Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Law Firm Leaders Lean on MBWA to Oversee AI Integration
As AI use surges in law firms, leaders are reviving 'managing by walking around' to ensure judgment, accuracy, and client trust aren't sidelined by automation.
Meta’s Muse Spark AI Raises Health Data Privacy and Liability Flags
Meta’s Muse Spark AI requests raw health data and gives inaccurate advice, spurring privacy and liability concerns under GDPR, HIPAA, and regulatory scrutiny in US/EU.
US Law Firms Add Jobs Amid Rapid Rise in AI Adoption
AI use has doubled among US legal professionals, yet law firms are expanding headcount and boosting investment, challenging fears of tech-driven job losses.
China Moves to Regulate AI Virtual Humans, Protect Personality Rights
China's draft regulations target AI digital humans, mandating labeling and consent to safeguard personality rights and curb misuse. Legal professionals must track this evolving framework.
Musk's x.AI Pushes Back on Colorado’s Sweeping AI Discrimination Law
Elon Musk’s x.AI challenges Colorado’s first-in-the-nation law targeting AI-based discrimination, raising free speech and innovation concerns for legal tech stakeholders.
Florida AG Probes OpenAI After FSU Shooting Tied to ChatGPT Use
Florida's Attorney General investigates OpenAI after claims that the FSU shooting suspect used ChatGPT. The outcome could set precedents for AI legal liability and compliance.
Smart Glasses Raise New Privacy Disclosure Hurdles for Legal Teams
AI-powered smart glasses like Meta's are driving privacy lawsuits and consent requirements, challenging legal professionals to address new surveillance disclosure obligations.
Anthropic's Claude Code Leak Triggers Sweeping DMCA Response
Anthropic exposed 512,000 lines of Claude Code source due to human error, prompting aggressive copyright takedowns and spotlighting key IP risks for AI developers.
Norm Law Names Ex-Ropes & Gray Partner to Lead Private Equity Practice
Norm Law taps former Ropes & Gray partner Bill Mone as head of private equity, strengthening its AI-enabled legal team for financial sector clients.
Upstart Hit with Securities Lawsuit over AI Lending Model Claims
Upstart faces a securities class action in SDNY alleging misleading AI model disclosures. The case highlights compliance risks as finance companies deploy AI systems.
SEC Flags AI and Crypto Fraud in 2026 Enforcement Report
The SEC's 2026 report highlights crackdowns on AI misstatements and crypto fraud, with $17.9B in relief and record whistleblower activity. Legal teams face new compliance pressures.
Harrison Drury Expands August AI Use Firmwide Beyond Legal
UK law firm Harrison Drury now uses August AI across legal and business functions, showing how legal tech is moving into core firm operations for broader efficiency.
OpenAI Restricts Rollout of New AI Model for Cybersecurity Risk Control
OpenAI will release its latest AI model only to select companies, following Anthropic's lead, to address growing cybersecurity concerns and influence legal tech adoption strategies.
Court Upholds Pentagon's Risk Label on Anthropic AI
The D.C. Appeals Court ruled that the Pentagon's risk label on Anthropic stands, affecting AI contracts and policy strategies.
Debate Intensifies Over AI in Legal Discovery with 69% Adoption
A growing debate on AI readiness in legal discovery emerges as 69% of professionals adopt AI.
UK Court Rulings Demand AI Verification in Legal Submissions
Recent UK rulings enforce AI verification in legal matters to prevent ethical breaches and contempt risks.
Axiom Integrates Harvey AI, Cutting Service Costs by 50%
Axiom's integration of Harvey AI aims to reduce legal service costs by 50%, impacting GC strategies.
Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights
Anthropic challenges Pentagon over AI contract, citing First Amendment rights concerns.
Patlytics Lands $40M to Enhance AI Patent Tools, Target Asia Expansion
Patlytics raises $40M in Series B led by Relativity to expand AI patent solutions into Asia.
Mythos AI Raises Cybersecurity Concerns for Legal Professionals
Anthropic's Mythos AI poses cybersecurity risks by autonomously finding software vulnerabilities, challenging legal compliance.