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‘Harvey’ AI rolled out across KWM
Global law firm King & Wood Mallesons has become the latest legal practice to partner with AI platform “Harvey”...
16 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
Law Squared launches new legal tech solution
NewLaw firm Law Squared has unveiled a new legal tech solution designed specifically for in-house teams, a technology...
05 May 2025
By Lauren Croft
AI brings new safety risks that cannot be ignored
As AI and digital technologies reshape the workplace, the risks are growing, and without strong action, the dangers to...
01 May 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
SME law firms ‘in a stronger position than ever’, given rise of AI and legal tech
The advent of artificial intelligence and legal tech platforms in recent years has allowed boutique law firms to scale...
24 April 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why AI won’t ever replace lawyers
Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been rumoured to eventually replace legal professionals. However, one legal tech...
23 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
US man uses AI-avatar to plead case in court
The New York Supreme Court was left astonished last month when a man used an AI-generated avatar to stand in and argue...
14 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Embrace AI now or be ‘left behind’
With the integration of AI no longer being a futuristic concept in the legal profession, NetDocuments’ APAC leader...
10 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Is your AI putting client confidentiality at risk?
While AI continues to transform and streamline legal workplace technology, one Queensland-based firm has warned that...
10 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Legal teams looking to provide value through tech-driven efficiency, report says
A new report highlights how general counsel and their law departments are moving to showcase value and enable business...
08 April 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Federal Court flags AI practice note
The Federal Court has said it would likely follow in the footsteps of other courts by establishing guidelines or a...
31 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
The rise of self-driving cars clashing with contemporary traffic laws
As the increase of self-driving and autonomous cars continues to rise, traffic legislation is failing to keep up –...
28 March 2025
By Kace O'Neill
Almost all students use AI: What does this mean for the legal profession?
A UK-based survey has revealed a sharp increase in AI usage among university students, with over nine in 10 utilising...
25 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
Consilio launches legal data management platform, Aurora
Legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services business Consilio has unveiled Aurora – a digital enterprise...
20 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Telstra legal executive joins Corporate Counsel Summit 2025
Andrew de Celis, legal executive – product and propositions at Telstra, will unpack artificial intelligence (AI) in...
18 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Clio acquires ShareDo, moves to target BigLaw firms
Global cloud-based legal technology provider Clio has acquired UK-based provider ShareDo as it looks to offer a fully...
17 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Registrations open for 2025 Tech Innovate live stream
Lawyers Weekly is pleased to present Tech Innovate, a free, live-streamed event to explore how AI and cutting-edge...
14 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
AI certain to generate more litigation, partners say
The age of artificial intelligence, and particularly GenAI, will increase access to justice and improve operational...
10 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
What legal tech should law firms keep an eye on?
As the legal profession continues to embrace technology to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery, two...
04 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
Gadens appoints 2 partners for IP, tech team
National law firm Gadens has hired two partners for its intellectual property and technology practice, who will be...
03 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
The potential and pitfalls of CBDCs
As Australia considers the possibility of introducing central bank digital currencies, a partner at a national law firm...
28 February 2025
By Grace Robbie
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