A new benchmark study released by Vals AI suggests that both legal-specific and general large language models are now capable of performing legal research tasks with a level of accuracy equaling or exceeding that of human lawyers. The report, VLAIR – Legal Research, extends the earlier Vals Legal AI Report (VLAIR) from February 2025 to
Will NetDocuments’ ‘We’re Not A Rock Band’ Approach To Legal AI Sustain It?
Just back from NetDocuments Inspire conference. In an era of legal tech consolidation and flashy AI promises, NetDocuments CEO Josh Baxter told me: ‘We’re not a rock band.’ Their new AI Profile tool tackles the metadata problem that’s plagued document management for years. But can this understated, specialized approach survive when the market seems headed
When Thomson Reuters Met DeepJudge: Law Firms’ AI & KM Platform Moment
I’ve been watching the legal-tech landscape for a long time, and this morning’s announcement from Thomson Reuters’ partnership with DeepJudge marks a moment worth pausing over. (DeepJudge) On October 22, 2025, TR disclosed that DeepJudge’s enterprise-search and AI-knowledge-platform capabilities will be integrated into TR’s CoCounsel Legal offering to bring internal-firm knowledge and external
IAALS Brings Research and AI Leadership to International Access to Justice Forum
On September 26-27, the Fordham University School of Law and New York University School of Law hosted the International Access to Justice Forum 2025 in New York City. The forum gathered experts from across the globe to share their research and developments in the advancement of civil justice—and IAALS led discussions with presentations from Director
Personal Strategy Compass Newsletter #11: The Strategic Probe
For ambitious professionals, saying “no” is a celebrated strategic act. We use the “Strategic No” to reclaim our time, prune our commitments, and simplify our lives. It’s a powerful feeling of control and liberation.
But what about the day after?
What happens when the relief of a clear calendar fades and you’re left with a
AI, Billable Hours, and the Great Legal Experiment
The promise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in legal practice is seductive: speed up document review, contract drafting, legal research, and thereby shave down hours billed. Yet the reality for many law firms is different. A recent survey by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Everlaw found that nearly 60% of in-house counsel reported
How Paralegals Can Lead Technology Improvements in Law Firms
Why paralegals are key to law firm efficiency
Your role goes well beyond administrative support. You perform substantive legal work under attorney supervision: conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and discovery documents, managing complex case files, coordinating eDiscovery, and tracking critical deadlines. Much of this is billable, which means every inefficiency impacts both productivity
How It Works: A Demo of Eve Legal’s Call Intake for Law Firms
Today, we’re taking a special look at Eve’s new call intake features, which help law firms to field and categorize calls from new and existing clients. Joining me to walk through the product is Eve CEO and Founder Jay Madheswaran. Eve is a leading Legal AI platform for Plaintiff Law Firms. Eve is designed to
What’s next for AI guardrails?
AI regulation is accelerating, and the rules are getting real. Our latest client alert breaks down the most consequential developments shaping how AI is built, deployed, and governed across key markets. We highlight where lawmakers and regulators are converging, where they are diverging, and what that means for product design, contracting, governance, and risk. From
Do you want Windows Copilot to send emails for you?
Computerworld.com reported that “Microsoft’s Copilot will soon be able to work autonomously on local files in Windows, with Copilot Actions, an “experimental” feature that can perform tasks such as sending emails, updating documents and organizing files on its own.” The October 16, 2025 article entitled “The newest Windows Copilot agent can send emails, update documents