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Anthropic Pilots AI Agents for Legal Transactions in Project Deal Test
Anthropic tested autonomous AI agents in Project Deal, completing 186 legal-style barter transactions and signaling automation opportunities for transactional lawyers.
OpenAI Debuts GPT-5.5 'Spud,' Matching Anthropic's Latest AI Leap
OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 'Spud,' intensifying its rivalry with Anthropic after both launch advanced AI models, raising the stakes for legal tech and workflow automation.
Thomson Reuters Unveils Beta of 'Trustworthy' Legal AI, CoCounsel
Thomson Reuters launches beta of CoCounsel Legal AI, focused on reliable, auditable outputs for law firms and in-house teams. Industry experts call for independent validation.
Legora Acquires Qura to Deepen AI Legal Research Capabilities
Stockholm-based Legora acquires Swedish startup Qura to expand its AI-driven legal research offerings, signaling continued consolidation in the legal tech market.
Claude AI Targets 25-40% of In-House Legal Tech Budgets by 2031
Claude AI forecasts a 25-40% share of in-house legal tech spending by 2031, signaling pressure on industry incumbents and prompting in-house teams to reassess tech strategies.
Legal AI's High Error Rate Sparks Courtroom Concerns
Legal AI tools show 17–34% error rates, raising regulatory scrutiny and courts' caution as legal professionals face new risks from AI-generated misinformation.
AI Drives Shift in Legal Business Models, Says DayTwo Founder Chaduteau
DayTwo’s Olivier Chaduteau and legal experts outline how AI is dismantling the billable hour and pushing law firms toward value-based, tech-enabled business models.
Only 22% of Law Firms Have a Formal AI Strategy, Study Finds
A Thomson Reuters report finds just 22% of law firms have a formal AI strategy, with billions in potential savings left untapped by slower adoption.
Legal Tech VCs Sound Alarm Over Fuzzy ARR Reporting Standards
Legal tech insiders warn that inconsistent Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) definitions threaten investor trust amid a $5.99B funding surge in 2025.
August Unveils Genius Mode to Automate Law Firm Workflows
August's Genius Mode delivers advanced AI for law firms, streamlining multi-document workflows and integrating with Word. UK firm Harrison Drury adopts the platform firmwide.
ClearyX CX+ Launch Targets AI-Powered Contract Review Gains
ClearyX debuts CX+, an AI contract review and due diligence platform, promising time and cost savings for legal teams and intensifying ALSP competition.
Microsoft Copilot Debuts Legal-Focused AI Tools in Word
Microsoft launches new Copilot AI features in Word for legal and compliance professionals, marking a shift toward deeper AI integration in legal workflows.
Harvey’s Pereyra Details Legal AI Agents’ Growth and Challenges
Harvey president Gabe Pereyra outlines the rapid adoption of legal AI agents and firm world models, spotlighting both opportunities and emerging challenges in law firm automation.
Orbital launches UK real estate law firm Farringdon to integrate tech, legal service
Orbital has launched Farringdon, a UK law firm focused on real estate, aiming to blend AI tech and legal service for faster, more transparent transactions.
Anthropic debuts Claude for Word AI add-in, targeting legal document drafting
Anthropic has launched Claude for Word in beta, giving legal professionals an AI assistant for drafting and editing directly in Microsoft Word. Premium plans required.
US Law Firms Add Jobs Amid Rapid Rise in AI Adoption
AI use has doubled among US legal professionals, yet law firms are expanding headcount and boosting investment, challenging fears of tech-driven job losses.
Norm Law Names Ex-Ropes & Gray Partner to Lead Private Equity Practice
Norm Law taps former Ropes & Gray partner Bill Mone as head of private equity, strengthening its AI-enabled legal team for financial sector clients.
Haast Secures $6M to Boost AI Compliance for Marketing Content
Australian startup Haast raised $6M in seed funding to expand its AI compliance platform for marketing, aiming for faster, more reliable risk management amid regulatory change.
Harrison Drury Expands August AI Use Firmwide Beyond Legal
UK law firm Harrison Drury now uses August AI across legal and business functions, showing how legal tech is moving into core firm operations for broader efficiency.
Axiom Integrates Harvey AI, Cutting Service Costs by 50%
Axiom's integration of Harvey AI aims to reduce legal service costs by 50%, impacting GC strategies.