Don’t rush ethics in generative AI adoption plans

Even when leaders feel the pressure to adopt generative AI quickly, ethical frameworks and use case policies should guide their plans.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 12, 2023

Microsoft seeks to reassure Copilot users with genAI copyright legal defense

Users won’t be protected if they don’t use the content filters and guardrails Microsoft has built into its AI-assisted tools, the company says.  

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 8, 2023

AI policies should start with the basics, legal chiefs say

In-house legal departments are also advised to collaborate with other business units when drafting AI acceptable use policies.

By Lyle Moran • Sept. 5, 2023

Implementing AI: 5 tips for better change management

When legal department employees see firsthand that AI offers better results in a more efficient way, they’re more likely to get on board.

By Jeffrey Solomon • Sept. 1, 2023

The American Bar Association launches AI-focused task force

The panel, which features some well-known special advisors, is charged with developing AI best practices for the legal profession.

By Lyle Moran • Aug. 30, 2023

Reveal widens ediscovery reach with Logikcull, IPRO acquisitions

Each company brings its own focus to the mix. Reveal has a base of customers with large, complex data sets, while Logikcull specializes in smaller clients and IPRO is an on-premises provider. 

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 30, 2023

60% of in-house counsel expect law firms to use generative AI

Most corporate lawyers want to know if their outside firms are using tools such as ChatGPT and they want some say in the matter, according to a LexisNexis survey.

By Lyle Moran • Aug. 25, 2023

Research is most common generative AI use case among lawyers

Lawyers also report potential for the emerging AI to be used for drafting documents, document analysis and writing emails.

By Lyle Moran • Aug. 24, 2023

Tools for time-crunched legal operations staff

For team members who do more than just legal ops, knowing the state of technology and how to get people to use new processes are must-have skills.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 21, 2023

How in-house legal teams can use cloud marketplaces to purchase tech

A cloud marketplace offers a diverse catalog of preconfigured software solutions catering to various legal departmental needs.

By Shannon Smith • Aug. 17, 2023

How in-house legal professionals can embrace technology

Colin Levy says generative AI tools, as well as well-known legacy products, can help lawyers and other legal department staff enhance their work.

By Lyle Moran • Aug. 16, 2023

Curbing AI hallucinations before they start

A generative AI tool will reveal where it’s likely, and not likely, to color outside the lines, but you need to ask it, the head of AI company Satisfi Labs says.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 16, 2023

Generative AI quickly rises ranks among leading enterprise risks

Data privacy, cybersecurity and IP issues are contributing to risk executives’ concerns as the latest AI tools gain greater traction, Gartner reports.

By Lyle Moran • Aug. 14, 2023

How AI can help with legal spend management

Legal departments can use emerging AI-powered technology to determine what is a reasonable amount of time for outside counsel to spend on certain tasks. 

By Lyle Moran • Aug. 9, 2023

How Pure Storage’s legal team is using generative AI

The data storage company is testing out compliance use cases, and it’s hopeful AI can help reduce outside counsel spending and automate repetitive tasks.

By Lyle Moran • Aug. 8, 2023

Six steps for writing a generative AI policy

Employees might already be creating content with new tools, so in-house counsel should take the lead to get a policy in place before risks mount, experts say.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 3, 2023

Privacy roundup: Osano launches new maturity model, data mapping tool

DataGrail and Dykema also recently announced new offerings to support businesses with their data privacy compliance efforts. 

By Lyle Moran • Aug. 3, 2023

OpenAI promotes former Amazon lawyer to general counsel

The new GC at the company behind ChatGPT says OpenAI is “navigating and shaping largely uncharted legal territory.”

By Lyle Moran • Aug. 1, 2023

Buy-in from other areas called key to legal tech implementation

Contract lifecycle management, e-discovery, and other tools require too much integration with other systems for the legal team to succeed by itself, specialists say.

By Robert Freedman • July 31, 2023

The case for a multidisciplinary data division in Legal

A tech-enabled, data-literate legal department is better equipped to help businesses manage risk and navigate evolving legal requirements and regulations.

By Olga Mack • July 28, 2023

Legal professionals skeptical about AI’s impact on complex tasks

Surveyed lawyers and staff also said corporate work, rather than litigation matters, was more likely to be transformed by generative AI.

By Lyle Moran • July 27, 2023

Why advances in AI present a golden opportunity for legal ops

The emerging technology supports key priorities for legal operations teams, including streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency. 

By Lyle Moran • July 26, 2023

Streamline AI partners with Clearlaw to enhance contract review

Leaders of the AI-powered platforms said their collaboration will help companies speed up the contracting process and further automate workflows. 

By Lyle Moran • July 24, 2023

Four e-discovery first principles to survive the AI hype cycle

In the race to evolve, legal teams must not lose sight of the fundamentals that are likely to remain important for years to come.

By Wendy King • July 20, 2023

How in-house lawyers can use AI-powered CoCounsel

Casetext’s AI legal assistant is designed to assist attorneys with legal research, document review and contracting, among other functionalities. 

By Lyle Moran • July 19, 2023