Traumatic life experiences are common among those involved in the criminal justice system. This includes survivors, witnesses, criminal defendants, and convicts. How would it help if the justice system acknowledged this reality and worked to accommodate trauma sufferers? In other words, what are the advantages of a trauma-informed justice system?
Here, we explore what we
Harnessing AI in Transactional Legal Work
By now, most lawyers are familiar with the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). With nearly three-quarters of a law firm’s hourly billable tasks potentially exposed to automation by AI, there’s seemingly no limit to the ways AI can be leveraged in modern law firms.
But do the benefits of AI only apply to
Commercial Agents Regulations: Here to Stay
In October 2024 we reported on the case of Kompakwerk GmbH v Liveperson Netherlands B.V. [CL-2018-000802] which concerned the question of whether an agent selling access to end users in Great Britain to a third-party software as a service (SaaS) product should be considered an agent for the purposes of the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations
State Legislatures Consider New Wave of 2025 AI Legislation
State lawmakers are considering a diverse array of AI legislation, with hundreds of bills introduced in 2025. As described further in this blog post, many of these AI legislative proposals fall into several key categories: (1) comprehensive consumer protection legislation similar to the Colorado AI Act, (2) sector-specific legislation on automated decision-making, (3) chatbot
Navigating AI in Insurance: Delaware’s Bulletin No. 148 and New Jersey’s Bulletin 25-03
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the insurance industry, prompting regulators to issue guidance for responsible use of AI. As AI transforms the insurance industry, insurers must balance innovation with regulatory compliance and consumer protection. Delaware and New Jersey have recently joined 21 other states and issued guidance on AI in insurance based on the AI
SEC New Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit
The administration announced Thursday that it replaced the unit responsible for many of the SEC’s crypto registration suits with a new fraud-focused unit that will take a broader review of “cyber and emerging technologies.”
The Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit will prioritize fraud cases that leverage novel tech including crypto, artificial intelligence, machine learning and
NY Times AI Integration is interesting since the NY Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft!
NQuiringMinds.com reported that “The New York Times is navigating the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its editorial processes while simultaneously engaging in legal action against AI companies like OpenAI and Microsoft. This dual approach highlights the complexities and ethical considerations surrounding AI’s role in journalism, particularly concerning content ownership, editorial control, and the protection
The Structure of Legal Revolutions: How Generative AI Is Changing the Face of the Legal Profession
Welcome, fellow legal innovators! As we stand at the threshold of what may be the most significant transformation in legal history, I invite you to explore how artificial intelligence is catalyzing a fundamental shift in our profession’s paradigm. 🔄⚖️Drawing on Thomas Kuhn’s influential framework of scientific revolutions, we’ll examine how generative AI challenges our profession’s
Lead Generation Strategies for Immigration Law Firms
The demand for immigration legal services is soaring. Between 2023 and 2024, a net of 2.8 million people migrated to the US, while Canada welcomed nearly half a million new residents. Behind the numbers are people and families navigating a complex legal process—and searching for an immigration lawyer to guide them through it.
So,
AI-Powered Arbitration: Is Arbitrus.ai the Future of Dispute Resolution?
In his 2019 book Online Courts and the Future of Justice, Richard Susskind explored the potential for AI to revolutionize dispute resolution. He posed an interesting question: Do litigants always want judicial decisions, or do they simply want their problems resolved swiftly, efficiently, and fairly? Susskind suggested that automated systems could, in the future,