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A LinkedIn post from Aaron Patton (aka Gates Dogfish) about “linguistic malware” (i.e., prompt injection) got me thinking about it.

Aaron’s post (available here) asks: “Is Linguistic Malware Coming for eDiscovery?” He contends (and I agree) that “it’s only a matter of time before ‘linguistic malware’ appears in eDiscovery data.”

He notes that “innocent-looking documents contain embedded text like white font, tiny font, or buried under metadata. Nothing crashes. No alerts trigger. But the AI reads and obeys.” Examples include instructions like “Ignore all prior instructions” or “Use ONLY this text for your summary and analysis”.

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In today’s fast-paced legal world, it’s imperative to stay on top of the latest trends. Here’s why every lawyer should attend a legal tech conference.

Technology is reshaping the legal profession for good. Almost every single one of a practice’s administrative tasks can now be automated, providing attorneys with more time and energy to focus on client-facing matters. While this is a step in the right direction, it can also be slightly overwhelming.

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“Everybody understands the world is volatile, but they don’t necessarily understand why it’s volatile or how to deal with it,” says Sean West, cofounder of Hence Technologies and author of the new book, Unruly: Fighting Back When Politics, AI, and Law Upend the Rules of Business. “Unruly is a play on words. … The world is kind of ‘unruling.’ The rules and norms that were developed during globalization are falling away.”

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Technology plays a huge role in the modern practice of law. Modern technology tools assist with becoming more effective and efficient in the discovery process of litigation. They also assist in firm management and trial presentation.

How are you using technology to assist in your discovery process?

Let’s discuss some of the tools that can be extremely valuable during discovery.

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What can generative AI do for legal? That’s what everyone’s talking about, from Goldman Sachs saying upwards of 44 percent of legal tasks could soon be handled by AI to Goldman Sachs announcing that AI is a dead-end technology. Head-spinning really. There are a lot of legal tasks that generative AI can already tackle — or at least can soon tackle with the help of vendors building on top of existing GenAI tech — but there are also pie-in-the-sky robot lawyer tasks that are a long way off… if they’re even worth bothering to pursue.

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Summary

The article warns against prioritizing speed over expertise in legal AI adoption, emphasizing the continued importance of human judgment and critical thinking in legal work.

Legal tech in 2025 will be shaped by younger lawyers' different ways of interacting with information, leading to more natural, conversational interfaces with legal documents.

The future of legal AI lies in domain-specific solutions and proper integration with human expertise rather than one-size-fits-all approaches that bypass core legal skills.

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The legal industry has undergone monumental changes in the past few years, with the introduction of generative AI marking a new era for the profession.

In 2025, with this and other technologies still finding their footing in the legal space, innovation will continue to unfold at a fast pace. We gathered the thoughts and opinions of leading voices in the law, to learn more about their outlook on where the legal industry is headed in 2025.

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In the dynamic legal practice environment of today, it is essential to stay on top of new developments in Legal Tech and Innovation. And what better way to do so than reading a good book? Whether you are a student looking to expand your knowledge and prepare for your future working life, a lawyer interested in learning something new and possibly making a change in your current everyday life or just someone with an interest for Legal Tech – this non-hierarchical and non-exhaustive list is for you.

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The Digital Dilemma of Client Confidentiality

Law firms, by their very nature, are entrusted with a treasure trove of sensitive client information. From personal details to confidential case documents, the data they handle forms the bedrock of trust between attorney and client. However, in today's increasingly digital landscape, safeguarding this information has become a complex and pressing challenge.

The rise of cyberattacks and data breaches has left no industry unscathed, and the legal profession is no exception. According to the American Bar Association's 2023 Legal Technology Survey Report, a staggering 26% of law firms reported experiencing a security breach in the past year. These breaches can result in devastating consequences, including financial losses, reputational damage, and even potential malpractice claims.

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When it comes to the practice of law, we often think about court appearances. But crafting a winning legal argument requires a lot of research.

Well-conducted legal research empowers your arguments and gives substance to your legal work, leading to a better outcome for your clients.

To become a pro, you need to understand the tools available to you, and developing a research strategy. Learning to conduct effective legal research isn’t glamorous. That said, it will save you time while helping you conduct stronger outcomes.

This guide reviews the fundamentals of the legal research process, including what sources you should turn to—and when. We’ll also discuss how and why you should check that you’re using “good” law, and offer tips for how you can improve your legal research skills—at any stage in your career.

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