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By Evgeniya Fedoseeva, Director of Knowledge Management at OneAdvanced Knowledge management (KM) is not a new discipline for law firms, where lawyers routinely process hundreds of words and sentences as they support clients with the best legal advice, thus elevating their own personal and organisational reputation and brand. The challenge can be finding quick and […]

LexisNexis launches Protégé, a personalised AI assistant with agentic capabilities, to help UK lawyers to complete legal tasks more easily and efficiently Secure, agent-powered AI technology, developed with leading UK firms, accelerates drafting, summarisation and legal research tasks, grounded in both customer and LexisNexis content. LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of AI-powered legal analytics […]

Profile picture: Brian Liu, Founder of LegalZoom FutureLaw 2025 was more than just a conference—it was a defining moment in legal transformation. Over two immersive days in Tallinn, 500 forward-thinking professionals explored the intersection of law, AI, data, and technology. The discussions were not just about advancements but about reimagining fundamental legal principles for a […]

The legal landscape is changing quickly as the use of innovative digital technologies including AI becomes increasingly widespread and, crucially, expected by clients. However, law firms seeking to harness these emerging technologies must do so carefully and considerately because those that attempt to force technologies into their processes will almost certainly struggle to utilise it […]

In a crowded legal tech market, how does a corporate legal department pick the right technology vendor? While product features and functionality remain essential considerations, successful long-term technology partnerships depend on far more than technical specifications alone. Legal teams must go beyond surface-level product comparisons to identify technology partners who are truly aligned with their […]

By Sarah Murphy, General Manager of EMEA, Clio In just a few years, AI has rapidly evolved into an essential tool for the legal industry. Despite initial hesitation – and some lingering scepticism – the rapid rise of this technology is transforming how legal services are delivered. The latest Legal Trends Report, conducted by Clio, reveals the […]

By Jack Shepherd, Senior Principal Business Consultant, iManage Focusing on gen AI return on investment It has been two years since the world became enamoured with ChatGPT and generative AI. Since then, the focus on law firms and legal teams exploring the impact of AI has been relentless. Organisations have increased their innovation and technology […]

Artificial intelligence (“AI”) tends to be spoken about in terms of risk creation – from hallucinations in the results to concerns of data misuse – but is there another side of the story? While this is a complicated and multifaceted issue, AI, when used responsibly and with the guidance of experts, can provide significant benefits […]

Are we about to see legal systems be based on computer-based decisions, or will humans still part of justice? Rise of the machines…or not? Some may argue that the law is black and white, and that a computer can do it better than a human. They may claim that law is based on rules and […]

AI use cases in the legal realm are starting to snowball – and that wasn’t necessarily a foregone conclusion just a few short years ago. Today, AI is moving into a growing number of tasks, both large and small. Ultimately, that’s good news for end users, who will be the beneficiaries of this development as […]

The legal sector came 6th place for data breaches in 2023, uncovering persistent compliance issues in the sector. Data breach expert says staff training in basic data handling practices should be prioritised. Since 2019, the ICO has been tracking reported data breaches. Taking a deep dive into the data, leading UK data breach solicitors, Hayes Connor, highlights which sectors experienced the […]

Almost everyone with whom we speak in the legal profession believes Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform how we work and the solutions we offer for our clients. We often hear: “If you’re not on board the AI train, you will get run over by it.” But which way is that train heading and how do […]

In an era of escalating cyber threats, safeguarding client information has become an imperative for law firms. With a staggering 75% of UK law firms encountering a cyber-attack in the past year – a statistic corroborated by the National Cyber Security Centre’s 2023 report – cyber crimes against law firms are increasing at an alarming […]

The ubiquitous nature of emojis is undeniable. With billions sent daily, these small digital icons have become deeply ingrained in our communication and seamlessly integrated into our everyday digital lives, irrespective of whether it is personal or professional. Here are a few facts: Emojis have rapidly transcended mere visual embellishments, evolving into powerful tools for […]

Legal technologists and legal technology suppliers, a partnership and tale as old as time (or rather the past 10 or so years since legal tech has boomed). As accidental technologists and members of the legal tech team, we love our tech suppliers! Without them we wouldn’t be able to provide innovative legal services for our […]

Welcome to the era of automation – where the legal industry finds itself at a crossroads between innovation and tradition. Embracing technology in the legal sector is no longer a choice; it’s a necessity for firms to stay competitive and meet the ever-growing demands of their clients. However, as we embark on this transformation, it’s […]

Last month, I was very lucky to participate in the renowned WIPO-UNIGE Summer Programme on Intellectual Property Law. Being able to get a glimpse behind the scenes of WIPO, naturally led me to contemplate the role and significance of modern technologies within this system. It seems to me that I haven’t come across a written […]

Blockchain technology can positively change the way businesses operate, allowing them more control over corporate and financial matters. It provides the possibility to make decision-making processes more efficient, eliminates unnecessary intermediaries, automates tasks and protects shareholders’ right to corporate information. Tokenized Business Organizations offer new ways to do business, and with those, new legal challenges. […]

This article will discuss how employee turnover is impacting intellectual property and data protection, as well as the important role of digital forensics in both preventing IP theft and recovering from such an incident. With the tight labour market, and the recent trend of large numbers of employees leaving their jobs, the risk of intellectual […]

With a potential recession on the horizon in some places in Europe we thought it would be useful to go through some tips on how to make the most of document automation – and by extension the efficiencies that can be absorbed from it. None of these tips relate to the implementation of tech itself […]