Harvey Acquires Hexus, Qualcomm Invests in SpotDraft, and Eversheds Sutherland Innovates with AI

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Harvey has acquired Hexus to enhance its legal tech capabilities, marking a significant move in the legal AI landscape. Meanwhile, Baretz+Brunelle has launched a new AI advisory service, aiming to guide firms through the complexities of AI integration. In the realm of funding, Orbital has successfully raised $60 million in Series B funding, while Tradespace secured $15 million to advance AI IP management solutions.

Additionally, Qualcomm has invested $8 million in SpotDraft to further AI development, and Accordance is expanding its West Coast presence with a new AI platform. Other notable developments include Checkbox raising $23 million for legal tech, and Chamelio securing $10 million for AI legal solutions. These stories highlight the ongoing evolution and investment in AI technologies within the legal sector.

Harvey Acquires Hexus to Expand in Legal Tech

Legal AI company Harvey has acquired Hexus, a startup known for product demo tools, to bolster its position in the competitive legal tech market. Read more

Baretz+Brunelle Introduces AI Advisory Service

The legal advisory firm Baretz+Brunelle has launched LexFusion Labs, a new AI advisory service to support law firms and in-house teams with AI-related needs. Dan Szabo will lead the initiative as the chief innovation officer. Read more

Orbital Raises $60 Million in Series B Funding

Orbital has secured $60 million in Series B funding led by Brighton Park Capital and the LexisNexis-Connected Fund. The investment will aid in expanding their AI-driven real estate legal automation in the US. Read more

Tradespace Raises $15M for AI IP Management

Tradespace has secured $15 million in Series A funding led by AVP to advance its AI-driven intellectual property management platform, aiming to reduce legal costs and expedite patent processes. Read more

Qualcomm Invests $8 Million in SpotDraft for AI Contract Management

Qualcomm has invested $8 million in SpotDraft, a startup specializing in on-device contract review technology. This investment raises SpotDraft's valuation to approximately $380 million and aims to enhance privacy and security in enterprise AI. Read more

Accordance Expands West Coast Operations

Accordance, an AI platform for tax and audit teams, has surpassed 10 million global tax law data points and is processing thousands of queries daily. The company has rapidly gained adoption among leading West Coast firms, addressing the talent shortage in the accounting industry. Read more

Checkbox Raises $23 Million for Legal Tech

Checkbox has secured $23 million in Series A funding to advance its legal technology solutions, aiming to enhance its offerings in the legal industry. Read more

Chamelio Raises $10 Million for AI Legal Solutions

Chamelio, a legal intelligence platform, has secured $10 million in seed funding led by Work-Bench and Emerge. The funds will be used to enhance product development and expand market reach. Read more

Eversheds Sutherland Launches AI-Centric Innovation Department

On January 26, 2026, Eversheds Sutherland announced the creation of a US Innovation Department to enhance legal services using AI and technology. Read more

Ricci Law Firm Partners with Eve for AI Operations

The Ricci Law Firm has integrated the AI platform Eve to enhance its personal injury practice, focusing on improving litigation and client service through AI technology. Read more

ICC Library Integrates Jus Mundi AI for Arbitration Research

The ICC Dispute Resolution Library has integrated with the Jus Mundi AI tool, Jus AI, to enhance research capabilities for arbitration professionals using ICC publications. Read more

Zepos & Yannopoulos Implements AI Tool Harvey Firmwide

After a successful pilot, Zepos & Yannopoulos has decided to implement the AI tool Harvey across the firm, citing strong user engagement and support for practice-specific use cases. Read more

Burges Salmon Integrates Microsoft Copilot and Harvey AI

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon is advancing its Digital Enablement Programme by integrating Microsoft Copilot and adopting the Harvey AI platform to modernize legal services and enhance operational practices. Read more

Thomson Reuters Launches CoCounsel Legal in UK

Thomson Reuters has introduced CoCounsel Legal in the UK, an AI tool for legal professionals that enhances document review and research capabilities. Read more

Case.Dev Introduces Thurgood for Legal Tech

Case.Dev, operated by CaseMark, has launched Thurgood, a platform designed to assist legal professionals in transforming AI-driven prototypes into secure, scalable applications. Read more

Gemini Legal Updates ChartInsight with AI Features

Gemini Legal has announced updates to its ChartInsight platform, introducing AI-powered summaries for medical records analysis, available for free to workers' compensation attorneys. Read more

Law.com Launches AI-Enhanced Digital Library

Law.com has introduced a new digital library experience with AI tools from Scholar Answers to enhance legal research. The updated ScholarStore features a modern design for easier access to legal materials. Read more

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