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Legaltech Week
02/21/25: Trump cancels SEC's Westlaw subscription, Deposely offers free AI litigation tool, & more
Feb 27, 2025
Join legal tech experts Joe Patrice, a writer for Above the Law, and Stephanie Wilkins, director at Legal Tech Hub, as they dive into the SEC's controversial Westlaw cancellation and its political undertones. Stephen Embry shares insights on KPMG's foray into legal services, while Niki Black discusses evolving ethical frameworks around AI in law firms. The panel lightens the mood with humorous analogies around Jell-O to promote innovation, and they highlight the launch of Deposely's free AI litigation tool aimed at making legal resources more accessible.
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- The cancellation of the SEC's Westlaw subscription signals a troubling trend of government agencies reassessing their reliance on established legal tech providers.
- KPMG's move to compete with traditional law firms as a licensed legal service provider exemplifies the disruptive potential of the Big Four in the legal industry.
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Impact of Government Agency Changes on Legal Tech
Recent actions by government agencies signal a concerning shift in how legal research tools are utilized. The Federal Election Commission's decision to cancel its Westlaw subscription highlights a broader trend of agencies re-evaluating their relationships with established legal tech providers. This cancellation stems from a controversial narrative surrounding media bias, driving concerns about operational efficiency in government legal functions. The implications for legal tech firms could be significant, particularly if other departments follow suit and reduce reliance on traditional platforms like Westlaw.
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