Why reviewing AI-generated content matters
Generative AI can accelerate legal work, but it cannot replace the lawyer’s judgment. These systems predict what legal text should look like, they do not reason about doctrine, jurisdiction, or consequences. That’s why even fluent, well-structured answers can be subtly wrong or confidently hallucinated.
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Data License Restrictions in the AI Spotlight: Careful Drafting Is More Important Than Ever
A recently-filed federal court complaint tests the enforceability of restrictive terms in a data license against the use of licensed data for generative AI purposes. The outcome of this case may turn on interpreting broad terms such as training, internal research, distribution and publication.
UPDATE: On December 18, 2025, the court denied defendant Alexi Technologies…
Aderant and Harvey Announce Partnership To Bridge the Gap Between Business and Practice of Law
Legal business software company Aderant and legal AI company Harvey today announced a partnership they are describing as “market-defining” for the way it will bridge the gap between software for the business of law and software for the practice of law. “Together, the companies will deliver the industry’s first deeply connected ecosystem that unites AI-powered…
The Prompted Practitioner: Antti Innanen
Hey there Legal Rebels! 👋 I’m excited to share with you the 49th episode of the 2025 season of the LawDroid Manifesto podcast, where I will be continuing to interview key legal innovators to learn how they do what they do. I think you’re going to enjoy this one!If you want to understand how to…
What’s New? December 2025
Cybersecurity regulations
Possibly in response to the bailout of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) which suffered a debilitating cyberattack earlier this year, the government has progressed its Cyber Security and Resilience Bill. It will mandate critical national infrastructure providers – such as hospitals, energy and water suppliers – with ensuring a minimum level of standards…
Data First, Partner Better. Jennifer McIver on Legal Ops Benchmarks, AI Agents, and Pricing Reality Checks
This week on The Geek in Review, we sit down with Jennifer McIver, Legal Ops and Industry Insights at Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions. We open with Jennifer’s career detour from aspiring forensic pathologist to practicing attorney to legal tech and legal ops leader, sparked by a classic moment of lawyer frustration, a slammed…
Are you ready for Google AI Glasses?
Computerworld.com reported that “Silicon Valley is abuzz with chatter about Google’s upcoming AI glasses. The trigger was a big announcement on The Android Show on December 8. The company announced that its first AI glasses will be developed in collaboration with partners like Warby Parker, Samsung, and Gentle Monster, and should launch…
Worth Reading – AI can change political opinions by flooding voters with real and fabricated facts
So what you’re telling me is that AI chatbots can spout so much bullshit, so fast, and so confidently that they are incredibly effective at changing people’s political beliefs?
The post Worth Reading – AI can change political opinions by flooding voters with real and fabricated facts appeared first on Mike McBride Online. If…
Morning At AI Summit: Tech Debt, Cultural Debt, Whack-A-Mole, And The Benefits Of “I Don’t Know“
Business leaders from Unilever, EY, and NBC Universal shared a consistent message at the AI Summit: embrace the ‘I don’t know’ and think holistically about AI transformation.
The contrast with how most law firms approach AI couldn’t be more striking. While other industries talk about reimagining entire workflows, legal still treats AI as something to…
How to Spot Bottlenecks at Your Law Firm (and Unlock Capacity Without Hiring)
What “lockup” tells you about your bottlenecks
Before you dig into specific bottlenecks, it helps to understand the big-picture metric that shows how much your processes are costing you: lockup.
Lockup measures how many days’ worth of your annual revenue are tied up as unbilled work or unpaid invoices. In other words, how long it…