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AI adoption is pressuring the billable hour in legal work

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CNBC World reports that growing AI use is pushing law firms to rethink how they charge for services and how lawyers build specialized expertise.

The outlet says the shift is putting the traditional billable hour under pressure as firms adjust their approach to work and value creation.

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CNBC WorldAI is changing how lawyers work , and putting the billable hour under pressure

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