI, and advisory services, has announced the integration of eDiscovery AI’s (EDAI) generative AI solutions into Reef Review, its proprietary document review...

Legal Practice Intelligence (LPI) attended InfoTrack’s Ready-Set-Go AML/CTF Roadshow, which featured Leeann King, Director, Industry Education and Outreach at AUSTRAC, and Neil Jeans and Richard Storey of Grant Thornton. AUSTRAC...

Across Australia’s legal market, hiring is still happening, but movement is slower and more cautious than ever. Many lawyers are gainfully employed, reasonably well-paid, and not convinced that changing firms...

A newly released survey from Consilio, a global tech-enabled legal solutions provider, finds that for the first time, work volume is no longer the legal industry’s biggest challenge. Instead, understanding,...

Epiq formally announces the expansion of Epiq AI™, a set of agentic solutions that enhance decision-making, reduce risk, and increase productivity across legal and compliance use cases. Epiq is expanding...

NetDocuments, the intelligent document management platform trusted by legal professionals, has announced the launch of Smart Answers and expanded direct connectivity to leading AI models and tools. Together, these capabilities...

Monjur, a leading contract intelligence company, has announced the launch of Monjur Pilot, an AI-powered, attorney-supervised contracting platform built exclusively for MSPs. Designed for non-legal professionals, Monjur Pilot functions as...

Australia’s largest legal membership body has welcomed assurances from the head of AUSTRAC that criminals are its focus, as thousands of solicitors prepare to meet new obligations under the Anti-Money...

HaystackID, a trusted partner focused on managing complex data and workflow challenges, has announced the acquisition of eDiscovery AI, a pioneer in AI legal technology. The acquisition is part of...

As a legal technology specialist with over two decades of experience advancing legal operations through integrated technology solutions, I have observed that integration software has long been a cornerstone of...

Leading AI solution providers Intapp (NASDAQ: INTA) and Harvey have announced a strategic partnership to bring industry-standard ethical wall enforcement directly into Harvey’s platform. This partnership unites two complementary AI...

AltaClaro, a global leader in data-driven simulation-based training for legal professionals, has announced the launch of DepoSim, an AI-powered deposition simulator developed in partnership with Verbit.ai, a global leader in...

As 2026 commences, the Australian legal market stands at a critical K-shaped inflection point. The divide between law firms that have successfully integrated artificial intelligence into their daily workflows and...

Doctrine, a European leader in legal AI, has announced the acquisition of Maite.ai, a leading Spanish legal AI platform. This acquisition, Doctrine’s fifth in three years, marks the company’s entry...

BriefCatch, a legal-writing platform used by law firms and courts across the United States, has acquired WordRake’s core product and technology assets, including a portfolio of twelve US patents and...

The Discovery & Legal Technology Association (DLTA) has announced the release of its inaugural data-driven industry insights report, eDiscovery: State of the Industry. DLTA represents electronic discovery service providers and...

Thomson Reuters Corporation (“Thomson Reuters”) (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI), a global content and technology company, has announced the acquisition of Noetica, Inc., a New York–based AI-native start-up founded in 2022. The company...

With new anti-money laundering obligations commencing for Australian solicitors from 1 July 2026, now is the time to understand common mistakes that can trip up even well-intentioned legal practices. The...

Pramata, a leader in contract intelligence and commercial relationship context, has announced an extension with Anthropic’s Claude Cowork Legal plugin, bringing unprecedented contract intelligence capabilities to enterprise users. This integration...

Why copyright enforcement may offer Commonwealth agencies a more effective way to stop unauthorised use of Crown branding.

Anthropic, founded in 2021 by former OpenAI employees, has officially entered the legal technology market with the launch of a specialised legal plugin for its agentic Claude Cowork suite. The...

Gemini Legal, a leading legal technology and support services provider, announced significant enhancements to its proven medical records indexing platform. The update provides medical and legal professionals with a streamlined...

EvenUp, the leading proactive AI platform built exclusively for personal injury law firms, has announced the launch of Communication Agents™ and significant enhancements to its AI Drafts Suite. Early deployments...

Eversheds Sutherland has announced the creation of a US Innovation Department designed to accelerate the firm’s use of AI, technology, data, and process improvement to strengthen legal delivery and client...

Thomson Reuters (Nasdaq/TSX: TRI), a global content and technology company, has announced the launch of CoCounsel Legal in the UK, an agentic AI solution purpose-built for legal professionals. Featuring Deep...

Lighthouse, a global leader in eDiscovery and information governance, has launched LighthouseIQ, a next-generation intelligence platform and AI application suite. Developed to overcome data scale constraints, LighthouseIQ provides legal and...

BigHand, a leading provider of legal software solutions, has published its 2026 market research on the financial health of top law firms in North America, the UK, and the Republic...

LexisNexis® Legal & Professional has announced the US Commercial Preview Program of LexisNexis Protégé™ AI workflows for legal professionals, introducing authoritative legal workflows backed by LexisNexis citable authority in an...

HSBC, the world’s largest trade bank, has chosen Harvey as part of its broader commitment to an AI-enabled operating model. On the decision, HSBC’s Chief Legal Officer Bob Hoyt said,...

Open Text Corporation announced that it has successfully completed the divestiture of an on-premises solution, eDOCS, a part of its Analytics portfolio, to NetDocuments Software, Inc., for USD 163 million...

As 2026 kicks off, the legal market in Australia stands at a pivotal inflection point. As the data increasingly makes clear, the market is no longer moving forward as a...

Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has announced the launch of the Libra Legal AI Workspace in the Netherlands. The solution combines Libra’s leading AI technology with Wolters Kluwer’s reliable and...

NetDocuments, an enterprise content management in the cloud, has published its 2026 Legal Tech Trends report. Informed by legal professionals, technology partners including Microsoft and Thomson Reuters, plus NetDocuments’ own...

ContractPodAi, a global leader in AI and contract lifecycle management (CLM), announced it has rebranded as Leah, marking a milestone in the company’s evolution. What began with a strong foundation...

BriefCatch, a legal-writing platform used by law firms and courts, announced it has raised $6 million in Series A financing, representing an increase on its previous valuation. The round was...

The largest law firm combination in history will create the world’s fifth-largest firm by revenue, with annual revenue exceeding US$3.6 billion and 3,100 lawyers in pre-eminent markets across the Americas,...

LawVu, the leading global legal workspace for in-house legal teams, has announced the acquisition of ClauseBase, a pioneer in intelligent contract review, drafting, and automation, which will be rebranded to...

By Richard W Smith Why the KWM demerger signals strategic maturity, not a retreat As of 31 March 2026, King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) – the high-profile Sino-Australian law firm...

Aderant, a global leader in business-of-law solutions, has announced a strategic, market-defining partnership with Harvey, a leading generative AI platform for legal professionals. Together, the companies will deliver the industry’s...

Lighthouse, a leader in human-centred technology and services for eDiscovery and information governance, has announced the availability of Lighthouse AI Search in the UK and Europe. Law firms and legal...

Consilio, a global leader in legal technology and enterprise legal services, recently announced its role as a cornerstone investor in The LegalTech Fund (TLTF), the premier venture capital fund dedicated to investing...

Agiloft, the global leader in data-first contract lifecycle management (CLM), has announced the release of its AI-driven Obligation Management solution, a suite of breakthrough capabilities that empowers enterprises to transform...

LawPro.ai, the leading AI-powered case intelligence platform built to accelerate case preparation and maximise value for injury claims, has announced a strategic partnership with SmartAdvocate, an award-winning case management system...

InfoTrack has announced the launch of InfoTrack.ai, a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) innovation, designed specifically to connect legal practitioners, AI agents, and critical government data services. This follows the...

Australia is entering a new era in the fight against financial crime. The Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms will reshape how legal, conveyancing, accounting, and real estate professionals safeguard financial transactions...

The BASIL Research Initiative has announced the launch of the ASPIRE Index™, a first-of-its-kind brain and mind science-based assessment tool designed to measure and enhance professional performance and well-being within...

In 2025, SILQ, a leading provider of legal practice management software in Australia, was recognised as the ABA100 Winner for Software Innovation, celebrating the company’s commitment to delivering secure, innovative...

Legal 500, the leading global legal benchmarking platform, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Mondaq, the knowledge-sharing platform renowned for its expert intelligence on legal, regulatory, tax, and financial...

Beauchamps LLP is proud to announce its strategic investment in Harvey AI, a leading generative AI platform designed for legal professionals. This move underscores Beauchamps’ commitment to innovation and its...

Picture the perfectly run practice. Every enquiry is captured the second it lands, instantly acknowledged and assigned before your competitor has even seen it. No lead ever vanishes. Partners know...

BigHand, a leading provider of legal software solutions, has announced a new AI engine for its award-winning Workflow Management platform. The cloud-based software will feature AI Email Routing, which accelerates...

Icertis, a global leader in AI-powered contract intelligence, has announced the acquisition of Dioptra to accelerate its industry-leading AI technology for enterprise contracting. This marks the next milestone in the...

It’s hard to recall a time when legal professionals weren’t being told that technology, and artificial intelligence in particular, was going to upend the practice of law. AI has been...

If your practice management system isn't supporting your work efficiently, you're not alone. Many Australian law firms recognise their current software has limitations, but the perceived complexity of switching keeps...

Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has signed an agreement to acquire Libra Technology GmbH (Libra), a Berlin-based provider of AI technology for legal professionals, for up to €90 million, comprising...

Fileread has announced the launch of Matter Intelligence, a first-of-its-kind feature that fundamentally changes how legal professionals interact with AI-powered document analysis. Using advanced context engineering, Matter Intelligence solves the...

Draftwise, an AI contract and negotiation platform for lawyers, has announced the expansion of its platform into Contract Intelligence with the launch of Deal Table, turning firms’ historical deals into...

Tradespace is pleased to announce its acquisition of Paragon, a patent-drafting startup that developed transparent, traceable artificial intelligence to draft reliable patents. With this acquisition, Tradespace becomes the first AI-powered...

K2 Services, a leading provider of comprehensive managed services, announced its acquisition of Epiq Global Business Transformation Solutions (Epiq GBTS) and Forrest Solutions. These three strategic organisations will come together...

Legora, the collaborative AI platform for legal professionals, has launched Legora Portal, a product that reimagines how law firms and in-house teams collaborate in an AI-powered world. As in-house legal...

Tranche 2 of Australia’s AML/CTF reforms is set to reshape the legal landscape when it takes effect in July 2026. One of the most sensitive changes is this: For the...

NetDocuments announced at its annual user conference Inspire EMEA in London, that Thomson Reuters has joined its ndConnect interoperability program. This partnership connects Thomson Reuters CoCounsel Legal directly to NetDocuments,...

On Sunday, I joined more than 15,000 walkers and 1,898 teams in the annual 7 Bridges Walk, raising funds for the Cancer Council NSW. Together, we’ve helped raise almost $3...

The only certainty in life is change. So when you change jobs, do it well. You have said “yes” to a new offer, and now it is time to finish...

For many law firms, client relationships are strongest during an active matter. Calls are frequent, emails are exchanged daily, and the client knows exactly who to speak to if they...

With Tranche 2 enforcement looming in July 2026, the clock is ticking. For the first time, Australian law firms will be pulled into the scope of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism...

Verlata Consulting announced the launch of its dedicated Risk & Compliance Team, a new division led by experienced legal sector professional Claire Pedley. This expansion marks a significant step in Verlata’s...

As Australia prepares for the next wave of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms, InfoTrack is stepping forward with technology-led solutions designed to ease the compliance burden on the...

BigHand, a leading provider of legal software solutions, has released a comprehensive pricing trends analysis based on anonymous responses from over 800 legal finance professionals. The data shows a clear,...

Filevine, a pioneer of the Legal Operating Intelligence System, has raised $400 million through an all-equity financing round, underscoring investor confidence in both the legal tech market and Filevine’s growing...

Last month at RCSA’s SHAPE Conference, I had the chance to sit in on Dr Adam Fraser’s keynote, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. Adam, a human performance...

Lex Generalis has officially launched to align legal services and strategy with today’s pace of innovation. The firm helps clients protect their IP, secure investment, and advance commercially without overspending...

Outsourcing legal work across borders has become standard practice for law firms and corporate legal departments worldwide. Whether in e-discovery, contract review, IP research, or compliance, the advantages are undeniable:...

When most law firms review their client history, they see a list of matters. A property purchase here, a contract dispute there, a will from five years ago. But this...

The Rouse Group (Rouse), a leading international IP services business headquartered in London, is expanding into the Australian and New Zealand legal markets by joining with one of the largest...

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has entered into an agreement with Harvey, a leading provider of generative AI technology tailored for legal professionals. The agreement represents the next step in ABL’s...

LexisNexis®, a leading global provider of legal information and analytics, released a new report, The AI Culture Clash. The findings show that adoption of AI tools is accelerating rapidly, with...

As Australia’s Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms draw closer, law firms are entering a new era of client due diligence (CDD).  The days of simply seeing a passport or requesting certified...

BigHand, a leading provider of legal software solutions, released new industry research on matter resourcing and talent management. Navigating the Million Dollar Problem: Resourcing for Profitability, Client and Talent Retention...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...