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Accelerating Business

When and how far will generative AI cut legal bills? This question starts the 2025 return of a monthly series that examines how the legal ecosystem uses new technologies to serve fast-changing business needs

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Law firm clients seek clarity on AI’s potential to cut costs
Companies are yet to see savings from the new technology as bills for legal work continue to rise
Meet the specialists digitising companies’ legal teams
Five legal operations professionals stand out for their efforts to harness AI and other emerging tech tools
How AI is removing legal obstacles that slow down business
We look at 20 initiatives that save time and money in everyday processes — including contracts and procurement
Digital ratings aim to speed up purchase of legal services
Matchmaking sites look to AI to find the right lawyers faster for a company’s needs
Generative AI turns spotlight on contract management
The prospect of applying tech breakthroughs to handling data-rich digital documents has prompted a flurry of deals
Generative AI’s challenge to legal sector’s alternative providers
Some companies’ legal heads and law firms say bringing tools in-house will reduce reliance on outside suppliers

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