The Annual Judicial Panel: From Rules to Robots

Are the rules judges interpret adequate in an era of artificial intelligence where documents have morphed into data and evidence is often not what it appears to be? With perspectives from state and federal courts, the Annual Judicial Panel for 2026 will examine the AI effect on the law and on how judges do their jobs. Do the Federal Rules of Evidence need amending to deal with AI deepfakes? After over a decade, is it time for another major e-discovery overhaul of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure? What about state courts? Join us for an always-lively discussion as leading jurists address the vital issues of the day in law and technology.