Accountability and Precision Will Define the Next Phase of AI Adoption
February 01, 2026
The firms that will thrive when it comes to the adoption of AI will not be those with the most tools or the most prompts. They will be the ones with clear standards, defined human ownership and a dedicated AI partner able to turn raw generation into reliable, high‑value content.
AI Requires Law Firms to Rethink Business Models
February 01, 2026
Artificial intelligence is changing how legal work is performed. What’s needed is problem-solving optimism, a clinical appraisal of the firm’s capabilities and economic position, and earnest resolve to change before market pressure forces change under duress.
Using Private AI Tools Can Improve Ethical Compliance
February 01, 2026
The ethical use of AI should be a prerequisite for the integration of AI into a legal practice. Failure to learn and implement transparency, accountability, and best practices for responsible AI usage prior to employing AI will likely result in ethical and malpractice difficulties.
New York’s UCC Amendment Creates Framework for Digital Assets
February 01, 2026
On Dec. 5, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a set of amendments to the New York Uniform Commercial Code which create a new article, Article 12, covering a broad range of digital assets, with various associated changes to other UCC provisions.
5 Change Management Mistakes to Avoid
February 01, 2026
The firms that treat change management as a discipline — not an afterthought — will capture the efficiency gains, retain talent, and build competitive advantage.
Accountability and Precision Define the Next Phase of AI Adoption
February 01, 2026
As law firms move from experimentation to real dependence on AI in their workflows, the bar is rising. The mandate is no longer “Can AI do it?” Now, it’s “Can AI help us do it precisely, responsibly and in a way that actually moves the business forward?” That’s where the human factor becomes nonnegotiable.
SEC Retreats from ‘Regulation By Enforcement’ Approach
February 01, 2026
During his speeches and testimonies before the Senate, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has retreated from the expansive “regulation by enforcement” approach of former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and clarified that “policymaking will be done through notice and comment rulemaking.”
