As my colleague, Serene Carino, recently blogged, the Commercial Division Advisory Council has proposed a rule requiring accurate pinpoint citations in all Commercial Division filings, a reform designed to ensure that “[t]he reader should never be left guessing where the referenced authority resides.” A recent decision from Queens Commercial Division Justice Leonard Livote is
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly influencing the legal profession and remains a hot topic for attorneys and the courts. AI has proven useful for everything from routine administrative tasks to case-analysis summaries. It helps lawyers research quickly, draft faster, and analyze large amounts of information more efficiently. However, as attorneys’ use and reliance on AI increase
On April 2, 2024, the New York State Bar Association’s (“NYSBA”) Task Force on Artificial Intelligence released a report concerning the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in the legal profession (“Report”). New York joins select states, such as Florida and California, whose bar associations have published recommendations on the use of AI. The nearly 90-page Report examined the (1) evolution of AI and generative AI; (2) benefits and risks of AI and generative AI use; (3) impact of the technology on the legal profession; (4) legislative overview and recommendations; and (5) proposed guidelines. To date, the Report is the most comprehensive document provided by a state bar association regarding AI use.
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