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“Law librarians are pushing back on the idea that generative artificial intelligence will eventually replace them. If anything, they have become more relevant as they test and promote new AI-based tools for government, law schools and law firms, says Jenny Silbiger, the president
Enforcement activity surged in 2025, with landmark judgments and settlements—some reaching eight and nine figures—targeting issues such as ad tracking, analytics, wiretapping, text messaging, data subject rights, and sensitive data collection. This aggressive trend shows no signs of slowing as we move into 2026.
Taft continues to help its clients find the correct answers in their context for addressing these risks. Building on our year-end post, here are some issues you may want to consider as you take on the new year.
Enforcement activity surged in 2025, with landmark judgments and settlements—some reaching eight and nine figures—targeting issues such as ad tracking, analytics, wiretapping, text messaging, data subject rights, and sensitive data collection. This aggressive trend shows no signs of slowing as we move into 2026.
Taft continues to help its clients find the correct answers in their context for addressing these risks. Building on our year-end post, here are some issues you may want to consider as you take on the new year.
My friend and I were having one of those conversations that seem more prevalent with each passing year. We were running through a list of relatively dramatic changes over the last couple of years.
Maybe you’ve had your own version of this discussion. Ours covered a broad spectrum, from changes in football rules to the
Before someone reaches out, they usually take a minute to look you up. They read a few things. They see what comes up. They try to get a sense of who you are and what you do. These days that often includes ChatGPT, right alongside Google and LinkedIn.
What they see in that moment quietly
Back from CES 2026. Here’s my top ten impressions from this year’s show. Not surprisingly, the headline this was AI everywhere all the time. Lots of discussions about agentic AI, wearables and robotics all powered by AI. But precious little about the AI challenges like the infrastructure gap, the erosion of critical thinking skills and
Editor’s Note: Andreessen Horowitz’s $15 billion fundraise is more than a financial milestone—it’s a strategic declaration about the future of American technology and its governance. For professionals in cybersecurity, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and eDiscovery, this signals a critical inflection point. As AI, decentralized systems, and defense tech receive unprecedented capital, the frameworks that safeguard
On December 4, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued two memoranda addressing the use of Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations (“SMEDs”) during patent prosecution, both from Director John Squires. The first, the SMED Examiner Memo, targets the Patent Examining Corps, clarifying how examiners should treat applicant-submitted evidence under 37 CFR 1.132 in traversing subject matter eligibility (SME) rejections. The second, the Best Practices for SMEDs Memo, addresses the legal community, emphasizing strategies for maximizing the value and probative weight of SMEDs. This article summarizes both memos, offering practical insights for innovators, patent professionals, and stakeholders navigating the Section 101 landscape.
Hey there Legal Rebels! 👋 I’m excited to share with you the 53rd episode of the 2026 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!If you want to understand why ABA
Automation makes a lot of things easier, but it doesn’t make everything better.
The appeal is obvious: fewer manual tasks, more efficiency, better consistency. And for solo and small firm owners, automation can save hours a week. But there’s a point where it stops being helpful and starts eroding the trust you’re trying to build.