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Australia among top targets in cyber attacks on law firms
Software-as-a-Service

Australia among top targets in cyber attacks on law firms

CrowdStrike says legal practices are prized for privileged data, with financially motivated attackers driving 82% of malicious activity against the sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Selling a business shouldn't mean drowning in documents
Document Management

Selling a business shouldn't mean drowning in documents

Hidden paperwork is slowing sales and creating deal risk, even as AI tools promise faster due diligence without exposing sensitive data.

By Justin Smith • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
AlixPartners appoints David Ellis as Partner in Australia
Digital Transformation

AlixPartners appoints David Ellis as Partner in Australia

The consultancy's Sydney expansion gains momentum as it targets restructuring and transformation work amid tighter capital conditions.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026

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Nuix launches AI agent for forensic investigations
Data sovereignty

Nuix launches AI agent for forensic investigations

The new tool aims to speed legal and regulatory casework while preserving a traceable record of each AI-generated answer for scrutiny.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Legora to connect with iManage MCP Server for lawyers
Document Management

Legora to connect with iManage MCP Server for lawyers

Law firms using the tools will be able to pull governed iManage documents and past matter knowledge into Legora without weakening access controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
QorusDocs launches AI workspace for law firm pitches
Generative AI

QorusDocs launches AI workspace for law firm pitches

Law firms could cut the time and risk in pitching work as the new system pulls approved content into shared AI drafting and review workflows.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Last week
Lexsoft partners Clio to bring legal AI across EMEA
Customer Relationship Management

Lexsoft partners Clio to bring legal AI across EMEA

Law firms and in-house teams across EMEA will get local implementation and integrations as Lexsoft begins selling Clio's AI tools immediately.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • Last month
Moonlit launches free legal commentary library for AI
Application Programming Interface

Moonlit launches free legal commentary library for AI

It aims to give lawyers and AI tools free, source-checked analysis as concerns grow over fabricated legal citations from chatbots.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month
Legora raises USD $550 million at USD $8.8 billion
Artificial Intelligence

Legora raises USD $550 million at USD $8.8 billion

The funding lifts Legora's valuation from US$5.6 billion in March 2026, as it adds staff in Sydney and across Asia-Pacific.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Ansarada & Legora launch data room import integration
Document Management

Ansarada & Legora launch data room import integration

Deal teams can now move documents from Ansarada data rooms into Legora without losing folder structure or access controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
How Harvey AI's next generation deals with Canadian data
Software-as-a-Service

How Harvey AI's next generation deals with Canadian data

Canadian law firms can keep client files walled off, while choosing data storage and processing become key topic for AI in law.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last month
China-linked TA419 targets US AI policy experts in phishing
Semiconductors

China-linked TA419 targets US AI policy experts in phishing

Researchers say the phishing campaign could expose sensitive thinking on AI regulation, export controls and supply chains in Washington.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
iManage links ChatGPT Enterprise to governed knowledge
Document Management

iManage links ChatGPT Enterprise to governed knowledge

Law firms can now use ChatGPT Enterprise to search governed iManage files without losing permissions, audit trails or version history.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Salesforce adopts Legora to boost legal AI workflow
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce adopts Legora to boost legal AI workflow

The rollout could speed research and drafting for in-house lawyers while easing pressure from rising regulation and contract volumes.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month

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Kord launches custody network to cut law firm fraud
Fintech

Kord launches custody network to cut law firm fraud

The new service aims to curb payment diversion fraud in property and legal deals by verifying recipient accounts before client money is sent.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Xapien raises USD $56 million to fuel US expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Xapien raises USD $56 million to fuel US expansion

The cash will accelerate global hiring and deepen Xapien's US push, as half its revenue already comes from American clients.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
Sabermine passes five million cases in under three years
Software-as-a-Service

Sabermine passes five million cases in under three years

Regulated firms are adopting its automation tools faster than many rivals, with the Manchester startup processing five million cases in under three years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026