Technology

Citation errors and hallucinated case turn up in Boies Schiller brief in ‘artificial-intelligence debacle’

A partner at Boies Schiller Flexner is seeking to file a corrected brief in litigation against the Church of Scientology after taking responsibility for “material citation errors” that it contained.

Sep 24, 2025 12:01 PM CDT

How law department leaders should approach technology adoption to maximize impact and efficiency

Ari Kaplan recently spoke to Anne Post, the CEO of Xakia Technologies' North America division. Xakia Technologies is a provider of legal matter and contract management solutions.

Sep 23, 2025 8:54 AM CDT

What does Bryan Garner think of artificial intelligence?

Although we hear a lot of talk about AI, a large segment of the legal profession knows little about it and hasn’t tried it. My own conviction is that whatever harm bad actors might do with it, in good hands it’s a tool that can benefit people.

Sep 22, 2025 3:07 PM CDT

Software options are expanding for personal injury lawyers

Today, more personal injury software tools are available than ever before. Many of the newer tools include artificial intelligence features, while established platforms also build AI into their systems.

Sep 22, 2025 9:07 AM CDT

Donna Adelson’s motion for new trial cites jurors’ TikTok and podcast activities

Alleging potential misconduct, Donna Adelson’s lawyers want to interview two jurors following her Sept. 4 conviction in the murder of a Florida law professor who was her former son-in-law.

Sep 18, 2025 9:54 AM CDT

These law firms rank highest for midlevel associate satisfaction; Trump deals and AI are on their minds

The top law firm for midlevel associate satisfaction is O’Melveny & Myers, according to an American Lawyer survey published by Law.com.

Sep 16, 2025 8:57 AM CDT

Perkins Coie lawyer is out of a job, apparently because of post criticizing Charlie Kirk after his shooting death

Updated: Perkins Coie has fired a lawyer for a social media post criticizing conservative political activist Charlie Kirk after his shooting death Wednesday during an appearance at a college campus event in Utah.

Sep 15, 2025 12:43 PM CDT

Lawyer is accused of cyberstalking BigLaw attorneys with posts referring to sex files, sniper and silencer

Updated: A Texas lawyer is accused in a federal complaint of cyberstalking and transmitting threatening communications to a partner at an “international law firm,” as well as an associate also working at such a firm.

Sep 15, 2025 11:25 AM CDT

Suspended lawyer accused of citing hallucinated case in bid to reinstate law license

A suspended Iowa lawyer cited at least one hallucinated case likely generated by artificial intelligence in his bid to return to law practice, according to a motion filed by the Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board.

Sep 12, 2025 9:27 AM CDT

Blogging law professors consider their options after web host shutdown; at least one is calling it quits

The end-of-the-month shutdown of web hosting platform Typepad has blogging law professors scrambling to find a replacement or considering whether to shut down.

Sep 10, 2025 2:11 PM CDT

Generative artificial intelligence developers face lawsuits over user suicides

As the legal system struggles to catch up with technology, lawsuits are seeking to hold artificial intelligence tools accountable.

Sep 10, 2025 8:53 AM CDT

How lawyers can use generative AI to get a leg up in communicating with clients

An artificial intelligence platform may help lawyers have an advantage when it comes to communication with their clients.

Sep 10, 2025 8:51 AM CDT

Following viral resignation letter, former Skadden associate is now talking about ICE on TikTok

Former BigLaw associate Rachel Cohen has a knack for viral content. She demonstrated her online prowess in March when she posted her conditional resignation letter pledging to leave Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. She ultimately left the firm. Now, she is taking her activism to TikTok and Instagram in a series of viral posts.

Sep 9, 2025 1:41 PM CDT

Talk to the Animals: If AI can translate whistles, barks and meows, could it be used in court?

Fast-moving developments in artificial intelligence could one day crack the codes to translating animals’ whistles, chirps, clicks and barks—allowing humans and animals to communicate with each other at new levels and spawning a host of legal and ethical questions.

Sep 8, 2025 9:22 AM CDT

As Customs searches more electronic devices, lawyers have some considerations when they cross borders

The government is searching more cellphones and laptops of international travelers than they have in the past, and lawyers need to take extra steps to protect their client information.

Sep 8, 2025 9:02 AM CDT