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Bar Battle of the Bots – Part Four: Birth of Scorpio

The AI bot battles rage on. This round, we test OpenAI’s newest contender, released April 16, 2025: ChatGPT o3. Not to be confused with its leaner sibling—ChatGPT o3-mini, which debuted in January. When we tested that old...more

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When AI Gets Personal: Legal Implications of Artificial Intimacy

ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: Emotional bonds with AI are no longer speculative—they’re shaping user behavior and redefining the risks legal professionals must address. This thoughtful exploration of artificial intimacy...more

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5 Key Takeaways | Artificial Intelligence: What Tax Professionals Need to Know

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Kilpatrick’s David Hughes recently moderated a panel discussion at the ABA-IPT Advanced State Income, Advanced Sales/Use, and Advanced Property Tax Seminar in New Orleans addressing “Artificial Intelligence: What Tax...more

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ABA Guidance on the Use of AI

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When it comes to ethics for lawyers, one of the most important organizations for guidance is the American Bar Association (ABA), which has established ethical rules for conduct by lawyers. The ABA Model Rules of Professional...more

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Hope for the Future: How Students Are Defining the Best Use of AI

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

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Legal Ethics and AI: Oops, I Did It Again...

No, I am not referring to the Britney Spears song. Instead, it’s fake case cites, a judge’s admonition, sanctions and impending discipline. Today’s lesson comes from U.S. District Court Judge Kelly Rankin in the District of...more

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Bar Battle of the Bots – Part Two

The battle continues. In Part One, we examined how six advanced AI reasoning models from OpenAI and Google tackled a real Bar Exam essay question. Some impressed, others faltered, and one emerged as the clear winner—ChatGPT...more

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Bar Battle of the Bots – Part One

The legal world is watching AI with both excitement and skepticism. Can today’s most advanced reasoning models think like a lawyer? Can they dissect complex fact patterns, apply legal principles, and construct a persuasive...more

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Preserving Attorney-Client Privilege in the Era of Generative AI: Essential Guidance for Lawyers

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As legal practices increasingly adopt generative AI (GenAI) technologies, protecting attorney-client privilege and client confidentiality has become a pressing concern. Recent data reveals that 81% of in-house counsel worry...more

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Generative AI and the Duty of Competence Conundrum

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With its promise to generate written work product in a fraction of the time it takes for a seasoned attorney to do so, generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is becoming a regular part of legal work at large law firms. Its...more

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The Five Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for In-House Counsel, Part 1

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During their annual In-House Counsel Seminar, Ward and Smith Certified AI Governance Professional and privacy and data security attorney Angela Doughty provided a comprehensive overview of the potential impacts of the use of...more

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New Jersey Weighs New Duty of Technology Competence

New Jersey appears poised to become the next state to explicitly add a duty of technology competence to its professional code of ethics. Proposed revisions to the New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct would, if adopted,...more

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The Human Edge: How AI Can Assist But Never Replace

The rise of artificial intelligence has evoked both awe and apprehension. AI’s capabilities are undeniably astonishing. It can converse and respond to us like a human, answer questions—often with impressive accuracy—write...more

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Virtual Reality in the Courtroom: The Future of Justice

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In an unprecedented move, Broward County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Siegel recently used virtual reality (VR) technology during a stand-your-ground hearing. On December 14, 2024, he wore an Oculus Quest 2 VR headset to...more

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AI Hallucinations in Court: A Wake-Up Call for the Legal Profession

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

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Enhancing Cross-Border e-Discovery and Data Breach Investigations with AI

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Today’s interconnected world presents significant challenges for managing cross-border e-discovery and data breach investigations. These processes—critical for legal proceedings and cybersecurity—are often complicated by...more

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New Question for Expert Witness: Who Drafted This Report, You Or Your Machine?

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A federal judge in Minnesota recently granted a motion to exclude an expert declaration explaining the dangers of AI deepfakes because the declaration itself contained AI-hallucinated citations. The case was a First Amendment...more

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Overcoming Challenges of AI in Law Firms

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The rapid advancement of AI technologies presents law firms with unparalleled opportunities to enhance efficiency, improve strategic decision-making, and streamline operations. From automating routine tasks to uncovering...more

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AI, Ethics, and Excellence: Insights from November 2024’s Vendor Voices

ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: In this month’s Vendor Voices, ComplexDiscovery OÜ explores the dynamic developments in eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information governance throughout November 2024. From the latest edition...more

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[EDRM Workshop Transcript] Balancing Ethics and Efficiency with GenAI in Legal 

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Editor’s Note: The recent workshop, “Balancing Ethics and Efficiency with GenAI in Legal,” offered invaluable insights into how generative AI is changing eDiscovery and legal workflows. Featuring AI industry leaders, the...more

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Unraveling the AI Revolution

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The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (“AI”) is reshaping industries, transforming economies, and presenting profound legal and ethical challenges....more

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From Innovation to Implementation: The Ethics of Generative AI in Law Firms - On Record PR

In this episode of On Record PR, sponsored by Lawline, Gina Rubel goes on record with Shawn Swearingen, Chief Innovation Officer of Faegre Drinker, to discuss the practical applications of generative AI for the legal industry...more

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Florida Takes a Measured Approach to Ethical Guardrails on Generative AI

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

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Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession: Ethical Considerations

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Artificial Intelligence is increasingly disrupting the litigation world. While it cannot replace the need for attorneys to exercise judgment, it can support data-driven decision making and transform legal research and writing...more

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ABA Addresses Lawyer Generative AI Use: Key Takeaways from ABA's Latest Ethics Opinion

The American Bar Association (“ABA”) recently issued Formal Opinion 512, providing essential guidance for lawyers and law firms using Generative AI (“GAI”) tools. As we have written about previously, when lawyers employ GAI...more

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