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EsseVault expands into professional services with EssePro platform

New Zealand's EsseVault ventures into professional services with EssePro, a platform poised to revolutionise customer interactions in law and insurance sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Boots on the ground: AI and Blockchain at the Best Design Awards

'Best Design Awards' lauds tech-influenced journalism; winners use AI & blockchain to expose obscured global truths.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Oct 2023

Sustainability

Investment top of infrastructure wish list for next government

New Zealand’s recovery could stall without fresh spending, as lawyers urge the next government to widen shovel-ready funding and speed reform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2020

Global Stories

Law firms stories

Ransomware

Trustwave report highlights severe cybersecurity threats to pro firms

Trustwave's latest report unveils a surge in ransomware and tech-based attacks on professional services firms, stressing the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach

Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

Generative AI

Half of ANZ lawyers trial generative AI despite lingering scepticism

Half of legal workers in Australia and New Zealand have tried AI tools, yet skepticism remains high, a survey by legal information provider LexisNexis has revealed.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Generative AI

Litera launches Foundation Dragon, a cutting-edge GenAI deal term database

Litera's generative AI, Foundation Dragon, improves legal deal term processing by giving instant access to past transaction data, enabling law firms to negotiate from a position of strength.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024

Unified Communications

VXT's new AI platform revolutionises communication for law firms

VXT, a rising legal-tech start-up, has launched a pioneering AI-driven communications platform that syncs with practice management software.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Gaming

k-ID unveils global gaming safety platform for age-appropriate app dev

Tech firm k-ID introduces revolutionary platform to ensure global gaming safety compliance and providing age-appropriate experiences for young gamers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024

Software-as-a-Service

CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move

CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Data Analytics

NetDocuments reports growth in Asia Pacific legal sector

NetDocuments, a cloud-based content management system for law firms, has reported significant growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

Data Protection

Generative AI's future in law hinges on trustworthy knowledge repositories

The future of generative AI in the legal sector depends on the creation of reliable knowledge repositories, says Lexsoft Systems CEO.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Digital Transformation

The significance of the client portal for creating a dynamic legal firm

Legal firms are increasingly turning towards client portals as a powerful tool to streamline their operations and enhance client interactions.

By Stephen Butler • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2023

Partner Programmes

Elite appoints Lindsey Moorley as CFO in the Midst of Growth Strategy

Financial management company Elite announces Lindsey Moorley as CFO as part of a growth strategy following new acquisitions and independence.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023

Partner Programmes

First AML and Actionstep partner in AML compliance

First AML and Actionstep have partnered to provide law firms with an AML tool that can cater to complex requirements across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2023

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Allen & Overy appoints five regional D&I partners

Allen and Overy has appointed five regional diversity and inclusion partners to bolster its global efforts, including Fiona Cumming for Asia Pacific.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020

Stories from Other Regions

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Data Privacy

LexisNexis Australia unveils rapid generative AI for legal sector

LexisNexis Australia debuts Lexis+AI, the fastest generative AI for legal research, promising secure, reliable, and rapid results for legal professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Artificial Intelligence

LawCPD unveils first AI-powered learning feature for legal studies

LawCPD pioneers the global legal education scene with the introduction of its AI-Powered Learning Feature, the first AI tool revolutionising professional development for lawyers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024