AICNBC Techabout 2 hours ago
AI Threatens Billable Hour Model in Law
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Clio's 2026 report finds 90% of U.K. and Ireland legal professionals use AI, with 80% handling more work and 70% cutting costs. Firms like A&O Shearman deploy agents for tasks taking minutes instead of hours. Globally, senior leaders expect hourly billing to drop from 72% to 44% over the next two to three years.
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