Obligations
A structured tracker of binding and advisory sources governing AI use in legal practice: ABA and state bar ethics opinions, court standing orders and local rules on AI disclosure, state AI statutes, and EU AI Act provisions relevant to legal services. Organized by jurisdiction and source type, each entry carries an effective date, a last-reviewed date, and a link to the primary text, with superseded entries flagged rather than silently removed since this layer changes quickly. Contains obligations and rules only, not case outcomes (Risk Digest) or practical how-to steps (Workflows), though it links to both where relevant.
EU
| Obligation | Source type | Issuing body | Effective date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-Risk AI Under the EU AI Act: What Annex III Section 8 Means for Law Firms Deploying Legal AI Tools | — | — | 2027-12-02 | In force |
| How the EU AI Act's Risk Classification Maps to Legal AI Use Cases | — | — | 2026-08-02 | In force |
| EU AI Act Compliance Deadlines for Legal AI Systems: What the Digital Omnibus Delay Means for Law Firms and In-House Counsel | — | — | — | In force |
| EU AI Act Compliance Obligations for Legal Professionals: A Structured Reference | — | — | 2024-08-01 | In force |
| EU AI Act High-Risk Obligations Take Effect August 2, 2026 | — | — | 2026-08-02 | In force |
Federal
| Obligation | Source type | Issuing body | Effective date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Legal and Ethical Concerns of an AI Al Pacino Parody | — | — | — | In force |
| AI Legal Advice Liability After Nippon Life v. OpenAI | — | — | — | In force |
| How the YFQ-44A Missile Test Challenges Existing Legal Frameworks | — | — | — | In force |
United States
| Obligation | Source type | Issuing body | Effective date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Legal Status of Transgender Athletes in Sports 2025–2026 | — | — | 2026-06-30 | In force |
| Who Pays When a Home Humanoid Robot Causes Harm? | — | — | — | In force |
Unspecified jurisdiction
| Obligation | Source type | Issuing body | Effective date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Court AI Standing Orders: Disclosure Requirements Explained | — | — | — | In force |
| AI Hallucination Risk and Attorney Professional Responsibility: What the Sanctions Record Shows | — | — | — | In force |
Multi-jurisdiction (CA, FL, NYC, VA, TX, PA, NC, KY, OR)
| Obligation | Source type | Issuing body | Effective date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Ethics Opinions to Enforcement: The Professional Responsibility of AI Compliance for Attorneys in 2026 | — | — | — | In force |
New York
| Obligation | Source type | Issuing body | Effective date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigating New York's Two-Track Data Center Moratorium | — | — | 2026-07-14 | In force |
Texas State Bar
| Obligation | Source type | Issuing body | Effective date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State Bar AI Ethics Opinion 2024: What Attorneys Must Know | — | — | 2024 | In force |
EU, United States
| Obligation | Source type | Issuing body | Effective date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 2026 AI Compliance Stack: Governing the Tools That Govern You | — | — | 2026-08-02 | In force |
EU, Colorado, California, Texas, Illinois
| Obligation | Source type | Issuing body | Effective date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Compliance in 2026: Mapping the EU AI Act High-Risk Deadline, U.S. State Law Patchwork, and Federal Preemption Battle | — | — | 2026-08-02 | In force |
US Federal
| Obligation | Source type | Issuing body | Effective date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three categories define legal challenges to AI data center zoning | — | — | 2026-07-20 | In force |
Multi-jurisdiction (EU, US federal, multiple US states)
| Obligation | Source type | Issuing body | Effective date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track These AI Compliance Deadlines in 2026 | — | — | — | In force |
International
| Obligation | Source type | Issuing body | Effective date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who Is Liable When an AI Drone Strikes a Civilian? | — | — | — | In force |