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I had a sales pitch from a program inside Elsevier’s SSRN unit. The idea was to create a Research Paper Series that showcases the law school’s scholarship. The Dean pitched the cold call over to me and so I followed up. I was interested to see that part of the pitch
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 249: The Debate Over Canada’s AI Strategy – My Consultation Submission and Appearance at the Canadian Heritage Committee
The government’s AI consultation concluded at the end of October with expectations that a strategy will emerge before the end of the year. I participated in the consultation with a brief submission and in an appearance as a witness before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage for its study on the effectiveness of technological advances
Law Librarians Take the Lead: The Future of AI and Legal Information
In this episode of The Geek in Review, we welcome three powerhouse guests—Cas Laskowski, Taryn Marks, and Kristina (Kris) Niedringhaus—who are charting a bold course for Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Law Libraries. These three recently co-authored a major white paper, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Law Libraries (
Worth Reading – Trust Networks as Antidote to AI Slop
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Get A Grip: Focusing On Risks Instead Of Benefits Is Making AI Way Too Hard
When we talk about GenAI for the legal profession we frequently focus on the risks. But Comment 8 to Model Rule 1.1 requires us to also the understand the benefits. Sometimes we make AI a little too complicated.
Two fundamental rules: Don’t put client confidences in prompts and check the output for accuracy. Here is
OpenAI’s Usage Policies Update and the Case for Legal-Specific AI
What really happened in OpenAI’s latest usage policies update
On October 29, 2025, OpenAI released updated usage policies outlining what users can and can’t do with its products and services.
One line in particular sparked confusion, as many interpreted it as ending ChatGPT’s ability to answer legal questions entirely:
“You cannot use our services for…the
Alexi Launches Comprehensive Workflow Library to Automate Transactional and Litigation Tasks
The legal AI platform Alexi has launched what it is calling the most comprehensive AI workflow library on the market, designed to help law firms move beyond risky AI experimentation toward reliable, scalable automation of legal work. The Toronto-based company introduced the Workflow Library in September, describing it as a solution developed for firms that
The Future of Chemical Data Intelligence — A Conversation with Greg Gartland, Chief Executive Officer of 3E
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Greg Gartland, Chief Executive Officer of 3E. We discuss 3E’s business offerings, how it defines its place in the very competitive world of chemical information management, the role artificial intelligence has in this space, and trends Greg sees driving growth in chemicals, product stewardship, and sustainability. ALL
UK High Court Issues Landmark Ruling in Getty Images v. Stability AI, with Narrow Trademark Infringement Win for Getty; Claim of Secondary Copyright Infringement Fails
On November 4, 2025, the UK High Court handed down judgment in Getty Images v. Stability AI,[1] a case emphasized for its significance to content creators and the AI industry and “the balance to be struck between the two warring factions”.[2] Despite significant public interest in the lawsuit, the issues that remained before
The Coming Commoditization of AI?
Multiple reputable sources are reporting that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently told employees—via a leaked internal memo—that Google’s newest advances in AI could “create some temporary economic headwinds” for OpenAI, even as he tried to reassure staff that the company is “catching up fast” and remains well-positioned for the long run.
Altman’s message reportedly acknowledged that