Law in a Nutshell: Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law

Edition : 1st ed., 2026
Author(s) : Munsterman

Law in a Nutshell: Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law
- ISBN: 9798892090988
- SKU: 10583
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- Format: Paperback
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Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law in a Nutshell provides a comprehensive guide for lawyers navigating the integration of artificial intelligence into legal practice. Written for both law students and practicing attorneys, the book combines scholarly analysis with practical, ready-to-use resources including proven prompts, governance frameworks, and policy models. Key topics covered include:

the foundations and history of AI, explaining how these systems work and why understanding their evolution matters for today's practitioners;
cautionary tales from cases like Mata v. Avianca, where attorneys faced sanctions for filing briefs with AI-generated fake citations, and similar disciplinary actions across federal courts;
comprehensive analysis of ABA Formal Opinion 512 and state bar ethics guidance on generative AI, addressing competence, confidentiality, communication, fees, and supervisory responsibilities;
judicial standing orders requiring disclosure or certification of AI use in court filings, and the debate over whether such requirements help or hinder responsible AI adoption;
AI applications transforming legal practice: legal research platforms, litigation forecasting and predictive analytics, document automation and review, AI-powered client intake systems, and practice management tools;
ethical frameworks for transparency, explainability, and accountability, including the regulatory landscape from bar associations, courts, and international frameworks like the EU AI Act;
algorithmic bias in legal AI systems, from predictive policing tools to risk assessment algorithms, and strategies for identifying and mitigating discriminatory impacts;
liability questions when AI systems fail: applying traditional negligence principles, determining professional standard of care, and navigating sector-specific liability regimes for AI-generated errors;
evidentiary challenges posed by deepfakes and synthetic media in litigation, and how courts are adapting authentication requirements;
business model disruptions including the tension between billable hours and AI efficiency gains, alternative fee arrangements, and competitive pressures driving technology adoption;
governance polices and vendor checklists;
the future of AI-augmented practice.

The Nutshell bridges the gap between technical AI capabilities and practical legal applications, providing attorneys with the knowledge to use AI tools responsibly, question them effectively, and adapt to a legal profession transforming faster than many anticipated.

Law in a Nutshell: Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law

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