As might be obvious, I like to write. Writing enables me to think things through, to come to grips with the errors of my views and the beliefs that cannot be justified or explained. In other words, I don’t know what I think until I see what I write. (Sorry, Bill.)
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Can I Ask A.I. Chatbots for Advice About Crimes?
Landmark Ruling Finds that Conversations with Chatbots Generally Aren’t Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege
With the rise of artificial intelligence and the popularity of chatbots, it was inevitable that courts were going to be forced to deal with a fundamental question that will have profound consequences: can prosecutors have access to chats where individuals ask for…
Synthetic Abuse, Real Harm: Closing the International Law Gap on AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
By Mariefaye (Efthimia) Bechrakis, Esq. Introduction Generative AI is often praised for its many transformative benefits across various fields, including that of law and human rights. The dual -use nature of the technology, however, has produced urgent harms, most notably the rapid rise of AI-generated synthetic child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Reports of AI generated…
AI On The Pentagon’s Precipice (Update)
It seems clear that the op-ed couldn’t be written by Pete Hegseth, as it was coherent and all the words were spelled correctly. But it came as a shock that it was written by Frank Kendall, who served as Secretary of the Air Force under President Biden. Given the current Secretary’s obsession with war and…
But Is It “Legal Advice”?
Bradley Heppner likely could have afforded to retain any lawyer of his choosing, having allegedly defrauded investors out of $150 million. But he chose a somewhat different path. Whether it was because he believed himself to be better, or more motivated, than a lawyer, or was just a hands-on kinda guy, who knows. but he…
AI In The Pentagon’s Hands
It’s impossible not to have Artificial Intelligence, AI, touch your world anymore. How much so may be up in the air, but like it or not, tech’s fear of missing out has caused it to embrace AI, wanted or not. To a large extent, it’s background noise for many of us, with Google AI offering…
Whistleblowing in Focus: Recent Developments, Emerging Issues, and Considerations for Companies (Part Three: Looking Ahead)
By Abena Mainoo & Rahul Mukhi
Introduction[1]
In this three-part series, we first discuss the outlook for whistleblower programs in the United States under the new administration. Second, we review initiatives relating to whistleblower reports in other jurisdictions over the past year. Third, we address emerging issues and considerations for companies regarding whistleblower reports.…
Whistleblowing in Focus: Recent Developments, Emerging Issues, and Considerations for Companies (Part Two)
Introduction[1]
In this three-part series, we discuss the outlook for whistleblower programs in the United States under the new administration. Second, we review initiatives relating to whistleblower reports in other jurisdictions over the past year. Third, we address emerging issues and considerations for companies in relation to whistleblower reports.…
What is a Felony DUI in South Carolina?
By Futeral & Nelson & LLC
For any Charleston DUI lawyer, defending a felony DUI is very challenging, and the stakes are much higher than defending a municipal or magistrate-level DUI, such as a DUI 1st. In South Carolina, felony DUI involves the great bodily injury or death of another person. A felony DUI differs from a DUI in both…
SEC Exam Priorities 2026 Priorities Largely Consistent: Will Approach to Deficiencies and Enforcement Referrals Change?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Division of Examinations (the “Division”) released its 2026 examination priorities on November 17, 2025 (the “2026 Priorities”). As expected from the new leadership, the 2026 Priorities signal less (but still present) focus on private fund advisers and more focus on retail advisers and emerging technologies such as AI…