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Definely's $30M Boost, UK Court's AI Warning, and Zip's 50 AI Agents - Legal AI Weekly #11
June 13, 2025 -
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In this edition of Legal AI Weekly, we're diving into some significant developments in the legal tech landscape. UK lawtech firm Definely has successfully secured $30 million in Series B funding, aiming to boost its AI capabilities and make a mark in the US market. Meanwhile, the UK High Court has issued a cautionary note to lawyers about the misuse of AI, particularly the risks of citing non-existent cases, underscoring the urgent need for better regulation and ethical training in the legal profession.
Additionally, Harvey and iManage are collaborating to streamline legal workflows, while Zip has launched an impressive suite of 50 AI agents to automate various tasks across multiple sectors. The Arkansas Supreme Court is also taking steps to address AI-related confidentiality concerns in legal documents. On the funding front, Ontra and Laurel have raised substantial amounts to further their AI-driven legal solutions, marking a period of robust growth and innovation in the industry.
In this edition of Legal AI Weekly, we're diving into some significant developments in the legal tech landscape. UK lawtech firm Definely has successfully secured $30 million in Series B funding, aiming to boost its AI capabilities and make a mark in the US market. Meanwhile, the UK High Court has issued a cautionary note to lawyers about the misuse of AI, particularly the risks of citing non-existent cases, underscoring the urgent need for better regulation and ethical training in the legal profession.
Additionally, Harvey and iManage are collaborating to streamline legal workflows, while Zip has launched an impressive suite of 50 AI agents to automate various tasks across multiple sectors. The Arkansas Supreme Court is also taking steps to address AI-related confidentiality concerns in legal documents. On the funding front, Ontra and Laurel have raised substantial amounts to further their AI-driven legal solutions, marking a period of robust growth and innovation in the industry.
UK High Court Warns Lawyers on AI Misuse
The UK High Court has issued a warning to lawyers about the potential consequences of using AI to cite fake cases, highlighting the risk of contempt of court or criminal charges. Read more
Definely Raises $30M to Boost AI Legal Tools
London-based legal tech startup Definely has secured $30 million in funding to enhance legal workflows using AI tools integrated with Microsoft Word. Read more
Harvey Partners With iManage to Enhance Legal Workflow
Legal AI startup Harvey has teamed up with iManage to improve legal workflows by integrating document collaboration and storage capabilities. Read more
Zip Launches 50 AI Agents for Task Automation
Zip has introduced a suite of 50 AI agents to automate tasks in finance, legal, procurement, IT, and security, announced at the Zip AI Summit in Brooklyn. Read more
Arkansas Supreme Court Proposes AI Rule for Legal Documents
The Arkansas Supreme Court has proposed a new rule to address the use of artificial intelligence in legal documents, focusing on confidentiality concerns. The proposal restricts sharing confidential court data with AI models, with exceptions requiring Supreme Court approval. Read more
Ontra Secures $70 Million for Legal Task Automation
Legal AI startup Ontra has raised $70 million from Silicon Valley Bank to enhance automation of legal tasks for private equity and investment firms. Read more
Laurel Secures $100M in Series C Funding
AI timekeeping platform Laurel has raised $100 million in Series C funding, led by IVP and GV, to enhance its AI-driven solutions for law firms. Read more
Definely Secures $30 Million for AI Expansion
UK lawtech firm Definely has raised $30 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI capabilities and expand into the US market. Read more
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