In this first of two articles, the authors introduce readers to artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of civil litigation. Discovery should always be conducted with a view toward admissibility of evidence for summary-judgment and trial purposes, and AI-based evidence poses special challenges that lawyers must consider.

Several overlapping legal regimes affect the disclosure, use, and admissibility of protected health information. No matter the area of practice, understanding these foundational medical privacy laws can limit unnecessary disclosure of clients' most sensitive information.

Many people do not understand what copyrights are or how they function. The authors provide information to guide lawyers as they help clients understand what the copyright system is, how it works, and how to access the U.S. Copyright Office.