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The AI Law Blog
by Erick Robinson
A Blog Examining the Law of AI
(and Uses of AI in the Law)
Delve into the intersection of AI and the law with discussions of legal cases, statutes, and common sense
The Great Equalizer, Reserved for the Already Equal
Astra for Law, Off-the-Rack Legal AI, & Why a Mid-Sized Firm Builds Its Own By Erick S. Robinson SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 NOTE: All references are hyperlinked within the text of the article. I. Bottom Line Up Front On September 17, 2026, OpenAI released Astra for Law, a configuration of GPT-6 Astra built for legal work: the frontier model, a dedicated Legal Search Index, legal-specific instructions, and a set of partner plugins. For the first time, a company that trains frontier la
Protecting Corporate Data, Elevating Service Standards, and Structuring Indemnity in the Age of AI
I. Executive Summary This article provides a comprehensive legal analysis addressing the critical commercial and technology contracting issues that enterprises face in their relationships with digital and software suppliers. Whether an organization is a multinational energy company, a mid-market financial services firm, or a growing technology startup, the legal frameworks governing supplier relationships must evolve to match the sophistication, scale, and risk profile of mo
Every Company Needs an AI Strategy and Policy — Here's the Framework and a Template
We are past the point where AI governance is optional. Every major corporation — and increasingly, every mid-market company — is deploying AI in some form, whether through internally developed models, third-party SaaS platforms, or simply employees using ChatGPT at their desks during lunch. The question is no longer whether your company uses AI. The question is whether your company governs its AI use, or whether it is flying blind into a rapidly hardening regulatory environ
The Great Equalizer, Reserved for the Already Equal
Astra for Law, Off-the-Rack Legal AI, & Why a Mid-Sized Firm Builds Its Own By Erick S. Robinson SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 NOTE: All references are hyperlinked within the text of the article. I. Bottom Line Up Front On September 17, 2026, OpenAI released Astra for Law, a configuration of GPT-6 Astra built for legal work: the frontier model, a dedicated Legal Search Index, legal-specific instructions, and a set of partner plugins. For the first time, a company that trains frontier la
Protecting Corporate Data, Elevating Service Standards, and Structuring Indemnity in the Age of AI
I. Executive Summary This article provides a comprehensive legal analysis addressing the critical commercial and technology contracting issues that enterprises face in their relationships with digital and software suppliers. Whether an organization is a multinational energy company, a mid-market financial services firm, or a growing technology startup, the legal frameworks governing supplier relationships must evolve to match the sophistication, scale, and risk profile of mo
Every Company Needs an AI Strategy and Policy — Here's the Framework and a Template
We are past the point where AI governance is optional. Every major corporation — and increasingly, every mid-market company — is deploying AI in some form, whether through internally developed models, third-party SaaS platforms, or simply employees using ChatGPT at their desks during lunch. The question is no longer whether your company uses AI. The question is whether your company governs its AI use, or whether it is flying blind into a rapidly hardening regulatory environ
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