Most companies that allow generative AI (“GenAI”) in the workplace have a policy requiring users to check AI outputs to ensure that they are accurate, complete, and fit for purpose. But once an employee reviews the AI output and is
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Update: Judge Rakoff Issues Written Opinion that AI-Generated Documents Are Not Protected by Privilege
Last week, we wrote about a decision in which Judge Rakoff of the Southern District of New York denied the claim of defendant Bradley Heppner that documents prepared by Heppner using the consumer version of the AI model Claude for
AI Is Making Everyone a Potential Competitor – Are Your Data Contracts Ready?
AI is disrupting a core assumption for companies entering routine business agreements: that their counterparty is not, and will not become, a direct competitor. Although non-disclosure terms and data use limitations have long been standard in many business-to-business contracts, compliance
Avi Gesser Recognized in Chambers Global Market Leaders Rankings for Artificial Intelligence
Avi Gesser has been recognized in Chambers Global Market Leaders: Artificial Intelligence, which highlights leading law firm lawyers advising on AI worldwide. Avi is one of only six lawyers ranked in the top AI tier in both Chambers Global Market
SDNY Rules AI-Generated Documents Are Not Protected by Privilege
On February 10, 2026, Judge Rakoff of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled from the bench that documents a client created using a commercial generative AI tool and sent to his lawyer were not
2025 Cyber Trends: What to Watch for and What You Can Do
The cyber threat landscape in 2025 was varied with greater ebbs and flows in threat actor activity than in previous years. After a relatively quiet first half, cyberattacks ramped up in the second half of the year. These included major
Use of AI-Generated Images for Fake Insurance Claims and Other Frauds
In 2026, companies and individuals conduct many important transactions using images of objects or documents, rather than the original items themselves. For example, individuals authenticate themselves using photos of their passports; banks process and accept check deposits using images of
Debevoise & Maeven Recognized at 2026 SKILLS.law Showcase
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, in collaboration with Maeven, was recognized at the 2026 SKILLS.law Showcase as second runner-up for the “Most Inspiring Showcase Audience Award” for its presentation on how they created a real-time intelligence platform to securely
Top 10 Predictions for Law Firm AI Use in 2026
We are experimenting with a shorter format for more frequent blog posts. Let us know what you think. Here are our top 10 predictions for AI use by law firms in 2026:
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Debevoise Named Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards Finalist for AI-Driven Compliance Training
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has been named a finalist in the “Best Tech Training Program Implementation” category at the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards. The firm was recognized for its innovative, AI-enabled compliance training programs developed for both internal