Legal Tech|9 Jun 2026
JD Supra reported on a CEO's chatbot history becoming evidence at trial.
The Story
The case revealed new lessons in AI evidence and governance.
Why It Matters
The CEO's trial shows AI-generated communications are discoverable evidence. For European law firms, this means assessing your internal AI use and client-facing advice for evidence risks. Your firm's AI governance must address data location and retention, especially with the EU AI Act approaching. I've seen how quickly these details become problems.
What To Do About It
What I'd check first: inventory all AI tools your firm uses, internal and client-facing. Establish clear policies on data retention for AI interactions and where that data is stored. This is not about banning AI, it is about controlled deployment.
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