Editor’s Note: This article draws from a revealing panel discussion at the TLTF Summit, moderated by Shanin Lott of Russell Reynolds Associates, featuring three distinct approaches to AI’s impact on law firm economics: Keith Maziarek of Katten Muchin Rosenman on the persistent challenge of value-based pricing; LeeAnn Black of Latham & Watkins on their $20
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Trifurcation, Transparency, and TLTF: How Zach Posner Framed the Future of Legal Services in 2025
Editor’s Note: This article examines the opening keynote at TLTF Summit 2025 in Austin, delivered by Zach Posner of The LegalTech Fund. Posner frames the summit as a turning point for the legal, regulatory, and risk communities, moving from experimental use of generative AI to operational transformation. The coverage highlights how accelerating technology cycles, compressed…
European Commission Moves to Legally Mandate Removal of Huawei and ZTE from EU Networks
Editor’s Note: The European Commission’s shift from advisory guidance to enforceable regulation regarding Huawei and ZTE reflects a significant recalibration of the European Union’s digital security posture. By proposing a binding mandate to remove these Chinese vendors from telecom networks, the Commission underscores the convergence of national security, economic policy, and technological sovereignty in shaping…
European Parliament Pushes for Algorithmic Management Controls as Workplace AI Spreads Across Digital Economy
Editor’s Note: European policymakers are signaling a shift toward greater oversight of algorithmic systems in the workplace, with significant implications for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals. The recent resolution passed by the European Parliament’s Employment Committee proposes a legislative framework to regulate algorithmic management across sectors, including traditional employment and digital platforms. If enacted,…
Grace Under Omission: Leadership Beyond the Room
Editor’s Note: From boardrooms and caucus chambers to corporate committees and community organizations, leadership unfolds within groups that shape decisions and direction. Yet exclusion—intentional or incidental—remains a persistent test for those outside the room. Drawn from observations across the military, public companies, venture-backed startups, and established private organizations, this reflection outlines how leaders can respond…
NATO’s Counter-Drone Solution: Inside the Merops Deployment Reshaping European Air Defense
Editor’s Note: NATO’s deployment of the Merops counter-drone system along its eastern flank marks a pivotal evolution in air defense—one that cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals should follow closely. Merops is a compact, AI-driven platform that integrates radar, optical sensors, and autonomous interceptor drones to detect and neutralize unmanned aerial threats, even under electronic…
Governing the Ungovernable: Corporate Boards Face AI Accountability Reckoning
Editor’s Note: AI oversight has become a board-level imperative. As artificial intelligence reshapes operations and risk profiles, corporate directors face rising scrutiny from regulators, shareholders, and stakeholders demanding real accountability. This in-depth article explores the widening gap between AI deployment and governance readiness—and why boards must move beyond symbolic oversight to embrace meaningful, independent governance…
[EDRM Workshop] Framing Construction Discovery’s Future with AI-Powered Document Review
Editor’s Note: Construction disputes generate a staggering volume and variety of data, making traditional document review processes not only inefficient but often ineffective. This EDRM Workshop, hosted in partnership with HaystackID®, cuts to the heart of that challenge—showcasing how generative AI is transforming discovery workflows in complex construction litigation. From parsing Primavera schedules and BIM…
Beyond Public Cloud: The Enduring Case for Deployment Flexibility in eDiscovery
Editor’s Note: Deployment decisions in eDiscovery are no longer just technical preferences—they are strategic imperatives. In a market captivated by cloud-first mandates and AI-driven capabilities, this article cuts through the noise to address a critical, often overlooked need: deployment flexibility. For cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals operating in highly regulated environments, this is not…
How a Fabricated Quote Nearly Ended a Career: Lessons for Legal Tech Professionals
Editor’s Note: A single misattributed quote nearly upended the career of a fictional journalist in this cautionary tale, but the deeper lesson resonates far beyond the newsroom. For cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals, this narrative underscores a stark reality: artificial intelligence can introduce subtle but consequential errors that evade even the most experienced eyes—unless…