Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Decoding ILTACON 2023: Key Takeaways on AI's Impact on the Legal Profession Last month I attended the International Legal Technology Association Conference (ILTACON). This year’s conference was full of excitement about the potential of legal technology and its impact on the practice of law. Particularly noteworthy was the focus on generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, a rapidly evolving field that will have significant implications for the legal profession as a w ..read more

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Never Fear, AI Guidance for Lawyers is Near You may have noticed that generative AI tools like ChatGPT are making waves lately. However, in their current iteration, when these tools are used by legal professionals, it’s not necessarily smooth sailing. If you’re worried about ethics and security, rest assured you're not alone. The promised efficiencies of these tools are tempered by genuine concerns about the accuracy of results, confidentiality, and ethical compliance. Since thi ..read more

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Generative AI in Law: Resistance is Futile I started writing this column on legal technology in 2007, and over the years I’ve noticed a pattern. Time and time again, whenever a new technology comes along that impacts the practice of law, members of our profession tend to have a knee-jerk reaction to it. There’s talk of “bans,” declarations of significant consequences due to related ethical violations, and dire warnings that the sky is about to plummet to the earth. First, it was ..read more

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** The Ethical Implications of Charging Credit Card Fees: Insights from the NYSBA As the legal profession adapts to the digital age, the types of payment methods accepted from clients have likewise evolved. Lawyers in 2023 accept many forms of payment from clients, including credit cards. In fact, accepting credit card payments for legal services has become increasingly commonplace. However, that wasn’t always the case. When lawyers first proposed the idea of accepting credit cards for ..read more

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Driving Law Firm Efficiency: Proven Productivity Tips In today’s ever-evolving world, technology has become a key differentiator for lawyers, driving productivity and profitability in a highly competitive market. According to a recent report, the correlation between technology adoption by law firms and increased efficiency is undeniable. There are proven productivity strategies that can streamline legal services and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and profitability ..read more

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** LegalTech's AI Race: A Sign of What’s to Come Last week, a generative AI acquisition in the legal technology space made news headlines. Thomson Reuters announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire Casetext, a legal research software company, for the notable price of $650 million. For the past decade, Casetext has provided a legal research platform grounded in AI technology. The company consistently developed innovative features that utilized AI technology to streaml ..read more

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Unlocking the Potential of ChatGPT Plugins in Your Law Practice The legal landscape is constantly evolving, and the advent of AI technologies has significantly accelerated the rate of change. One notable technology that has been making waves lately is ChatGPT, an advanced AI chatbot developed by OpenAI.  As I discuss in this article, while this cutting-edge tool has the potential to significantly impact how legal work gets done, it must be used with care. Below you’ll learn ..read more

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Embracing the Future: The Latest Legal AI Release Signifies a Groundbreaking Shift  Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making headlines over the past few months, and for good reason: we’re on the cusp of a technological revolution that has the potential to fundamentally change the world as we know it. The recent emergence of highly functional generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Bing Chat, and Google Bard is further evidence of this trend. With these news tools readily avail ..read more

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Generative AI: A Double-Edged Sword If you’ve read any of my recent articles, you know that I have high hopes for generative AI tools like ChatGPT. However, I can't help but brace myself for disappointment.  Right now, we're in the midst of a fleeting honeymoon phase, during which this cutting-edge technology is seamlessly enhancing our lives, reducing friction, and promising a brighter future.  And yet I feel a strong sense of foreboding.  What will happen when th ..read more

Here is a recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Generative AI in Law: A New Survey of Lawyer Perspectives and Plans Have you recently heard the term “ChatGPT” or “generative AI” and wondered what they were? Or maybe you’ve read one or two of my recent columns and have a general sense of what this technology is and what it does.  But are you using it in your day-to-day workflow? If the answer is “no,” according to a recent survey from the Thomson Reuters Institute, you’re not alone. Last week Thomson Reuters released a rep ..read more