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AI tools are everywhere in Illinois law practice now, from research platforms to drafting assistants.

The Illinois Supreme Court's new AI policy doesn't ban them or require disclosure.

It just holds you accountable for what you file.

Here's how two years of work by the IJC AI Task Force shaped that policy, and what it means for lawyers across the state: https://qrcode.isbamutual.com/ijc-ai-task-force

IJC AI Task Force Shapes Illinois Court AI Policy | ISBA Mutual The IJC AI Task Force spent nearly two years studying how artificial intelligence should function inside Illinois courtrooms, leading directly to the Illinois Supreme Court's Policy on Artificial Intelligence.

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AI note-taking and transcription tools have become common across many workplaces, including law firms.

Particularly, firms use them to document virtual meetings, client intake calls, and internal reviews.

Many of these tools analyze voice characteristics to distinguish speakers.

As a follow-up to last week's piece, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company covers risk management best practices concerning BIPA: https://qrcode.isbamutual.com/bipa-liability-minute

Biometric Information Privacy Act: Risk Management Tips for Illinois Lawyers The Biometric Information Privacy Act creates real financial exposure for organizations, including law firms, that mishandle biometric data.

Great turnout at last week's Stephenson County Bar Association Summer Meeting. Thank you to President Sara Stephenson Peska for leading a productive discussion.

We're proud to offer a CLE program for SCBA members. Lawyers need practical, relevant education, and we're glad to help provide it.

The group also discussed the Illinois Bar Foundation Lawyers Care Fund and its impact across the state.

We're especially proud that Heather, one of our board members and Illinois State Bar Association 2nd Vice President, was part of this discussion.

Thanks to everyone who attended and contributed. We're already looking forward to the SCBA Golf Outing at The Freeport Club this fall.

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A law firm using AI tools, even through a third-party vendor, could face compliance obligations it never anticipated. BIPA requires written notice, a stated purpose, and written consent before any biometric data is collected.

Furthermore, violations carry real financial exposure, since the law allows individuals to sue directly and assesses damages per violation. Illinois lawmakers are also currently weighing several bills that could change how the law applies going forward.

Understanding these requirements matters for any lawyer whose firm now relies on AI-powered tools: https://qrcode.isbamutual.com/il-bipa-liability-minute

Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act: What Lawyers Should Know The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, known as BIPA, sets strict rules for how companies collect and use biometric data. With AI note-taking and transcription tools, this is increasingly relevant to Illinois lawyers.

Tomorrow, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company proudly hosts its complimentary July CLE program, "Avoiding & Mitigating Conflicts of Interest".

During this one-of-a-kind presentation given by Johnson & Bell, Trial Lawyers' Carlos Vera, the Illinois legal community will learn the ins and outs of how to best navigate conflicts of interest as they arise in their day-to-day practice.

Specifically, we'll discuss:

⚖️Understanding Conflicts of Interest: Learn to recognize when a potential conflict of interest may arise and understand how Illinois conflict rules apply in different scenarios.

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⚖️Using Conflict Waivers: Explore how conflict waivers can help avoid the serious consequences of engaging in conflicted matters, including when and how to use them effectively.

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Having an engagement letter in the file is crucial, as it is the starting point for your defense against any grievance or malpractice claim that might arise.

A case without a written lawyer-client agreement will reflect what you told the client and what the client heard you say.

Your vulnerability to malpractice liability is high.

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Documenting Engagement (and Non-Engagement) Having an engagement letter in the file is crucial, as it is the starting point for your defense against any grievance or malpractice claim that might arise. A case without a written lawyer-client agreement will reflect what you told the client and what the client heard you say. Your vulnerability t