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Navigating AI’s Twin Perils: The Rise of the Risk-Mitigation Officer

Generative AI is not just disrupting industries—it is redefining what it means to trust, govern, and be accountable in the digital age. At the forefront of this evolution stands a new, critical line of employment: AI...more

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The $20 Test: What a Parking Lot Taught Me About AI and Legal Judgment

Every day, lawyers and judges the world over are asking ChatGPT and other AI tools to help them reason through complex ethical dilemmas, draft arguments, and make strategic decisions....more

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Panel of Experts for Everyone About Anything – Part Three: Demo of 4o as Panel Driver on New Jobs

This is the conclusion to the article, Panel of Experts for Everyone About Anything – Part One and Part Two. Here we give another demonstration of the software described in Part One. Part Two provided a demonstration where...more

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Panel of Experts for Everyone About Anything – Part Two: Demonstration by Analysis of an Article Predicting New Jobs Created by AI

This is a continuation of the article, Panel of Experts for Everyone About Anything – Part One. Here in Part Two we give a demonstration of the software described in Part One. In the process we learn about new job types...more

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This Week in eDiscovery: A Self-Collection Warning | ‘Sufficient to Show’ Requests

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Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s post covers the period of June 29-July 5. Here’s what’s...more

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Bar Battle of the Bots – Part Four: Birth of Scorpio

The AI bot battles rage on. This round, we test OpenAI’s newest contender, released April 16, 2025: ChatGPT o3. Not to be confused with its leaner sibling—ChatGPT o3-mini, which debuted in January. When we tested that old...more

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Afraid of AI? Learn the Seven Cardinal Dangers and How to Stay Safe

If you’re afraid of artificial intelligence, you’re not alone, and you’re not wrong to be cautious. AI is no longer science fiction. It’s embedded in the apps we use, the decisions that affect our lives, and the tools...more

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When AI Gets Personal: Legal Implications of Artificial Intimacy

ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: Emotional bonds with AI are no longer speculative—they’re shaping user behavior and redefining the risks legal professionals must address. This thoughtful exploration of artificial intimacy...more

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Hope for the Future: How Students Are Defining the Best Use of AI

This month I celebrated another birthday—an occasion that naturally prompts reflections on time, legacy, and the world future generations will inherit. As a legal educator, a pivotal question on my mind is how the legal...more

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“Self Help” Discovery Results in Striking of Wrongfully Obtained Evidence

Campbell v. Aberdeen Providing Ground Federal Credit Union, 2025 WL 608046 (D. Md. Feb. 25, 2025)(Bredar, J.), is an employment discrimination case. At its most general level, the holding was that “a litigant may not invoke...more

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Bar Battle of the Bots – Part One

The legal world is watching AI with both excitement and skepticism. Can today’s most advanced reasoning models think like a lawyer? Can they dissect complex fact patterns, apply legal principles, and construct a persuasive...more

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Another Decision Spawned by Ethical Scandal Highlights Wisdom of Considering All Evidentiary Protections

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In the aftermath of the soap opera-like ethical scandal over an undisclosed romantic relationship between a Jackson Walker partner and a Texas bankruptcy judge, an Oregon federal court dealt with discovery of a renowned...more

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The Human Edge: How AI Can Assist But Never Replace

The rise of artificial intelligence has evoked both awe and apprehension. AI’s capabilities are undeniably astonishing. It can converse and respond to us like a human, answer questions—often with impressive accuracy—write...more

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AI Hallucinations in Court: A Wake-Up Call for the Legal Profession

Despite clear judicial warnings and sanctions, legal professionals continue to submit AI-generated court documents with fabricated content. This disturbing trend, exemplified by cases like Mata v. Avianca, threatens the...more

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New Question for Expert Witness: Who Drafted This Report, You Or Your Machine?

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A federal judge in Minnesota recently granted a motion to exclude an expert declaration explaining the dangers of AI deepfakes because the declaration itself contained AI-hallucinated citations. The case was a First Amendment...more

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AI, Ethics, and Excellence: Insights from November 2024’s Vendor Voices

ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: In this month’s Vendor Voices, ComplexDiscovery OÜ explores the dynamic developments in eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information governance throughout November 2024. From the latest edition...more

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The Future of AI Is Here—But Are You Ready? Learn the OECD’s Blueprint for Ethical AI

The future of Artificial Intelligence isn’t just on the horizon—it’s already transforming industries and reshaping how businesses operate. But with this rapid evolution comes new challenges. Ethical concerns, privacy risks,...more

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Loneliness Pandemic: Can Empathic AI Friendship Chatbots Be the Cure?

Harvard and Wharton Study Answers Questions of Whether AI Friendship Chatbots Reduce Loneliness Better Than…? Watching television? … Yes! Chatting with AI is a better antidote to loneliness than watching YouTube videos....more

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This Week in eDiscovery: Limiting Discovery | Generative AI Ethics

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Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s post covers the period of September 2-8. Here’s what’s...more

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Florida Takes a Measured Approach to Ethical Guardrails on Generative AI

Generative AI is rapidly transforming the landscape of legal and judicial practice, raising complex ethical questions that demand thoughtful regulation. Recognizing this, on August 29, 2024, the Florida Supreme Court took a...more

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Court Orders Video Recording of Neuropsychological Examination

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In the case of Cherelle Matchet v. Karen Nelson-Hughes, Civil No. 2022-43 (USDC Virgin Islands 5/6/24), the Federal District Court addressed whether the plaintiff’s neuropsychological examination by the defendant’s expert...more

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Next Stop on the AI Train: eDiscovery

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Most everyone with whom we speak in the legal profession believes Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform how we work and the solutions we offer for our clients. We often hear: “If you’re not on board the AI train, you...more

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Too Sensitive? Emotion AI and the Next Frontier in Digital Innovation

ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: In this compelling piece, the ComplexDiscovery OÜ team delves into the revolutionary field of Emotion AI, heralded as the next frontier in digital innovation and the evolution of digital...more

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More Than Algorithms: The Human Expertise Amplified by Legal Technology

The digital age has transformed the legal landscape, and nowhere is this change more evident than in the realm of eDiscovery. Mountains of data now hold the key to legal battles, demanding sophisticated tools to navigate this...more

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Wisconsin Lawyers May (But Shouldn’t) Secretly Record Others

In an age when nearly everyone carries on their person a tiny recording device in the form of a smartphone, the question of whether it is lawful to surreptitiously record conversations with others comes up often. One never...more

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