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09/18/2026 5:54 pm

OpenAI has announced the launch of “Astra for Law,” a specialized configuration of its GPT-6 Astra model designed specifically for the legal industry. After years of lawyers cautiously testing the waters with generative AI—sometimes with disastrous, hallucination-filled results—OpenAI is directly addressing the profession’s need for precision, context, and strict confidentiality. ...

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09/03/2026 7:03 pm

What California Legal Professionals Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Need to Know About California’s SB 574 On September 1, 2026, the California legislature approved Senate Bill 574 (SB 574), a first-of-its-kind state measure that creates a statutory framework governing how attorneys and arbitrators use generative AI. The landmark bill, introduced ...

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08/27/2026 4:50 pm

“Because the problem with lawyers relying on AI hallucinations is an above-the-fold story every single day. So either you have buried your head in the sand … and that’s an intentional choice to be uninformed, or you took a gamble, and neither of those are consistent with the code of ...

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07/26/2026 4:11 am

CLEWebinars.com Resource Directory: State Lawyer Assistance Programs (LAPs) Lawyer Assistance Programs provide confidential services and support to judges, lawyers, and law students facing substance use disorders, mental health issues, or stress. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, reach out to your local jurisdiction below. To ...

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07/25/2026 7:51 pm

Several state bar associations and regulatory bodies have issued formal ethics opinions, task force reports, or practical guidance regarding the use of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the practice of law. While not an exhaustive list, we have attempted to list the most relevant documents here. We will attempt to ...

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07/24/2026 6:15 pm

For decades, personal data has been treated as a highly lucrative commodity. Our personal information is constantly being tracked, packaged, and monetized, often without our explicit consent. Holding data aggregators accountable, while a more recent phenomenon, has become a central focus for privacy advocates and consumers alike. In July 2026, ...

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03/05/2026 6:59 pm

The balance of ethical control between the federal government and state-level professional oversight is facing a high-profile stress test. Bloomberg Law and Above the Law are reporting that Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Department of Justice (DOJ)  has submitted a proposed regulation that would fundamentally alter how ethics complaints against federal ...

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01/02/2026 7:51 pm

Several state bar associations and regulatory bodies have issued formal ethics opinions, task force reports, or practical guidance regarding the use of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the practice of law. While not an exhaustive list, we have attempted to list the most relevant documents here. We will attempt to ...

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11/13/2025 7:10 pm

By Mark Rosch For US-based Continuing Legal Education (CLE) providers, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving toolkit that promises to revolutionize how we create, deliver, and market our essential continuing legal educational offerings. From automating tedious tasks to personalizing the learning experience, AI presents a powerful ...

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11/06/2025 8:05 pm

By Mark Rosch Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is an active partner in the practice of law, promising efficiencies from legal research to document drafting. However, the rapid adoption of AI in the practice of law is not without significant risk. For every efficiency gained, ...

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