Technology

Federal prosecutor resigns after AI errors found in court filing

A federal prosecutor in North Carolina is resigning from his office after admitting that he made errors in a brief by using artificial intelligence.

Mar 11, 2026 9:56 AM CDT

Techshow Attendees Assemble: A preview of this year’s show

ABA Techshow 2026 will take place from March 25 to 28 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago. Two Techshow 2026 co-chairs talk about what to expect at this year’s event.

Mar 11, 2026 9:08 AM CDT

More than half of legal professionals expect AI to drive more work to ALSPs, new report says

The adoption of artificial intelligence is expected not only to reduce billable hours but to increase the amount of legal work that is allocated to alternative legal services providers, according to Wolters Kluwer's 2026 Future Ready Lawyer Survey Report.

Mar 10, 2026 10:43 AM CDT

Ballot selfies not protected by First Amendment, federal judge rules

A federal judge has ruled against a North Carolina woman who sued the state board of elections after posting a photo of her voting and was told to take it down or face prosecution.

Mar 10, 2026 10:10 AM CDT

AI company Anthropic hires BigLaw firm to fight blacklisting

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic, which is suing the U.S. Department of Defense over its decision to blacklist it, has picked for counsel Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, a BigLaw firm that has also been targeted by the Trump administration.

Mar 10, 2026 9:51 AM CDT

Appeals court upholds trial order citing fake cases

A California appeals court on Thursday upheld a trial court order relying upon nonexistent cases because the appellant in the case had forfeited his right to challenge the decision denying shared custody and visitation of a pet dog.

Mar 9, 2026 10:06 AM CDT

OpenAI sued for practicing law without a license

OpenAI has been accused of practicing law without a license in a lawsuit brought by Nippon Life Insurance Co. of America.

Mar 6, 2026 8:41 AM CST

Law schools beef up artificial intelligence skills training

Artificial intelligence is gaining prominence in law school curricula, with more courses offering AI skills that aim to prep aspiring attorneys for their future careers.

Mar 5, 2026 9:52 AM CST

AI usage among lawyers swells despite little governance and training, new report says

Lawyers are becoming increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence, as their use of general-purpose and legal-specific tools more than doubled in the past year.

Mar 5, 2026 8:01 AM CST

Surveillance footage enters slapstick comedy TV genre, and that could be dangerous, lawyer says

As an attorney, I’m trained to be suspicious of narratives, allergic to absolutes. I’m contractually obligated to ask, “Who consented?” and answer, “It depends.” That makes watching Neighborhood Watch on HBO Max a unique experience.

Mar 4, 2026 3:08 PM CST

Getting ‘Chalant’: How daily stand‑ups can benefit legal teams

A couple of months ago, I had an unexpected exchange with my 15-year-old daughter that perfectly captured some of my hopes for the future. “Act chalant,” she said to her friend. My ears perked up.

Mar 4, 2026 9:06 AM CST

Supreme Court rejects appeal from computer scientist seeking copyright for AI-created artwork

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined an appeal from a computer scientist who was denied a copyright for artwork created by an artificial intelligence system.

Mar 3, 2026 9:04 AM CST

Legal’s weakest link? Proactively securing your third-party ecosystem; here’s how to address it

Law firms and legal departments require heightened data privacy and cybersecurity risk policies because of the wealth of privileged, confidential and regulated information—including personal data, trade secrets, financial data, employee information and intellectual property they control. To mitigate risks, legal professionals must elevate their security strategy to a risk-driven approach.

Mar 3, 2026 8:04 AM CST

ABA Day 2026: The legal profession in action

From March 24 to 26, the legal profession will gather in Washington, D.C., for ABA Day, the American Bar Association’s largest annual associationwide advocacy event. It is a national campaign of coordinated advocacy that engages attorneys, law students and advocates from every corner of the legal community.

Mar 2, 2026 9:03 AM CST

Artificial intelligence reflects the people in the room

We like to imagine technology as neutral, but the reality is that artificial intelligence is developed behind doors that most of us will never enter. I was rudely reminded of this concept last year, when a generative AI prompt making the rounds caught my attention: “Based on what you know about me, draw a picture of what you think my current life looks like.”

Mar 2, 2026 9:01 AM CST