Introduction: The Urgency and Promise of Generative AI in Law - The unprecedented rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) worldwide presents the legal profession with a pivotal opportunity for...more
6/27/2025
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This month I celebrated another birthday—an occasion that naturally prompts reflections on time, legacy, and the world future generations will inherit. As a legal educator, a pivotal question on my mind is how the legal...more
3/20/2025
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On January 1, 2025, major changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure took effect, transforming how civil cases are managed, litigated, and resolved. Rooted in four landmark Florida Supreme Court decisions issued in 2024,...more
1/23/2025
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Despite clear judicial warnings and sanctions, legal professionals continue to submit AI-generated court documents with fabricated content. This disturbing trend, exemplified by cases like Mata v. Avianca, threatens the...more
1/22/2025
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“I’ll see you in court!” It’s the rallying cry of legal dramas, glorifying courtroom battles as the pinnacle of advocacy. In reality, however, it’s skilled eDiscovery negotiation—not trial theatrics—that most often determines...more
Generative AI is transforming legal practice, offering tools that legal professionals cannot afford to ignore. This technology is reshaping decision-making and workflow, as I have seen firsthand while teaching judges and...more
10/10/2024
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Generative AI is rapidly transforming the landscape of legal and judicial practice, raising complex ethical questions that demand thoughtful regulation. Recognizing this, on August 29, 2024, the Florida Supreme Court took a...more
9/5/2024
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Judges and lawyers received a significant gift last week when 11th Circuit Judge Kevin C. Newsom penned a concurring opinion in a seemingly mundane insurance case involving a backyard in-ground trampoline. The concurring...more
6/10/2024
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A landmark rules decision this past week by the Florida Supreme Court promises to reshape the landscape of civil litigation in the state. One particular change amending Florida’s scope of discovery rule, Fla. R. Civ. P....more
Cooperation in discovery is often misunderstood as a sign of weakness. However, it is a strategic strength that benefits all parties involved. By fostering a collaborative approach, lawyers can save time, reduce costs, and...more
In the fast-evolving realm of artificial intelligence (AI), legal professionals face an imperative to not only keep up but to do so ethically and responsibly. As AI technologies permeate the legal industry, understanding...more
Two things that separate great lawyers from good lawyers are PROFICIENCY and EFFICIENCY. These characteristics enable delivery of excellent work product at a reasonable and therefore competitive cost to the client. Great...more
I get it. Lawyers and our clients are bombarded with information on how AI is going to change the world with equal doses of the ethical implications and potential traps for lawyers. Why would anyone change what they know is...more
3/1/2024
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Did you know that talking nicely to your Generative AI (“GenAI”) platform can improve its performance? This may not be intuitive, but it is true. And there are other aspects of effectively prompting your GenAI bot that merit...more
As a former Florida trial lawyer and judge who appreciates emerging technology, I admit that I had more than a little concern when The Florida Bar announced it was working on a new ethics opinion on generative AI. Generative...more
1/29/2024
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Generative AI is powering an explosion of innovative public and private sector models, though this burgeoning industry remains in its infancy. GenAI products gained widespread notoriety and availability in one amazing year....more
Introduction Generative AI can generate content, such as text, images, or even entire media, autonomously. These AI systems are designed to produce new data or content that is often indistinguishable from what a human might...more
The rise of AI tools like ChatGPT promises huge time-savings for lawyers. But simply gaining efficiency does not guarantee better work-life balance. Without intention and planning, lawyers may find themselves working more...more
In early 2023, the emergence of Generative AI (GAI) sparked concerns about job security in the legal profession. News stories propagated fears of computers and bots replacing legal professionals, leading to unsettling...more
The Situation: Generative AI and Chat GPT exploded in the past few months causing businesses and legal professionals to reconsider their operational and administrative processes....more
9/7/2023
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Illumination Zone: The Hon. Judge Ralph Artigliere (ret.) sits down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about his fascinating journey from West Point to trying the first case on eDiscovery (in the ‘80’s) before it was even called...more