artificial intelligence

America’s AI Action Plan: A Legal Perspective

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In July 2025, the Trump Administration unveiled America’s AI Action Plan, a sweeping national strategy aimed at securing U.S. global dominance in artificial intelligence. The plan is ambitious and broad, outlining how the U.S. intends to accelerate AI innovation, build robust AI infrastructure and assert leadership in international AI diplomacy and security. While the plan … Read more

AI-Powered Contract Analysis in M&A

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A variant of this post was published in Deal Points, the Newsletter of the Mergers and Acquisitions Committtee of the American Bar Association. In mergers and acquisitions, contracts form the backbone of transactions, governing crucial aspects such as liabilities, obligations, warranties and intellectual property rights. The thorough analysis of these contracts is a critical component … Read more

AI Training Wins Copyright Battle

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A recent ruling represents a significant development in the evolving landscape of AI copyright law. The Northern District of California’s decision in a case against Meta Platforms provides some important insights into how courts may approach the intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright protection. Background and Legal Framework Meta prevailed in a copyright case involving … Read more

Science Fiction Cinema’s Lessons for AI Integration in Legal Practice

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This article was originally published in the April 2025 issue of New Jersey Lawyer, a publication of the New Jersey State Bar Association, and is reprinted with permission. Recent developments, such as the California Bar’s 2024 guidelines on AI use in legal practice, underscore the urgency of challenges faced by law firms in balancing technological … Read more

AI Fair Use Landmark: Authors v. Anthropic

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how we interact with information, but its hunger for high-quality data has created a collision course with copyright law. This conflict takes center stage in the recent case of Bartz et al. v. Anthropic PBC, where acclaimed authors challenged Anthropic’s use of their books to train the company’s popular Claude AI … Read more

Disney and Others Sue Midjourney

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Disney and NBCUniversal have initiated a landmark federal lawsuit against Midjourney, a generative AI company, accusing it of massive copyright infringement involving unauthorized use of their copyrighted characters to train its AI and generate images and soon videos. The 110-page complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, alleges that … Read more

Indemnification & AI Services

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As artificial intelligence technologies continue to evolve and permeate various industries, the legal landscape surrounding their use becomes increasingly complex. One of the critical aspects that legal professionals must navigate is indemnification, particularly as it pertains to AI companies and their customers. This blog post explores the significance of indemnification in the context of AI, … Read more

Navigating the Legal Minefield of AI-Generated Defamation

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The emergence of AI-generated content platforms like SORA has ushered in a new era of creative possibilities, simultaneously unveiling a complex legal landscape fraught with challenges. At the forefront of these challenges lies defamation, a critical issue that highlights the tension between technological innovation and personal reputation. Defamation law has long protected individuals from false … Read more

US Intelligence Charts Course for AI Use

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The U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) is a federation of 18 organizations, including the CIA, the NSA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. It gathers and analyzes intelligence to conduct foreign relations and national security activities. The IC has recently interim guidance providing critical framework for how U.S. intelligence agencies can leverage artificial … Read more

ChatGPT Outdiagnoses Physicians

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The New York Times reports that a groundbreaking study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT-4, demonstrated superior diagnostic capabilities than human physicians. This development raises important questions about medical liability, standard of care and the future integration of AI in healthcare settings. The research, led by Dr. Adam Rodman … Read more

DOL Charts New Course for Workplace AI

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The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled comprehensive guidance on artificial intelligence in the workplace, marking a significant shift in how the federal government approaches workplace automation. This initiative, spearheaded by Acting Secretary Julie Su and responding to President Biden’s Executive Order on AI, provides a detailed framework for both AI developers and employers to … Read more