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Albany, N.Y., reporter for the New York Law Journal. Covers state and federal courts, the Legislature, state government and the bar.
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The billable hour is not dead, but AI is chipping away at its prevalence

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By Joel Stashenko
| Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Verified
In brief About 70% of firms adopted AI tools since 2022 Stephanie Corey calls for abandoning billable hour ABA Formal Opinion 512 addresses AI billing ethics Alternative fee arrangements gain traction amid AI use The demise of the billable hour is at last at hand, thanks to the advent of generative AI legal tools. Or is it? Like Mark Twain’s famous description of his own death, the demise of the venerable but often vilified billable hour also seems to be greatly exaggerated. At least for now.
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AI transforms family law but raises new legal concerns

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By MaryBeth Matzek, Joel Stashenko
| Wisconsin Law Journal Verified
IN BRIEF AI helps family law attorneys organize financial records, analyze evidence and streamline routine legal work. Lawyers warn that AI-generated legal research can contain hallucinations and create unrealistic client expectations. AI is increasing pro se filings, but many self-represented litigants submit documents that fail to meet legal requirements. AI is making inroads in one the most emotional and sensitive areas of legal practice – family law.
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AI is reshaping family law practice, but attorneys worry about DIY research

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By Joel Stashenko
| Minnesota Lawyer Verified
In brief Damian J. Turco calls AI’s impact overwhelmingly positive Bettina D. Hindin warns clients about unrealistic case expectations Financial AI tools help detect hidden assets in family law cases Judge Jeffrey S. Sunshine cautions against relying solely on AI research AI is making inroads in one the most emotional and sensitive areas of legal practice – family law.
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