The SEO industry is in the middle of its biggest transformation since Google introduced mobile-first indexing. Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing how search engines work — it’s fundamentally altering what it takes to rank, convert, and grow online. If your SEO agency hasn’t adapted, your firm is likely leaving cases on the table.
SEO Has
How AI Is Transforming Digital Marketing for Law Firms in 2026
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept — it’s the driving force behind the most effective digital marketing strategies in the legal industry today. Law firms that leverage AI are seeing better rankings, higher-quality leads, and stronger returns on their marketing investments. Here’s how AI is reshaping the landscape in 2026 and what it
Insurance Industry’s Use of AI: A Fair or Unfair Claim Settlement Practice?
The insurance industry has been swift to adopt artificial intelligence (“AI”). According to consulting firm McKinsey & Company, 76% of insurers surveyed have already begun using generative AI in their day-to-day operations. [1] This adoption spans the different facets of insurers’ work cycles, including claims, underwriting, legal, and risk management. Policyholders and their attorneys must remain aware of the potential pitfalls of AI implementation, particularly as it pertains to claims management.
The Technology Contracting Dilemma
Some technology articles age well. Here’s one on the HIPAA Security Rule: https://www.stoelprivacyblog.com/2025/01/articles/hipaa/a-deeper-dive-into-the-proposed-modifications-to-the-hipaa-security-rule/. The proposed modifications to the HIPAA Security Rule, published in the Federal Register on January 6, 2025, are still not in final form. The final action is expected next month. Once in final form, I will publish another article. As the
Ninth Circuit Denial of En Banc Review in Detwiler Reinforces the Tension in Religious Accommodation Cases
The Ninth Circuit has now refused to revisit one of the most closely watched religious accommodation decisions to come out of the pandemic-era litigation wave. In Detwiler v. Mid-Columbia Medical Center, the court left standing a panel decision that held the plaintiff did not adequately plead a bona fide religious conflict with her employer’s
AI Efficiency Does Not Equal Legal Protection for Your Brand
If you are moving fast with generative tools, the best legal practices when you use AI are not optional. They are what keep a promising brand from turning into a trademark dispute, a false advertising claim, or a costly rebrand.
What are the best legal practices when you use AI for branding?
The best legal
CAS Legal Mailbag – 4/16/26
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
As a middle school principal, I especially enjoy and learn from your CAS Legal Mailbag posts. A recent post included the following statement:
The exception related to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-154a is rarely applicable, because the prohibition against access to educational records under that
Key Government Contracts Law Developments in Q1 2026
The first quarter of 2026 brought significant legal, regulatory, and compliance developments that federal contractors and government procurement professionals must understand. From transformative regulatory initiatives to high-profile executive actions and agency guidance, these shifts reflect changing priorities across the federal acquisition landscape. Below is a summary of the most impactful trends and legal updates through
Standing Waves
There are moments in a long AI session when the exchange stops feeling linear.
You are no longer simply asking a question and receiving an answer. You are no longer even refining a prompt in the ordinary sense. Something else begins to happen. Certain phrases return with altered weight. Certain errors recur, but not identically.
3 Adversaries You Might Meet Negotiating an AI-Friendly ESI Protocol
Awareness and adoption of generative and agentic AI have grown rapidly over the last two years; both now regularly appear in e-discovery. Where does modern AI show up in your meet-and-confers?