Some years ago, I listened to Richard Susskind speak about the “Future of Professions” and, in his view, how systems like AI might replace them. Indeed, the disruption he predicted largely has materialized in recent years, as many assess what impact AI will have on certain professional services, knowledge-based occupations, such as attorneys, accountants, healthcare
CCTV vs. Privacy: GDPR Rules for your cameras
Installing surveillance cameras for the business may seem like a standard security measure. But are you aware that the moment it captures any piece of personal information, it falls under the scope of the GDPR and puts you at risk of being fined up to 20 million € or 4% of your annual income?
However,
At Legalweek, Judges Deliver a Stark Warning on Threats, Intimidation, and the Strain on the Rule of Law
Editor’s Note: This session during Legalweek 2026 in New York matters because it moved judicial safety out of abstraction and into the daily operating reality of courts, counsel, clients, and legal institutions. The discussion connected physical threats, digital harassment, doxxing, spoofing, swatting, online rhetoric, impeachment threats, declining public confidence in courts, and a documented drop
Germany’s AI Implementation Act (KI-MIG): Who are the responsible supervisory authorities?
On 10 February 2026, the Federal Government adopted its official government draft (Regierungsentwurf) for the AI Market Surveillance and Innovation Promotion Act (KI-Marktüberwachungs- und Innovationsförderungs-Gesetz – KI-MIG), setting out Germany’s supervisory architecture, enforcement powers, and penalty regime for AI systems under the EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689).
In
Behind the Curtain With Tom Kemp: New CCPA Rules, Enforcements, and What’s Next
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Tom Kemp is the Executive Director of CalPrivacy. Previously, he was a Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur and CEO. He volunteered on the California Privacy Rights Act campaign and has advised on major tech policy legislation nationwide,
A Governance-First Framework for Implementing AI in Mid-Market Finance
Over the last few years, Finance and Accounting (F&A) functions have moved rapidly from experimenting with AI to embedding it across core operational workflows. In 2024, Gartner reported that 58% of finance teams were using AI, while KPMG’s latest Global AI in Finance study found that AI is now in use at 71% of organizations.
Robert Hartmann: Building Rainmaking Skills
In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Robert Hartmann discuss:
- Taking ownership of the business of law
- Building rainmaking skills through empathy and responsiveness
- Preparing for independence before you need it
- Networking strategically, not randomly
Key Takeaways:
- Law school prepares lawyers for doctrine, not for marketing, leadership, or running a practice. Lawyers must take responsibility for
Accountancy Age – Why AI readiness now signals firm value
Accountancy Age reporter, Chirasmita Amin, met with Intapp’s Marc McNicholl during the 2026 Alternative Accountancy Management Summit in London last week to discuss how accounting firms are moving beyond experimenting with AI. Her resulting article covers where AI is already altering the P&L for advanced firms, the importance of data readiness and governance, and the
AI Adoption in Corporate Legal Departments Doubles According to The General Counsel Report
Part two of the General Counsel Report from Relativity and FTI Consulting shows that AI adoption in corporate legal departments is doubling! Here’s part of the press release!
The post AI Adoption in Corporate Legal Departments Doubles According to The General Counsel Report appeared first on eDiscovery Today by Doug Austin.
Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (3/11/26) – An AI Inflection Point for Hotels, Investor Pivot in Build-to-Rent and Looming Legislation for Single-Family Investors
by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team
In our latest roundup, lodging demand for World Cup brings growth, commercial property management firms use of AI becomes firmer, construction industry shows slow start to the year, and more!
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