Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a defining factor in law firm performance, but uneven adoption risks creating a widening gap between leaders and laggards, according to new global research from LEAP Legal Software. The company’s Profitability in Law: Global Report 2026, based on a survey of 700 legal professionals across six countries including Canada, suggests […]
Trust Emerges as Key Issue in Legal AI
Artificial intelligence adoption in the legal profession is accelerating rapidly, but so are concerns around accuracy, accountability, and trust. A 2025 survey found that 80% of legal professionals reported using AI last year, up from just 22% in 2024. As usage grows, so does the risk of relying on tools that can generate incorrect or […]
BLG Appoints Laura Levine to Lead AI Strategy
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) has named Laura Levine as Partner, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence, formalizing its firm-wide approach to AI adoption and technology-enabled legal services. The newly created role signals BLG’s intent to embed artificial intelligence and innovation directly into its core operations and client delivery. Levine will report to National Managing Partner and […]
Clio Launches Vincent Mobile App
Clio is extending its legal AI platform beyond the desktop with the launch of the Vincent by Clio mobile app, bringing on-the-go legal analysis to lawyers on iOS and Android devices. The move reflects a broader shift in how legal work is being performed—less confined to desks and increasingly happening in real time, between meetings, […]
Clio Adds Agentic AI to Work Platform
Clio is advancing its legal AI platform with the introduction of agentic capabilities in Clio Work, enabling lawyers to complete complex, multi-step tasks from a single prompt. The update allows legal professionals to delegate work using natural language instructions—such as building a defence strategy or identifying deal risks—while the system executes the required steps autonomously. […]