Use of technology referred to as “artificial intelligence” is fast finding its way into many aspects of commercial life. Registered investment advisers are no exception as AI tools are already being used for screening and research, portfolio construction, trading and drafting client communications. As advisers integrate these tools into their investment processes, they face a familiar set of questions under the federal securities laws.
The Quantum Cryptographic Singularity: 2026’s “Checkmate” Moment
If you’ve spent the last decade in the blockchain space, you’ve likely been lulled into a comfortable sense of “Quantum Procrastination.” The prevailing wisdom was that a Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computer (CRQC) was a “2040-something” problem, a massive engineering hurdle requiring tens of millions of physical qubits that felt more like science fiction than a
You may be losing access to Microsoft Copilot Chat!
Computerworld.com reported that “Microsoft is set to remove Copilot Chat access within Microsoft 365 apps such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for large M365 commercial customers starting April 15 — a “mystifying backtrack,” according to one technology industry analyst.” The March 25, 2026 article entitled ” Microsoft backtracks on Copilot Chat access in M365 apps”
Ten Things: How to Market Yourself (and Build Your Brand)
My grandfather had a pretty corny sense of humor (which my daughters tell me is genetic… and potentially fatal). One of his favorite jokes was telling six-year-old me and my five-year-old brother that his basset hound kept elephants away from the house. We’d, of course, respond with, “There are no elephants in York, Nebraska, granddad.”
Employers can no longer count on private arbitration when sexual harassment is on the docket
Employers love arbitration agreements. They keep disputes private and out of court.
Unless, that is, sexual harassment is in the case.
An Ohio appellate court just made that crystal clear in Hansbrough v. Marshall Dennehey.
The employer did what employers do. It pointed to a signed arbitration agreement and moved to compel arbitration of
Measuring the ROI of Legal AI in Practice
I spoke with Nick West, a Partner and the Chief Strategy Officer at Mishcon de Reya. We discussed the firm’s approach to innovation, the metrics it captures related to its use of Legora, how it measures the ROI of Legora and other tools, how law firms should think about the return on
Navigating AI Ethics and Compliance in Legal Tech: Building Trust in an AI Driven Legal Environment
AI has become an essential part of modern enterprise operations. Legal teams now rely on it to handle complex and high‑volume tasks such as document review, contract analysis, investigations, and regulatory response.
These capabilities improve consistency, reduce manual workload, and support faster decision making.
What makes the current landscape different is the speed at which
Robotics in Hospital Operations: Automation Beyond the Operating Room
Robotics in healthcare is often associated with surgical precision and cutting-edge operating rooms. But in 2026, the real transformation is happening beyond surgery. Hospitals are increasingly adopting robotics across everyday operations—from logistics and sanitation to patient support and diagnostics—reshaping how care is delivered behind the scenes.
As healthcare systems face rising costs, staffing shortages, and
Jordan Furlong’s TECHSHOW Keynote: The Lawyers Who Will Thrive In The New World Order Will Be Entrepreneurs — And Humans
Jordan Furlong’s ABA TechShow keynote was one of the best I’ve heard. His thesis: AI will commoditize legal knowledge, mechanize legal work, and reconfigure law firms. The lawyers who suceed won’t necessarily be the ones who know the most, if that was even ever the case. Instead, they will be the ones clients want in
The Structure Sleuth: Edward Bukstel
Hey there Legal Rebels! 👋 I’m excited to share with you the 64th episode 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 AI is fundamentally disrupting legal