AI is changing how lawyers work — and putting the billable hour under pressure

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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AI adoption is forcing the legal profession to rethink the billable hour and how lawyers build expertise.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:01 UTC.

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