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
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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Whither The Court Reporters?
It goes without saying that our court reporting systems is in crisis. There is a shortage of qualified reporters, on the one hand, and a demand to use technology to create transcripts cheaper and faster on the other. Perhaps we…
Solos And Small Law Firms: A Market Ripe For Disruption?
A recent Clio survey suggests that while solos and small firms are using AI, they are not using it effectively or profitably. Nor have many changed their billing model. As a result, they may be ripe for disruption. Here’s my…
In-House Counsel Say They Want More From Outside Counsel But Don’t Demand It
New Thomson Reuters survey confirms what has long been the case. In-house counsel want better use of technology and innovation from their outside counsel, but don’t seem to be demanding it. Here’s my thoughts for Above the Law on the…
Thomson Reuters Rebuilt CoCounsel: A Pivot
Here’s my post for Above the Law on Thomson Reuters’ announcement of a rebuilt CoCounsel AI tool.It marks a pivot to what TR calls a fiduciary grade AI for complex and specilized legal matters. Matters where precision and verification are…
Apple Intelligence: A New Sheriff In Town For Legal AI?
If the Apple Intelligence and Siri app perform as represented at WWDC, it could offer a secure and confidential platform for some types of legal work for many lawyers and law firms. Particularly for smaller firms that can’t necessarily afford…
Lessons From Interstate Highways: AI’s Impact On Legal Is A Known Unknown
Amara’s law: We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.
That was clearly the case with the interstate highway system and its application has some important lessons…
It’s Still A Good Time To Be A Lawyer. So Far.
For many, it’s still a good time to be a lawyer. Jobs and profits are up. But for how long, especially if the economy tanks? Best not get too comfortable…
Here’s my discussion for Above the Law.
A Pox On Everyone’s House: Mississippi Court Disqualifies All 4 Attorneys In Major Hallucination Scandal
Federal District Judge Sharion Aycock has sanctioned and disqualified all the lawyers on both sides of a case, including local counsel, for including hallucinated cites in pleadings and for not verifying them. It’s a well-reasoned and well supported 23-page Opinion…
Trouble For Midsize Law Firms: Is Their Titanic Sinking?
Are midsize law firms in trouble? A recent Thomson Reuters Institute Report reveals some troubling findings. As compared to other market segments, midsize expense growth is up, demand growth rate lower, investment in tech is less and less money is…