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Alaska Joins the AI Ethics Conversation

By Nicole Black

August 26, 2025

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Alaska Joins the AI Ethics Conversation
Another day, another legal technology ethics opinion.
Now that’s a phrase I never would have predicted I’d write just a few years ago. I’ve been writing about legal technology and ethics for

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The Real Risk Isn’t the Cloud—It’s Premises-Based Software

By Nicole Black

August 18, 2025

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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The Real Risk Isn’t the Cloud—It’s Premises-Based Software
When my book Cloud Computing for Lawyers was published by the American Bar Association in 2012, the idea that cloud computing was secure—let alone more secure than on-premises software—was controversial.

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In-State But Out of Reach: North Carolina Unable to Discipline New York Attorney

By Nicole Black

July 30, 2025

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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In-State But Out of Reach: North Carolina Unable to Discipline New York Attorney
Last month, the Court of Appeals of North Carolina grappled with an attorney disciplinary issue that exposed the limitations of jurisdictional statutes drafted long before

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Are you committing malpractice if you don’t use AI?

By Nicole Black

July 21, 2025

The word "AI" written on whiteboard. — Nahrizul Kadri, Unsplash

It’s safe to say that litigators who fail to understand how social media platforms work in 2025 are committing malpractice. Had I stated this in 2010, when the book that I wrote about social media for lawyers was published, most lawyers would have disagreed.…

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Ethical Jury Selection in the AI Era

By Nicole Black

July 17, 2025

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Ethical Jury Selection in the AI Era
Choosing jurors is a complex undertaking that requires focused attention, strong people skills, and the ability to think on your feet. Based on finite information, you’re required to make swift decisions

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Puerto Rico Reboots Ethics Rules: Tech Innovation Required

By Nicole Black

July 8, 2025

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Puerto Rico Reboots Ethics Rules: Tech Innovation Required
The times they are a-changin’ and State Bars are struggling to keep up. Technology is advancing more rapidly than ever, with software powered by artificial intelligence (AI) impacting the way

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https://www.legaltechdaily.com/2025/06/86146/

By Nicole Black

June 30, 2025

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Key Takeaways from the Future of Professionals Report: AI Awareness, Hesitation, and ROI
If you ask professionals about artificial intelligence (AI), nearly all of them (96%) will admit to having some awareness of the technology. If that statistic

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Florida Bar on the Ethics of Sharing Case Hypotheticals in Lawyer Listservs

By Nicole Black

June 23, 2025

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Florida Bar on the Ethics of Sharing Case Hypotheticals in Lawyer Listservs
In the age of generative AI and rapid technological advancements, listservs can seem outdated and downright provincial. Even so, for many lawyers, even those who are

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No-Nonsense Guidance for Lawyers Still Confused About AI

By Nicole Black

June 17, 2025

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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No-Nonsense Guidance for Lawyers Still Confused About AI
I know, I know. You’re probably thinking, “Another column about generative artificial intelligence?” But guess what? This article isn’t about the latest artificial intelligence (AI) news and updates (which really

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The legal profession falls behind on AI while other industries move ahead

By Nicole Black

June 11, 2025

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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The legal profession falls behind on AI while other industries move ahead
As artificial intelligence (AI) tools gain rapid traction across professional services, a clear pattern is emerging: law firms are dragging their feet. While other industries are

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New Hampshire Ethics Committee On Drafting Legal Documents with AI

By Nicole Black

May 27, 2025

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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New Hampshire Ethics Committee On Drafting Legal Documents with AI
Despite repeated warnings from ethics committees, lawyers continue to make headlines for citing fake cases in legal briefs that were created by generative artificial intelligence. Most recently, attorneys

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Courts Are Facing an AI Tidal Wave

By Nicole Black

May 22, 2025

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Courts Are Facing an AI Tidal Wave
If you haven’t noticed that artificial intelligence (AI) is already impacting the practice of law, then you’re not paying attention. Case in point: Judges are increasingly facing decisions about the admission

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From Hype to Habits: Comparing Data on Generative AI in Law Firms

By Nicole Black

May 14, 2025

Futuristic 3D Render — Steve Johnson, Unsplash

here’s a lot of noise about lawyers using generative artificial intelligence (AI)—and not always appropriately—but how is it really being used in law firms?…

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Should Using AI Mean Lower Fees? Virginia Ethics Committee Weighs In

By Nicole Black

May 5, 2025

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Should Using AI Mean Lower Fees? Virginia Ethics Committee Weighs In
When legal professionals experiment with new technologies, knee-jerk reactions from ethics committees often follow. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception. Like the technologies that preceded it,

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Oregon’s AI Ethics Opinion: A Wake-Up Call for Lawyers

By Nicole Black

April 28, 2025

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here.
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Oregon’s AI Ethics Opinion: A Wake-Up Call for Lawyers
In February, the Oregon Board of Governors approved Formal Opinion 2024-205, which addresses how Oregon lawyers can ethically use artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI in their practices.

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10 Practical Ways for Legal Professionals to Start Using Generative AI Today

By Nicole Black

April 17, 2025

Abstract node colorful frosted glass 3d render black _______ IG: @ikanhaiyasharma — Kanhaiya Sharma, Unsplash

Last week, I was in Chicago for the ABA Techshow. This was my 16th year attending, and while there, I presented a number of times, including “Top 60 AI Use Cases in 60 Minutes.”…