When Efficiency Meets the Duty to Verify: Reflections on The Verification-Value Paradox
January 01, 2026
The Verification-Value Paradox states that increases in efficiency from AI use “will be met by a correspondingly greater imperative to manually verify” the outputs. The result is that the net value of AI in many legal contexts may be negligible once verification is honestly accounted for. For low-stakes tasks, verification costs are light. For core legal work, verification costs are heavy. That’s the tension.
“Shadow AI”: The Hidden AI You Already Have
January 01, 2026
Many law firm leaders insist that artificial intelligence has no place in their businesses; however, common applications employed daily may be using AI without them knowing. This phenomenon, often referred to as “shadow AI,” highlights a growing risk for firms that have yet to develop comprehensive governance strategies for artificial intelligence.
'Shadow AI' Highlights Importance of a Comprehensive AI Governance Policy
January 01, 2026
Many law firm leaders insist that artificial intelligence has no place in their businesses; however, common applications employed daily may be using AI without them knowing. This phenomenon, often referred to as “shadow AI,” highlights a growing risk for firms that have yet to develop comprehensive governance strategies for artificial intelligence.
Hit With a Cyberattack? What You Do In the First 72 Hours Could Save Your Business
January 01, 2026
When a cyberattack occurs, time is the most valuable asset. Much like law enforcement’s “first 48” hours rule in criminal investigations, the first 72 hours of a cyberattack, often referred to collectively as the “golden hour,” are crucial. Early action preserves critical evidence, prevents further harm, and increases the chance of a successful resolution.
Disney-OpenAI’s Sora Deal: What it Signals for Licensing and Responsible AI
January 01, 2026
The Walt Disney Co.’s newly announced, three-year licensing agreement with OpenAI to bring more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars to Sora marks a pivotal moment at the intersection of intellectual property and generative AI. For rights holders, platforms, and brands, the deal illustrates an emerging blueprint for commercializing iconic IP in AI-native formats while attempting to manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risk.
The Go-to-Market Plan Is a Powerful Tool to Add to 2026 Bus Dev Plans
January 01, 2026
Forward-looking firms have added a powerful tool to their strategic planning: the go-to-market (GTM) plan. For law firms, a GTM plan helps align lawyers, marketing and business development professionals, and firm leaders around clear objectives, research-informed opportunities and measurable outcomes.
