The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce proposed a tax bill aimed at banning states from enforcing any regulation related to artificial intelligence (AI) for a 10-year period. The bill would specifically prohibit the enforcement of any law or regulation on “artificial intelligence models, artificial intelligence systems, or automated decision systems.” If passed, this bill would align with the Trump
Inviting You to Take this Important New Survey: Can AI Help Close the Justice Gap?
As many of you know, I’ve long followed and reported on the evolving intersection of law, technology, and access to justice. That’s why I’m proud to partner with Everlaw for Good, the National Legal Aid & Defender Association, and Paladin on a new survey launched this week at the Equal Justice Conference in San Francisco. We’re asking legal
Solomon’s Choice: Charting the Future of AI Policy in Canada
The decision to create a Minister for Artificial Intelligence sends an unmistakable signal that the Carney government recognizes the need to prioritize AI as a core part of its economic strategy. My Globe and Mail op-ed notes that while few doubt the importance of AI, what the federal government should do about it is far less
Highlights From the 2025 Legal Trends for Solo and Small Law Firms Report
Since 2016, Clio’s annual Legal Trends Report has been a trusted resource for uncovering key developments in the legal industry.
Recognized as the most in-depth analysis available, the report brings together essential data on law firm performance and sheds light on the forces driving change in legal practice.
Now, we’re putting the spotlight on solo
Clause Encounters: How AI Is Rewriting the Legal Playbook with Eleanor Lightbody and Graham Sills
MIT EmTechAI – Cambridge MA: I had the opportunity to catch-up with a pioneer in the legal AI Agentic space on how their platform works and what the future holds for AI with contract and litigation work across the legal practice. This conversation is with Eleanor Lightbody, CEO and Dr. Graham Sills, Co-Founder and Director of AI
Key takeaways on AI governance from the IAPP Global Privacy Summit
AI was a hot topic at this year’s International Association of Privacy Professionals’ (“IAPP”) Global Privacy Summit, ranging from fine-tuning AI and algorithms with real-live data to best practices in AI governance. The IAPP’s Summit offered privacy professionals insights from policy makers, tech companies and start-ups, authors, and entrepreneurs.
As it relates to AI governance,
Daily News: May 14, 2025
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Last Week in Legal AI with Tom Martin, 5/5-5/9/2025
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Introducing A New LawNext AI Columnist, Jennifer Case, and Her Inaugural Column
I am thrilled to announce a new regular contributor to our site, Jennifer Case, and tell you about her inaugural column, which was published today. She will be writing each month about AI in legal practice, with a focus on solo and small-firm lawyers. Jennifer is a California attorney, entrepreneur and AI strategist who helps lawyers
From Hype to Habits: Comparing Data on Generative AI in Law Firms
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From Hype to Habits: Comparing Data on Generative AI in Law Firms
There’s a lot of noise about lawyers using generative artificial intelligence (AI)—and not always appropriately—but how is it really being used in law firms? Are legal