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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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If You’ve Ever Asked Your Paralegal to Screenshot a Facebook Profile... Please Read This

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Most great attorneys didn’t get where they are alone. While the best attorneys are no doubt talented and deserving, most of them become so because they have a strong support network, hard at work in the background. And...more

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Staying Curious: One Practical Defense Against Creative Burnout

In the high-stakes convergence of business, technology and law, creative burnout isn’t just an individual challenge—it’s a systemic risk. The relentless push for efficiency, digital acceleration and hyperspecialization can...more

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Chambers Guidance: Using AI Large Language Models (LLMs) Wisely and Ethically

Tomorrow, I’m delivering a talk to the Texas Second Court of Appeals (Fort Worth), joined by my friend, Lynne Liberato of Houston. We will address LLM use in chambers and in support of appellate practice, where Lynne is a...more

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From Prompters to Partners: The Rise of Agentic AI in Law and Professional Practice

Introduction: Beyond the Prompt Era - The legal profession is undergoing a profound shift. For decades, the integration of computing in law was incremental—word processors, databases, legal research platforms....more

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AI Can Improve Great Lawyers—But It Can’t Replace Them

The rise of legal AI has sparked a familiar fear: that our hard-won expertise might be absorbed into machines. That lawyers will be off-loaded—our reasoning encoded, commodified, and reduced to prompts. That we’ll be...more

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Don’t be Kodak: A Parable About AI and the Legal Profession

I was speaking to Jack, an old friend and senior partner at a national law firm, late one afternoon. Our topic was how GenAI technology could handle a wide variety of litigation tasks in seconds—work that would otherwise...more

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ComplexDiscovery OÜ – Winter 2025 eDiscovery Pricing Report: A Market in Transition

In a year marked by technological innovation and market adaptation, the Winter 2025 eDiscovery Pricing Survey from ComplexDiscovery OÜ and the Electronic Discovery Reference Model provides a timely snapshot of pricing trends...more

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Navigating AI in the Judiciary: What E-Discovery Professionals Need to Know

Artificial intelligence is transforming how legal professionals work—and now, it’s shaping how judges approach their role in the courtroom. With the release of Navigating AI in the Judiciary: New Guidelines for Judges and...more

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[Webinar] The AI Gavel Drops: Will Australia's Strict New GenAI Rules Reshape Global Litigation? - March 6th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

Will Australia's New GenAI Rules Reshape Global Litigation? From Ban to Balance: How Courts Are Racing to Define AI's Role in Litigation. A Don't Miss EDRM Webinar: March 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET - In November 2024,...more

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Modernizing Florida Litigation: The 2025 Civil Procedure Rule Overhaul

On January 1, 2025, major changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure took effect, transforming how civil cases are managed, litigated, and resolved. Rooted in four landmark Florida Supreme Court decisions issued in 2024,...more

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[Webinar] Workshop: Managing Data Overload and Complexity in Catastrophic Events - February 5th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

Data is generated faster than ever, and the magnitude of this reality is amplified during catastrophic events. The recent Los Angeles wildfires and other natural disasters bring to light the daunting challenge of managing an...more

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Generative AI in Law: Understanding the Latest Professional Guidelines

The integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”) into legal practice is no longer a future prospect. It’s a reality that many attorneys are facing today. As law firms and legal departments begin to adopt AI tools to enhance...more

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Leery Lawyer’s Guide to AI

Next month, I’m privileged to be presenting on two topics with United States District Judge Xavier Rodriguez, a dear friend who sits in the Western District of Texas (San Antonio). One of those topics is “Practical...more

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Cultivating the E-Discovery Unicorn: Advanced Project Management for Litigation Leaders

As the demands of e-discovery continue to expand, litigation teams seek a special kind of project manager—an “e-discovery unicorn” who seamlessly combines technical expertise, leadership, and an ability to communicate complex...more

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Changing the eDiscovery Burnout Blueprint: Practical Solutions to Address Failing Mental Wellness in the eDiscovery Industry

The eDiscovery community is experiencing a mental health crisis that can and should be solved by senior stakeholders who control the economic foundations of our industry. Poor mental health has a number of potential taproots;...more

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[Workshop] Practical Insights into Generative AI Workflows for Legal Teams - August 21st, 12:00 pm EDT

The legal industry is buzzing with conversations about the impact of generative AI. While these discussions are interesting, it's even more valuable to see how leaders in various sectors are using this technology to enhance...more

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The AI Trust Test in eDiscovery

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We are seeing increased optimism toward AI in eDiscovery. But as many platforms and solutions tout better and unprecedented results it’s still important to ask foundational questions about the technology: Can I trust the...more

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Navigating a Shifting Landscape

An Interview with Dr. Maura Grossman by Kate Halloran - What do you recommend that law firms focus on when developing policies around the responsible use of AI? Firms must have a very clear idea of the scope of permissible...more

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Enhancing Security in Law Firms: The Imperative of Multi-Factor Authentication

In today’s digital age landscape, where 27% of law firms experience security breaches, protecting sensitive client information is paramount for legal professionals. With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, relying...more

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[Webinar] Rise of the Machines IV: Maximizing the Benefits of Technology in Law Practice Workflow - June 20th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm...

Unlock the Future of Law Practice: Join Our “Rise of the Machines” Webinar Series - Are you ready to transform your law practice with cutting-edge technology? Our "Rise of the Machines" webinar series offers practical...more

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[Webinar] Rise of the Machines III: Mastering AI Implementation for Legal Excellence - May 21st, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Join us for the third installment of our groundbreaking webinar series, "Rise of the Machines". In previous sessions, retired Judge Ralph Artigliere, together with CodexTen’s pioneers Shawn Arnold and Clayton Romero,...more

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A Finger on the Ethical Pulse: Navigating AI in Legal Practice with Confidence

In the fast-evolving realm of artificial intelligence (AI), legal professionals face an imperative to not only keep up but to do so ethically and responsibly. As AI technologies permeate the legal industry, understanding...more

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Some Legal Ethics Quandaries on Use of AI, the Duty of Competence, and AI Practice as a Legal Specialty

This blog considers some of the ethical issues of competence that arise when a lawyer or law firm uses generative AI to assist in rendering services. Prior to the advent of artificial intelligence, the legal profession...more

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Practice Groups within eDiscovery Providers? You Should Bet Your Litigation and Investigation Success on It!

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For decades, law firms have organized themselves into practice groups or fully specialized firms to marshal resources and expertise, increase efficiency, and develop strong relationships with companies in specific industries...more

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