Business Law

FTC Finalizes New Rules for Companies Using Continuity Programs and Recurring Billing

On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized the “Negative Option Rule,” creating new compliance standards for businesses using continuity programs and recurring billing models. These rules significantly impact companies that rely on automatic renewals, subscription services, and free-to-paid conversions (e.g., free trials that convert into paid memberships). If your business uses these […]

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Ensuring Compliance with Rule 5.3: Lawyers’ Supervisory Obligations While Using AI

AI is rapidly transforming the legal profession, and law firms are finding ways to integrate artificial intelligence into their daily operations across various practice areas. From automating tedious administrative tasks to improving legal research and case analysis, AI is helping law firms enhance efficiency and deliver better outcomes for clients.  Below are 10 detailed examples

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Ensuring Compliance with Rule 5.5: Avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Law

Here are 10 detailed examples of how AI is being used in law firms across various practice areas, along with an explanation of how attorneys can avoid violating their obligations under Rule 5.5 of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct regarding unauthorized practice of law, which pertains to supervising non-lawyer assistance and preventing the

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