What is marketing ROI for law firms?
Marketing ROI is a measure of whether your marketing efforts are actually paying off. In other words, it tells you how much revenue you’re getting back for every dollar you spend on marketing. If you’re still shaping your overall law firm marketing strategy, it’s helpful to understand
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AI for Legal Research: Tools, Tips, and Examples
What is AI for legal research?
AI for legal research applies technologies—like natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), and automation—to help lawyers quickly use plain-language queries to surface relevant case law, statutes, regulations, and commentary. These tools make it easier to find the information that matters without manually reviewing hundreds of legal documents.…
How Much Legal Work Can You Automate? (And How to Do It Safely)
From generative to agentic in legal practice
AI has transformed what’s possible in legal work. Tools have evolved from simple database searches to drafting client documents, analyzing contracts, and more. Each advancement has created new efficiencies and opportunities. The shift to agentic AI, however, is a different kind of leap and turns AI into a…
What to Do About Legal Clients Using AI
AI is already a go-to for client legal questions
According to data from the latest Legal Trends Report, 57% of consumers say they either have or would use AI to answer their legal questions.

There are many good reasons for the trend. For one, the technology is simple to use and it’s available…
Emerging Legal Technology: How Clio Is Shaping the Future of Law
What is emerging legal technology—and why it matters now
Emerging legal technology refers to new tools (e.g., AI, automation, and legal analytics) that enhance how legal professionals manage, analyze, and deliver legal services. These technologies solve many of the challenges lawyers face today: time-consuming administrative work, rising client expectations, increasing competition, and growing pressure to…
A Lawyer’s Guide to ESG Compliance: Risks, Duties, and Opportunities
What are ESG legal requirements?
ESG legal requirements establish legal standards across a variety of environmental, social, and governance issues. These requirements serve multiple purposes, (1) ensure investors have material information about ESG-related risks, (2) mandate transparency about supply chain practices, and (3) set performance standards in areas like data privacy and workplace safety.
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Harvey AI Alternatives: Legal AI for Law Firms
The truth about Harvey AI: Impressive, but not built for every firm
Harvey AI helped spark the legal industry’s interest in generative AI. Built on OpenAI’s GPT technology and trained on legal data, it was developed to assist large organizations with drafting, contract analysis, and legal research. Its integrations through Microsoft Azure provide the scale…
OpenAI’s Usage Policies Update and the Case for Legal-Specific AI
What really happened in OpenAI’s latest usage policies update
On October 29, 2025, OpenAI released updated usage policies outlining what users can and can’t do with its products and services.
One line in particular sparked confusion, as many interpreted it as ending ChatGPT’s ability to answer legal questions entirely:
“You cannot use our services for…the…
Vera, Collbox, and Clearbrief: Clio App Integrations Powering the Future of Legal Work
2025 Winners at a Glance
Category
Winner
Why It Stood Out
Best New App
VERA
AI-powered timeline builder that extracts critical dates from any legal document and auto-syncs them to your Clio calendar—eliminating manual deadline tracking.
Best Business of Law App
CollBox
Dedicated A/R specialists plus automated outreach that recovers an average of $66,000 monthly…
Law Firm Consolidation: A Step-By-Step Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions
What is law firm consolidation?
Law firm consolidation refers to the process of combining two or more law firms or legal service providers into a single entity. Typically, this process will consist of either a merger, in which two firms combine their operations into one, or an acquisition, in which one firm acquires and absorbs…