On February 14, 2025, I will be speaking at the Suffolk Academy of Law’s annual Elder Law Update, addressing current developments in artificial intelligence (“AI”) that are relevant to trusts and estates practice, among other topics. In preparing for that presentation, I came across a recent Surrogate’s Court, Saratoga County, decision in Matter of
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Does Counsel Have a Duty to Disclose to a Surrogate’s Court the Fact That Hearing Evidence That Counsel Proffers Has Been Generated by Artificial Intelligence?
On February 14, 2025, I will be speaking at the Suffolk Academy of Law’s annual Elder Law Update, addressing current developments in artificial intelligence (“AI”) that are relevant to trusts and estates practice, among other topics. In preparing for that presentation, I came across a recent Surrogate’s Court, Saratoga County, decision in Matter of…
November Wrap-Up: Medicare, Dementia and the Corporate Transparency Act
By Jordan Young
November is over and the holiday season is well under way. In the news last month was Medicare and Medicaid, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and the Corporate Transparency Act.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia News
More places are creating “dementia friendly” experiences. These experiences encourage people with an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnoses and their caregivers to venture…
Article: The Use of AI-Based Technologies in Arbitrating Trust Disputes
Lee-ford Tritt (University of Florida Levin College of Law) recently published, The Use of AI-Based Technologies in Arbitrating Trust Disputes, 2024. Provided below is an Abstract: An important debate has emerged concerning the potential application of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) to…
The Challenges of Professionalism — 2024 and Beyond
Partner Andrew J. Cevasco will serve as moderator for the Bergen County Bar Association’s Annual Professionalism Seminar, this year titled “The Challenges of Professionalism — 2024 and Beyond.” Topics will include: persistent problems with remote appearances, a review of AI and its ethical implications, and a discussion on professionalism and electronic communications focusing on courtesy,…
Creating Video and Other Content with AI: A Comparison of InVideo, Vyond, and Canva
By Kent Berk
Creating video content can be a powerful part of any legal practice, helping to train employees, connect with clients, explain complex legal concepts, and market services. Using AI, creating powerful video content is now quick and easy.
Based on our hands-on experience, we’ll provide a comparison of three AI-assisted video platforms: InVideo, Vyond, and Canva.…
ABA issues first ethics guidance on a lawyer’s use of AI tools
The American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released Formal Opinion 512, addressing the use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in legal practice. The opinion emphasizes the application of existing model rules related to competency, informed…
How We Built a Robust Custom Private GPT Employee Knowledge Base and Training Program in About Two Weeks
By Kent Berk
Partner: “Here’s a matter/issue, go figure it out.” New Associate: “Uhm, okay.” The Associate walks away wondering whether they should have accepted the position. They then spend the next three days just trying to figure out how to find the electronic file and fumbling through the other of many steps necessary to process a matter.…
Article: The Law of Digital Resurrection
Victoria J. Haneman (Creighton University – School of Law) recently published, The Law of Digital Resurrection, 2024. Provided below is an Abstract: The digital right to be dead has yet to be recognized as an important legal right. Artificial intelligence,…
Article: Artificial Intelligence Ethics for the Estate Planner
Gerry W. Beyer (Texas Tech University School of Law) recently published, Artificial Intelligence Ethics for the Estate Planner, 2024. Provided below is an Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly being incorporated into estate planning practices. AI products can increase the…