Legaltech Week 01/16/2026: Cybersecurity training gone wrong, Supreme Court gets hacked, and more
Jan 21, 2026
Join Niki Black, a legal insight strategist and columnist, and Stephen Embry, a legal tech commentator, along with Joe Patrice and Stephanie Wilkins, as they navigate the intriguing intersections of law and technology. They discuss NYC's ethical guidelines for AI note-takers amid privacy concerns, the shocking hack of the Supreme Court’s e-filing system, and a proposed California law addressing generative AI's role. They also explore the explosive growth of GenAI legal tools and the promising yet controversial AI startup AlphaLit.
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Disclose Recordings To Avoid Discovery Risk
- Tell clients and opposing parties when recordings or AI transcription will be used to avoid surprise and discovery issues.
- Be cautious: automatic note takers may create discoverable materials and chill communications, Stephen Embry warns.
Data Handling Risks With Notetakers
- Bob Ambrogi warns many note-taker services may have human reviewers and uncertain training practices.
- He questions how attorneys can ensure confidentiality when vendors may expose recordings to humans.
Supreme Court Filing System Breach
- A 24-year-old was charged with repeatedly accessing the Supreme Court's electronic filing system, raising security questions.
- Joe Patrice highlights concerns about how well court filing systems are protected and monitored.