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AI transformation in the legal sector begins in law schools

The legal profession accounts for approximately 20 million jobs worldwide, including 12 million lawyers, around 4 million paralegals, and 4 million operational and administrative workers. Additionally,

AI Law Firm Marketing Company FirmPilot AI Announces Appointment of Legal Technology Industry Expert Jay Greenberg to Company's Board of Directors

FirmPilot AI, the first AI law firm marketing company that analyzes competing law firms to automatically create better online marketing, has announced the appointment of legal technology industry expert Jay Greenberg,

SpotDraft Summit'25: Discover the Future of Legal Technology in San Francisco

The legal industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advancements in technology. The rise of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how legal services are delivered,

Legaltech Rundown: LexisNexis Expands Partnership With OpenAI, Ballard Spahr Unveils Gen AI Tools, and More

The fast-paced legal tech world is constantly evolving. At Legaltech News, we always try to bring you the latest news on hirings, product and feature releases, new integrations, legal tech mergers and acquisitions, and more. The Legaltech Rundown is a weekly update of legal tech happenings that might have gone under the radar.

AI making up cases can get lawyers fired, scandalized law firm warns

Morgan & Morgan—which bills itself as "America's largest injury law firm" that fights "for the people"—learned the hard way this month that even one lawyer blindly citing AI-hallucinated case law can risk sullying the reputation of an entire nationwide firm.

Elite Launches AI enhanced Billing Compliance Solution for Law Firms

Elite Validate is an AI solution designed to "streamline and automate key business management operations, while delivering real-time intelligence."

"AI washing" — what lawyers need to know to stay ethical

LLP discuss "AI washing," used to describe false or misleading AI hype by companies seeking to attract investors, and ethical duties that are implicated for in-house counsel.

African Law Firm Investigated Over 'AI-Generated' Case References

Chuma Memela, an AI Consultant based in South Africa, urged law firms making significant investments to not only invest in AI tools but also in training their staff to use these tools effectively.