On June 22, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (“TRAIGA”) (HB 149) into law. The law, which takes effect on January 1, 2026, makes Texas the second state to enact comprehensive AI consumer protection legislation, following the 2024 enactment of the Colorado AI Act. Unlike the
Transparency > Trust in the AI Era
In our AI era where AI can be used as both a tool and a weapon, it’s important for AI providers to earn the trust of their customers and regulators – and especially as our laws (largely with the exception of the EU AI Act) have not kept up with the rapid pace of
Transforming legal work with AI: Clio’s most ambitious step yet
Every so often, there are moments that redefine what’s possible.
Today is one of those moments.
Clio has signed a definitive agreement to acquire vLex, the global leader in legal intelligence that combines the world’s most comprehensive legal research platform with cutting-edge AI.
This acquisition represents the largest in legaltech history. It also stands
Key Takeaways from the Future of Professionals Report: AI Awareness, Hesitation, and ROI
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Key Takeaways from the Future of Professionals Report: AI Awareness, Hesitation, and ROI
If you ask professionals about artificial intelligence (AI), nearly all of them (96%) will admit to having some awareness of the technology. If that statistic
A Conversation with CEO Jack Newton on Clio’s Acquisition of vLex
Landmark news broke this morning that law practice management company Clio has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the AI and legal research company vLex for $1 billion in cash and stock. After my initial report earlier today, I had the opportunity to sit down with Clio founder and CEO Jack Newton to discuss this deal and what it
California Frontier AI Working Group Issues Final Report on Frontier Model Regulation
On June 17, the Joint California Policy Working Group on AI Frontier Models (“Working Group”) issued its final report on frontier AI policy, following public feedback on the draft version of the report released in March. The report describes “frontier models” as the “most capable” subset of foundation models, or a class of general-purpose technologies
The AI Philosopher: Richard Susskind
Hey there Legal Rebels! 👋 I’m excited to share with you the 25th episode of the 2025 season of the LawDroid Manifesto podcast, where I continue to interview key legal innovators to learn how they do what they do.This one was a real treat for me and I hope you enjoy it as much as
How Law Firms Can Reinvent Talent Acquisition and Retention Strategies
The attrition rate at law firms in the US saw a staggering 61% increase in 2021 from its pre-pandemic level, highlighting the deep impact of the Great Resignation on legal. Like employees in other industries, legal professionals are starting to shift their focus to what’s more important to them and whether their personal and professional
In A Mega Deal, Clio Buys vLex for $1 Billion, Merging AI, Research and Practice Management
In a landmark deal that will undoubtedly reshape the legal tech landscape, law practice management company Clio has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the AI and legal research company vLex for $1 billion in cash and stock. Update: A Conversation with CEO Jack Newton on Clio’s Acquisition of vLex. The companies say that the
Correct Twice A Day
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I was adamant that the artificial intelligence was wrong. My family had given me a bird feeder that came with a camera. As the birds appeared, the camera would take pictures and make an assessment of the bird’s species. It gathered a location for the camera, so it could geo-locate its