A look at how artificial intelligence could be affected by racial bias in legal decision-making

April 1, 2025

HARVARD LAW SCHOOL — Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to assist in legal decision-making, from document review to predictive analytics. But what happens when AI is asked to render judgments in substantive legal cases? 

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A look at the rural lawyer shortage in the United States

April 1, 2025

ABOVE THE LAW — Instead of dismissing and disparaging rural communities, we should strive to help everyone to better understand each other.

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How ChatGPT can be used effectively by lawyers

April 1, 2025

ABA — AI tools like ChatGPT are creating a buzz in the legal field. According to the Legal Industry Report 2024, nearly one-quarter (24%) of law firms have adopted legal-specific generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools. 

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Recent executive orders targeting law firms raise constitutional concerns

March 26, 2025

REUTERS — President Donald Trump‘s executive orders terminating security clearances and taking other actions against two prominent law firms may violate constitutional protections and represent exceptional acts of retribution against lawyers who have crossed him in the past, according to legal experts.

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White House issues executive orders forcing law firm clients to disclose their business with the firm

March 26, 2025

BLOOMBERG LAW — Perkins Coie risks losing clients over President Donald Trump’s threat to terminate federal contracts for companies doing business with the law firm.

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Texas to administer NextGen Bar Exam starting in 2028

March 26, 2025

NCBE — Texas is moving forward with plans to administer the NextGen bar exam beginning in July 2028.

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Law firm targeted by executive order sues White House for illegal retaliation

March 26, 2025

REUTERS — U.S. law firm Perkins Coie sued President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday, claiming Trump illegally retaliated against the firm over its work for his former opponent, Democrat Hillary Clinton, and its policies promoting diversity and inclusion.

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