What does Major League Baseball banning AI in the dugout have to do with legal? It turns out it’s a lot. Read my post for Above the Law to find out
TechLaw Crossroads
Exploring the intersection of Technology and the Law
TechLaw Crossroads, published by Stephen Embry, explores the intersection of legal practice and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence's impact on the legal industry. The blog discusses how AI-native legal services and tech-affiliated law firms are reshaping traditional legal service delivery, raising questions about access to justice, firm economics, and professional roles. It also addresses challenges such as AI verification costs, trust issues within legal workflows, and the cultural shifts required for effective AI integration. The content includes critical analysis of AI's promises and pitfalls, infrastructure concerns, and the evolving dynamics between technology and legal professionals.
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Vibe Coding For Lawyers: Next Big Thing Or Just A Big Dud?
Will vibe coding for and by lawyers be the next big thing? Here’s my post for Above the Law
Law Librarians In The City Of The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Here’s my wrap up of the AALL conference that closed earlier this week. Low key but that’s precisely what made it so good. My post for Above the Law.
Courtroom View Network: Learning Trial Skills By Watching Real Lawyers In Real Trials
Sometimes at legal conferences put on by organizations like AALL, I come across something new and innovative. Such was the case when I stumbled into a session put on by Courtroom View Network. CVN says it has videoed thousands…
AALL 2026: An Aloha Keynote For Lasting Impact, Not Glitz
Instead of a celebrity in a white chair talking about themselves, the opening keynote at AALL 2026 featured Federal district Judge Micah Smith talking about what he called “Aloha leadership”. Leadership based on empathy and care for others that creates…
The BigHand Legal Report: More Trouble For Ostriches
According to recent studies, law firms have an AI problem on both sides of the business.
Not only are they slow to use AI and automation to serve clients as demonstrated by a recent Deloitte Legal study, but according to…
The Deloitte Legal Report: Trouble For Ostriches
Deloitte Legal’s new survey reveals the continuing gap between what legal departments want and expect from outside counsel when it comes to AI and what they are getting.
Legal departments will be insourcing more and demanding lower fees from law…
AALL 2026: Focusing On The Aloha
On of my favorite legal tech conferences is put on by American Association of Law Libraries and kicks off Saturday in Cleveland. This year’s theme focuses on leading with Aloha: leading with empathy, collaboration, and integrity in challenging world. There’s…
Surprise, Surprise: More Evidence That What You Say To Your Chatbot Isn’t Always Private
If you (or your client) thinks what is said to a chatbot is private, think again. Under the Stored Communications Act, the government can get a search warrant and force the AI provider to produce your AI conversations. And there…
Fractional General Counsel: A Win-Win Proposition For Certain Clients, And Certain Lawyers
Here’s my recent post on Above the Law on fractional GCs. It can be a solution for businesses that don’t need and can’t justify full time in house counsel. And for lawyers with judgment and experience and who can use…