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Above the Law · October 23, 2026 · On the brief until November 6, 2026

AI Not Only Failed To Kill The Billable Hour, It’s Looking Like Its Bodyguard

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Expanding project scope and billable hours

Recent billing data shows law firms increased their reliance on hourly billing despite widespread artificial intelligence adoption. The tools generate extra research paths and require manual verification, which expands the time spent on each matter. Practitioners must manage larger project scopes and justify these growing hours to clients.

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Clients expect AI to lower legal fees, while firms find the technology creates more billable tasks.

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