From the blog

Many law firms still charge clients by the hour—often $400 or more—while relying on manual processes that could significantly improve with artificial intelligence. This raises a pressing question for anyone hiring legal services: Why should you pay more for slower, less efficient service? Whether you’re working with a law firm for the first time or have an existing relationship, it’s time to ask a critical question: Does your law firm use AI to improve efficiency and outcomes? You might want to consider alternatives if the answer is no—and they still charge by the hour.

The legal technology industry has emerged as an area of interest for lawyers, academics, investors, and technology entrepreneurs. The “AI hype” has been driven by the recognition that technology can address inefficiencies, improve access to justice, and redefine what it means to hire a law firm. However, amidst this enthusiasm, misconceptions about the nature and purpose of legal technology persist. Two particularly pervasive myths warrant closer examination:

Imagine a world where taxpayers fund the creation of vital public resources, yet a handful of organizations monopolize access, profiting from data that belongs to everyone. This is the current reality for Canadian court decisions—fundamental to our legal system—now controlled by a select few. At the heart of this is what I like to jokingly call the “Case Law Cartel” — or, for a bit of flair, the “Lawfia.” This small group holds exclusive access to Canadian court decisions and actively works to exclude other organizations from entering the space.