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ArentFox Schiff Shuts Down AI Chatbot, Chooses Third-Party Tools
ArentFox Schiff decommissions its AFSChat AI chatbot, adopting third-party tools like Harvey and Copilot to meet firm standards and enhance client service.
Cooley and Google Launch AI Tool to Speed Legal Document Redactions
Cooley partners with Google to develop an AI-assisted tool that helps lawyers efficiently redact sensitive information in court filings while maintaining control over final edits.
Judges Highlight AI Challenges and Education Gaps at Judicial AI Summit
At the inaugural Judicial AI Summit, judges discussed AI adoption challenges, hallucination risks, and the need for judicial AI education.
Judge Dismisses Hiring Bias Suit Against Sirius XM’s AI Tools
A federal court dismissed a racial discrimination lawsuit alleging Sirius XM's AI hiring tools biased against Black applicants, setting legal standards for AI use in hiring.
Debevoise Considers New Pricing Models for AI Advisory Platform
Debevoise explores innovative pricing beyond billable hours for its AI platform STAAR, signaling shifts in Big Law client billing.
Vorys Rolls Out AI Personas to Replicate Lawyers' Insights
Vorys partners with Stanford LIFT Lab to deploy AI personas that mimic attorney insights, enhancing legal decision-making and efficiency.
Frontline Managed Services Acquires KL Software to Boost Legal Tech
Frontline Managed Services expands legal tech by acquiring KL Software Technologies, launching Frontline Intelligent Applications to enhance AI solutions for law firms.
New AI Rules Tighten Ethical Use in Arbitration by 2026
Key arbitration bodies and the EU AI Act set firm AI ethics and transparency rules to protect fairness and privacy in arbitration.
Pandektes Raises €13.5M to Expand AI Legal Research Across Europe & US
Danish legal tech firm Pandektes secures €13.5 million Series A to grow internationally and open database access to developers, advancing AI legal research.
Harvey Links with Legalscape; Ivo Launches Open-Source Legal AI Model
Harvey partners with Legalscape for Japanese legal data; Ivo releases open-source AI for contracts, highlighting new legal tech moves.
Ex-A&O, Freshfields Lawyers Launch AI-Powered European Law Firm
Falcon launches as AI-driven European law firm with fixed fees, targeting SME contract reviews and disrupting hourly billing models.
AI Lawyer Roles Surge as Legal Industry Grapples With New Regulations
AI-driven legal roles grow fast amid evolving regulations, with 86% of legal departments paying premiums for AI-fluent attorneys, salaries reaching $390K.
California's SB 574 mandates strict AI review and limits for lawyers, arbitrators
California's SB 574 requires lawyers to verify AI-generated legal content and restricts arbitrators' AI use, impacting legal practice and arbitration starting 2027.
Relativity Reveals AI Partnerships, $170M R&D Boost, and Platform Rebrand
Relativity announced AI partnerships, rebranded its cloud platform, and committed $170M to R&D at RelFest Chicago 2026.
Courts Hike Fines for Lawyers Using AI-Generated Fake Citations
Since 2023, courts have increased fines and sanctions against lawyers submitting AI-generated false legal citations, underscoring risks in legal AI use.
Offit Kurman Sues Actionstep Over Failed Software Integrations
Offit Kurman filed a lawsuit in August 2023 alleging that Actionstep's software failed promised integrations, impacting firm operations.
Clio Buys Learned Hand to Boost AI Use in U.S. Courts
Clio acquired judicial AI startup Learned Hand to enhance judicial workflows and case management in major U.S. courts.
Florida Judge Considers Injunction to Pause OpenAI AI Development Pending Safety Review
Florida court reviews motion to halt OpenAI's AI development until independent safety approval, with restrictions on minors' access. Key legal implications ahead.
Legal Teams Wary of AI Costs Amid Rising Usage-Based Billing
New DISCO report reveals legal professionals' concerns about unpredictability in pricing models for AI tools as adoption grows.
Luminance Hires Don Riddick as Chief Legal Officer
Luminance appointed Don Riddick as Chief Legal Officer, reflecting growing legal expertise integration in AI legal tech and impacting corporate legal teams.