Recent developments highlighted by legal news site ‘Above the Law’ indicate the increasing relevance of artificial intelligence in law firms. According to a survey conducted by the American Lawyer, firms are reporting largely mundane but generally positive experiences with their ongoing AI integration.
Meanwhile, a lawsuit that has been causing ripples in legal academia takes a new turn, as an anonymous first year law student from NYU Law School seeks class status in a lawsuit over law review acceptance policies. More on this story can be found at Reuters.
A notable judgment came in recently for David Kenner who has been given a year of probation for leaking confidential evidence from the Pras Michél case, detailed in the Daily Beast.
In addition to these, a report from Bloomberg Law News addresses the US government’s call to cloud companies to investigate their foreign clients, in a bid to stay ahead of China’s advancements in AI.
Legal practitioners may also find the ongoing debate between Florida State and ACC of interest, with expert analysis available at Tampa Bay Times.
According to an article in the ABA Journal, there have been increasing issues with the availability of prosecutors, leading to a problematic backlog for defendants.
Lastly, the legal community mourns the loss of renowned attorney, Charles Fried. His obituary can be read in the NY Times.