s generative AI (GenAI) tools become increasingly common in professional settings, the legal industry faces unique challenges and opportunities. Consumer-grade GenAI tools like ChatGPT have captured public attention, but they lack the specialized knowledge and reliability required for professional legal work, where the stakes are particularly high. Incorrect information can lead to malpractice claims, ethical violations,
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Legal IT Insider: Kingsley Napley announces collaboration with behavioural science AI company Let’s Think
UK law firm Kingsley Napley today (9 April) formally announced its collaboration with behavioural science AI startup Let’s Think, which helps law firms codify and unlock their knowledge to make it available across the firm. A pilot programme is up and running, with a firmwide rollout expected later this year. Let’s Think is the brainchild…
Beyond the Trojan Horse: The Reality of AI Avatars in Courtrooms
Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Beyond the Trojan Horse: The Reality of AI Avatars in Courtrooms Judge Scott Schlegel Apr 7 READ IN APP *This article references an incident first reported by the Associated Press: Larry Neumeister, “An AI avatar tried to argue a case before a New York court. The judges weren’t having it,” published on…
US judge refuses OpenAI’s motion to dismiss New York Times copyright infringement claims
US judge refuses OpenAI’s motion to dismiss New York Times copyright infringement claims Global Legal Post A New York district judge has issued an opinion denying ChatGPT creator OpenAI’s motion to dismiss copyright infringement claims brought by the New York Times (NYT) and the Daily News publishers over using their content to train AI models. Judge Sidney Stein…
Press Release: LexisNexis Expands Its Protégé AI Assistant to Lex Machina for Effortless Litigation Analytics
Protégé in Lex Machina provides a next-level AI-powered user experience that delivers instant, data-driven legal insights SAN JOSE, Calif., April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lex Machina®, a LexisNexis® company, today announced the incorporation of Protégé™, an AI-powered assistant, into its renowned Legal Analytics® platform. This new user experience is set to transform legal work by delivering real-time,…
UK Law firm Shoosmiths offers £1 million reward for employees using Copilot
A law firm in the United Kingdom has announced it will reward employees with a £1-million bonus pot if they hit one million Microsoft Copilot prompts. Shoosmiths announced the new initiative as part of the company’s move to reward AI utilisation to provide better client services. “The firm has set a clear and ambitious annual target: one…
Press Release: Paxton AI Wins 2025 LegalWeek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Innovative Knowledge Management
Legal AI Platform Paxton AI Recognized for Transforming How Legal Professionals Access and Leverage Critical Information NEW YORK, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Paxton AI, a leading provider of AI-powered legal technology solutions, today announced it has won the prestigious 2025 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award in the Knowledge Management category. The award was presented at…
Business Insider: The CEO of LexisNexis thinks AI could make lawyers more expensive — to the tune of $10,000 an hour
It is April the 1st ! The CEO of LexisNexis thinks AI could make lawyers more expensive — to the tune of $10,000 an hour As law firms probe how to leverage AI, lawyers are worried about the impact on billable hours. Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO of Lexis Nexis, shared why he thinks billable hours may…
When the Storm Hits: The Limits of AI in Critical Moments
The rain came down in sheets. I could barely see the taillights of the car ahead as my windshield wipers fought a losing battle against the deluge. For several hours, my Full Self-Driving system had been confidently navigating the highway. Then the storm came. Neither I nor the sophisticated AI driving system could properly see…
Lawyers Won’t Be Replaced by AI — But Maybe by a Legal LLM – Alistair Vigier, Caseway
March 31, 2025 by Alistair Vigier Everyone’s talking about whether AI will replace lawyers. That’s the wrong question. The real disruption isn’t coming from general-purpose tools like ChatGPT. It’s coming from legal LLMs, large language models trained specifically on law. You’ve probably heard it in the courtroom, at conferences, or over drinks with colleagues. There is much…