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Litera unveils Lito AI agent to transform legal workflows

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Litera launches Lito, an AI legal agent in Litera One, streamlining workflows and swiftly accessing firm resources to aid legal professionals.
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AI revolution brings innovation & anxiety across global sectors

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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AI is sparking innovation and concern across sectors worldwide as firms race to harness its power while addressing risks and workforce anxieties.
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AI Appreciation Day calls for ethical & human-centred innovation

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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AI Appreciation Day highlights the need for ethical, human-centred innovation as AI transforms industries like law and cybersecurity with fresh challenges.
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When 'good enough' AI gets you fined (or fired!)

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Rushing with AI in compliance risks hefty fines or job losses, as speed without precision fails regulators and demands solid human oversight.
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OpenText launches MyAviator AI to boost secure digital work

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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OpenText launches MyAviator, a secure personal AI assistant designed to enhance productivity and streamline workflows for digital knowledge workers.
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Contract inefficiencies cost global economy AUD $3.13 trillion

Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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Inefficient contract management costs the global economy AUD $3.13 trillion annually, hindering productivity despite advances in digital tools and AI adoption.
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Agents reshape work as guardian AI addresses new risks

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Agentic AI agents are transforming work, boosting productivity and privacy, while guardian AI tackles emerging risks in AI autonomy and security.
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AI: The future belongs to those who put the humans in the machine first

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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AI in law is evolving to amplify human judgment, using curated data and reasoning to enhance legal advice, not just recall case law.
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Opus 2 leads AI litigation management in major law firms survey

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Opus 2 leads AI adoption in litigation management, with nearly half of major law firms choosing its platform, five times more than any rival solution.
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Diligent adds AI tools to Entities for faster, smarter governance

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Diligent has enhanced its Entities software with AI tools for smarter governance, integrating features like AI report generation and Microsoft Teams access.
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Ivo launches AI tools to transform contract analysis & insight

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Ivo unveils AI tools Repository and Assistant, transforming contract analysis with instant insights and up to 75% faster review for over 200 legal teams.
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Opus 2 appoints Hanson-Drury to lead product, technology

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Opus 2 appoints Tiama Hanson-Drury as Chief Product and Technology Officer to drive AI innovation and growth in its legal software offerings.
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General counsels turn to generative AI to manage compliance risks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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A global study reveals 97% of general counsels now use generative AI to boost legal compliance and operational efficiency amid rising pressures.
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Law Squared launches Cubed platform for in-house legal teams

Sat, 3rd May 2025
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Law Squared has launched Cubed, a Microsoft 365-native legal tech platform streamlining in-house legal operations with rapid deployment and a flat annual fee.
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Law firms advised to strengthen tech basics before embracing AI

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Legal professionals worldwide prioritise robust document management systems over AI, aiming to boost efficiency before adopting advanced legal technology, finds iManage report.
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GenAI adoption doubles across legal, tax & risk sectors

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Generative AI use in professional services has nearly doubled in a year, reaching 22%, with 95% expecting it central to workflows within five years.
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Exclusive: Nuix CEO warns 'poor data in AI only results in poor decisions faster'

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Nuix CEO Johnathan Rubinsztein highlights the company's transformation to a platform model, aiming for clarity and trust in AI amidst rapid technological change.
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If ChatGPT is everyone's personal lawyer - without the billable hours - now what?

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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A frustrated SUV owner turned to ChatGPT to fight a GBP £10,000 repair bill, highlighting how AI is reshaping the legal profession amidst rising concerns.
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Mid-sized law firms expand AI usage & flexible pricing

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Clio's 2025 report reveals a dramatic rise in AI adoption among mid-sized law firms, with 93% adopting the technology to boost efficiency and quality.
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ICC enhances arbitration platform with Opus 2 technology

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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The ICC has launched an enhanced version of its Case Connect platform, powered by Opus 2, to streamline arbitration and improve dispute resolution efficiency.