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Casepoint Debuts Two AI Agents for Smarter Document Review
Casepoint launches Relevance Determination and Issue Coding AI agents in its IQ platform, planning future redaction and PII detection tools.
C.H.BECK Takes Majority Stake in Noxtua with €100M+ Series C Deal
C.H.BECK acquires majority stake in legal AI company Noxtua as CMS and Dentons exit in a €100M+ Series C deal, marking a shift in legal tech ownership.
OpenAI Moves to Dismiss US Mass Shooting Lawsuits, Citing Canadian Jurisdiction
OpenAI seeks dismissal of US lawsuits over 2026 Canadian school shooting, arguing cases belong in Canadian courts due to jurisdictional issues.
AI-Generated Documents Pose New Challenges in E-Discovery
AI-generated evidence is increasingly entering e-discovery, raising issues of authenticity, privilege, and reliability for legal teams.
Chamelio Raises $26M Series A to Advance AI-Powered Contract Management
Chamelio secures $26M Series A funding to enhance its AI-native contract lifecycle management platform for in-house legal teams.
Husch Blackwell Launches AI Platform CXT for Complex Torts Defense
Husch Blackwell unveils CXT, an AI-powered platform integrating 165 attorneys and tech for complex tort litigation management.
Relativity rebrands as Relativity aiR; Leah debuts AI-powered Contracting
Relativity rebrands its cloud platform to Relativity aiR, highlighting AI integration; Leah launches Leah Contracting to automate contracts using AI.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-6 Astra Legal Model for Am Law 200 Firms
OpenAI launches Astra for Law, a GPT-6 model tailored for legal research and drafting, in partnership with Am Law 200 firms.
Bridget McCormack Named GM of Judiciary at Clio
Bridget McCormack, ex-Chief Justice of Michigan Supreme Court, joins Clio as General Manager of its Judiciary unit to advance legal tech in courts.
Lithuanian Startup EnforceShield Raises €1.7M Seed to Expand in U.S.
EnforceShield secured €1.7 million seed funding to scale its IP lifecycle management platform and support U.S. expansion from its Tennessee subsidiary.
Wolters Kluwer Unveils AI Tool to Benchmark Outside Counsel Performance
Wolters Kluwer launches AI-powered tool within TyMetrix 360 to help legal teams benchmark firm rates, compliance, and staffing using extensive spend data.
94% of Law Firms Now Use or Explore Generative AI in 2026
The 2026 ILTA Tech Survey shows law firms ramping up generative AI use to 94%, with client demands driving adoption amid cost concerns.
Federal Case Could Define Biometric Identifier Scope Under Illinois BIPA
A pending Chicago federal court case may clarify whether biometric identifiers under Illinois' BIPA must identify specific individuals, impacting privacy litigation and compliance.
Lexroom Acquires Query Juriste and Praven Intelekt to Expand in Europe
Lexroom acquires two European legal AI startups, enhancing its footprint in France and Bulgaria with advanced AI legal tools.
New Benchmarks Show LLMs Struggle with Legal Research Despite High Cost
Recent evaluations reveal large language models underperform in legal research tasks despite premium prices, urging law firms to manage AI tool expectations.
AI Adoption Costs Rise for Legal Teams Moving Too Slowly
AI is reshaping legal departments, increasing cost pressures for those slow to adopt new tools, industry experts warn.
Law Firms Shift From Buy vs. Build to Tech Partnerships for AI
Law firms like Weil and Willkie shift from building tech internally to partnering with AI companies like Google Cloud and OpenAI to stay competitive.
Xapien Raises $56M to Boost AI Compliance Tools in U.S. Markets
Xapien secured $56M funding to expand its AI-driven compliance platform in the U.S., targeting Boston's legal and financial sectors for faster due diligence and AML checks.
AI-Native Law Firms Are About Business Model, Not Just AI Tools
LegalTech Connect's 2026 AI Native Law Conference defined AI-native law firms by business model and data use, not just AI tool adoption.
Vanderbilt Law School Adopts AI-Powered Deposition Simulator
Vanderbilt partners with AltaClaro to use DepoSim, an AI deposition simulation, enhancing legal education and practical training from Fall 2026.