Big Data & Cloud Computing

Clio founder talks $1B acquisition of vLex and upcoming Clio Cloud Conference

When Clio announced that it had acquired global legal research platform vLex for $1 billion in June, it was the latest in a series of big moves from the cloud-based practice management software company.

Oct 8, 2025 8:58 AM CDT

Dangers of cellphones, teen drama, bad judgment detailed in new Netflix documentary

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish is a documentary that follows a group of students in Beal City, Michigan, as they navigate a townwide mystery as to who’s harassing junior high student Lauryn Licari.

Sep 29, 2025 2:10 PM CDT

MyPillow CEO doesn’t have to pay $5M in ‘Prove Mike Wrong’ election-fraud challenge, 8th Circuit says

A federal appeals court has refused to affirm an arbitration panel decision that awarded $5 million to a software development expert who asserted that he won a “Prove Mike Wrong” election-fraud challenge by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell.

Jul 28, 2025 3:42 PM CDT

How to choose the right bankruptcy tools for your firm

So far, 2025 has been a year of constant ups and downs, marked by increasing unpredictability. Financial markets have responded accordingly, fluctuating wildly and dramatically impacting investments and 401(k) accounts. Adding to the tumult, rising costs and the threat of new tariffs are stretching household budgets thinner than ever.

Jul 25, 2025 2:57 PM CDT

Hoping to mark huge leap into legal tech’s future, Clio buys startup vLex for $1B

Clio has purchased Spanish startup vLex for a whopping $1 billion. The combination of the Canadian software company Clio and vLex, a legal intelligence and global research platform, was announced Monday.

Jul 1, 2025 11:08 AM CDT

Legal tech company Clio, marketing provider Scorpion announce new partnership

Scorpion, a provider of legal marketing and tech solutions, announced Wednesday that it is partnering with Clio, the cloud-based practice management platform.

Jun 25, 2025 2:25 PM CDT

In ‘extremely rare’ move, BigLaw firm acquires AI legal tech company

In a bid to build its artificial intelligence capabilities, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has acquired legal technology company Springbok AI.

Mar 18, 2025 1:02 PM CDT

Should we expect new regulations on data privacy and consumer protection?

When it comes to data protection and privacy, some states have already taken the lead in trying to protect consumer data. But in these political times, expecting or hoping for the federal government to follow suit seems about as likely as seeing pigs fly.

Feb 12, 2025 8:51 AM CST

Access to Justice 2.0: How AI-powered software can bridge the gap

Many predictions have been made about the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. From the demise of the billable hour to robots replacing lawyers, projections have run the gamut. Among the most optimistic is the suggestion that rapid advancements in AI could significantly improve access to justice by providing underserved communities with easily accessible and much-needed legal information.

Jan 24, 2025 10:20 AM CST

CEO Roundtable With Ari Kaplan: Legal industry CEOs reflect on vibrant 2024, look ahead to 2025

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with the following CEOs in his annual Ari Kaplan Advisors CEO roundtable about the opportunities of 2024 and the expectations for an industry in perpetual change in 2025.

Dec 17, 2024 8:44 AM CST

With lawyers being less responsive to clients, Clio unveils new AI-productivity aid to help

The adoption of generative artificial intelligence could allow lawyers to be more responsive and efficient at a time when they are anything but.

Oct 7, 2024 1:19 PM CDT

Artificial Intelligence in Litigation: Streamlining deposition summarization and analysis

Generative artificial intelligence tools for legal professionals have been a large part of my focus in this column. Since 2017, I’ve written about all different types of software and have been covering AI tools. After the general release of ChatGPT in November 2022, one of my top priorities has been to include generative AI products designed for legal professionals.

Sep 20, 2024 9:55 AM CDT

Software company Clio announces $900M investment

Clio, a cloud-based practice management software company, has clinched $900 million in a Series F round—one of the largest single investments in legal technology to date.

Jul 23, 2024 3:05 PM CDT

Artificial intelligence tools for brief writing and analysis are a small firm litigator’s new best friend

We’re in the midst of a seismic technological shift that will reinvent workflows and radically alter the practice of law. Artificial intelligence is improving at an unprecedented pace, with new legal AI tools rolling out regularly, some stand-alone and others as features built into existing legal software platforms.

May 24, 2024 10:17 AM CDT

From Intake to Outcome: An in-house lawyer’s guide to matter management solutions

In today's fast-paced world, in-house teams require robust tools to manage the complexities of their daily workflows. Matter management software fills this gap and provides a comprehensive solution that streamlines processes from case intake to resolution while also facilitating collaboration with members of internal legal teams and outside counsel.

Apr 19, 2024 2:09 PM CDT