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California targets attorney use of artificial intelligence through new legislation

Proposed legislation in California is targeting lawyers who use generative artificial intelligence to draft legal filings.

Jan 15, 2026 9:43 AM CST

What’s on tap for 2026 when it comes to generative AI?

In 2025, we saw greater adoption of generative artificial intelligence tools across all areas of the legal industry. Will 2026 bring more of the same?

Jan 14, 2026 9:13 AM CST

Eli Manning will headline Legalweek tech conference this year

Former professional football quarterback Eli Manning has accomplished a lot in his storied career. And now, he can add keynote speaker to his extensive resumé.

Jan 13, 2026 11:21 AM CST

Association of American Law Schools, West Academic join forces to support AI in legal education

The Association of American Law Schools and West Academic, a company under bar exam prep group Barbri, signed a multiyear partnership focused on supporting artificial intelligence in legal education that will offer a webinar series, online resources and research on faculty and student attitudes toward the emerging technology.

Jan 8, 2026 9:34 AM CST

AI for All: Tanguy Chau aims to do things differently with an all-in-one legal assistant

Tanguy Chau, an engineer with a master’s degree, PhD and MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was an entrepreneur and venture capitalist early in his career. In looking for interesting investment opportunities, Chau zeroed in on legal technology.

Jan 1, 2026 9:51 AM CST

New Precedent: This year’s class of Legal Rebels is leading the way during a time of rapid change in the industry

For this year’s class of Legal Rebels, the ABA Journal and the ABA Center for Innovation have chosen to honor eight individuals who are leading the way during these changing times.

Jan 1, 2026 1:35 AM CST

No-Fault Fight: As some states consider making divorce more difficult, legal tech companies brace for ripple effects

President Donald Trump’s administration’s focus on promoting marriage and families has trickled down to lawmakers in several conservative states, which have considered repealing or restricting no-fault divorce. As states continue to consider and advance these laws, legal tech leaders who have automated the divorce process are not only paying attention to the potential impact on their clients but on their businesses moving forward.

Jan 1, 2026 1:10 AM CST

Legal tech GCs, chief legal officers reflect on 2025, share vision for 2026

Legal industry analyst Ari Kaplan hosted his inaugural Ari Kaplan Advisors Legal Tech GC/CLO Roundtable to reflect on the legal industry in 2025 and discuss key challenges, trends and opportunities likely to affect strategic priorities in 2026.

Dec 23, 2025 1:10 PM CST

A practical tech checklist for senior lawyers

You don't need to start the new year with brand-new devices. You need to give your existing tech a little care and attention. Use this checklist to refresh, secure, and re-energize your technology before you head into the new year.

Dec 22, 2025 9:00 AM CST

The legal tech stories that defined 2025

There was nothing typical about the past year. The only constant was change. Legal technology announcements rolled out nonstop, making it nearly impossible to stay on top of all the updates. Investment from venture capital and private equity firms was record-breaking. Artificial intelligence advanced faster than any of the technologies that preceded it, and the number of new legal tech AI startups launched in 2025 was so high that it felt like a game of whack-a-mole.

Dec 15, 2025 2:16 PM CST

Harvey and Aderant announce partnership joining legal work and business of law

Law firm generative artificial intelligence software provider Harvey has joined forces with legal business management platform Aderant.

Dec 15, 2025 1:08 PM CST

Why state bars are struggling to keep pace with AI in legal practice

Walk into any law firm today, and you’ll likely find attorneys using artificial intelligence tools for everything from contract analysis to brief writing. Yet if you walk into most state bar associations, you’ll find regulatory frameworks that haven’t caught up to this new reality.

Dec 15, 2025 12:31 PM CST

ABA task force assesses AI’s ‘opportunities and challenges’ in new report

A new report from the ABA Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence explores artificial intelligence’s impact on the legal profession and provides resources to help lawyers and judges continue to navigate the complex and rapidly changing technology.

Dec 15, 2025 10:23 AM CST

ChatGPT creator warns of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in newer AI models

Newer versions of OpenAI’s popular ChatGPT platform could be at risk for cybersecurity breaches.

Dec 11, 2025 10:49 AM CST

From Consolidation to Innovation: 2025 year in review

For the legal tech and broader tech industries, 2025 was a year of consolidation and AI-fueled investment. The pace of merger activity accelerated as the year progressed, with companies trying to strengthen their position in an increasingly competitive market. The volume of funding rounds and acquisitions overshadowed nearly every other announcement as venture capital and private equity firms poured record levels of money into legal tech.

Nov 25, 2025 10:26 AM CST