Odisha Automates Legal Drafting, Exterro's New AI, and Japan Welcomes SuperLawyer - Legal AI Weekly #21
August 29, 2025 -
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In this edition of Legal AI Weekly, we're diving into the latest advancements and initiatives in the realm of AI and legal technology. The Government of Odisha is taking a significant step by seeking an AI system to automate legal petition drafting, aiming to streamline legal processes. Meanwhile, Exterro has launched Exterro Intelligence, a new AI-driven tool designed to enhance efficiency and security for legal teams by processing documents swiftly.
Additionally, Law&Company is expanding its reach by introducing its AI legal assistant, SuperLawyer, in Japan, which promises to boost legal productivity. On the funding front, Bench IQ and Matey have secured substantial investments to further develop their AI platforms for judicial analysis and defense, respectively. Other notable developments include ZenGRC's new AI assistant for governance tasks, Nexis Solutions' integration of Dun & Bradstreet's AI data, and RTX BBN Technologies securing a DARPA contract to enhance AI's understanding of regulatory language.
In this edition of Legal AI Weekly, we're diving into the latest advancements and initiatives in the realm of AI and legal technology. The Government of Odisha is taking a significant step by seeking an AI system to automate legal petition drafting, aiming to streamline legal processes. Meanwhile, Exterro has launched Exterro Intelligence, a new AI-driven tool designed to enhance efficiency and security for legal teams by processing documents swiftly.
Additionally, Law&Company is expanding its reach by introducing its AI legal assistant, SuperLawyer, in Japan, which promises to boost legal productivity. On the funding front, Bench IQ and Matey have secured substantial investments to further develop their AI platforms for judicial analysis and defense, respectively. Other notable developments include ZenGRC's new AI assistant for governance tasks, Nexis Solutions' integration of Dun & Bradstreet's AI data, and RTX BBN Technologies securing a DARPA contract to enhance AI's understanding of regulatory language.
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Odisha Seeks AI System for Legal Petition Drafting
The Government of Odisha is inviting bids to create an AI-based system to automate the drafting of legal petitions, aiming to improve efficiency and compliance. Interested parties must submit their proposals by September 3, 2025, and meet certain eligibility requirements. Read more
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Law&Company Expands AI Legal Assistant to Japan
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ZenGRC Launches AI Assistant for GRC Tasks
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Nexis Solutions Integrates Dun & Bradstreet Data
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RTX BBN Technologies Wins DARPA Contract for AI Legal Language Project
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