Legal Research Showdown: Trial Begins in Thomson Reuters Copyright Case Against ROSS Intelligence
The legal research market has long been dominated by Thomson Reuters Westlaw. A fundamental aspect of this market control stems from Westlaw’s assertion of copyright protection over specific features of its service, particularly its headnotes and the Key Number System. The validity of these copyrights will be a core issue as the protracted lawsuit between […]
The Largest Private Investment Rounds in Legal Technology History
Following the recent announcement of a record-setting $900 million investment in a leading law practice management company, this publication endeavored to compile a comprehensive listing of the largest private investment rounds in legal technology. This compilation seeks to expand upon initial reports to provide a more accurate and detailed account of the sector’s most significant […]
The Evolving Role of Lawyers in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Advances in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) possess the potential to significantly disrupt the practice of law for many attorneys, particularly those at the junior level. A 2023 Thomson Reuters report on the impact of AI on legal professionals forecasts an “immense” effect on junior lawyers. Human&Legal has previously reported on an AI tool capable of […]
Solo and Small Law Firms Prioritize Faster AI Adoption Than Larger Counterparts Despite Client Demand for Immediate Change
The 2024 Legal Trends for Solo and Small Firms report highlights a significant finding: lawyers in solo and small firms intend to embrace artificial intelligence adoption at a considerably quicker pace than those in larger firms. This readiness, however, still trails client enthusiasm for the technology, as consumers anticipate that AI can lead to more […]
The Five Most Significant Failures in Legal Technology
While recent years have seen the market flooded with innovative legal technology products, the reality is that not every new offering achieves lasting success. Inevitably, for various reasons, some products will fail. It is certain that while some products fade quietly, others cease operations dramatically. This article reviews five of the most significant legal technology […]
A Unified Strategy: Bridging the Divide Between Access to Law and Access to Justice
Two significant failures persistently compromise the accessibility of the United States legal system for the general public. One is the substantial lack of access to justice. The Legal Services Corporation estimates that a staggering 92% of the civil legal issues faced by the approximately 50 million low income Americans receive either no legal assistance or […]
Page Speed Optimization: A Critical Factor for Law Firm Website Performance
Page speed constitutes a significant ranking factor for search engines like Google, directly influencing a law firm website’s visibility and search engine optimization (SEO) performance. The loading speed of a website can fundamentally determine whether a firm secures a favorable position on the first page of search results or languishes on a lower, less visible […]
The Evolving Role of Judges: Chief Justice Roberts on Artificial Intelligence in the Courts
Chief Justice John G Roberts Jr utilized his annual year end report to provide perspective on the influence of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. He stated his belief that while AI will not supplant human judges, it will undeniably transform their responsibilities. “As 2023 draws to a close with breathless predictions about the future […]
Generative AI Dominates Legal Industry Discourse: Analysis of Human&Legal’s Most-Read Posts
Reviewing the most popular blog posts for the year reveals an undeniable truth: generative artificial intelligence (AI) was the overwhelming topic of interest within the legal industry. Of the 40 most-read articles published by Human&Legal this year, 30 directly concerned generative AI, and several others bore direct implications for the technology. This strong focus naturally […]
Addressing Key Challenges in the Modern Legal Paradigm
Technological innovation, from the proliferation of cloud computing and 5G networks to the mass adoption of large language models and artificial intelligence, is fundamentally reshaping nearly every industry. However, law firms, often characterized by a measured approach to change and a high degree of risk aversion, are simultaneously contending with significant internal obstacles. The era […]