eSleuth Inc. Welcomes Smita Nair, AttiFin AI's £5M Raise, and Clearbrief's New Cite Check Report - Legal AI Weekly #33

December 19, 2025 - Legal AI Weekly
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In this edition of Legal AI Weekly, we're bringing you the latest developments in the intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal industry. Harris Beach Murtha has formed a dedicated AI Industry Team to help clients navigate the complex legal, ethical, and regulatory landscapes of AI technology. Meanwhile, eSleuth Inc. has appointed Smita Nair as their new Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, where she will spearhead AI innovations in law enforcement.

Additionally, Solve Intelligence has raised $40 million in Series B funding to further develop its AI platform for the patent industry, which is already utilized by over 400 IP teams worldwide. In a strategic move, Aderant and Harvey have partnered to integrate AI-driven legal workflows with business management solutions, aiming to boost efficiency in law firms. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting advancements in AI and legal tech.
Harris Beach Murtha Forms AI Legal Team
Harris Beach Murtha has created an Artificial Intelligence Industry Team to assist clients with the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues related to AI technology. Read more
eSleuth Inc. Appoints Smita Nair as Senior VP
eSleuth Inc. has appointed Smita Nair as the Senior Vice President of Software Engineering. She will lead AI innovations to enhance law enforcement capabilities. Read more
Solve Intelligence Raises $40M for AI Patent Solutions
Solve Intelligence, an AI platform for the patent industry, has secured $40 million in Series B funding. The company is also launching a new product for generating patent claim charts, aiming to enhance efficiency in patent preparation and prosecution. Read more
Aderant and Harvey Partner for AI Legal Solutions
On December 15, 2025, Aderant and Harvey announced a partnership to integrate AI-driven legal workflows with business management solutions for law firms, aiming to enhance transparency, accuracy, and productivity. Read more
AttiFin AI Raises £5 Million for Legal Tech Platform
U.K.-based startup AttiFin AI has secured £5 million in seed funding to launch its AI-powered legal tech platform in 2026, with plans to expand its team and relocate to Newcastle. Read more
Awesome Compliance Technology Secures €1.2m for AI Platform
Dutch startup Awesome Compliance Technology has raised €1.2 million to develop a collaborative AI platform aimed at assisting with compliance for regulations like GDPR and the EU AI Act. Read more
Clearbrief Launches Cite Check Report for Legal Verification
On December 16, 2025, Clearbrief introduced the Cite Check Report, a tool to help law firm partners verify citations and protect against AI-generated errors in legal documents. Read more
ACT Bar Association Partners with AI Legal Assistant for AI Training
The ACT Bar Association has partnered with AI Legal Assistant to offer AI training for barristers from January 2026 to June 2027, including hands-on training and CPD events. Read more

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