Aston & Harper James Unveil AI Legal Platform, UTokyo Backs Legalscape - Legal AI Weekly #22
September 05, 2025 -
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In this edition of Legal AI Weekly, we're diving into some exciting developments in the realm of AI and legal services. Aston University has teamed up with Harper James to create a generative AI-powered legal platform. This collaboration is set to revolutionize legal processes and client services over the next three years. Meanwhile, UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd. has made a significant investment in Legalscape Inc., a company dedicated to AI-driven legal research, to enhance their legal information database and improve examination accuracy.
In this edition of Legal AI Weekly, we're diving into some exciting developments in the realm of AI and legal services. Aston University has teamed up with Harper James to create a generative AI-powered legal platform. This collaboration is set to revolutionize legal processes and client services over the next three years. Meanwhile, UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd. has made a significant investment in Legalscape Inc., a company dedicated to AI-driven legal research, to enhance their legal information database and improve examination accuracy.
Aston University and Harper James Develop AI Legal Platform
Aston University has partnered with Birmingham-based law firm Harper James to create a generative AI-powered legal services platform. The initiative is part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership funded by Innovate UK, aiming to automate legal processes over three years. Read more
UTokyo IPC Invests in Legalscape for AI Legal Research
The UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd. has invested 160 million yen in Legalscape Inc., a company focused on AI-driven legal research, enhancing its position as a key investor. Read more
Eudia Launches AI-Augmented Law Firm
Eudia has launched Eudia Counsel, the first AI-augmented law firm, aiming to enhance legal services through AI. The firm also expands its initiative to improve access to justice for underrepresented communities. Read more
Eudia Secures $105 Million to Transform Legal Services
Eudia, a Palo Alto-based AI startup, has raised $105 million in Series A funding to launch Eudia Counsel, an AI-native law firm aimed at eliminating the billable hour model in legal services. Read more
MyLegal Acquires Leaflet's Source Code for Legal Tech Platform
MyLegal® has announced the acquisition of Leaflet Corporation's source code, including technologies like Contract Lifecycle Management and AI frameworks, to develop a unified legal tech platform. The Leaflet team, including CEO Sam Muthusamy, will join MyLegal. Read more
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