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Joanna Trimble and Charlie Anderson Joins CARET Executive Team

Joanna Trimble and Charlie Anderson have joined the leadership team at CARET, a leading provider of technology and automation solutions for legal and accounting professionals.  Joanna Trimble is the new chief revenue officer of CARET and president of HotDocs, a document automation solution. Joanna has over 25 years of sales leadership experience in both the legal and accounting industries. She…

Thomson Reuters Acquires Casetext to Further Develop its AI Portfolio

Casetext, a leading provider of generative AI solutions for the legal industry, has agreed to be acquired by Thomson Reuters Corporation, a Canadian multinational conglomerate that provides business information services, for $650 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.  Casetext was…

Explaining Zero-Trust Security

Zero-trust security is a cybersecurity paradigm that challenges the traditional assumption that anything inside an organisation’s network is trustworthy by default. Instead, it requires continuous verification of the identity and trustworthiness of every entity and device, whether internal or external, before granting access to any resource. This way, zero-trust security aims to prevent or…

What does the changing environmental, social and governance (ESG) landscape mean for IT?

The ESG landscape is a term that refers to the various frameworks, standards, regulations and expectations that shape how businesses address environmental, social and governance issues. These issues include climate change, human rights, diversity and inclusion, anti-corruption, data privacy and more. ESG is becoming increasingly important for businesses of all sizes and sectors, as stakeholders…

Can AI Be Tamed or Trained?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful and versatile technology that can be used for various purposes, such as predictive analytics, generative design, natural language processing, computer vision, and more. However, AI also poses some challenges and risks, such as bias, fake information, ethical dilemmas, and social impacts. How can we ensure that AI is aligned with our values and goals? Can…

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Process Mining Versus Process Discovery and How AI Can Help

Process mining and process discovery are two related but distinct techniques that can help organisations achieve digital transformation and strategic advantage. Both techniques aim to optimise business processes by capturing and analysing data from various sources, such as event logs, user interactions, and system activities. However, they differ in their scope, approach, and outcomes.  Process…

How to Unlock the Power of Data with AI and Cloud Solutions

Data is the new oil, as the saying goes. But data alone is not enough to create value for businesses. Data needs to be processed, analysed, interpreted and applied in order to generate insights that can lead to improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and innovation. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes in.  AI is the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally require human…

Can AI Be Tamed or Trained?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful and versatile technology that can be used for various purposes, such as predictive analytics, generative design, natural language processing, computer vision, and more. However, AI also poses some challenges and risks, such as bias, fake information, ethical dilemmas, and social impacts. How can we ensure that AI is aligned with our values and goals? Can…

What will the metaverse look like in 5 years?

The metaverse is a term that has been gaining popularity in recent years, especially after Facebook announced its rebranding as Meta and its vision to create a virtual world where people can connect, work and play. But what exactly is the metaverse and what will it look like in five years?  According to some definitions, the metaverse is a collective virtual shared space, created by the…

What are holographic communications systems and how can they benefit the legal industry?

Holographic communications systems are a type of extended reality (XR) technology that enable real-time capturing, encoding, transporting and rendering of 3D representations of remote persons or objects. These 3D representations are shown as stereoscopic images or as 3D video in XR headsets that deliver a visual effect similar to a hologram. Holographic communications systems require high…

How APIs are transforming the legal industry

APIs, or application programming interfaces, are snippets of software code that let one application access and use the features or data of another application. They are widely used in various industries and sectors, including the legal field. In this blog post, we will explore some of the ways that APIs are affecting the legal ecosystem and how they can provide value for lawyers and…

Considering the Drivers of Change in the Legal Industry

The legal industry is undergoing significant changes driven by various factors, such as technology developments, evolving client demands, market competition, and regulatory shifts. In this blog post, we will explore some of the major trends and challenges that are shaping the future of legaltech, and how they impact both law firms and legal service providers.  Technology developments  One of…

Innovation Labs Provide Space for Access to Justice Solutions

Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) recently announced it will launch the Innovation Lab, a new initiative that aims to improve access to justice for low-income and marginalised communities. The Lab’s goal is to “bring together clients, community partners, law schools, staff, and justice tech experts to pursue projects that integrate technology and design best practices into legal service delivery…

What are law firms’ biggest mistakes when implementing data governance frameworks?

Data governance frameworks are essential for ensuring the quality, integrity, security, discoverability, accessibility, and usability of data assets. However, many law firms face challenges when implementing data governance frameworks and end up making some common mistakes that undermine their data-driven initiatives. Here are some of the biggest mistakes that law firms should avoid when…

How Do Midsize Firms Challenge the “Big Four” to Win Big Clients?

If you are a midsize law firm in the UK, you may be wondering how you can compete with the big players in the legal market and attract more clients and projects. You may also be looking for ways to differentiate yourself from other midsize firms and showcase your expertise and value proposition.  In this blog post, we will explore some of the strategies that successful midsize firms use, as well…

The Rise in AI Amongst African Law Firms

AI is transforming the legal industry in Africa, and some of the leading firms are embracing the power of generative AI to create new content and solutions for their clients. In this blog post, we will explore how three heavyweight African firms are leveraging the advances in legal technology to save time, improve quality, and innovate.  Bowmans is a pan-African law firm with offices in six…