A very, very expensive ordeal
A domestic worker's attempt to get compensation from the prosecution for a wrongful conviction shows how difficult it really is.
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Oct
Open Source, AI, and Why October Matters
This Hacktoberfest, I'm not contributing code—I'm maintaining my own. Two years after redlines went viral, I'm adapting it for AI agents. The lesson: tools that don't work with AI will fade. Open source needs to evolve with how people actually work.
6 min read
06
Oct
When AI Makes You Look Busy, Not Productive
A new term is making headlines: "workslop"—AI-generated work that looks polished but lacks substance. Research found 40% of workers encountered it last month, costing $186 per employee in cleanup time. For resource-constrained lawyers, you can't spend time fixing what's irretrievably broken.
5 min read
01
Oct
Singapore Court Rules on AI Hallucination: A Reality Check for Small Firms
Singapore's High Court just handed down what might be its first formal ruling on AI-generated fake cases in legal practice (2025 SGHCR 33). For resource-constrained practices, this case validates a hard truth - you might be better off avoiding AI entirely.
4 min read
29
Sep
Beyond the Harvey Drama: The Real Lessons for Solo Counsel
While legal tech Twitter argues about Harvey's performance, solo counsel should focus on the real lesson: Harvey created a replicable blueprint for making AI feel safe and professional to skeptical lawyers. Here's how to apply their approach when evaluating any legal AI tool.
4 min read
22
Sep
The Solo Counsel Reality: What MinLaw's AI Guidelines Miss About In-House Practice
Singapore's AI guidelines assume enterprise resources and committees. But what about solo counsel making real AI decisions with limited budgets and shadow tools? This consultation misses practitioners who need guidance most.
11 min read