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Florida Supreme Court Sets AI Filing Rules, Effective June 15
Florida Supreme Court adopts new AI use rule for filings, requiring certification of legal citations starting June 15, 2026.
Kirkland & Ellis Launches $500M AI Platform Investment
Kirkland & Ellis commits $500M over 3-4 years to build proprietary AI to enhance legal services and client work across practices.
Fried Frank Launches FundAssist AI for Asset Management Tasks
Fried Frank debuts FundAssist, a proprietary AI platform using OpenAI models to streamline asset management with client-specific tools and secure cloud deployment.
AAA Names Jennifer Reeves VP to Tackle AI Governance Pitfalls
Jennifer Reeves joins AAA as VP of Legal AI Governance, highlighting common mistakes in AI policy implementation for legal tech and compliance teams.
Legal Pros See AI as Job Creator, Not Threat, per Ironclad Report
Ironclad's 2026 State of AI in Legal report reveals growing optimism among legal professionals about AI generating legal jobs, shifting legal industry attitudes.
Study Finds CEOs Face Career Risks from Poor AI Governance
A new study reveals CEOs risk careers due to fragmented AI governance and widespread use of unapproved AI tools in firms.
Anthropic and LexisNexis debut new AI legal tools, heightening competition
Anthropic and LexisNexis have released major new AI-powered legal platforms, prompting legal departments to reassess risk, compliance, and operational strategies.
Verisk, Armilla Shift Liability Coverage as AI Legal Errors Surge in 2026
Insurers Verisk and Armilla AI are revising legal malpractice policies after a sharp rise in AI-driven legal errors—prompting law firms to adapt coverage and risk management.
Harvey AI launches Paris office, expands French legal partnerships
US legal AI firm Harvey opens Paris office, teaming with top French law firms and in-house counsel as EU privacy regulations shape legal tech deployment across Europe.
Harvey Unveils Command Center, Teams With DeepJudge for Legal AI
Harvey launches its Command Center and partners with DeepJudge to boost legal AI for knowledge management, aiming to streamline workflows for law firms and corporate legal teams.
In-House Counsel Deploy AI Agents—But Set Strict Controls
In-house legal teams are leveraging AI agents for contracts and workflows, but exercise caution by tightly managing instructions and permissions to ensure security and confidentiality.
Quinn Emanuel and Greenberg Glusker Lose Veteran Partners in May
Quinn Emanuel and Greenberg Glusker mourn the May 2026 deaths of influential senior partners Harry A. Olivar, Jr. and Arthur N. Greenberg, raising questions about firm leadership.
Stilta Raises $10.5M to Scale AI Patent Litigation Platform
Swedish startup Stilta secures $10.5M seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz to expand its AI tools for automating patent litigation workflows in legal tech.
Law Firms Rethink Associate Training as AI Upends Traditional Tasks
Law firms are overhauling associate assignments and training as AI speeds up routine tasks, creating new challenges for skills development and lawyer growth.
NetDocuments Debuts Legal Context Graph and Revamped Platform Interface
NetDocuments launches its Legal Context Graph and redesigned platform, introducing new data connectivity and user experience features for law firms and legal departments.
CLOC: In-house teams grapple with AI usage gaps amid budget scrutiny
At CLOC 2026, legal ops leaders highlight tensions between AI investment and actual lawyer adoption, as in-house teams push to balance cost savings and technology ROI.
Thomson Reuters, Sterne Kessler Launch Patent Claim AI for Section 101
Thomson Reuters and Sterne Kessler roll out an AI-powered Patent Claim Eligibility Analyzer for fast Section 101 analysis, aiming to speed legal workflows and boost accuracy.
Mary O'Carroll: Legal ops at turning point amid surging demand
Legal ops pioneer Mary O'Carroll sees the sector at an inflection point as legal departments face soaring regulatory and tech demands with limited resources.
Carta acquires UK firm Avantia to launch integrated legal arm, Carta Law
Carta acquires UK law firm Avantia in June 2024 and relaunches as Carta Law, offering integrated regulated legal services for private market clients with tech-driven workflows.
Anthropic adds legal AI integrations and plugins to Claude for law firms
Anthropic expands Claude for Legal with new AI plugins and integrations, as Freshfields deploys platform firmwide and legal tech investment heats up.