.
.
Law Technology Daily Digest
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - Volume 21 No. 1143
One bigassed deal!
Probably the biggest news we've had in the market in some time is the purchase of vLex by Clio. The cost? $1 billion in cash and stock. In this first of two highlights, Bob Ambroji describes it as "a landmark deal that will undoubtedly reshape the legal tech landscape." I'm sure the first thought many of us had was the fact that Litera wasn't involved. Bob provides some history of the growth and acquisitions of vLex and the hugeness of the deal for Clio. And while he notes the "numerous possibilities for how these companies come together and what it means for the legal market," and I can appreciate those possibilities, absorbing a company like vLex and integrating it into Clio is a monumental task and many companies have failed in their acquisition tasks. Bob ends his post with "Stay tuned, as I hope to speak to Jack Newton later today for more details," and indeed he did, thus the second highlight. Bob's first question to Jack is "Honestly, I'm still trying to process and digest this, so help me understand this. What's the significance of this deal?" I'll let you read the post for the details but Jack's goals for the two companies are lofty and expansive. Time will tell if they can be accomplished. Turn your speakers to 11
and listen to the greatest Queen song ever as you read more at:
LawSites :
In A Mega Deal, Clio Buys vLex for $1 Billion, Merging AI, Research and Practice Management
A Conversation with CEO Jack Newton on Clio's Acquisition of vLex
- o/|oo|\o -
infogrAphIc
I'm a sucker for a good infographic and
Stephen Abram has found a good one. Turns out it IS easy being green! Enjoy more at
News Literacy Project :
6 things to know about AI
- o/|oo|\o -
Fundamentally human
Melissa Koch's post really resinated with me. She writes, "The most successful legal AI implementations recognize that technology transformation is fundamentally human transformation. The organizations that invest thoughtfully in building hybrid capabilities, reimagining team structures, and developing critical roles will be positioned to realize AI's full potential." To the vendors' chagrin, she also notes, "The organizations that get the human element right will win." You'll want to set aside some time and read more at
Bloomsberg Law :
Building a Legal AI Dream Team Means Prioritizing the Human Side
- o/|oo|\o -
Jeffrey Brandt , EditorJeffrey Brandt @jeffrey_brandt @PinHawkHappens PinHawk.com ILTA Strategic Partner Liaisons - NetDocuments
Top News
A Conversation with CEO Jack Newton on Clio’s Acquisition of vLex Robert Ambrogi's LawSites, June 30, 2025 In A Mega Deal, Clio Buys vLex for $1 Billion, Merging AI, Research and Practice Management Robert Ambrogi's LawSites, June 30, 2025 Infographic: 6 things to know about AI Stephen's Lighthouse, June 30, 2025 Building a Legal AI Dream Team Means Prioritizing the Human Side - Bloomberg Law News (Legal Technology), June 30, 2025
Security News
Scam centers are spreading, and so is the human cost Help Net Security, July 1, 2025 Tracer AI combats fraud, counterfeits and narrative attacks in ChatGPT Help Net Security, July 1, 2025 Federal Reserve System CISO on aligning cyber risk management with transparency, trust Help Net Security, July 1, 2025 How cybercriminals are weaponizing AI and what CISOs should do about it Help Net Security, July 1, 2025 DigitalOcean boosts identity management offerings with custom roles Help Net Security, July 1, 2025 GenAI is everywhere, but security policies haven’t caught up Help Net Security, July 1, 2025 How analyzing 700,000 security incidents helped our understanding of Living Off the Land tactics Help Net Security, July 1, 2025 Cybersecurity jobs available right now: July 1, 2025 Help Net Security, July 1, 2025 AWS Certificate Manager now supports exporting public certificates AWS Security Blog, July 1, 2025 Protecting the Core: Securing Protection Relays in Modern Substations Mandiant Blog, July 1, 2025 Using AI to identify cybercrime masterminds Sophos News, July 1, 2025 Senator Chides FBI for Weak Advice on Mobile Security Krebs on Security, June 30, 2025 U.S. warns of Iranian cyber threats on critical infrastructure Bleeping Computer, June 30, 2025 Germany asks Google, Apple to remove DeepSeek AI from app stores Bleeping Computer, June 30, 2025 How Cybersecurity Fears Affect Confidence in Voting Systems Schneier on Security, June 30, 2025 Microsoft Defender for Office 365 now blocks email bombing attacks Bleeping Computer, June 30, 2025 Switzerland says government data stolen in ransomware attack Bleeping Computer, June 30, 2025 Hikvision Canada ordered to cease operations over security risks Bleeping Computer, June 30, 2025 Microsoft warns of Windows update delays due to wrong timestamp Bleeping Computer, June 30, 2025 Europol helps disrupt $540 million crypto investment fraud ring Bleeping Computer, June 30, 2025 FBI: Cybercriminals steal health data posing as fraud investigators Bleeping Computer, June 30, 2025 Over 1,200 Citrix servers unpatched against critical auth bypass flaw Bleeping Computer, June 30, 2025 Fraudsters behind €460 million crypto scam arrested in Spain Help Net Security, June 30, 2025 CitrixBleed 2 might be actively exploited (CVE-2025-5777) Help Net Security, June 30, 2025 Cato Networks raises $359 million to redefine enterprise security Help Net Security, June 30, 2025 RIFT: New open-source tool from Microsoft helps analyze Rust malware Help Net Security, June 30, 2025 Fortinet Collaborates with Global Governments to Drive Cyber Resiliency Across Five Eyes and Beyond Fortinet Blog, June 30, 2025 Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from June 2025 KnowBe4, June 30, 2025
PRACTICE SUPPORT / E-DISCOVERY
News and Blogs
Key Discovery Points: Don’t Get Caught with Your Hand in the Production Cookie Jar - JD Supra (eDiscovery), June 30, 2025 Off-Channel and Ephemeral Messaging in Antitrust Investigations: Legal Risks, Regulatory Focus, and Ediscovery Challenges - PYMNTS.com (eDiscovery), June 30, 2025 The Hidden Cost of Scattered Legal Data Management (And How to Fix It) The Logikcull.com Blog, June 30, 2025 Video: Escaping the Memory Hole: Brewster Kahle Stephen's Lighthouse, June 30, 2025
Vendor Announcements
Candidates Lie: How Candidate Verification & Screening Can Reduce Risk Mitratech: Press Releases, June 30, 2025
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT / LEAN / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE / MACHINE LEARNING
News and Blogs
Will embodied AI create robotic coworkers? McKinsey Insights & Publications, June 30, 2025 Is the AI Backlash Growing?: Artificial Intelligence Trends EDiscovery Today, June 30, 2025 Six Use Cases for Smart Automation and AI: Legal Governance Trends EDiscovery Today, June 30, 2025 Infographic: 6 things to know about AI Stephen's Lighthouse, June 30, 2025
Vendor Announcements
5th Circuit Weighs Trump's Use of Alien Enemies Act to Carry Out Deportations Blog of Legal Times, July 1, 2025 Deep Dive into AI in Law: Watch Our Fireside Chat with Neota & Horizon Neota Logic, July 1, 2025 US Institute of Peace Seeks En Banc Review of Challenge to Firings Blog of Legal Times, June 30, 2025 'Lock In:' After Court Rebuke, SEC and Ripple to Drop Appeals and Focus on What's Next Blog of Legal Times, June 30, 2025 Law Firm Summer Lateral Hiring Heats Up in DC Blog of Legal Times, June 30, 2025 WEBINAR: Risk Roundtable: Driving Change — Overcoming Resistance & Building a Culture of Adoption InOutsource, June 30, 2025 DOJ to Appeal Perkins Coie EO Decision Blog of Legal Times, June 30, 2025 Supreme Court to Hear Republican Challenge to Campaign Finance Law Blog of Legal Times, June 30, 2025 AI Copyright Showdown: How Judges Diverged in 'Kadrey v. Meta' and 'Bartz v. Anthropic' Blog of Legal Times, June 30, 2025 Supreme Court Agrees to Consider Liability of Internet Providers for User Piracy Blog of Legal Times, June 30, 2025
LEADERSHIP / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
News and Blogs
LeadershipNow 140: June 2025 Compilation Leadership Now Blog, June 30, 2025 Stress Management is a Scam Leadership Freak, June 30, 2025 Author Talks: How going ‘local’ helped me find community, connection and purpose McKinsey Insights & Publications, June 30, 2025 Ask the Amys: Sabotaging Bosses, Irritating Employees, and More Harvard Business Review, June 30, 2025 The CEO’s role as chief storyteller McKinsey Insights & Publications, June 30, 2025 How to Say ‘No’ When ‘No’ Is What You Want to Say Attorney at Work, June 30, 2025 (Almost) Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Creativity Stephen's Lighthouse, June 30, 2025
Vendor Announcements
Quick Decisions: How to Collaborate When You Have to Decide Fast Let's Grow Leaders, June 30, 2025
News and Blogs
Economic conditions outlook, June 2025 McKinsey Insights & Publications, June 30, 2025
Vendor Announcements
Transforming legal work with AI: Clio’s most ambitious step yet Clio Blog, June 30, 2025 Unlock faster, smarter narrative reporting with CCH® Tagetik Intelligent Disclosure ELM Solutions: Expert Insights, June 30, 2025 Legal Leaders Exchange: Charting a practical path forward for legal AI ELM Solutions: Expert Insights, June 30, 2025 Virtual Collaboration for Remote Law Firms, Part 1: Internal Processes Clio Blog, June 30, 2025 Students Prepare for Future by Using Document Automation in Class Clio Blog, June 30, 2025 How Law Firms Can Reinvent Talent Acquisition and Retention Strategies Clio Blog, June 30, 2025 Virtual Collaboration for Remote Law Firms, Part 2: Working with Clients Clio Blog, June 30, 2025 A No-Fail Process for Improving Your Law Firm With Technology: Fall in Love With The Problem Clio Blog, June 30, 2025 2025 Dresner Wisdom of Crowds® Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Market Study ELM Solutions: Expert Insights, June 30, 2025
News and Blogs
Hugh Mercer KC elected as UK’s judge to the European Court of Human Rights Global Legal Post: Big Stories, July 1, 2025 Meta, ByteDance Must Face Lawsuit Over ‘Subway Surfing’ Death Silicon UK, July 1, 2025 Google Buys Power From Nascent Fusion Project Silicon UK, July 1, 2025 Meta Hires Four OpenAI Researchers For New Unit Silicon UK, July 1, 2025 This Lenovo work laptop is at its lowest price yet, and I highly recommend it ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 The best 85-inch TVs you can buy in 2025: Expert tested big-screens ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 Can't hear TV dialogue? I found 3 ways to dramatically improve the audio quality ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 5 pocket-friendly gadgets I take everywhere (and why they make such a big difference) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 Can this cheap Amazon multitool get the job done? Here's my expert advice ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 This Android-friendly MagSafe power bank beats the others for this one cool reason ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 How I upgraded my home Wi-Fi with a VPN-ready router (and why it makes such a big difference) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 Why the Samsung S25 Ultra is still my favorite Android phone this year - especially at this price ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 Is this the best time to book your flight? Google Search just spilled its airfare secrets ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 Finally, I found a GPS tracker with infinite battery life, high accuracy, and a great price ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 Why I recommend this $280 Android phone over cheap models from Samsung and Google ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 This compact Windows PC outperforms the M4 Mac Mini in key areas - and it's on sale ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 This $649 Windows laptop competes with my MacBook Air (and does a few things better) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 Why I recommend this TCL Mini LED TV to most people in 2025 - especially at this price ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 My favorite PC accessory keeps me productive on the go - and it fits easily in any bag ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 7 things every Linux beginner should know before downloading their first distro ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 Apple Music just dropped 10 years of your favorite jams into one playlist - how to listen ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 10 useful gadgets our readers love (many will fit on your keychain) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 Are AI subscriptions worth it? Most people don't seem to think so, according to this study ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, July 1, 2025 Review: Anker Laptop Charger (140W, 4-Port, PD 3.1) iPhone, J.D., July 1, 2025 A Conversation with CEO Jack Newton on Clio’s Acquisition of vLex Robert Ambrogi's LawSites, June 30, 2025 In A Mega Deal, Clio Buys vLex for $1 Billion, Merging AI, Research and Practice Management Robert Ambrogi's LawSites, June 30, 2025 Clio Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire vLex for US$1 Billion, Defining a New Era for AI-Powered Legal Technology - PR Newswire (Legal Technology), June 30, 2025 LegalTechTalk – the Met Gala of Legaltech? - Legal IT Insider (Legal Technology), June 30, 2025 Vancouver's Clio acquires Miami's vLex for US$1B in cash, shares - Business in Vancouver (Legal Technology), June 30, 2025 In A Mega Deal, Clio Buys vLex for $1 Billion, Merging AI, Research and Practice Management - LawSites (Legal Technology), June 30, 2025 Clio To Buy vLex For $1 Billion - Pulse 2.0 (Legal Technology), June 30, 2025 Building a Legal AI Dream Team Means Prioritizing the Human Side - Bloomberg Law News (Legal Technology), June 30, 2025 Clio Acquires vLex in Landmark $1 Billion Deal - techcouver.com (Legal Technology), June 30, 2025 Technology a critical choice for law firms - Mysore Saree Udyog (Legal Technology), June 30, 2025 The June Orange Rag is Here! - Legal IT Insider (Legal Technology), June 30, 2025 OPINION: AI Won't Kill Junior Legal Jobs, It'll Redefine Them - ABP Live English (Legal Technology), June 30, 2025 LLRX June 2025 Issue – Articles and Columns LLRX.com, June 30, 2025 Changing the Game – Algorithmic Game Theory in Ransomware Negotiations LLRX.com, June 30, 2025 Stewarts' PEP nears £2m after surging 33% Global Legal Post: Big Stories, June 30, 2025 The 11+ best anti-Prime Day deals 2025 from Best Buy, Walmart, & more: Top sales from Amazon's competition ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Your Apple Watch can see your Google calendar now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Our favorite rugged portable SSD is almost 50% off at Amazon ahead of Prime Day ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Another Anker recall alert! Stop using these 5 power banks immediately ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Best early Prime Day deals 2025: 41+ sales on tech products live now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 One of my favorite cheap portable power stations is 44% off ahead of Prime Day ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Best early Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals: My 14 favorite sales live now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 This power station kept my fridge running during an outage (and just dropped by over $1,000) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Best early Prime Day PlayStation 5 deals: My 25 favorite sales live now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Best early Prime Day PC gaming deals: My 20 favorite sales live now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Best early Prime Day TV deals: My 10 favorite sales live now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 I finally found a wall charger than can replace my AirTag when I travel - and its still on sale ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 The best digital notebooks 2025: I tested notebooks from almost every price point ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 This portable speaker delivers amazingly smooth sound with little distortion - and it's $130 off ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Best July 4th TV deals 2025: My favorite early sales save you up to $2,500 ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Best early Prime Day Amazon Echo device deals: My favorite sales live now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Microsoft Authenticator will soon ditch passwords for passkeys - here's what to do ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 A mammoth tusk boomerang from Poland is 40,000 years old Ars Technica, June 30, 2025 Analyst: M5 Vision Pro, Vision Air, and smart glasses coming in 2026–2028 Ars Technica, June 30, 2025 Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed Ars Technica, June 30, 2025 Drug cartel hacked FBI official’s phone to track and kill informants, report says Ars Technica, June 30, 2025 Half a million Spotify users are unknowingly grooving to an AI-generated band Ars Technica, June 30, 2025 Senate GOP budget bill has little-noticed provision that could hurt your Wi-Fi Ars Technica, June 30, 2025 Texas politicians make headway in effort to wrench space shuttle from Smithsonian Ars Technica, June 30, 2025 Nearly 12 million people would lose health insurance under Senate GOP bill Ars Technica, June 30, 2025 Project Hail Mary trailer looks like a winner for Andy Weir fans Ars Technica, June 30, 2025 Meta, TikTok can’t toss wrongful death suit from mom of “subway surfing” teen Ars Technica, June 30, 2025 Supreme Court to decide whether ISPs must disconnect users accused of piracy Ars Technica, June 30, 2025 He Made Billions on Google and PayPal. Now, He’s Betting on News. New York Times: Technology, June 30, 2025 AI In Finance and Banking, June 30, 2025 LLRX.com, June 30, 2025 Value of new ICC disputes hits record $102bn in 2024, study shows Global Legal Post: Big Stories, June 30, 2025 Federal judge throws out executive order against Susman Godfrey Global Legal Post: Big Stories, June 30, 2025 The House Budget Bill Is One Big Beautiful Boon for Code Cartels Disrupt Legal, June 30, 2025 Microsoft In-House AI Chip Plans ‘Delayed By Six Months’ Silicon UK, June 30, 2025 OpenAI ‘Rents Google Chips’ For AI Inference Silicon UK, June 30, 2025 Meta Looks To Raise $29bn For AI Expansion – FT Silicon UK, June 30, 2025 EU Says Meta Risks Daily Fines Over DMA Breach Silicon UK, June 30, 2025 Save $400 on this LG 5K display and get a free smart monitor - here's how to qualify ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Best early Prime Day robot vacuum deals: My 27 favorite offers available now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 I'm a phone expert, and these July 4th mobile deals are worth upgrading to ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Best Prime Day Samsung deals: My 20 favorite sales live now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Got a Brother printer? It could have a critical security flaw - how to check and what to do next ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 How I easily added Mac-like multitouch gestures to my Linux machine ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 The best (and worst) in-flight Wi-Fi service on airlines, ranked ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Senate pits AI regulation against state funding ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 This Wacom drawing tablet is loaded with perks digital artists will love, and it's $100 off ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 I love this wireless remote for more productive workouts, plus it's 20% off ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Best Prime Day tablet deals: My 20 favorite sales live now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 This $499 Windows laptop easily replaced my ThinkPad for one key reason ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 The 17 best Prime Day 2025 deals under $25 ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Galaxy phone users should turn on these new anti-theft features ASAP, says Samsung ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Want to stand out in IT job interviews? 10 ways a home lab can help ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 I'm never toting ice after testing a smart cooler (and it just hit an all-time low price) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 30, 2025 Trump’s tariff threat pushes Canada to scrap digital services tax Ars Technica, June 30, 2025 NIH budget cuts affect research funding beyond US borders Ars Technica, June 30, 2025 The second launch of New Glenn will aim for Mars Ars Technica, June 30, 2025 Android 16 review: Post-hype Ars Technica, June 30, 2025 Summer Break: Week of June 30 Stratechery, June 30, 2025 Creative tension: lawyers and digital sovereignty UK Law Society Gazette: Comment and Opinion, June 30, 2025 How Do You Teach Computer Science in the A.I. Era? New York Times: Technology, June 30, 2025 Are You Applying for Tech Jobs or Tech Internships? We Want to Hear About It. New York Times: Technology, June 30, 2025 Trump Wants America to Make iPhones. Here’s How India Is Doing It. New York Times: Technology, June 30, 2025
Vendor Announcements
Charles Russell Speechlys adopts Harvey Legal IT Professionals, July 1, 2025 Inside OneAdvanced Tikit: Press Releases, July 1, 2025 ACLEA's 61st Annual Meeting, July 26-29, 2025 Litera Microsystems Blog, July 1, 2025 ILTACON, August 10-14, 2025 Litera Microsystems Blog, July 1, 2025 Cornerstone.IT Cornerstone IT: Events, June 30, 2025 Clio Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire vLex for US$1 Billion, Defining a New Era for AI-Powered Legal Technology Legal IT Professionals, June 30, 2025 Dentons partners with Legora to roll out collaborative, advanced legal AI across Europe Legal IT Professionals, June 30, 2025 Cornerstone.IT Cornerstone IT: Events, June 30, 2025
{NEWSLETTER_FORMAT_OPTION}
Copyright © 2025 by PinHawk LLC . All rights reserved.
This newsletter is edited by Jeff Brandt .Terms and Conditions.
Contact: PinHawk LLC, 104 Old Kings Highway North, Darien, CT 06820 or comments@pinhawk.com
Don't let this important email be caught by a spam filter, ensure delivery to your inbox.
Comment / Tell a friend / Advertise / Unsubscribe
I'm a sucker for a good infographic and 
Melissa Koch's post really resinated with me. She writes, "The most successful legal AI implementations recognize that technology transformation is fundamentally human transformation. The organizations that invest thoughtfully in building hybrid capabilities, reimagining team structures, and developing critical roles will be positioned to realize AI's full potential." To the vendors' chagrin, she also notes, "The organizations that get the human element right will win." You'll want to set aside some time and read more at Bloomsberg Law: 
