LexisNexis Announces New Security, Agentic AI Updates to Lexis+ With Protégé
LexisNexis unveiled a suite of security enhancements and agentic AI features for its Lexis+ platform, integrating the Protégé AI engine. The upgrades include multi‑factor authentication, end‑to‑end encryption, and AI‑driven document drafting tools. They arrive just months after Lexis+ launched its legal workflow platform in general availability. The new capabilities are being rolled out to all Lexis+ subscribers worldwide this quarter.
Perkins Coie Turns to AI Avatars to Train Lawyers on Soft Skills
Perkins Coie’s London office is beta testing generative AI avatars for soft‑skill training. The simulations let lawyers practice client communication, negotiation, and courtroom presence in a risk‑free environment. Participants receive real‑time feedback from the avatars, which mimic diverse personalities and...
Cybersecurity Update: Vibe Coding Vs. Verified Code – Can AI Fix the Mess It Created… with Eran Kinsbruner
The rapid rise of machine‑speed development has AI generating code faster than security teams can validate, amplifying inherited human errors. Traditional scan‑and‑fix tools are buckling under the sheer volume of AI‑produced code, prompting a shift toward autonomous, agentic security systems....
Supreme Court Leaves Ohio House Bill 6 Bribery Fallout Intact
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear appeals tied to Ohio’s House Bill 6 scandal, leaving the Sixth Circuit and trial‑court rulings against former House Speaker Larry Householder and former GOP chair Matt Borges untouched. The decision does not set new...
Wolters Kluwer Launches Invoice Review AI Agent for In-House Teams
Wolters Kluwer has launched the BillAnalyzer Invoice Review Agent, an AI‑driven tool designed to automate invoice adjustments for in‑house legal teams. The solution uses natural‑language processing to extract line‑item data, compare it against contract terms, and flag discrepancies for quick...
Movers and Shakers: K&L Gates; Morgan Lewis, Axinn, Eversheds, Harvey, LegalEng & Litera
Legal technology leaders are reshaping North American law firms, with K&L Gates naming a global AI head to steer its digital transformation. Morgan Lewis, Axinn, Eversheds, Harvey, LegalEng and Litera also announced senior hires and strategic roles aimed at boosting...
Sixth Circuit Nonprecedential Opinion Signals Limited Reach but Practical Appellate Lessons
On April 28, 2026 the Sixth Circuit issued a nonprecedential opinion in case No. 23‑3645, resolving the parties’ dispute without creating binding circuit law. The decision illustrates how the court applies established standards to procedural and merits issues, such as...
MSO Parlai and Its Hybrid Law Firm Moritz Announce $9M in Seed Funding
MSO‑backed legal tech provider Parlai and its hybrid law firm Moritz have closed a $9 million seed round. The financing, led by a consortium of venture firms, will fund the rollout of Moritz’s AI‑driven practice management platform and the opening of...
Aderant Momentum 2026: Bringing the Conference to the Community
Aderant Momentum Global 2026 is set to convene law‑firm leaders around AI, analytics, billing performance, and financial operations. The agenda promises deep dives into the business of law and the evolving Aderant ecosystem. Hosted for the ILTA Aderant Community, the...
Ohio Threats Case Highlights Federal Focus on Violence Against Public Officials
A New Albany, Ohio man pleaded guilty in federal court for threatening more than 30 public officials, highlighting the Justice Department’s aggressive stance on political intimidation. The case, heard by Chief U.S. District Judge Sarah D. Morrison, treats the threats...
Everlaw and Legora Announce Integration to Connect Discovery and Drafting
Everlaw and Legora have announced a technology partnership that embeds Everlaw’s document repository directly into Legora’s drafting and collaboration platform. The integration lets litigators pull relevant evidence into witness statements, deposition questions, and trial briefs without leaving Legora, preserving a...
Supreme Court Signals Doubt About Challenge to FCC’s In-House Penalty Process
The U.S. Supreme Court signaled reluctance to overturn the FCC’s internal penalty process during oral arguments brought by AT&T and Verizon, who challenge privacy‑related fines exceeding $100 million. The dispute centers on whether agencies must provide greater judicial review before imposing...
The Institutionalization of Trust: Crypto, Credit, and the Future of Capitalism
At the Semafor World Economy summit, Anthony Scaramucci and Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson argued that the United States must embed decentralized digital assets into its financial architecture to preserve its reserve‑currency status. They highlighted Franklin Templeton’s on‑chain BENJI money‑market...
The Security Advantage in M&A Deals: 5 Foundations for Secure Collaboration
The article outlines five security foundations that must be embedded in M&A collaboration environments, starting with the decision where data is hosted—whether in a private cloud, on‑premise, or a custom AI model. It stresses that encryption, granular access controls, audit...
For Every Searcher, Their Search Engine
The rise of generative AI in web search has eroded trust, with a recent Yelp‑Morning Consult survey showing only 15% of users fully trust AI‑powered results and 63% double‑check them. Professionals, especially lawyers, are encountering AI‑generated citation errors, prompting a renewed...
Louisiana Halts House Primary as Redistricting Ruling Reshapes 2024 Election Calendar
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced the suspension of the May 16 congressional primary after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on the state’s congressional map on April 29. The ruling revives the legal battle over whether Louisiana must create...
Jurisdiction Fight Takes Center Stage in S.D. Florida Case 4:25-Cv-10037
On April 27, 2026, the defendant in Southern District of Florida case 4:25‑cv‑10037 filed a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, targeting the amended complaint and related notice of removal. The motion argues that the pleading fails to satisfy...
FTC’s Ad-Agency Boycott Settlement Puts Brand-Safety Coordination Under Antitrust Scrutiny
The Federal Trade Commission settled antitrust claims with three global ad agencies—WPP, Publicis and Dentsu—over a coordinated brand‑safety boycott that steered ad spend away from publishers deemed politically objectionable. The FTC argues that the agencies’ joint standards cross from legitimate...
Supreme Court Signals a High-Stakes Term for Administrative Power and Civil Litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2026 term is shaping up as a pivotal arena for administrative‑law and civil‑procedure rulings. The Court is signaling tighter scrutiny of agency discretion and a willingness to clarify procedural thresholds such as standing, exhaustion and jurisdiction....
SEC Picks Joshua Woodcock to Lead Enforcement During Restructuring
The SEC has appointed Gibson Dunn partner Joshua Woodcock as Director of the Division of Enforcement, effective May 4. His arrival coincides with a restructuring that has reduced staff and reshaped the division’s organization. The timing suggests the new chief will...
Creditors’ Committee Pushes Emergency Motion to Compel in Texas Chapter 11
The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in a Texas Southern Bankruptcy Court Chapter 11 case filed an emergency motion to compel discovery, alleging the debtor’s failure to provide critical information. The committee argues that delayed data hampers its oversight as financing,...
Thomson Reuters Hit With Privacy Class Action in Michigan Over Display of Social Security Data on Research Platforms
Thomson Reuters America Corp. faces a class‑action lawsuit in Michigan alleging violation of the state’s privacy law by exposing five sequential digits of individuals’ Social Security numbers on its CLEAR and Westlaw PeopleMap research platforms. The complaint, filed Thursday, asserts...
Microsoft's Legal Agent Could Shake Up Legal Tech—If It Delivers
Microsoft announced its Legal Agent, an AI‑powered assistant embedded in Microsoft 365 Copilot, aimed at automating contract analysis, e‑discovery, and compliance tasks. The tool leverages Azure OpenAI models and is positioned for large corporate legal departments and law firms. Its...
The Provocative Abramowitz Keynote And The Computer That Won’t Come On
Zach Abramowitz warned that most generative AI (GenAI) projects fail because firms deploy the technology without truly understanding its mechanics. He framed hallucinations not as bugs but as intrinsic features that reshape how organizations should think about AI. Abramowitz urged...
Startups Are Pushing to Democratize Legal Research. Will They Succeed?
A wave of legal‑tech startups is attempting to democratize access to case‑law databases by offering AI‑driven research platforms at dramatically lower prices than traditional providers. These newcomers claim they can index millions of opinions faster and sell subscriptions for under...
Legaltech Rundown: Spellbook Launches iManage Integration, Norm Law Announces New Big Law Hires, and More
Spellbook, an AI‑driven contract analysis platform, launched a native integration with iManage, enabling law firms to apply generative‑AI insights directly within their document‑management environment. The partnership promises faster clause review and reduced manual effort. At the same time, boutique legal...
Associates at Law Firms With AI-Heavy Advisory Practices Feel Less Confident About Using AI Tools Themselves
Law firms that advise clients on AI technology are paradoxically seeing their own junior lawyers hesitate to use AI tools. A recent Chambers survey of 300 associates across 50 U.S. firms found that only about a third feel confident deploying...
Supreme Court Opens Federal Door for Oil Companies in Louisiana Coastal Suits
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that oil and gas companies can remove Louisiana coastal‑damage lawsuits to federal court under the federal‑officer removal statute because the contested production was tied to wartime fuel directives. The decision does not address the environmental...
Agentic Systems Add New Layer of AI Hallucination Risk in Legal Work
Law.com reports that emerging agentic AI systems—software that can act autonomously—are introducing a new class of hallucination risk in legal work. Unlike traditional generative models that require user prompts, agentic tools can initiate tasks, retrieve data, and draft contracts, increasing...
Microsoft Launches Legal Agent in Word
Microsoft announced a new Legal Agent feature built into Word, extending its Copilot AI suite to the legal workflow. The tool can analyze documents, draft edits, and review contracts while automatically tracking changes and verifying suggestions. By embedding the assistant...
LexisNexis Owner RELX Announces Plans to Acquire Legal Tech Company Doctrine
RELX, the parent of LexisNexis, announced plans to acquire Doctrine, a fast‑growing legal‑tech platform. The deal, still subject to regulatory approval, would integrate Doctrine’s AI‑driven research tools into RELX’s European legal‑intelligence suite. By adding Doctrine’s cloud‑based workflow and analytics, RELX...
Slaughter and May Goes Firmwide with Harvey
Slaughter & May announced a firm‑wide rollout of Harvey, the firm’s chosen enterprise legal‑AI platform. The deployment will replace a patchwork of legacy tools with a single, cloud‑based solution for contract review, litigation research and regulatory compliance. Harvey’s machine‑learning models have...
The Opposition’s Playbook: How to Assess Opposing Counsel Using Legal Data
The Trellis blog explains how lawyers can predict case trajectories by analyzing the behavior of opposing counsel rather than relying on stated arguments. By mining litigation data—such as filing patterns, motion histories, and settlement outcomes—practitioners can uncover an opponent’s strategic...
LegalOn Launches AI-Powered Contract Intelligence Tool Vault
LegalOn unveiled Vault, an AI‑powered contract intelligence platform that plugs into its existing suite. The tool automatically extracts key data from both new and historical contracts, then monitors renewal dates, obligations, and risk indicators. By delivering real‑time analytics, Vault aims...
Legaltech Connect: How Paul Weiss, Dell Evaluate AI
At Legaltech Connect’s research and innovation conference, senior leaders from Paul Weiss and Dell Technologies outlined how they assess artificial‑intelligence solutions for legal work. Both firms described a multi‑stage evaluation framework that balances technical performance, data security, ethical risk, and...
ILTA Just-In-Time: Preparing for Cloud Outages
A joint blog by legal‑industry IT leaders warns that cloud‑based services remain vulnerable to outages. The authors outline a "just‑in‑time" framework that emphasizes proactive monitoring, multi‑region redundancy, and clear client communication. They share practical steps firms can adopt to minimize...
How Law Librarians Are Taming the AI Landscape
Law librarians and legal information professionals are confronting the rapid rise of generative AI by establishing governance frameworks, curating trustworthy prompts, and integrating AI tools into research workflows. The co‑authored blog outlines practical steps such as developing AI usage policies,...
Firm Leaders 'Determined' To Train Attorneys to Avoid Using AI-Produced Mistakes
Law firms are rolling out comprehensive training programs to ensure attorneys recognize and avoid errors generated by artificial‑intelligence tools. Partners like Robert Hays of King & Spalding say clients demand AI adoption, but only if it is used responsibly and...
Legaltech Connect: How Baker & Hostetler, Eversheds Prepare Staff for AI Adoption
Law firms Baker & Hostetler and Eversheds Sutherland are actively preparing their attorneys and support personnel for generative AI integration. They have rolled out firm‑wide training programs, pilot projects in contract analysis, and dedicated ethics oversight bodies. The initiatives aim...
Manifest OS Raises $60m Series A to Build AI-Native Law Firm Model
Manifest OS, a New York‑based legal‑tech startup, closed a $60 million Series A round at a $750 million valuation, backed by Menlo Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, First Round Capital and Quiet Capital. The funding will fuel the development of an AI‑native law firm model...
The AI Governance Risk Hiding in Plain Sight
Elizabeth Suehr, director at Jenner & Block, warns that AI initiatives often overlook a critical governance blind spot unrelated to technology itself. While firms discuss data security, vendor dependence, and compliance, they frequently neglect oversight of decision‑making frameworks and accountability...
Anaqua Acquires Rival Patrix to Expand Law Firm Customers and Presence in Europe
Anaqua, a leading intellectual‑property management platform, announced the acquisition of rival Patrix for an estimated $150 million. The deal adds roughly 200 law‑firm clients to Anaqua’s roster, pushing its total customer base past 700 firms. By absorbing Patrix’s operations in the...
DOJ Arraigns Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
The Justice Department arraigned 31‑year‑old Cole Tomas Allen in U.S. District Court on charges tied to the April 25, 2026 shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, including an alleged attempted assassination of the president. The arraignment marks the...
From Casebook to Copilot: Bridging Law's AI Readiness Gap
Law schools are falling behind on artificial‑intelligence training, creating a widening gap between academic curricula and the expectations of modern law firms. A recent survey shows fewer than 10% of law‑school courses now cover generative AI, while 65% of firm...
The Legal Tech Giants Powering ICE, Part 1 — How Thomson Reuters and LexisNexis Helped Support America’s Immigration Surveillance Machine
Legal‑tech powerhouses Thomson Reuters and LexisNexis have sold ICE extensive data‑aggregation tools, CLEAR and Accurint, under contracts totaling roughly $51.6 million. Between 2003 and 2024 the Department of Homeland Security paid over $333 million to these firms for surveillance‑grade databases that compile...
Questel Launches QaECTER, a New AI Model Claiming State-of-the-Art Performance in Patent Search
Questel has unveiled QaECTER, an AI model built for semantic patent retrieval that claims state‑of‑the‑art performance. The model, trained with citation‑driven supervision and multi‑view self‑alignment on Questel’s proprietary data, outperforms larger competing systems across all query types, technology domains, and...
Anthropic’s AI Agent-to-Agent Marketplace Experiment: The Legal Frameworks Don’t Exist
Anthropic unveiled Project Deal, a prototype marketplace where autonomous AI agents negotiate, sign, and execute contracts on behalf of users. The experiment demonstrated that agents can draft agreements, verify counterparties, and fulfill obligations without human intervention. However, the trial exposed...
Apple Launches IPR2026-00340 at the PTAB
Apple filed inter partes review IPR2026-00340 with the PTAB on April 24, 2026, marking a new front in its patent dispute strategy. The docket lists Apple as petitioner, but the full petition will disclose the challenged patent, claim scope, and...
Colorado Court Vacates Murder Conviction After New Medical Evidence Undercuts Shaken-Baby Theory
A Colorado state court vacated a murder conviction after 27 years when prosecutors accepted new medical evidence showing the infant died of pneumonia, not abusive shaking. The decision underscores how advances in pediatric pathology can overturn longstanding convictions. Prosecutors’ willingness...
FTC Secures Temporary Halt in Alleged Health-Care Impersonation Fraud
On April 22 the Federal Trade Commission obtained a temporary restraining order from a Florida federal court to shut down a nationwide health‑care impersonation scheme. The operation allegedly pretended to be government agencies and major insurers to trick consumers seeking...