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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 […]

Once upon a time, when I was a young naïve Assistant Librarian, a colleague was telling me about a 'Knowledge Manager' role he had heard about. I distinctly remember laughing and asking, "what on earth is that?". When he explained the concept I just thought it seemed strange as surely it was any manager's job to make sure their work (and their team's work) was organised, in order and retrievable – why would you need to hire other people to make that happen? As I now find myse

The pressing need for AI regulation in Brazil Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors in Brazil, from healthcare to finance, bringing significant advancements. However, these advancements also present risks and ethical dilemmas, such as biases in algorithms, privacy concerns, and job displacement. Within this scenario, the reasons why there is urgent need for […]

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 […]

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 […]

I've been working in the library and information sector for over 20 years (if you count my Saturday job). While these days my job title is Knowledge Systems and Information Manager I still very much identify as a 'librarian'. When you tell people that's your job people frequently comment: 'you must really like books', but that's a common misconception and what I really like is solving problems as that's at the heart of what I do and the reason I enjoy my role. When I went to

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 […]

Skylar Young talks with Eric Lundy, Principal Data Scientist at Oracle, about data science, legal tech, and the intersection of the two in the latest instalment of her regular Legal Technologist column. Enjoy! SY: Eric, thanks so much for offering your time. I think it’s so valuable to hear perspectives from technical people about legal […]

Introduction – the law-technology pace It is a common fact that law and regulations cannot keep up with the fast pace and sophistication of technology. The introduction of Virtual Reality (VR) in certain parts of the Danish health sector is testament to this. The Danish tech company Khora[1] has developed a VR technology to be […]

ESG is so much more than just printing and paper usage, however, as the average UK lawyer prints approximately 10,000 pages per year, it’s a good place to start. At Mills & Reeve we’re navigating the paper mountain and leveraging our ESG goals by embracing the technology and innovation available to us. But don’t just […]