Civil procedure has humbled more legal professionals than perhaps any other area of law. You can master complex constitutional doctrine or navigate intricate tax regulations, then find yourself scrambling to meet a discovery deadline or watching a strong case crumble because you missed the window to respond to a complaint.
The challenge isn’t that procedural
When will AI pay off for the billions being invested?
The NewYorkTime.com reported that “Corporate spending on artificial intelligence is surging as executives bank on major efficiency gains. So far, they report little effect to the bottom line.” The August 13, 2025 article entitled “Companies Are Pouring Billions Into A.I. It Has Yet to Pay Off” (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/business/ai-business-payoff-lags.html) included these comments from the author
Gee, Jer, How Much Did You Like “How to Think About AI?”
From my review of How to Think About AI: A Guide for the Perplexed at Attorney At Work:
With over 500 generative AI apps for lawyers cataloged by LegalTech Hub in March 2025, the proliferation of such tools shows no signs of slowing. In this environment, nuanced understanding is more critical than simply another
Case Study: AI+ Life Sciences – Data, Discovery, and the Future of Health
Case Study: AI+ Life Sciences – Data, Discovery, and the Future of Health
At the AI+ Science Summit, one panel stood out for its blend of bold vision and ground-level clarity: “Case Study – AI+ Life Sciences.” Moderated by SCSP’s Karina Barao, the discussion brought together top minds, Kathryn Wang (Sandbox AQ), Johnny Yu (Tahoe
Are you ready to be Blackmailed by GenAI?
Computerworld.com reported “Generative AI (genAI) systems are blackmailing, sabotaging, and self-replicating themselves to avoid constraints — and researchers warn that this behavior represents chilling signs of self-preservation instincts in technology companies are racing to unleash.” The August 11, 2025 article entitled “GenAI tools are acting more ‘alive’ than ever; they blackmail people, replicate, and escape”
Watch: 15 Minute Demo of Midpage ChatGPT Plugin for Legal
On this episode of How it Works, I sit down with Midpage founder Otto Zastrow to demo Midpage GPT, a plugin within ChatGPT that allows lawyers to accurately and securely research case law. The Midpage ChatGPT Integration allows lawyers to conduct legal research on real case law directly in ChatGPT. By connecting the ChatGPT to the
The LegalTech Trailblazer: Richard Granat
Hey there Legal Rebels! 👋 I’m excited to share with you the 31st 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!I had the sincere pleasure of interviewing
Let the Games Begin: ILTA 2025 Conference Lives Large
The colossus International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Conference kicked off with an evening reception yesterday at the Gaylord Hotel and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland for the 45th time. ILTA is a global, volunteer-led organization that aspires to serve legal professionals and organizations through education, networking, and sharing innovative solutions. ILTA focuses on fostering knowledge and
Powering Innovation at the Intersection of AI & Science Highlights from the AI+ Science Summit
A Bold National Investment in AI and Science
David McDonald framed the conversation by highlighting the scale and ambition of the NSF’s AI Institutes program over 500 million dollars invested in 40 plus centers nationwide, designed to accelerate scientific discovery through AI. These institutes span disciplines and blend academic, government, and industry partnerships to create
The Form of the Law
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There are times when you know you need help and you take the step to ask for it. We were selling a house in Canada and moving to the United States. There are tax consequences and they were complicated because now we had 2 national tax regimes to deal with: capital