Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Dozens of 2026 Federal Appeals Opinions Show Signs of AI Drafting
Research shows at least 27 U.S. federal appellate opinions from 2026 with signs of AI-generated text, raising transparency and ethical questions.
GrapheneOS Will Support Motorola Foldables Starting in 2027
GrapheneOS to expand secure mobile OS support to Motorola foldables in 2027, with seven years of updates, impacting legal data privacy compliance.
2028 Democratic Candidates Reject Bernie Sanders' AI Pause Proposal
Leading 2028 Democrats decline Senator Sanders’ call to pause AI development, highlighting challenges in AI regulation and compliance.
Dutch Regulator Fines Uber €825M Over Automated Driver Suspensions
Uber fined €825 million by Dutch Authority for GDPR violations in automated driver account suspensions, highlighting rising scrutiny on AI enforcement in gig economy.
Judge OKs AI Training on Lawful Books; $1.5B Settlement for Pirated Copies
US court rules AI training on legally bought books is fair use; $1.5B settles copyright suits over pirated content. FTC probes AI firms destroying books.
UN: Somalia Aid Cuts Endanger Millions of Children's Lives and Rights
UN warns that humanitarian aid cuts in Somalia risk health, nutrition, education, and protection for 1.9 million children in 2026.
UN Launches Program to Protect Terror Victims from Online Harm
On August 21, 2026, the UN launched an initiative to shield terrorism victims from misinformation and digital exploitation, highlighting legal and compliance challenges.
Amnesty Criticizes Argentina’s AI Surveillance for Lack of Legal Safeguards
Amnesty International reports Argentina’s AI surveillance program bypassed laws, raising privacy and compliance concerns for legal pros.
Streamers Sue Twitch, Amazon Over AI Training Use of Content
A class action lawsuit alleges Twitch and Amazon used streamers’ content to train AI without consent or compensation, raising key IP and liability issues.
82% of GCs Demand Transparency on Law Firms’ AI Use in Legal Work
82% of general counsel expect law firms to explain AI use in legal services amid rapid AI adoption and trust concerns.
FDA Invites Feedback on Rules for AI-Enabled Medical Devices
FDA requests public input on regulatory framework for generative AI medical devices through Oct 19, 2026, shaping future health tech compliance.
Brazil's Supreme Court Expands Maria da Penha Law Beyond Domestic Violence
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court broadens gender violence protections beyond homes to public, professional spaces, marking a landmark legal shift.
Ex-Google Engineer Acquitted of Economic Espionage Charges
Linwei Ding’s conviction on economic espionage counts was overturned, highlighting legal challenges in AI trade secret cases.
FTC Secures $16.5M Settlements from Celsius Network Co-Founders
The FTC reached $16.5M settlements with Celsius Network co-founders over deceptive crypto platform promises, signaling stronger regulatory action.
SEC Proposes Tailored Crypto Rules with New Exemptions and Safe Harbor
The SEC proposes Regulation Crypto Assets with exemptions and a safe harbor for crypto investment contracts, clarifying frameworks for token offerings.
OpenAI launches zero-retention privacy as Anthropic opts for 30-day data logs
OpenAI unveils 'Private Safety Processing' for enterprise AI privacy; Anthropic enforces 30-day data retention amid AI legal tech market rivalry.
AI Transforms M&A Legal Workflows but Human Judgment Guides Deals
AI reshapes mergers and acquisitions legal practices by boosting efficiency across deal stages while human oversight remains essential.
Seventh Circuit Blocks Indiana Ban on Informing Minors About Abortions
Seventh Circuit invalidates Indiana law banning informing minors about out-of-state abortion providers, reinforcing First Amendment speech protections in reproductive rights.
AMA’s New AI Billing Codes Draw Criticism from Nursing Groups
AMA’s new AI billing codes for autonomous services spark nursing group concerns over billing fairness and liability amid AI healthcare expansion.
Hanson Bridgett Taps Martin Metz as First Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
Hanson Bridgett appointed Martin Metz as CTIO to lead AI adoption and modernize IT infrastructure, reflecting a growing legal industry trend.