# Writing

Essays on law and governance

- [The Price of the Next Step](https://jonashertner.com/writing/the-price-of-the-next-step/) — October 2026
  The cost is part of the advice.

- [Public by law](https://jonashertner.com/notes/open-case-law/) — July 2026
  Access to judgments is part of open justice. A usable public record helps people understand their position, especially when they rarely litigate.

- [A separate view of a dispute](https://jonashertner.com/notes/independent-judgment/) — July 2026
  A 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.

- [AI can widen legal review](https://jonashertner.com/notes/ai-in-legal-work/) — July 2026
  AI 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.