AI applications in the legal sector, covering contract analysis, regulatory compliance, litigation support, and legal research tools.
Perkins Coie and Ashurst have announced plans to merge into a single global law firm named Ashurst Perkins Coie, combining their expertise across technology, energy, infrastructure, and financial services sectors.
Icertis has acquired Dioptra to strengthen its AI-powered contract intelligence platform, enhancing automation and accuracy in enterprise contracting processes.
Sprinto has launched new AI capabilities, including the AI Playground and Ask AI, to automate and enhance governance, risk, and compliance processes. The tools allow teams to design AI agents and query compliance data in plain language while maintaining human oversight and data privacy standards.
Kofile Technologies has launched Kleio, an AI-powered document intelligence and engagement platform built on Amazon Web Services, to modernize how government agencies preserve and interact with public records.
Reality Defender and Law & Forensics have announced a partnership to integrate deepfake detection tools into legal workflows, helping attorneys verify the authenticity of digital evidence and communications.
Norm Ai has received a $50 million investment from Blackstone and launched a new AI-native law firm, Norm Law, focused on financial services clients and AI-integrated legal workflows.
EquityShare has introduced OMAR, an AI-powered legal assistant that generates compliant offering memorandums in minutes, helping small businesses reduce legal costs and preparation time.
The Legal Defense Fund has elected Dr. Joy Buolamwini, founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, to its Board of Directors. The appointment brings her expertise in AI ethics and algorithmic accountability to the nation's first civil rights law organization.
Bloomberg Law has announced a collaboration with Courtroom Insight to integrate Bloomberg’s docket data into Courtroom Insight’s Directory and Matter Connector solutions, enabling unified access to legal and firm data for shared customers.
NetDocuments announced that Vincent by Clio has joined its ndConnect interoperability program, enabling legal professionals to access AI-powered international legal research within their document workflows securely.
Paragon Legal released a report based on insights from 150 senior legal leaders, revealing that most in-house legal teams face staffing shortages and are turning to flexible models that include AI pilots and alternative legal service providers to manage workload and costs.
NetDocuments has reported 72% year-over-year growth in the Asia-Pacific region, driven by law firms adopting its AI-powered document management tools, including the ndMAX Legal AI Assistant and agentic editing features integrated with Microsoft Word.
Callidus Legal AI has rebranded as StrongSuit, unveiling a new AI-driven legal research platform featuring automated case validation and advanced precedent verification tools for attorneys.
Proceed has acquired Rapid Legal and its LegalConnect platform to strengthen its national footprint and enhance its e-filing and service of process technology.
VTP Leadership Solutions has announced new consultancy services to help law enforcement and public safety agencies align organizational values with daily practices and prepare for AI adoption. The firm will showcase its offerings at the IACP 2025 Conference in Denver.
Clio has finalized its $1 billion acquisition of vLex and secured $500 million in Series G funding, marking the largest M&A deal in legal technology and strengthening its AI-driven legal platform.
Litify has launched the LitifyAI Damages Assistant, an AI tool built with Supio to automate medical record chronology and reconciliation for plaintiff law firms, streamlining case preparation within the Litify platform.
GitLaw has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding led by Jackson Square Ventures to launch its AI agent that automates the drafting, review, and negotiation of legal contracts for startups and small businesses.
ZentLaw has introduced Zent.AI, an AI-native Alternative Legal Services Provider that combines agentic AI with professional legal expertise to support enterprise legal teams.
MAGIC has introduced MAGIC Private AI for Legal Services, a platform that runs on firm-controlled infrastructure to maintain confidentiality and compliance while supporting agentic workflows for legal tasks.
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