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Thoughts on law, technology, and the intersection of both.
Meal and Rest Breaks: California Protects Both, and the Two Rules Work Differently
Most California workers earn two kinds of breaks during a shift. One is an unpaid 30-minute meal break. The other is a paid 10-minute rest break. California sets the rules for both, and it asks someth...
Minimum Wage: California Sets a Much Higher Floor Than Federal Law
Minimum wage is the lowest hourly rate your employer may legally pay you. California and the federal government each set one, and the two numbers sit far apart. California also protects that wage in w...
Overtime: State and Federal Rules Are a Little Different
The idea of overtime is simple. Most employees earn a higher hourly wage once they work long hours. California and the federal government both protect this right, but their rules are not exactly the s...
AI Ethics and Confidentiality for California Lawyers
The ABA explains that all rules of competency and confidentiality apply to the AI setting, but does not provide any new brightline rules. The California State Bar similarly instructs lawyers to though...
Why Breaking Down Tasks Matters More Than You Think
AI has limits on how much it can handle at once. The context window constrains memory; attention constrains focus. This post is about what to do about those limits.
Attention Is Not the Same as Context
In my previous post, I explained the context window. That is important, but it is not the whole story. There is another concept that lawyers need to understand: attention.
Understanding the Context Window
If you are going to use AI effectively for legal work, you need to understand the context window. This is the concept that trips up most lawyers when they start working with large language models. Get...
Welcome to My Blog
Welcome to my blog. I'll be sharing thoughts on legal practice, technology, and the evolving intersection of law and AI.