Another day and another change at the USPTO. On October 8, the USPTO announced an Artificial Intelligence Pilot Program for pre-examination searches. Last week, on October 24, the USPTO followed with the Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program aimed at accelerating examination through simplified claim structures. Together, these initiatives reflect Director John Squires’ drive to modernize
The Commerce Department today published a Request for Information (RFI) inviting the public to submit comments on U.S. artificial intelligence exports. The RFI asks stakeholders to weigh in on aspects of the Department’s new “American AI Exports Program,” an initiative intended to “promot[e] the export of full-stack American AI technology packages.”
The RFI follows from
At its Inspire Conferance, NetDocuments assembled some of legal tech’s sharpest minds to talk about AI’s real impact on legal practice. Zach Abramowitz, Nicola Shaver, Zach Warren, and Jennifer Poon didn’t hold back on the hard questions: Why traditional ROI metrics fail for AI, how ‘AI-first’ firms are disrupting the leverage model, and why many
In a new series, we explore the legal implications of growth. This follows the launch earlier this year of our in-depth report, Ambition 2025, which looks at the drivers for growth of North West businesses – their strategic objectives for the year, the challenges that lie ahead and the opportunities that exist in their quest
What is a legal research tool?
A legal research tool is software designed to help legal professionals efficiently find and analyze legal information, such as statutes, case law, and legal journals. It offers advanced search capabilities, case analysis, and document management. Many legal research tools are now super-charged with AI, getting you answers faster, helping
Beyond CRM: AI-powered solutions for private markets offered valuable insights into how AI and CRM technologies are transforming private capital markets, particularly in areas such as relationship management, deal origination, investor relations, and portfolio management. The panel featured industry experts discussing key trends, challenges, and innovations. Watch the full webinar on demand here.
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“We need someone to figure out our AI governance plan, and everyone thinks it should be you.”
If you work in privacy, or your role intersects with it, you’ve probably heard or had this conversation. Maybe it came from Legal after they realized the new vendor contract doesn’t address AI data processing. Perhaps it was
On October 6, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law California Senate Bill No. 763 (SB 763), effective January 1, 2026, which increases the maximum corporate criminal antitrust penalties in California to $6 million and provides for new civil penalties of up to $1 million in cases brought by the California attorney general. The new
Hey there Legal Rebels! 👋 I’m excited to share with you the 42nd episode of the 2025 season of the LawDroid Manifesto podcast, where I will be continuing to interview key legal innovators to learn how they do what they do. I think you’re going to enjoy this one!I first met Laura Bingenheimer at the
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