From risk to ROI: The business case for AI governance
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Responsible AI in legal practices: A guide to effective governance and implementation – Part II
Kandace Donovan
Building on the foundational elements of AI governance discussed in Part 1, this second instalment e(...)
Responsible AI in legal practices: A guide to effective governance for legal IT professionals
Kandace Donovan
The legal industry is undergoing significant transformations due to the increasing adoption of Artif(...)
Overcoming resistance to digital transformation for in-house legal teams
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Litigation research: Market challenges, technology, and the advantage of GenAI
Editor
With case complexities and data volumes on the rise, litigation teams must find new ways to manage, (...)
Global News
ikaun, the legal industry’s most advanced platform for proposal generation and intelligent AI automation, today released its latest research, the ikaun 2025 State of Proposal Generation and Business Development in Law Firms exposing deep-rooted inefficiencies that are stalling growth and putting new business at risk across firms of all sizes, as well as an overwhelming majority of firms open to next generation AI solutions.
UK News
Intelligent document management system supports firm’s commitment to excellence and expansion
Schofield Sweeney, an award-winning full-service law firm with offices in Bradford, Leeds, Huddersfield, and London, has implemented NetDocuments, the leading cloud-based intelligent document management system (DMS) for legal professionals. This strategic move underscores the firm's dedication to delivering exceptional client service and its vision for sustainable growth.
UK News
Tiger Eye, the legal technology specialists dedicated to Harnessing Knowledge and Unleashing Potential have today (18th June) announced the launch of Tiger Eye Administrate: a powerful, cloud-compatible data management solution for iManage users, acting as a ‘one stop shop’ for managing the document management system (DMS) according to compliance requirements and best practices.
Global News
eSentio Technologies, a leading provider of strategic technology consulting services to the world's largest law firms, proudly announces the appointment of Andy Ward as Global Director of Information Governance. As Director, Andy will spearhead governance-focused strategies, bringing his extensive experience in information governance, legal technology, cybersecurity, compliance and data privacy to empower eSentio’s journey of continued growth.
Global News
According to knowledge and innovation leaders at the largest and most innovative law firms
Opus 2, a leading legal software and services provider, is the definitive market leader for AI-enhanced litigation management, recent research shows. The survey results report that the largest and most innovative law firms rely on Opus 2 for case management, preparation, and strategy and are rapidly adopting its integrated AI to gain a competitive advantage in high-stakes litigation.
Artificial intelligence has emerged as a transformative force in the legal industry, promising increased efficiency, reduced costs and enhanced service delivery. From contract analysis to legal research, AI tools are reshaping the way we work. Yet amid the innovation rush, a critical success factor is often overlooked: Information governance (IG). Without robust governance frameworks, organisations risk not only diminished returns on their AI investments but also significant compliance failures and ethical breaches. As AI adoption accelerates, the business case for implementing strong information governance has never been more compelling.
Global News
Leading legal software and services provider Opus 2 announced the addition of Tiama Hanson-Drury as the company's chief product and technology officer (CPTO). Hanson-Drury brings extensive executive leadership experience in product, engineering, and platform strategy with a record of successfully scaling technology businesses and delivering innovation that drives commercial results.
UK News
In the coming months, SOS Legal will be introducing SOS Innovate — a powerful new legal software platform built to meet the evolving needs of its user firms. Designed to streamline operations, enhance user experience, and support scalable growth, SOS Innovate marks a bold step forward for one of the UK’s most trusted legal tech providers.
Global News
Definely, an AI-powered legal tech company that enables lawyers to efficiently and accurately review complex contracts, has launched ‘Enhance’, powered by a proprietary agentic AI system. The new product, which will be made available to Definely’s 100+ customers globally, including A&O Shearman, BT, Deloitte and Dentons, will help lawyers scale high-quality legal work, reduce review time, increase accuracy and maintain consistency across teams.
Building on the foundational elements of AI governance discussed in Part 1, this second instalment explores the practical aspects of implementing and maintaining effective AI governance in legal practices. We will explore specific tactics for implementing an AI governance framework, including choosing and adapting existing frameworks, continuous monitoring and assessment, training and awareness programs, and creating AI ethics committees.
Global News
Today, Legora announces an $80 million funding round led by ICONIQ and General Catalyst, with continued support from existing investors Redpoint Ventures, Benchmark, and Y Combinator. This latest round is a strong endorsement of Legora’s product quality, velocity and the remarkable traction it has achieved globally – underscored by its rapid progression from inception to Series B in under two years.
Continental Europe News
NetDocuments, the #1 trusted intelligent Document Management System (DMS) for legal professionals, has highlighted growing customer momentum in the Netherlands over the last six months. NetDocuments, which saw significant growth across EMEA last year among law firms and legal teams, was selected by seven prestigious Dutch law firms as their DMS of choice – including Lexence, Stek, Ten Holter Noordam, Orange Clover, Cleerdin & Hamer, Pot Jonker and Benthem Gratama – reflecting growing adoption across the Netherlands.
Global News
Today Aderant®, the leading global business management software provider for law firms, launched four new cloud-based technology solutions – Cloud Accounts Receivable (AR), Cloud General Ledger (GL), Stridyn Analytics, and askMADDI – at its Momentum Global conference in Dallas, Texas.
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