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Litera enhances AI platform with new features & deeper CRM links

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Litera upgrades its AI platform Litera One with new features and deeper CRM links, enhancing legal workflow and boosting productivity for over 2,500 law firms.
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LexisNexis unveils Protégé AI assistant to boost UK legal work

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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LexisNexis has launched Protégé, an AI assistant designed to boost efficiency in UK legal workflows by aiding drafting and research tasks securely.
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HPE completes Juniper Networks deal to boost AI & cloud focus

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has completed its acquisition of Juniper Networks, doubling its networking business and boosting AI and hybrid cloud capabilities.
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Schofield Sweeney adopts NetDocuments to boost client service

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Schofield Sweeney has adopted NetDocuments to enhance client service and support growth across its four UK offices with improved document access and collaboration.
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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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Linklaters expands use of Opus 2 AI to boost litigation teams

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Linklaters expands use of Opus 2's AI-powered platform to enhance efficiency and collaboration across its litigation, arbitration and investigations 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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Locka device automatically locks computers for better security

Thu, 1st May 2025
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London's LOCKA, a wearable device, automatically locks Windows computers when users walk away, enhancing security and ensuring compliance in workplaces.
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Ofcom sets strict new online safety rules to protect children

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Ofcom introduces strict Online Safety Act rules by July, forcing UK tech firms to shield children from harmful content like self-harm, abuse, and risky challenges.
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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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iManage enhances AI with Ask iManage & Insight+ updates

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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iManage has unveiled enhancements to its AI strategy, including updates to Ask iManage and Insight+, aimed at boosting efficiency for users globally.
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AI in law firms - why (only) 'quick gains' aren't the 'main game'

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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As law firms increasingly adopt AI for efficiency, experts warn that superficial gains are insufficient to reshape value delivery for clients.
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iManage reports 42% revenue growth & 305 new clients

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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iManage reports a stellar 42% growth in annual recurring revenue and adds 305 new clients, bolstered by innovations and cloud expansion in 2024.
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The inquiry is no longer “Are you using AI?” but “How are you using it?”

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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As AI becomes essential in legal practices, clients now demand to know not if law firms use it, but how effectively they do so.
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NetDocuments unveils ndMAX Studio with 12 AI legal apps

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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NetDocuments has unveiled its ndMAX Studio, introducing 12 AI applications designed to boost efficiency and streamline document management for legal professionals.
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UK legal sector sees 39% surge in data breach incidents

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A recent report reveals a staggering 39% rise in data breaches within the UK's legal sector, compromising the personal details of nearly 8 million people.
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DeepL report reveals AI's transformative role in law

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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A new report by DeepL reveals that 87% of legal professionals find AI tools enhance their work, marking a significant shift in the legal sector.
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Neil Araujo earns top honour at legal tech awards 2024

Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
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Neil Araujo, CEO of iManage, has received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2024 British Legal Technology Awards for three decades of innovation.
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T3 GenAI wins prestigious LegalTech Breakthrough award

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Lexsoft Systems has won the 'Knowledge Management Platform Of The Year' award for its T3 GenAI platform at the 2024 LegalTech Breakthrough Awards.