Legal Tech
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CJEU Refines Jurisdiction Rules for EU Competition Damages Claims
The EU’s top court clarifies when holding companies face competition damages claims, impacting litigation strategies for multinationals and their legal teams.
McDermott Will & Schulte Cuts 15 NY Associates After July Merger
McDermott Will & Schulte, formed in July 2025, has laid off 15 New York associates following its top 20 Am Law 100 debut, highlighting post-merger integration challenges.
Harvey AI Debuts Benchmark Tool for Legal AI Agent Performance
Harvey AI launched the Legal Agent Benchmark to help law firms assess AI agents’ accuracy and reliability across real-world legal tasks.
LexFusion Labs Launches to Guide Legal AI Adoption Post-Baretz+Brunelle Deal
LexFusion, acquired by Baretz+Brunelle in Feb 2025, launches LexFusion Labs to help legal teams adopt AI, signaling accelerated tech integration in law firms and corporate legal.
Perkins Coie London Pilots AI Avatars to Boost Lawyer Communication Skills
Perkins Coie's London office is testing AI avatars to help junior lawyers develop communication and people skills—marking a new direction in legal training.
APRA Urges Finance Sector to Sharpen AI Risk Oversight
APRA demands urgent improvements in AI risk management for banks, insurers, and superannuation trustees as adoption expands in Australia’s financial sector.
Legal AI Moves From Isolated Pilots to Firm-Wide Deployments
Law firms and legal departments are scaling generative AI from pilots to core infrastructure, driving productivity and revenue growth as adoption rates accelerate.
Massachusetts Court Limits Expert Testimony in Covidien Mesh MDL
A Massachusetts court clarified limits on expert testimony reliability in Covidien hernia mesh litigation, guiding admissibility standards for product liability mass torts.
Legora acquires Graceview, boosting regulatory tech expansion
Legora acquires Australian compliance startup Graceview, strengthening its regulatory tech offerings amid rapid expansion and major funding milestones in legal AI.
Moritz raises $9M to launch AI-driven law firm model
Moritz, an AI-powered law firm, has raised $9M to automate legal work, aiming to cut turnaround times and costs for clients and pressure BigLaw business models.
BigLaw firms unveil new AI teams, tools, and leadership roles
Linklaters, Foley & Lardner, and K&L Gates launch AI-focused teams, tools, and roles to enhance legal services and competitiveness amid rising demand for legal tech innovation.
Am Law Second Hundred Firms Post 10% Profit Growth in 2025
Profits per equity partner in the Am Law Second Hundred surged nearly 10% in 2025, reflecting strong financial performance and evolving competition within mid-tier BigLaw firms.
Meta Fights Oregon Defense Demand for Instagram Data in Murder Case
Meta and a defendant in an Oregon murder case face off before the state Supreme Court in a dispute that could set key precedents for social media privacy and criminal evidence.
Federal Judge Blocks Arizona Crackdown on Kalshi Election Bets
A federal judge has barred Arizona from prosecuting prediction market Kalshi under state gambling laws, citing federal preemption and the CFTC's regulatory authority.
Apple Settles $250M Lawsuit Over Delayed Siri AI Features
Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class action over delayed Siri AI features in iPhone 15 Pro and 16, spotlighting risks in tech product marketing.
Private Equity Zeros In on BigLaw’s Second-Tier Firms
Private equity is intensifying its focus on the Am Law Second Hundred, eyeing mid-tier law firms for investment and acquisitions amid strong financial growth.
OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.5 Instant, Cuts Legal AI Errors Over 50%
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Instant, now default in ChatGPT, claims to reduce legal hallucinations by 52.5%. Legal pros may see faster, more accurate drafting and research.
Harvey AI Rolls Out 500 Legal-Focused Agents and Custom Builder Tool
Harvey AI launches 500+ legal AI agents and a self-service Agent Builder, aiming to help law firms and legal teams automate tasks and tailor workflows using AI.
Moritz Raises $9M for AI-Powered Legal Platform Expansion
Moritz, an AI-native law firm, secured $9M in seed funding led by Y Combinator and 20VC to expand its global legal services platform and talent network.
FDA Budget Plan Signals Higher User Fees and New Drug Review Rules for Legal Teams
The FDA's 2027 budget proposes higher user fees and new drug approval policies, presenting fresh regulatory compliance considerations for in-house and law firm legal teams.