https://jonashertner.com/writing/feed.xmlJonas Hertner — WritingEssays on law and governance2026-10-21T00:00:00ZJonas Hertnerhttps://jonashertner.com/writing/the-price-of-the-next-step/The Price of the Next Step2026-10-19T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00ZThe cost is part of the advice.https://jonashertner.com/notes/open-case-law/Public by law2026-07-27T00:00:00Z2026-09-07T00:00:00ZAccess to judgments is part of open justice. A usable public record helps people understand their position, especially when they rarely litigate.https://jonashertner.com/notes/independent-judgment/A separate view of a dispute2026-07-27T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00ZA consequential dispute may justify a second assessment: which assumptions support the case, what could change the outcome, and whether the proposed course still serves the client.https://jonashertner.com/notes/ai-in-legal-work/AI can widen legal review2026-07-27T00:00:00Z2026-09-07T00:00:00ZAI can help a legal team examine more material and test more questions. Its value depends on traceable sources, measured performance and a lawyer prepared to stand behind the result.