Legal Tech|5 Apr 2026
AI Adoption in Law Firms Shifts from Choice to Compulsion.
The Story
Firms are now rethinking their entire business models, moving beyond optional AI experimentation to mandatory implementation.
Why It Matters
This isn't about shiny new tools anymore; it's about survival. The article states AI is now compulsion, not choice. For European firms, this means preparing for August 2026 and the EU AI Act. Ignoring it risks compliance failures and losing clients to firms that adapt.
What To Do About It
First, audit your current Microsoft 365 usage. Check where Copilot could genuinely automate mundane tasks *without* sending client data to public US clouds. Don't buy new tech before you know what you already own.
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