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Smartsheet announces new Chief Product Officer & General Counsel
Marketing Technologies

Smartsheet announces new Chief Product Officer & General Counsel

Smartsheet has appointed Pratima Arora as Chief Product Officer and Nick Dunn as General Counsel, aiming to bolster innovation and governance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality
Data Protection

AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality

The integration of AI in workplace tools poses significant privacy risks, prompting businesses to reassess their compliance with client confidentiality obligations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

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Law stories

Rethinking CRM: How generative AI Is breaking down silos and redefining the future of customer service
Customer Relationship Management

Rethinking CRM: How generative AI Is breaking down silos and redefining the future of customer service

Generative AI is transforming CRM, breaking down silos across teams to deliver seamless, personalised customer experiences and boost business agility.

By Rakesh Prabhakar • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Mid-sized law firms expand AI usage & flexible pricing
Artificial Intelligence

Mid-sized law firms expand AI usage & flexible pricing

Clio's 2025 report reveals a dramatic rise in AI adoption among mid-sized law firms, with 93% adopting the technology to boost efficiency and quality.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
ICC enhances arbitration platform with Opus 2 technology
Document Management

ICC enhances arbitration platform with Opus 2 technology

The ICC has launched an enhanced version of its Case Connect platform, powered by Opus 2, to streamline arbitration and improve dispute resolution efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
DeepL launches Clarify to enhance AI translation interactivity
Marketing Technologies

DeepL launches Clarify to enhance AI translation interactivity

DeepL has unveiled Clarify, a new feature aimed at improving interactivity in AI translations for businesses, enhancing user engagement and precision.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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WongPartnership & Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Asia
Generative AI

WongPartnership & Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Asia

WongPartnership and Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Southeast Asia, using CoCounsel to enhance legal research across multiple countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m
Malware

US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m

The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Filevine launches AI Assistant to chat with complete case data
Data Protection

Filevine launches AI Assistant to chat with complete case data

Filevine launches FilevineAI with an AI Legal Assistant for lawyers to chat securely with all case files, enhancing efficiency and decision-making in legal work.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Injury prompts $0.5m investment in safety and AI
Supply Chain

Injury prompts $0.5m investment in safety and AI

A worker's two-finger amputation has triggered a GBP £481,000 safety overhaul at Claymark, including AI hazard detection and retraining.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 11th May 2025
Worker’s fall off wet roof costs employer $100k
Risk & Compliance

Worker’s fall off wet roof costs employer $100k

A Wellington cleaning firm faces a six-figure bill after a worker’s six-metre fall left him with a traumatic brain injury and broken bones.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
UK managers prioritise local data storage amid AI concerns
EduTech

UK managers prioritise local data storage amid AI concerns

A recent survey shows that 85% of UK managers prioritise local data storage due to rising concerns over AI security and privacy amidst widespread AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Fraudulent asbestos removals catch up with project manager
Risk & Compliance

Fraudulent asbestos removals catch up with project manager

Customers may have been exposed to unsafe asbestos handling after a project manager used a firm's name to pocket NZD $21,938.75.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Apr 2025
On-the-ground observations could have prevented conveyor belt death
Risk & Compliance

On-the-ground observations could have prevented conveyor belt death

WorkSafe says closer emergency stops and guarded rollers could have prevented the fatal crush, after a worker died cleaning a live conveyor.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
NTT DATA enhances legal processes with Luminance AI
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA enhances legal processes with Luminance AI

NTT DATA has adopted Luminance's Legal-Grade AI to streamline legal processes across Europe, enhancing contract negotiations and minimising risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
UK unveils Online Safety Act to protect digital users
Law

UK unveils Online Safety Act to protect digital users

The UK has unveiled the Online Safety Act, a landmark legislation aimed at holding digital platforms accountable for protecting users from harmful content.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms
Law

Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms

Cross-party backing is being sought to deliver a planning overhaul that could cut compliance costs by 45% while balancing development and environmental protection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025