Jennifer Huang, Jason S. Friedman, Lauren Friedman, Raid Abu-Manneh, Brendan J. Harrington and Sebastian Delinge | Mayer Brown On September 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the first US state statute aimed specifically at lawyers’ and arbitrators’ use of generative artificial intelligence (AI), Senate Bill 574. The law takes effect on January… Continue reading California Becomes First US State to Legislate Limits on AI Use by Arbitrators and Counsel
Tag: Artificial Intelligence
How Arbitration Clauses Are Being Adapted for AI-Related Disputes
Andres Munoz | Practising Law Institute Artificial intelligence is changing more than how businesses operate. It is also changing the disputes they have and the contracts designed to resolve them. A traditional arbitration clause may state that disputes arising from an agreement will be submitted to arbitration, identify the governing rules and select a location.… Continue reading How Arbitration Clauses Are Being Adapted for AI-Related Disputes
How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Construction Administration
Benjamin Codog III | Stoel Rives Abstract Artificial intelligence is reshaping construction project administration by helping teams manage project information, summarize meetings, track RFIs and submittals, analyze schedules, and identify emerging risks. For contractors, owners, architects, engineers, and other construction professionals, these tools can reduce administrative burdens and support faster, better-informed decisions about cost, schedule,… Continue reading How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Construction Administration
Court Evaluates AI-Related Provisions in Discovery Protective Orders
Kathryn C. Cole | GreenbergTraurig As generative AI becomes more common in litigation workflows, courts are increasingly being asked to address how AI tools may be used with confidential discovery materials. A recent decision from the District of Colorado provides insights into one court’s approach to generative AI in discovery. The ruling distinguishes between public… Continue reading Court Evaluates AI-Related Provisions in Discovery Protective Orders
The Rise of “Claimslop” and Administrative Burden in Insurance Claims Handling
Advise & Consult, Inc. Artificial intelligence was projected to streamline insurance claims handling by automating repetitive workflows and accelerating turnaround times. However, industry feedback indicates a counterintuitive trend: rather than reducing friction, uncritical adoption of generative AI has introduced a new class of administrative friction widely termed “workslop”—or more specifically in our sector, “claimslop.” Key… Continue reading The Rise of “Claimslop” and Administrative Burden in Insurance Claims Handling