Legal Tech Innovator Tim Pullan Launches Consultancy ‘Purple’ to Revolutionize Law Firm Solutions

London — Tim Pullan, a prominent figure in legal technology and founder of ThoughtRiver, has launched a new consultancy called Purple in collaboration with fellow legal tech expert Dom Conte. Conte has previously made strides at Avail, adding to the expertise behind this new venture. Purple aims to reshape how legal teams access technology by eliminating jargon and focusing on practicality. Based in London, the consultancy features a team made up of former lawyers and tech founders who work alongside law firms and internal legal departments to transform innovative ideas into functional tech solutions. Their … Read more

Pinsent Masons and ContractPodAi Unite to Revolutionize Legal Services with Advanced AI Solutions

London, United Kingdom – International law firm Pinsent Masons is strengthening its collaboration with ContractPodAi (CPAi) by integrating the company’s generative AI assistant, Leah, into its managed legal services. This partnership aims to develop AI-driven solutions tailored for in-house legal teams, expanding beyond traditional contract lifecycle management. The enhanced partnership builds upon their previous work together and will involve mutual investments aimed at creating advanced solutions. These innovations will focus on areas such as rights management and contract performance analytics, increasing efficiency and legal capability for clients. According to Pinsent Masons, the initiative is designed … Read more

Arizona Takes Big Leap in Student Athlete Compensation: New Law Allows Direct Payments and Creative Funding Solutions

PHOENIX—A new law in Arizona is set to reshape how colleges and universities can financially support their student athletes. Governor Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1615 on May 7, enhancing previously established provisions that allowed athletes to benefit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) in promotional endeavors. Initially approved in 2021, the original NIL law enabled student athletes to earn money but did not allow direct payments from their schools. The newly enacted legislation changes that by permitting universities to directly compensate athletes. Additionally, institutions can partner with third-party organizations to facilitate these agreements, … Read more