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Newcode Raises $13.5M Series A to Grow U.S. Market and Boost AI Tools
Newcode secures $13.5M Series A funding led by OnDean Forward and Relativity to expand U.S. operations and enhance legal AI product development.
Thomson Reuters Launches Proprietary LLM 'Thomson' to Power CoCounsel
Thomson Reuters unveils its own LLM, Thomson, integrating it into CoCounsel Legal for enhanced document analysis and AI-driven workflows.
Lexis+ integrates Protégé AI, adds dynamic legal workflows, previews own model
Lexis+ upgrades with Protégé AI integration and plans in-house AI model, enhancing legal workflows and memory features for faster, tailored outputs.
Twin A1 Raises $20M to Enhance Law Firm Knowledge Sharing
Twin A1 secured $20M seed funding led by Orrick to improve legal knowledge management using digital twins.
Hanson Bridgett Taps Martin Metz as First Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
Hanson Bridgett appointed Martin Metz as CTIO to lead AI adoption and modernize IT infrastructure, reflecting a growing legal industry trend.
Elevate Acquires Lupl to Enhance Legal Matter Management Tech
Elevate acquired Lupl, the open-source matter management platform, expanding its legal operations offerings with flexible, customizable solutions.
Litigant Hid AI Prompts in Connecticut Filings, Court Imposes Sanctions
Connecticut court sanctions litigant who hid AI prompt instructions in filings, highlighting new AI risks for legal workflows and court fairness.
Ex-Meta Manager Sues Over False AI Role Claim in Immigration Petition
In 2024 lawsuit, ex-Meta manager alleges wrongful termination over false AI role claims in visa petition, highlighting legal risks in immigration and AI HR practices.
AI Cuts Outside Counsel Use as Legal Departments Take More In-House Work
Generative AI boosts in-house legal teams' capabilities, reducing reliance on outside counsel and reshaping legal spending and staffing.
ArentFox Schiff Launches FoxAI, Blending Top AI Tools to Boost Legal Work
ArentFox Schiff introduces FoxAI, integrating Harvey, Microsoft Copilot, and DeepJudge for improved legal service efficiency.
Norm Law Opens DC Office; Datagnome Launches AI Legal Platform
Norm Law expands to DC to serve federal clients; Datagnome debuts AI contract review platform to boost legal efficiency in August 2026.
Relativity launches claiR, conversational AI for eDiscovery workflows
Relativity introduces claiR, a new conversational AI tool in pilot at major firms, aiming to streamline eDiscovery for legal teams.
Survey: Lack of Stakeholder Buy-In Hampers Early Legal Tech Selection
A UK survey reveals that over half of legal departments struggle with stakeholder buy-in during early legal tech adoption, impacting budgeting and software choices.
Actionstep Debuts AI Tool to Streamline Midsize Law Firm Workflows
Actionstep launched Actionstep Intelligence, an AI tool designed to automate workflows and billing for midsize law firms, reflecting rising AI adoption in legal tech.
Rippling Files AI IP Countersuit Against Runlayer in Latest Legal Clash
Rippling has countersued Runlayer, alleging unlawful use of its decade-old AI technology in a key intellectual property dispute.
GC AI Acquires Jetify to Expand AI Tools for In-House Legal Teams
On August 10, 2026, GC AI acquired Jetify to enhance its AI contract analysis tools for corporate legal departments, signaling growth in legal AI competition.
AI Securities Class Actions Surge, Outpacing Crypto and SPAC Cases
AI-related securities class actions rose sharply in H1 2026, surpassing cryptocurrency and SPAC cases, signaling new legal risks for corporate counsel.
E-discovery Cuts Litigation Costs Up to 38%, Speeds Case Resolution
E-discovery consumes up to 35% of litigation budgets; new managed services reduce costs by 38% and limit delays through proportional discovery.
Willkie Partners With OpenAI in Growing Law Firm-Tech Collaborations
Willkie Farr & Gallagher partners with OpenAI to develop AI tools, reflecting a trend of law firms working with tech companies to innovate legal services.
Akerman Names Michael Adler to Lead AI Governance Practice
Akerman LLP appoints Michael Adler, ex-Amazon counsel, to head AI governance amid rising regulatory demands and industry focus on AI risk management.