Legal leaders are testing artificial‑intelligence systems to help courts and arbitrations run faster and at lower cost. Former Michigan Supreme Court justice Bridget McCormack heads an AI arbitrator that drafts decisions for document‑based disputes, while judges such as Kevin Newsom experiment with generative AI to clarify ordinary language. Proponents argue the technology could expand access to justice for small businesses, but critics warn about bias, hallucinations, and the need for human oversight. Leer más →

Legal AI startup Harvey has purchased Hexus, a two‑year‑old firm that builds AI‑driven product demo, video, and guide tools. Hexus founder Sakshi Pratap says her San Francisco team has already joined Harvey, while engineers in India will transition after a new Bangalore office opens. The deal aligns with Harvey’s aggressive expansion, as the company recently confirmed an $8 billion valuation after raising $160 million, bringing total funding to $760 million. Harvey now serves more than 1,000 clients in 60 countries, including most of the top U.S. law firms, and aims to accelerate its suite for in‑house legal departments. Leer más →

European legal technology firms are turning the continent’s dense regulatory landscape into a competitive advantage. Heavy rules such as the GDPR and the AI Act are driving demand for AI tools that can navigate compliance, attracting substantial investment and shaping market maturity. Startups that embed privacy‑by‑design and compliance‑by‑design into their products are gaining trust and premium pricing, while generic large language models struggle to meet strict data‑security expectations. As Europe’s regulatory model gains global attention, legal AI built here is poised to become export‑ready and set the benchmark for the industry worldwide. Leer más →

In a Vanity Fair interview, reality‑TV star Kim Kardashian, who is studying to become a lawyer, described her relationship with ChatGPT as a “toxic” friendship. She said the AI tool has given her false answers that caused her to fail law exams, prompting angry outbursts and a plan to “appeal to its emotions,” even though she acknowledges the system has no feelings. Kardashian also warned that lawyers have been sanctioned for relying on the technology when it fabricates legal citations, highlighting the broader risks of AI hallucinations. Leer más →