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Docusign launches PDF editor to streamline contracts

The new desktop app lets legal and sales teams edit PDFs, redacting data and reordering pages before sending contracts for signature.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Private Cloud

OutSystems opens Agent Experience to third-party AI agents

Large firms in regulated sectors can now use third-party AI coding agents inside OutSystems while retaining governance, auditability and deployment control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

How Harvey AI's next generation deals with Canadian data

Canadian law firms can keep client files walled off, while choosing data storage and processing become key topic for AI in law.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Document Management

iManage links ChatGPT Enterprise to governed knowledge

Law firms can now use ChatGPT Enterprise to search governed iManage files without losing permissions, audit trails or version history.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce adopts Legora to boost legal AI workflow

The rollout could speed research and drafting for in-house lawyers while easing pressure from rising regulation and contract volumes.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

Data governance

Komprise launches Universal File MCP for AI data access

The new software aims to curb token waste and improve answer quality as enterprises connect AI models to sprawling, unstructured file stores.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Ropes & Gray teams with OpenAI on due diligence AI

Deal teams could get issue-level diligence reports in hours as the law firm builds an OpenAI-powered tool for review under tight deadlines.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Generative AI

Ropes & Gray develops OpenAI tool for deal diligence

Deal teams could get issue-level diligence reports in hours, as Ropes & Gray and OpenAI test AI that still requires lawyer oversight.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

EnforceShield raises EUR €1.7 million in seed round

Rising online counterfeiting is driving demand for EnforceShield's software, after the Lithuanian legal tech firm closed a EUR €1.7 million seed round.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

V1 Innovation launches Tika legal service in New Zealand

Survivors of sexual harm in New Zealand will now be able to get free legal representation and report abuse through a new platform.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

Gaming

Fearn launches AI patent firm for startups after USD $5.5m

Startups could file patent applications in days after Fearn raised USD $5.5 million to offer fixed-fee AI prosecution services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

BrightHR warns AI workplace policies risk legal gaps

Small employers risk Fair Work disputes if AI-written policies omit key protections, BrightHR said, urging legal review before use.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Legora launches legal research foundation for AI law

The new layer could help lawyers avoid relying on outdated or non-binding authorities as they use AI to research case law across jurisdictions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

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Customer Experience

Litera promotes Singh & Ryan in leadership shake-up

Customers are likely to see faster product rollouts and smoother delivery as Litera puts operations, product and marketing under two senior executives.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Fintech

Kord launches custody network to cut law firm fraud

The new service aims to curb payment diversion fraud in property and legal deals by verifying recipient accounts before client money is sent.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

VinciWorks names Shmuli Goldberg as Chief Executive

The compliance eLearning provider is stepping up its AI push as Shmuli Goldberg takes over from Josh Goodhardt, who stays on as adviser.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

What Role Should AI Play in Commercial Leases?

Used without solicitor oversight, AI can produce leases that look sound while leaving landlords and tenants exposed to hidden legal and financial risks.

By Dan Yeo • 6 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Sabermine passes five million cases in under three years

Regulated firms are adopting its automation tools faster than many rivals, with the Manchester startup processing five million cases in under three years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week