An article from Above the Law argues that the mismatch between the talent and resources of plaintiffs' firms and those of defense firms is widening. The piece frames this as a 'Red Queen's race,' a reference to the need to keep running just to maintain ground in a competitive environment.
The article suggests that AI is accelerating this divergence, though it does not provide specific data. It is an opinion piece, so the claims reflect the author's analysis rather than empirical findings.
For defense lawyers, the implication is that simply adopting new tools may not be enough if plaintiffs' firms are already leveraging greater resources and talent. The piece calls attention to a structural imbalance that could shape litigation strategy and staffing decisions going forward.