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Recent Articles from Nicole Black
The AI-driven client revolt that could end hourly billing
Hourly billing has long been the bane of existence for many lawyers. Painstakingly logging work by tenths of an hour is a far cry from the network television courtroom cross-examinations that lured us to the practice of law.
New York joins the push for ethical AI integration in the courts
In a recent column, I highlighted how courts around the country are addressing generative artificial intelligence (AI) adoption by their employees.
New York on the ethics of asking clients for online reviews
Obtaining clients used to be simple. Referrals were the primary source of new work, in part because legal ethics rules prohibited most forms of advertising.
Courts adapt to the challenges of generative AI
From legal research and contract analysis to law practice management and billing systems, there’s no escaping embedded AI functionality and its benefits — and drawbacks.
Trust account rules interpreted for today’s ‘online-first’ practice
Practicing law in an “online first” world can be incredibly convenient.
Alaska joins the AI ethics conversation
Another day, another legal technology ethics opinion.
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.
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 the advent of modern technology and the mobility it enables.
Are you committing malpractice if you don’t use AI?
It's safe to say that litigators who fail to understand how social media platforms work in 2025 are committing malpractice.
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.
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 that work gets done.
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.
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Arbitration: Frazier v. X Corp.
- Second Circuit – Sentencing: United States v. James
- Second Circuit – Securities Exchange Act: Roth v. Armistice Capital LLC
- Court of Appeals – Probable cause: People v. Tapia
- Second Circuit – Securities fraud: City of Hialeah Employees’ Retirement System v. Peloton Interactive Inc.
- Second Circuit – Malicious prosecution: Sigalovskaya v. Braden, et al.
- Second Circuit – Second Amendment: United States v. Delgado
- Second Circuit – Arbitration: Sudakow v. CleanChoice Energy
- Second Circuit – Habeas corpus petition: O’Neill v. Demi
- Second Circuit – Trademark infringement: Ripple Analytics v. People Center
- Second Circuit – Limitation of Liability Act: In the Matter of the Complaint of Ed Seganti
Law News
- Family sues after being told missing woman was dead
- Tax preparation program for low-income filers shut down
- Steuben County man guilty of trade secrets theft
- Sex crime conviction tossed over discovery delay
- Court rules that late-day e-filing meets speedy trial rule
- Judge in Chautauqua County resigns under investigation
- US District Court names new chief probation officer
- NY appeals court revives suit over faulty traffic signal
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