Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Wolters Kluwer Launches AI Tool for U.S. Jurisdictional Law Tracking
Wolters Kluwer's CCH Jurisdictional Compare uses AI to automate U.S. multi-state legal research, helping compliance teams save time and reduce errors.
Federal Court Sanctions Four Lawyers for AI Misuse in Mississippi Case
A federal court in Mississippi sanctioned four attorneys with fines and bans for submitting AI-generated briefs with fabricated citations in a city contract dispute.
Three Attorneys Leave Goodwin to Launch AI-Native IP Firm Antheros
Antheros, founded by ex-Goodwin attorneys, leverages generative AI and subscription billing to reshape IP legal services.
EU Sets Clear Transparency Rules for Deepfakes and AI Content
The European Commission mandates clear labeling of AI-generated content by 2026 to combat misinformation and enhance digital trust across the EU.
AI Masks Low Literacy in Millions of U.S. Workers, Raising Risks
AI helps millions of American workers hide low literacy, challenging workforce readiness and risk management in legal and business sectors.
Experts Urge Legal Reforms to Stop AI’s Fake Case Citations
New analysis shows AI disclosure rules fall short against hallucinated legal citations, urging tighter legal standards to ensure accuracy.
Relativity Launches FOIA Tool; Filevine Debuts AI for Law Firms
Relativity’s FOIA tool and Filevine’s AI system launched in June 2026, enhancing legal workflows with AI automation and unified case management.
Kirkland & Ellis, Palantir Unveil AI Platform for Private Equity Fundraising
Kirkland & Ellis and Palantir launch AI platform in April 2024 to streamline private equity fundraising workflows with AI and legal expertise.
Legal AI Costs Rise Despite Cheaper Tokens Due to High Usage
Legal AI adoption faces budget challenges as rising token consumption offsets falling token prices, impacting law firms and legal tech buyers in 2026.
Microsoft unveils Scout AI and ends exclusive OpenAI IP license
Microsoft launches Scout personal AI agent and NLWeb Protocol, ending exclusive OpenAI IP license, reshaping AI for legal tech and developers.
Wordsmith AI Secures $70M to Advance Legal AI Solutions
Wordsmith AI raised $70 million in Series B funding to enhance AI tools for automating contract review and compliance in legal teams.
Legal AI adoption depends on building trust and confidence at scale
Legal AI use is widespread but trust gaps hold firms back; CTOs are key to scaling confident AI integration in law firms and legal departments.
Berkeley Law Limits Student Use of AI in Coursework, Exams
Berkeley Law's new policy bans AI for key legal education tasks starting summer 2026, signaling shifting standards for legal training.
Google Launches Gemini Spark, an AI Agent for Autonomous Task Handling
Google debuts Gemini Spark, a 24/7 AI assistant that handles complex tasks autonomously, raising privacy and cost questions for legal professionals.
OpenAI Hires Ironclad Co-Founder Jason Boehmig to Lead Legal Tech Push
OpenAI hires Jason Boehmig, co-founder of Ironclad, to lead its new AI-driven legal tech division, signaling a major entrance into the legal market.
Florida AG Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Role in Suicide, Mass Shooting
Florida Attorney General sues OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged role in 2025 suicide and Florida State University shooting, raising AI liability concerns.
Legal Tech-To-English Dictionary 2.0 Adds 50 New AI Terms for Lawyers
The Legal Tech-To-English Dictionary 2.0 released June 1, 2026, with clear AI definitions to support lawyers adopting legal AI technology.
Hanson Bridgett Fully Adopts Claude AI in Legal Workflows
San Francisco's Hanson Bridgett integrates Anthropic's Claude AI across legal workflows for enhanced efficiency and innovation.
Relativity Integrates Claude API; Norm Law Adds 3 Leaders
Relativity integrates Claude Compliance API for enhanced data capture; Norm Law hires three leaders following $50M Blackstone investment.
AI Hallucinations in Legal Review Spur Call for Human Oversight
New reports reveal AI hallucinations in legal reviews risk case outcomes, urging firms to double down on human verification and safeguards.