I spoke with Raymond Mieszaniec, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of EvenUp, a legal tech company that uses AI to help personal injury attorneys maximize case values. We discussed why plaintiffs’ personal injury work is well-suited to AI-driven automation, how AI tools will affect the volume and quality of cases filed, and how
The History & Legacy of the National Bar Association: A Conversation with Attorney Ashley Upkins, President of the National Bar Association
The foundation of American democracy and the pursuit of justice are currently facing extraordinary challenges, demanding resolute leadership from our nation’s top legal advocates. It was truly an honor and a privilege to welcome a guest to The Legal Lens Podcast who embodies this resilience and commitment: Attorney Ashley Upkins, the current President of the
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Limit State AI Regulation
President Trump’s Dec. 11, Executive Order, “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence” (the “order”), targets what the administration views as burdensome and fragmented state AI regulation in favor of a single national framework.
Although the order does not overturn any existing or proposed state AI law, it directs federal agencies to challenge certain state AI laws, condition federal funding on compliance with the order, and propose federal preemption legislation.
Environmental AI in 2025: Adoption Accelerated, but Policy Still Lagging Behind
As 2025 draws to a close, one of the most consequential, but least publicly discussed, shifts in federal environmental governance has been the quiet expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) behind the scenes across multiple federal agencies. AI tools are not new in federal science programs, but 2025 marked a turning point: agencies began integrating machine-learning
How Consistent Publishing Built a Global Reputation for D&O Insurance Lawyer
For nearly 20 years, Kevin LaCroix has published The D&O Diary, a blog focused on directors and officers insurance that has become required reading for lawyers, insurers and professionals around the world. What began as an experiment driven by curiosity evolved into one of the most respected niche legal publications on the internet.
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A Change in Course: FSOC’s 2025 Annual Report Signals That Deregulation in the Financial Industry is Ahead
Key Takeaways:
- The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) issued its 2025 Annual Report on December 11. The 2025 Annual Report, among other things, highlights four key areas of focus for 2026: strengthening the U.S. Treasury market, improving cybersecurity, enhancing supervisory and regulatory frameworks for depository institutions, and using artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen financial stability.
The US Government’s Expanding Use of AI in Immigration Adjudications: Considerations for Employers and Investors
The U.S. government is rapidly expanding its use of AI across immigration and visa adjudications. While much of the public discussion focuses on efficiency and enforcement, these developments carry concrete and immediate implications for employers sponsoring foreign talent and investors pursuing U.S. immigration pathways, including EB-5, E-2, L-1, H-1B, O-1, and employment-based green cards.
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The recent expansion of patent elegibility for AI inventions before the USPTO
Introduction
The new United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director John A. Squires was sworn in on September 22, 2025 and wasted no time that week in expanding patent eligibility for AI related inventions. In particular, the new Director presided over the September 26 Appeals Review Panel (ARP) decision in Ex parte Desjardins, Appeal 2024-000567. In its decision, the ARP begins explicitly steering USPTO claim interpretation policy under 35 U.S.C. § 101 in a new direction that aims to reduce patent eligibility scrutiny and potentially minimize the now-classic hurdles associated with interpreting abstract ideas and practical implementations thereof under the established Alice/Mayo framework.
Navigating the Rise of AI in ADR: Opportunities, Risks and Ethical Considerations for Attorneys
Authored by: Hon. Mary Colleen Roberts (Ret.)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. Virtually every conversation these days involves AI and now this advanced technology seems to be on the cusp of transforming nearly every aspect of society. Whether that proves to be more hype than reality remains to be seen.
AI has certainly made plenty
Cut Through the Noise: A Framework for Evaluating Legal AI in the Public Sector
For legal teams in the public sector, the challenge isn’t adopting AI — it’s adopting the right AI. Choosing the wrong AI can undermine compliance, erode trust, and create new vulnerabilities.