Thomson Reuters today released its 2025 Generative AI in Professional Services Report, and it reveals that legal professionals have become increasingly optimistic about generative AI, with adoption rates nearly doubling over the past year and a growing belief that the technology should be incorporated into legal work. According to the report, 26% of legal organizations…

When I speak with leaders at large law firms, the conversation often turns to the unique challenges they face in today’s complex legal landscape. These firms, managing massive litigation portfolios and handling intricate, high-stakes cases, are under increasing pressure to deliver faster results while maintaining exceptional quality and meeting stringent security and compliance standards. The…

Legal technology platform Law Insider announced today the launch of its AI-powered contract drafting, review and redlining tools for its global community of 1.2 million registered legal users. The new AI suite will be integrated directly into Microsoft Word and Law Insider’s web-based platform, making it accessible across multiple workspaces for attorneys and legal professionals.…

An event yesterday adjacent to Legalweek in New York marked the official launch of the Association for AI in Legal (A4L), a membership organization that aims to bring together legal professionals, technologists, and policymakers to responsibly navigate the complexities and leverage the power of artificial intelligence. The association plans to provide education, resources, and a…

Ever since Bridget Mary McCormack, the former chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, took over as president and CEO of the American Arbitration Association, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services in the world, she has been spearheading its drive towards greater innovation – particularly with regard to its adoption of generative AI. …

Opus 2 announces AI Workbench to transform case management, strategy, and analysis   AI advancement empowers lawyers and litigation teams to reduce their workload, gain every advantage, and master the facts when working across sets of case documents LONDON, UK – 24 March 2025 – Today, leading legal software and services provider Opus 2 announced the company’s spring…

Rev’s SmartDepo Acquisition Powers Next-Generation AI for Testimony Analysis Rev, the world’s most accurate speech-to-text technology company, has acquired SmartDepo, the legal industry’s most trusted solution for AI-powered deposition summaries Both companies have established successful track records serving leading law firms and court reporting agencies The acquisition combines Rev’s >99% accurate transcription with SmartDepo’s 100%…