In the gold rush of generative AI, it seems that every legal tech vendor wants to be a one-stop shop for legal technology. But after 15 years of developing legal tech, Nik Reed, CEO of Knowable, a legal technology company devoted to helping…
Thomson Reuters Survey: Over 95% of Legal Professionals Expect Gen AI to Become Central to Workflow Within Five Years
Thomson Reuters today released its 2025 Generative AI in Professional Services Report, and it reveals that legal professionals have become increasingly optimistic about generative AI, with adoption rates nearly doubling over the past year and a growing belief that the technology should be incorporated into legal work.
According to the report, 26% of legal…
Olga Mack Named CEO of TermScout to Lead Its Development Of AI-Driven ‘Certified Contracts’
TermScout, a company that uses technology to certify contracts as fair by verifying them against market standards, has named Olga V. Mack as chief executive officer. Mack succeeds Otto Hanson, who remains on the company’s board after joining Agiloft in January.
Mack is the former CEO and chairwoman of contract lifecycle…
Aderant Names Josiah Chaves As Chief Client Officer to Focus On Enhancing Client Success and Experiences
Aderant, a global provider of legal business management software, has appointed Josiah Chaves, an 11-year veteran of the company, as its new chief client officer, the company announced today.
In his new role, Chaves, will be responsible for overseeing the integration of operational teams and work to enhance client experiences. He will also focus…
The Three Cs of Teaching Technology to Law Students
In law practice today, technology is no longer optional — it’s essential. As practicing attorneys increasingly rely on technology tools to serve clients, conduct research, manage documents and streamline workflows, the question is often debated: Are law schools adequately preparing students for this reality?
Unfortunately, for the majority of law schools, the answer is no.…
AI-Powered Legal Work Redefined: Libra Launches Major Update for Legal Professionals
Berlin, April 14, 2025 – Berlin-based Legal Tech startup Libra is launching its most comprehensive update to date, leveraging AI to relieve law firms and legal departments of routine tasks, accelerate research, and improve team collaboration. “Libra v2” combines highly developed AI, a modern user interface, and practical tools to set a new…
Universal Migrator adds SimpleLaw data migration
OAKLAND, CA – Universal Migrator has announced that its data migration platform now integrates with SimpleLaw, a practice management solution for small- and mid-sized law firms. The new connector enables seamless migration of firm data into SimpleLaw’s platform, dramatically reducing the time required for law firms to make the transition.
The announcement…
What ChatGPT Has Learned About Me (And What It Thinks I Look Like)
OpenAI this week announced improvements to its ChatGPT that will allow it to remember more about your earlier chats and build on those to deliver more tailored results. As a teaser to demonstrate this new capability, it is offering users the opportunity to have it describe what it knows about you. Needless to say, I…
On Legaltech Week Today At 3 ET: Techshow Post-Mortem, Avatars in Court, A $1M AI Bonus, The Danger of AI for A2J, and More
Legaltech Week, the show where a panel of journalists discusses the top stories of the week in legal tech and legal innovation, is back today, live at 3 p.m. E.T.
If you haven’t already, you can sign up free here to attend. Register once and you are signed up for all future sessions. You can…
Trial Postponed To Allow Appeal In Thomson Reuters’ Lawsuit Against Legal Tech Startup ROSS
For the second time in the long and winding road of the copyright lawsuit brought by Thomson Reuters against the now-shuttered legal research startup ROSS Intelligence, the trial has been postponed on the eve of its start date.
Although a pretrial conference had been set for yesterday and the trial scheduled for the week of…
Universal Migrator Automates Data Migrations into SimpleLaw
Universal Migrator has announced that its data migration platform now integrates with SimpleLaw, a practice management solution for small- and mid-sized law firms. The new connector enables seamless migration of firm data into SimpleLaw’s platform, dramatically reducing the time required for law firms to make the transition.
The announcement marks another milestone in Universal…
Stanford and L.A. Superior Court Unveil Blueprint for Court Modernization with Focus on Digital Innovation
In a newly released report with implications for legal technology and access to justice, Stanford Law School’s Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession and Legal Design Lab, in partnership with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County (LASC), the largest trial court in the United States, offer a comprehensive analysis…