The Illinois Supreme Court today released a policy on the use of generative AI in the courts that authorizes its use by attorneys, judges, court staff and others, provided the use complies with legal and ethical standards. The Illinois Supreme Court AI Policy, which will take effect Jan. 1, emphasizes that attorneys, judges and self-represented litigants
Build vs. Buy: Generative AI Adoption in Legal Practice
Welcome back, my astute legal innovators! As AI capabilities expand at a breakneck pace, a new challenge emerges: should firms build their own AI solutions or partner with specialized vendors? 🏢💻For those just joining the conversation, buckle up – we’re about to embark on a thrilling journey. From proprietary platforms like Wilson Sonsini’s contracting solution
Privilege In the Age of Gen AI: Lots of Questions
With any new technology, questions of discovery and privilege inevitably arise. As a recent New Mexico case demonstrates, that’s certainly true of Gen AI.
The Tremblay Case
The case, Tremblay v. OpenAI, Inc., is pending in California District Court. The case involves claims that OpenAI was trained by using plaintiffs’ copyright materials. OpenAI sought
Kluwer Say They Are The Ones Creating Responsible AI
Well.. let’s hope its the case Here’s their pitch I have to say i follow my grandmother’s oft said, “Don’t Believe Everything You Read”… but maybe just maybe? At Wolters Kluwer’s ELM Amplify 2024, ELM Solutions showcased our dedication to responsible AI development. With a focus on trust, transparency, and accountability, the session “Your Trusted Partner
How to Write a Case Brief: The Ultimate Cheatsheet
Case briefing has a long history in legal studies as a tried-and-true method for reviewing and analyzing judicial opinions.
Whether you’re a law student attempting to master case briefing, or a lawyer seeking to re-learn this skill to advocate more effectively, this blog post provides a useful cheat sheet to make tackling case briefs more
FTC Settles Case Against Provider of AI-Enabled Security Systems
On Tuesday, November 26, the FTC released a proposed settlement order with Evolv Technologies, a provider of AI-enabled security screening systems. The FTC’s complaint in the matter alleged that Evolv violated Section 5 of the FTC Act by making “false or unsupported claims” about the capabilities of an AI-enabled screening system that it provides to
Illinois Supreme Court Releases Policy Authorizing Ethical Use of AI in the Courts
The Illinois Supreme Court today released a policy on the use of generative AI in the courts that authorizes its use by attorneys, judges, court staff and others, provided the use complies with legal and ethical standards. The Illinois Supreme Court AI Policy, which will take effect Jan. 1, emphasizes that attorneys, judges and self-represented
LawNext: In Which Gen AI Takes Over this Podcast to Discuss Law Practice Management Technology
On today’s LawNext: we hand over the podcast to NotebookLM to discuss the state of law practice management technology. If you haven’t heard of NotebookLM, it is a generative AI tool from Google that turns your documents into engaging audio discussions. Its output sounds a whole lot like, well, a podcast, with two hosts chatting
December 18, 2024 Summary of the new UK Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA) Summary of the UK Online Safety
Summary of the UK Online Safety Act 2023 and its impact on search, social media, AI applications and gaming environments.
November 2024 Developments Under President Biden’s AI Executive Order
In a new post on the Inside Government Contracts blog, our colleagues provide the November 2024 update to our ongoing series on the implementation of Executive Order No. 14110 on the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence” (the “AI EO”), issued by President Biden on October 30, 2023. The blog