Here’s the blah… FirmPilot, an AI marketing engine for law firms, announced that Thomson Reuters Ventures and HubSpot Ventures have joined as investors. These investors support the company’s mission to help law firms generate more and higher-value clients with AI rather than rely on traditional, manual marketing tactics. This strategic funding increases FirmPilot’s total funding
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The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce proposed a tax bill aimed at banning states from enforcing any regulation related to artificial intelligence (AI) for a 10-year period
By Sean
The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce proposed a tax bill aimed at banning states from enforcing any regulation related to artificial intelligence (AI) for a 10-year period. The bill would specifically prohibit the enforcement of any law or regulation on “artificial intelligence models, artificial intelligence systems, or automated decision systems.” If passed, this bill would align with the Trump…
Article – A legal professional’s handbook for reliable AI tools
By Sean
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,…
Legal IT Insider: Kingsley Napley announces collaboration with behavioural science AI company Let’s Think
By Sean
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
By Sean
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
By Sean
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
By Sean
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
By Sean
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…
Business Insider: The CEO of LexisNexis thinks AI could make lawyers more expensive — to the tune of $10,000 an hour
By Sean
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
By Sean
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…