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Relativity Acquires Gavel to Boost AI Legal Drafting in Word
Relativity completed its acquisition of Gavel, a document automation startup, expanding AI-powered legal tools and following a potential IPO move.
Law Firms Should Map Processes First to Maximize Tech ROI
New guidance urges UK law firms to conduct thorough process mapping before investing in legal technology for better returns and security.
Judges Cite AI-Generated Legal Citation Errors in Lawyer Sanctions
AI-driven legal filings increasingly feature fabricated citations leading to lawyer sanctions and new court certification rules.
Private Equity Boosts Legal Tech and Services Deals in Early 2026
Private equity deals hit key legal tech, litigation support, and marketing firms in early 2026, signaling growing sector consolidation and innovation.
Courtroom Raises $3M to Launch AI Trial Simulation Platform
Courtroom secured $3M in June 2026 to develop AI-powered trial simulations aiding litigation strategy for law firms and corporate legal teams.
Fearn Raises $5.5M Seed to Speed Up Patent Drafting with AI
Fearn secures $5.5M seed funding to cut patent drafting from 50 hours to 20 minutes, lowering costs for inventors and IP pros.
Clio Acquires Jurisage to Boost AI Legal Tools in Canada
Clio completes acquisition of Canadian legal data startup Jurisage to expand AI-powered workflow solutions with Clio Work in Canada.
Billables AI Raises $10.2M to Expand AI Legal Timekeeping Tools
Billables AI secures $10.2M Series A to develop advanced AI features beyond timekeeping for law firms and legal departments, spotlighting legal tech innovation.
Wolters Kluwer Launches AI Tool for U.S. Jurisdictional Law Tracking
Wolters Kluwer's CCH Jurisdictional Compare uses AI to automate U.S. multi-state legal research, helping compliance teams save time and reduce errors.
Spellbook Launches $25K Legal Tech Fellowship for Law Students
Spellbook offers $25,000 fellowships to law students developing AI-driven legal tech projects, partnering with 50+ schools for fall 2026 semester.
DeepIP Acquires Munich AI Patent Assistant PatentMaker
DeepIP’s acquisition of PatentMaker strengthens its leadership in European AI-driven IP tech, boosting patent lifecycle management for law firms and corporations.
Three Attorneys Leave Goodwin to Launch AI-Native IP Firm Antheros
Antheros, founded by ex-Goodwin attorneys, leverages generative AI and subscription billing to reshape IP legal services.
Insurers Adopt Clear AI Exclusions in Liability Policies by 2026
By 2026, insurers added explicit AI exclusions to liability policies to clarify coverage and reduce litigation risks from AI-related claims.
Relativity Launches FOIA Tool; Filevine Debuts AI for Law Firms
Relativity’s FOIA tool and Filevine’s AI system launched in June 2026, enhancing legal workflows with AI automation and unified case management.
Kirkland & Ellis, Palantir Unveil AI Platform for Private Equity Fundraising
Kirkland & Ellis and Palantir launch AI platform in April 2024 to streamline private equity fundraising workflows with AI and legal expertise.
Harbor Acquires UK HR Firm CE Global Partners to Boost HCM Advisory
Harbor expands into human capital management and UK advisory market through CE Global Partners acquisition, enhancing law firm workforce services.
Fifth Circuit Lets Texas App Store Age-Verification Law Take Effect
The Fifth Circuit lifts injunction, allowing Texas's age-verification app store law to be enforced, impacting digital privacy and compliance.
OpenAI Hires Ironclad Co-Founder Jason Boehmig to Lead Legal Tech Push
OpenAI hires Jason Boehmig, co-founder of Ironclad, to lead its new AI-driven legal tech division, signaling a major entrance into the legal market.
Florida AG Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Role in Suicide, Mass Shooting
Florida Attorney General sues OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged role in 2025 suicide and Florida State University shooting, raising AI liability concerns.
Relativity Integrates Claude API; Norm Law Adds 3 Leaders
Relativity integrates Claude Compliance API for enhanced data capture; Norm Law hires three leaders following $50M Blackstone investment.