Practice Technology

Lack of oversight may be why younger lawyers use fake AI citations

While an attorney’s duty to supervise a more junior lawyer or nonlawyers dates back several decades, artificial intelligence and remote work are creating new wrinkles involving the scope of that duty.

Jun 1, 2025 1:50 AM CDT

Open-source intelligence and why it has become vital to modern legal operations

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Rick Campbell, the executive chairman and CEO of @Group, and Matt Winlaw, the CEO and managing director of @ID, which is one of three divisions within @Group that also includes @Docs and @Soft.

May 29, 2025 9:07 AM CDT

AI-hallucinated cases end up in more court filings, and Butler Snow issues apology for ‘inexcusable’ lapse

Butler Snow is asking a federal judge to exempt its government client from sanctions for the law firm's use of incorrect citations generated by artificial intelligence in two documents filed with the court.

May 27, 2025 2:37 PM CDT

How to implement AI at your law firm

First and foremost, you need to personally experiment with generative AI. Assume it also has both a pathological lying problem and an inability to keep a secret.

May 27, 2025 12:53 PM CDT

What to know when hiring the next generation of lawyers

It's not your grandfather's law firm anymore. Technology, shifting societal norms and generational differences are reshaping today's legal practices. To attract the new generation of legal professionals, lawyers must throw out "the way things have always been done" and reinvent their firm's culture.

May 19, 2025 11:11 AM CDT

ABA joins effort to provide computers to low-income households

For the past three years, the ABA has partnered with PCs for People, a national nonprofit organization that works to get quality, low-cost technology into underserved communities. “If you’re a member of the ABA, you should be proud of what they’re doing. This is one aspect of how the ABA is giving back.”

May 7, 2025 1:48 PM CDT

Likeness of man killed in road-rage incident gives impact statement at sentencing, thanks to AI

An AI-generated video of a slain man told an Arizona judge last month that he believes in forgiveness, and that in another life, he and the man who killed him “probably could have been friends.”

May 7, 2025 11:40 AM CDT

Perplexed about AI? Richard Susskind wants to help

For nearly 30 years, Richard Susskind has been asking lawyers to envision the future of the legal profession in ways that stretch the imagination. Now, he’s written a guidebook to help humanity respond to artificial intelligence.

May 7, 2025 8:53 AM 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

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

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

40 years of ABA Techshow: Past chairs reflect on evolution of technology

As the landmark 40th annual ABA Techshow wrapped up in Chicago on Saturday morning, 14 former Techshow chairs reflected on how much technology has changed and evolved over the years—and what’s stayed the same.

Apr 5, 2025 2:15 PM CDT

AI, workplace hacks, smart gadgets and a cooling bed highlighted in ‘60 in 60’ at Techshow

Technology isn’t just transforming the legal world. From your morning routine to your evening unwind, the right gadgets can make life smoother, saner and maybe even a little more fun.

Apr 5, 2025 1:45 PM CDT