Former Clifford Chance Lawyer Scores AI Funding Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing writer WilsonAI, a groundbreaking legal tech startup founded by former Clifford Chance lawyer Gus Neate and D.E. Shaw alumnus Alex Wang, (pictured), is a frontrunner for in-house legal operations through artificial intelligence. The London-based company recently secured £1.3 million in pre-seed funding led by […]
Fair Use for Legal Tech John Bowie A US federal court’s landmark decision relating to fair use in AI technology in Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence offers some critical guidance for navigating AI and copyright law, signaling how courts may assess “fair use” in the age of machine learning. Judge Stephanos Bibas ruled that ROSS infringed 2,443
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Lawyers and AI According to the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Future of Legal Services Commission (FLSC), artificial intelligence (AI) is a crucial topic that the legal profession needs to focus on more in the short-term. However, research undertaken by the FLSC reveals that many lawyers view AI as ‘next year’s problem’ and not one that requires priority attention. The
Law firms are entering the dreaded “doom loop” as rising rates and growing discounts fuel unsustainable billing practices. 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, changing client behaviors, and emphasis on business development and commercial awareness among lawyers.
Ivo: AI-Powered Contract Review Revolutionizing Legal Work Ivo, a legaltech startup founded by a New Zealand lawyer and engineer, recently secured $16 million in Series A funding, signaling the investor confidence in its potential to transform legal work. Ivo’s AI technology tackles one of the most time-consuming tasks for in-house legal teams: contract review and
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Document Management Protecting your files is no longer optional but a necessity in today’s digital age, as cyberattacks and accidental leaks pose real and growing risks to your sensitive data. Whether you’re a small business owner or someone managing a large enterprise, securing your documents should be at the top of your list. A document
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(Source: Pexels) Today, the work environments of the world have been evolving. This has provided numerous sectors with unique challenges pertaining to the remote or hybrid work models. One such space is the legal services sector. Professionals in the industry are often working on cases and clients that need the best attention and precision possible.
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In an increasingly digital world, law firms must embrace technology to stay competitive, enhance efficiency, and deliver superior client service. The legal industry has long been known for its reliance on paperwork, traditional communication methods, and manual processes, but modern law firms are shifting toward tech-driven solutions that streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency. From
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LexisNexis News AI Tool For Lawyers John Bowie, LawFuel publisher LexisNexis has launched a new AI tool called Protégé. This AI assistant works inside Lexis+ AI and Lexis Create+ and is designed to help lawyers work faster by doing many legal tasks on its own. The new LexisNexis system creates legal documents without needing step-by-step
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The legal world has long been a fortress of tradition—heavy tomes of case law, endless briefs, and an industry that prides itself on nuance and precedent. But something strange is happening. AI is creeping in, not like a disruptive bull in a china shop, but more like a Trojan horse—slowly, steadily, and very much here
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