Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

Vacation, mistaken filing led to order to show cause, lawyers for MyPillow CEO say

Human error led lawyers representing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell to file a draft document with incorrect case citations instead of the final version, according to a response to a federal judge’s order to show cause.

Apr 29, 2025 2:29 PM CDT

Class Is in Session: How some law schools are training students in generative AI

More options are emerging for AI coursework that not only examines the ethical uses of AI but also offers hands-on experiences that range from practicing contract negotiations and court appearances via AI-generated simulators to developing systems to handle divorce and end-of-life documents in legal clinics.

Apr 28, 2025 1:22 PM CDT

Law Firm Intake Reimagined: Tools to help you capture every lead

As technology advances, lawyers have more lead management options available, including virtual receptionist services, online intake forms or generative AI-powered chatbots designed to meet consumers where they are and adeptly address their concerns.

Apr 25, 2025 9:23 AM CDT

Some of California’s troubled bar exam was drafted by nonlawyers with help from artificial intelligence

Updated: Despite a multimillion dollar contract with Kaplan to create its new bar exam, the State Bar of California recycled some questions and had its independent psychometrician draft portions of its new bar exam’s multiple-choice questions with help from artificial intelligence, according to a news release.

Apr 24, 2025 10:00 AM CDT

For cybersecurity, vulnerability management, ‘think of it as brushing your teeth,’ IT managing director says

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Ciprian Şaramet, managing director at Modular Services, a Romanian company focused on providing global law firms with technical support and business services.

Apr 22, 2025 1:30 PM CDT

AI is the future of law, but most legal pros aren’t trained for it, new report says

According to a new Thomson Reuters report, almost everyone thinks that artificial intelligence will be an important part of their jobs within the near future—that is, if they can learn how to use it properly.

Apr 17, 2025 2:46 PM CDT

Why Musk and Dorsey want to ‘delete all IP law’

Elon Musk’s endorsement of a tech leader’s call to “delete all IP law” could all be dismissed as idle social media chatter if Musk didn’t have a track record of turning X posts into U.S. government policy via his prominent role in President Donald Trump’s administration.

Apr 16, 2025 10:55 AM CDT

Generative AI can help overworked immigration lawyers navigate these tumultuous times

Ever since the start of the second Trump administration, immigration lawyers have been busier than ever. Technology, particularly generative artificial intelligence, can help with some of that increased workload.

Apr 16, 2025 8:15 AM CDT

Summit offered research-based roadmap for law firms seeking to implement generative AI

I was honored to facilitate the “What’s Hot?” session for leading large law firm innovation professionals at the 2025 invitation-only Strategic Knowledge & Innovation Legal Leaders’ Summit. Here are some of my key takeaways.

Apr 11, 2025 12:45 PM CDT

‘Patenting Life’ shares tales from a career on the cutting edge of science and the law

Jorge Goldstein entered the fields of science and patent law at a time of immense change for both. In Patenting Life, he shares the fascinating histories behind some well-known medications, lesser-known scientists and groundbreaking court cases.

Apr 9, 2025 8:45 AM CDT

Lawyers have to level up skills in the age of generative AI

Back when using technology meant using tools to correct grammar and spelling or automate documents, lawyers didn’t need much training. But that’s no longer the case—not with the emergence of generative artificial intelligence, a helpful but tricky tool that has the potential to serve up information that sounds plausible but might not be accurate.

Apr 5, 2025 9:15 AM CDT

Judges urge lawyers to embrace AI or risk falling behind

The judges have spoken. At an ABA Techshow panel Friday afternoon in Chicago, three judges handed down their verdict on artificial intelligence: It’s a must-do to survive in law.

Apr 5, 2025 9:00 AM CDT

Techshow spotlights new AI-enabled toys, gadgets for lawyers, including desktop robot pet

It may feel like artificial intelligence has taken over this year’s ABA Techshow. It turns out that Techshow isn’t the only big expo where that is the case.

Apr 4, 2025 3:16 PM CDT

Attendees talk new tools, old concerns at this year’s Techshow

At the 40th annual ABA Techshow taking place this year at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, there were more than 80 scheduled speakers, dozens of sessions and a gigantic space filled to the brim with incredibly eager vendors.

Apr 4, 2025 11:30 AM CDT

Using generative artificial intelligence? Ethics guidance is available

Jennifer Wondracek, a professor of legal research and writing at the Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio, spoke Thursday during an ABA Techshow 2025 program titled, “Ethical Panel Considerations for Lawyers Using Artificial Intelligence.” She and her co-panelists shared their approaches to using generative artificial intelligence in legal practice, as well as potential risks to keep in mind.

Apr 4, 2025 9:15 AM CDT