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Yes—if your AI chatbot gives legal advice, it can trigger unauthorized practice of law liability, and federal regulators can also get involved. Businesses are responsible for chatbot outputs, especially when users rely on them for legal decisions. This article explains where chatbots cross the line, key federal/state risks, and practical compliance safeguards. When Your Chatbot […]
Many AI app privacy policies include a mandatory arbitration clause that can block court lawsuits and force private arbitration. These terms are often buried in the Terms of Service and may also include class-action waivers, limiting group claims. This article explains how arbitration clauses work, common red flags, and practical steps to preserve your legal […]
The new right of publicity law extends protections for a performer’s voice, image, and likeness after death, letting heirs seek injunctions and damages against unauthorized AI replicas. It gives estates clearer enforcement and licensing leverage against deepfakes and synthetic performances. This article explains what the law covers, who can sue, key exceptions, and practical steps […]
Twelve U.S. states have now made certain forms of AI-driven “therapy” illegal, restricting chatbots and other automated tools from providing mental health treatment or presenting themselves as licensed care. These bans generally target unlicensed practice, deceptive marketing, and unsafe clinical advice delivered without human oversight. This article explains which states enacted the rules, what conduct […]
The new federal standard strengthens how workers can prove AI workplace discrimination under Title VII by tying biased AI decisions to employer liability. EEOC and related federal guidance emphasize disparate impact evidence, validation, and reasonable accommodations when automated tools screen or evaluate employees. This article explains what changed, what evidence matters, and how employees and […]
Judges are asking “Did you use ChatGPT?” under oath because some courts now require AI-use disclosures and sanctions have followed filings with fabricated case citations. These questions verify attorney competence, protect the record, and enforce duties of candor and verification. This article explains why the shift is happening, what rules are emerging, and how lawyers […]
Courts can dismiss your case if an AI-written contract is vague, inconsistent, or fails basic legal requirements like mutual assent and clear terms. As judges scrutinize contract language, missing definitions, mismatched clauses, and unenforceable provisions can turn an agreement into a litigation liability. This article explains why AI-drafted contracts break down in court, the red […]
The Getty v. Stability AI case will determine whether using copyrighted images to train generative AI without permission is copyright infringement or fair dealing. The ruling will influence licensing norms, potential damages, and the consent rights of artists and photographers. This article explains the key legal issues, what to watch in the court’s decision, and […]
An AI-drafted will can be rejected or partially invalidated in probate if it isn’t properly executed or its terms are unclear. Probate judges focus on statutory signing/witness rules and evidence of testamentary capacity and intent—not who typed the document. This article explains what the judge scrutinized, the most common AI-will pitfalls, and practical steps to […]
An AI governance policy is effectively unenforceable unless it clearly assigns accountability, mandates minimum controls, and requires documented decision-making and monitoring. Without those baseline commitments, the policy reads like aspirational guidance and won’t stand up to regulator scrutiny, audits, or litigation after an AI incident. This article identifies the three must-have sentences and explains how […]
A New York federal judge fined a lawyer $10,000 in 2023 for filing a brief with AI-invented case citations generated by ChatGPT. The court found the cited cases and quotations did not exist and warned that attorneys remain responsible for accuracy. This article explains what happened, why it violated duties, and how to prevent AI […]
Yes—an AI-generated witness statement can be admitted in court, as a judge has now allowed such evidence in at least one case. The ruling signals that AI outputs may be treated like other digital records, but only if parties can meet authentication, reliability, and hearsay requirements. This article explains what the decision means, the legal […]
