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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Can AI Chatbots Replace Lawyers: Not If a NY Senate Bill Can Help It

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Some years ago, I listened to Richard Susskind speak about the “Future of Professions” and, in his view, how systems like AI might replace them. Indeed, the disruption he predicted largely has materialized in recent years, as...more

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Judicial Guidance on Enhancing Conflicts Screening for Document Reviewers

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Editor’s Note: Modern discovery workflows rely heavily on advanced technology, yet the ethical and operational responsibilities surrounding document review remain firmly in human hands. In this article, seasoned eDiscovery...more

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PA Supreme Court Signals "New" Med Mal Venue Rules Are Here to Stay

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On February 18, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an order backtracking on its prior commitment to review a formal study conducted by the Civil Procedural Rules Committee to examine the practical impact the...more

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Wrongful Death in California Accidents: Do You Have a Claim?

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Losing a loved one to the negligence of another person is devastating, but insult is added to injury when you begin to receive expensive bills for medical expenses, the funeral and the burial. This is only the beginning...more

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Your Rights After an Injury in a California Drug Rehab Facility

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The booming drug rehabilitation industry promises hope to a wide range of people, but it also carries some surprising risks. People who leave a healing place don't expect to exit with new injuries. The detox process, staff...more

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New York Bill Would Create Liability for Chatbot Proprietors Offering Professional Advice

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The New York State Senate has advanced a bill that would bar "proprietors" of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots from providing "substantive" responses or advice that, if provided by a human, would constitute the...more

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New Jersey Supreme Court Clarifies Attorney Duties to Non-Clients

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In a recent decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court highlighted the importance of clearly documenting client intent and the limits of an attorney’s duty to non-clients. In Christakos v. Boyadjis, 262 N.J. 447 (2026),...more

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Joint Representation Pitfalls

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Originally published in the Boston Bar Journal, Winter 2026 Vol. 70 #1 (March 2, 2026). It is common practice for lawyers and law firms to represent multiple clients in the same matter. For example, a lawyer may represent...more

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Georgia Supreme Court Hears the Case for Medical Malpractice Damages Cap

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Georgia’s Supreme Court justices raised questions about recent arguments to cap damages in medical malpractice cases. Though a decision isn’t expected for several months, health care insurers and litigators should prepare for...more

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When Advocacy and Ethics Collide: Two Recent North Carolina Decisions on Attorney Disqualification

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Two recent North Carolina decisions, Sloan‑Oudeh v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. (N.C. Ct. App. Feb. 18, 2026) and WP Church, LLC v. Whalen (2026 NCBC Order 10) offer timely and instructive guidance on attorney...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

From Hallucinations to Sanctions: Perils of the Use of Legal AI

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A recent decision from Suffolk County Justice Linda Kevins in Cassata v Michael Macrina Architect, P.C. serves as yet another warning to practitioners concerning the risks and ethical considerations implicated by the use of...more

Marshall Dennehey

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Broadens MHPA Immunity to Include Ordinary Negligence in Physical Care During Involuntary Commitment

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Wunderly v. Saint Luke’s Hospital of Bethlehem, 345 A.3d 692 (Pa. 2025) - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has recently expanded the scope of provider immunity under the Mental Health Procedures Act (MHPA), holding that the...more

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New Jersey Supreme Court Eases Affidavit of Merit Standard for Multi-Specialty Physicians in Medical Malpractice Cases

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Wiggins v. Hackensack Meridian Health, et al., 259 N.J. 562 (2025) - A landmark decision with widespread implications for New Jersey medical malpractice law addresses whether an Affidavit of Merit from a board-certified...more

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Ohio Appellate Courts Split on Constitutionality of Medical Malpractice Damages Cap: Sixth District Enforces Limit

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McNalley v. Keiser, 2025-Ohio 5561 - Earlier this year, the 10th District and the 8th District in Lyon v. Riverside Methodist Hospital, 2025-Ohio-2991 (10th Dist.) and Paganini v. Cataract Eye Center of Cleveland,...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Notable Professional Liability Insurance Decisions of 2025

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Over the past year, federal and state courts across the U.S. have continued to reshape the landscape of professional liability insurance. From high-stakes coverage battles to nuanced interpretations of policy language, 2025...more

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A Friend on the Bench is a Conflict Indeed?

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A New York family law judge charged with misconduct by the local judicial commission recently agreed to retire from the bench. The judge faced charges of failure to disclose conflicts with attorneys who frequently appeared...more

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Berk v. Choy: What the Supreme Court's Ruling Means for Medical Malpractice Litigation

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The United States Supreme Court recently resolved a split among federal circuits over the applicability of state "affidavit of merit" requirements in health care liability actions in federal court involving citizens of...more

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California Senate Passes SB 574 to Regulate Lawyers’ Use of AI

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California’s Senate has passed SB 574, legislation that would transform existing bar guidance on AI into enforceable statutory requirements. The bill reflects a growing awareness among lawmakers that the rapid adoption of...more

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Attorney-client relationship owed to both joint IP owners

Addressing attorney-client relationship formation and legal malpractice, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit reversed in part, vacated in part, and remanded a district court’s grant of summary judgment....more

Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

The Ethical Tension Between a Prefiling Investigation and the Statute of Limitations

When first getting involved in a case, all lawyers check on the statute of limitations. On the plaintiff’s side, you put it on the calendar as a filing deadline to ensure a complaint is filed timely. Originally Published...more

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Something Big is Happening — But Not What You Think

I. Something big is happening. On that much Matt Shumer and I agree. The essay Something Big Is Happening was published on Matt Shumer’s personal blog on February 9, 2026. After he shared it widely on X, it drew more than 80...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Conflicts of Interest in Family Law Matters

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Conflicts of interest can arise in any practice area, but the personal nature of family law litigation makes it all the more important for lawyers to be careful to avoid taking on representation where a conflict of interest...more

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Candor in the Legal Profession - Your Obligations Under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct

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As lawyers, we are all aware (or should be) that we carry a duty of candor toward the tribunal and a duty of fairness to opposing parties and counsel. But the question becomes: What exactly do these duties require? What are...more

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Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 7, Issue 2, 2026

Welcome- Welcome to our second issue of 2026 of Decoded -- our technology law insights e-newsletter. As we continue into the new year, we also want to remind you of a highly valuable area of the law – workplace...more

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Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 343: Listen and Learn -- Duties to the Tribunal (Professional Responsibility)

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're discussing ABA's Model Rule of Professional Conduct 3.3, which governs truth telling to the tribunal (a court, arbitrator, administrative agency, or any other body...more

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