The rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence in legal practice is creating new questions concerning the discoverability and protection of AI-assisted litigation materials. In Assini v. Hayward, the Supreme Court, Nassau County addressed one such question, holding that a litigant's AI-assisted litigation preparation may be protected from discovery under the attorney work-product doctrine. The dispute arose from litigation involving members of Alpha Tech Lending LLC

The rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence is changing how attorneys conduct legal research, draft pleadings, prepare correspondence, and manage litigation. In response to these developments, New York adopted Part 161 of the Rules of the Chief Administrator of the Courts, governing the use of artificial intelligence in the New York State court system. Effective June 1, 2026, Part 161 establishes a statewide framework for the use of AI in court filings and makes

The increasing use of generative artificial intelligence in the legal profession presents attorneys with substantial opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline legal research, and assist with drafting. However, Matter of Mendel S. v. Faigy S. serves as a recent and important reminder that artificial intelligence does not relieve an attorney of the fundamental responsibility to verify the accuracy of the work submitted to a court. In that case, the Family Court, Kings Cou