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Private Equity Buys A Law Firm…What Next?

Artificial Lawyer

It may seem like science fiction in some markets, but in England a private equity fund is busy buying up law firms and has formed a 100m legal business already. Will it change the legal world?

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Australian Legal Tech Platform Lawpath Secures $10M Investment As Use of Its Legal AI Expands

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Australian legal technology company Lawpath has secured a $10 million strategic investment from Westpac, Australia’s oldest bank, while simultaneously announcing the achievement of 500,000 customers and significant advances in its artificial intelligence capabilities. Lawpath is a company in the vein of LegalZoom, providing legal, accounting and business support for startups and small-to-medium businesses across Australia.

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Ivo Bags $16m For AI Contract Review

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Ivo, which started out in New Zealand before moving to San Francisco, has announced a $16m Series A funding round that will scale its AI-powered contract review solution aimed at corporate legal te

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FINRA’s 2025 Regulatory Oversight Report on Artificial Intelligence

Debevoise Data Blog

On January 28, 2025, FINRA released its 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report). As was the case in 2024, the Report highlights continuing and emerging trends in artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector, among other topics. In this Debevoise Client Update, we review the Reports discussion of common generative AI (Gen AI) use cases, existing FINRA rules that are applicable to Gen AI technology, and FINRAs guidance for firms contemplating the use of Gen AI,

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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How It Works: Testing NeosAI’s newest updates on our own documents, and exploring AI Chat

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Assembly Software recently announced enhancements and additions to NeosAI, a set of generative AI-powered features integrated directly into their Neos case management platform.

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The Catastrophic Consequences of Poorly Drafted Patents

Brett Trout

Brett Trout In a recent decision by the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court (CoA) dated December 20, 2024, the court underscored the critical importance of precise patent drafting. The case involved Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which faced significant challenges to its patent due to inaccuracies in its patent claims. The patent claims covered a string of amino acids.

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Legal and Justice Tech Innovator Maya Markovich Joins AAA As VP to Lead Thought Leadership and Research

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Maya Markovich, a leading figure in legal and justice technology known for her work in advancing accessible, equitable and innovative legal solutions, has joined the American Arbitration Association and its international division, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution, as vice president of the AAA-ICDR Institute, the organization’s thought leadership and research arm.

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What Is AI Legal Document Analysis and Why Do You Need It?

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The document analysis process is notorious for its time demands. Sorting through thousands of files manually can take weeks or even months, which often leaves legal teams stretched thin and weighed down by repetitive tasks. AI legal document analysis offers a better way to manage this process. It automates tasks like categorizing documents, extracting key information, and drafting responses.

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Docusign Launches Notary On-Demand Service

Artificial Lawyer

There are a lot of things you can get on-demand these days, now Docusign is launching a Notary on-Demand service that will hook you up with a professional to sign-off on the more than 1 billion d

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Clio Names General Manager for Canada to Double Down Its Growth In Its Home Country

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Law practice management company Clio today named a general manager to oversee its operations in Canada, part of what it says is a doubling down on strategic expansion in its home market.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security risks before they become problems.

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11 Insights from 11 Women in AI You Should Know

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Nearly 200 women gathered for the first-ever Women + AI Summit at Vanderbilt Law School, and the exchange of insights, experiences, support, and ideas was invigorating. Here are some top takeaways.

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Maya Markovich Joins AAA ICDR Institute For A2J Push

Artificial Lawyer

Maya Markovich, the well-known access to justice (A2J) campaigner, has joined the American Arbitration Associations (AAA) International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) Institute. The AAA.

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Swedish disputes firm Norburg & Scherp adopts Opus 2 Cases to advance client-centric innovation

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Opus 2, a leading legal software and services provider , is pleased to announce that Norburg & Scherp, a premier disputes law firm specialising in litigation and arbitration, has chosen Opus 2 Cases to enhance case management, preparation, and analysis.

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New AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys | January 2025

Martindale-Avvo

Martindale-Hubbell, part of the Martindale-Avvo family, is proud to announce that the following attorneys have achieved a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, awarded to only those lawyers who have the highest ethical standards, legal knowledge, and professional ability. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyers peers have assessed their professional ability in a specific area of practice via a secure online survey.

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!