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AI in the CLE Arena: Elevating Content Creation and Marketing for Legal Educators
11/13/2025 - 12:10By 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 opportunity to enhance efficiency,...
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Navigating the AI Frontier: Five Pitfalls US Law Firms Must Avoid
11/06/2025 - 13:05By 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, there is a potential pitfall that could jeopardize client trust, breach ethical duties,...
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Data Security for Law Firms is Non-Negotiable: Why the Recent Gmail Password Compromise Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Your Firm
10/28/2025 - 10:54by Mark Rosch Data Security is Non-Negotiable: Why the Recent Gmail Password Compromise Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Your Firm One aspect of delivering top-tier legal service is the absolute security of client-confidential information. That's why the recent headlines about a massive collection of stolen data found online should be a wake-up call to law firms. This collection of stolen...
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AI-Generated Legal Citations: A New Frontier in Legal Ethics
10/17/2024 - 09:34By Mark Rosch The Case of Mr. B. In a groundbreaking case that is likely to have far-reaching implications for the legal profession, an Australian solicitor, Mr. B., is facing disciplinary action for filing fake case citations that were generated by artificial intelligence (AI). This increasingly common incident has raised serious questions about the ethical use of AI in legal practice and...
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Alabama Revises Its Public Records Act
10/10/2024 - 18:59By Mark Rosch The Alabama Public Information Act underwent significant revisions effective October 1, 2024. These changes aim to enhance transparency and public access to government records while addressing concerns related to privacy and security. Here's a breakdown of the key modifications: Expanded Scope of Public Records The revised law now explicitly defines "public record" to...
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Adobe Acrobat and Privacy: A Legal Perspective on AI-Powered Features
10/09/2024 - 16:26By Mark Rosch Adobe Acrobat, a ubiquitous tool for creating, editing, and managing PDF documents, has undergone significant transformations in recent years, largely driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). These AI-powered features, while offering numerous benefits, also raise concerns about user privacy. This article will delve into the specific privacy implications of Adobe...
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Google Tracking Incognito Searches: A Legal Perspective
10/09/2024 - 16:21By Mark Rosch Introduction The concept of privacy has been a cornerstone of legal systems for centuries. With the advent of the digital age, however, the definition and scope of privacy have become increasingly complex. One of the most contentious issues in this regard is the tracking of user activity by technology companies. Google, one of the world's largest tech giants, has faced...
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New York City Bar Association Reports Data Breach
12/04/2023 - 14:13NYC Bar Association Breach: A Wake-up Call for the Legal Industry By Mark Rosch The Breach: A Timeline of Events In December 2022, the Cl0p ransomware gang claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the teh New York City Bar Association. The gang boasted that their breach gave them access to 1.8 terabytes of stolen data about the Association's 27,000 members. Despite the early...
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Organization Publishes Massive Database of Maryland Public Records
11/30/2023 - 12:41Reclaim the Records (https://www.reclaimtherecords.org/records-request/31/) has released what it is calling "the Maryland Motherlode" - a "massive trove of data includ[ing] birth, marriage, death, and naturalization records from Maryland." The collection includes "a large number of records that have never been available online before." The...
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Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice: A First Look at the State Bar of California's New Guidelines
11/22/2023 - 08:38Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice: A First Look at the State Bar of California's New Guidelines By Mark Rosch As the legal profession grapples with the continually-shifting landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the State Bar of California has taken a first-of-its-kind step forward to help lawyers use the technology in their practices...