Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Meta Invokes Section 230 Immunity in Fake Investment Ad Lawsuit
Meta claims Section 230 immunity in a lawsuit over fake investment ads, amidst growing judicial challenges to online platform protections.
Trump Signs New Orders to Block Birthright Citizenship After Court Loss
President Trump issued two executive orders to restrict birthright citizenship and clamp down on birth tourism, challenging the Supreme Court ruling.
Illinois, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Maine Ban AI Therapy Amid Growing Scrutiny
Four U.S. states ban AI therapy; others regulate mental health chatbots as regulators probe data and safety concerns.
Willkie Partners With OpenAI in Growing Law Firm-Tech Collaborations
Willkie Farr & Gallagher partners with OpenAI to develop AI tools, reflecting a trend of law firms working with tech companies to innovate legal services.
Suno to Launch AI Music Watermarking in Mid-2026 Amid Copyright Lawsuits
Suno will embed identifiable watermarks in AI-generated music starting mid-2026 to address copyright lawsuits from major labels and risks for legal counsel.
Akerman Names Michael Adler to Lead AI Governance Practice
Akerman LLP appoints Michael Adler, ex-Amazon counsel, to head AI governance amid rising regulatory demands and industry focus on AI risk management.
Teamsters Sue California Over Fast-Tracking Autonomous Truck Rules
The Teamsters union sues California for skipping required financial impact review on accelerated autonomous truck deployment, raising labor and safety concerns.
Christopher Kercher Launches LitiAI, an AI-Driven Litigation Firm
Christopher Kercher launches LitiAI, a litigation firm integrating AI to streamline workflows and improve client outcomes in legal disputes.
Survey Finds 100+ Court Sanctions Linked to AI Hallucinations Since 2023
More than 100 court sanctions have arisen from AI hallucinations in legal filings since 2023, highlighting risks for lawyers using AI tools.
DISCO Launches AI-Powered Unified Litigation Platform
DISCO introduces a unified litigation platform integrating AI workflows, eDiscovery, and case insights to boost litigation efficiency.
78 Groups Urge Senate to Drop AI Sandboxes from CLARITY Act
A coalition of 78 organizations petitions US Senate to remove AI sandbox provisions from the CLARITY Act, citing civil rights and consumer risks.
White House AI Cybersecurity Framework Shared Privately, Not Publicly
Trump's 2026 AI cybersecurity framework shared with major AI labs but withheld from public, raising transparency and oversight concerns.
Anthropic Names Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar Global Legal Chief in 2024
Anthropic appointed Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar as global legal and policy executive in 2024, strengthening AI governance amid evolving regulations.
Texas A&M Professors Sue Over Ban on Pro-LGBTQ+ Teaching Materials
Four Texas A&M professors and their union filed a lawsuit challenging the university's ban on pro-LGBTQ+ teaching materials, raising free speech and academic freedom issues.
Ninth Circuit Rules Creating Web Browsers Isn’t CFAA Violation
Ninth Circuit reverses injunction, clarifies web browser creation doesn't breach CFAA, easing risks for developers and future cases.
Connecticut High Court Warns of AI Hallucinations in Litigation Docs
Connecticut Supreme Court flags risks of ChatGPT-generated fabrications in legal filings, urging cautious use of AI-assisted drafting.
OpenAI to pay $3.2M settlement over DOJ bias claims favoring visa holders
OpenAI will pay $3.2 million to settle DOJ allegations of employment discrimination favoring temporary visa holders over U.S. workers in hiring.
AI Powers 55%+ of African Cybercrime, Costs Double Since 2024
INTERPOL's 2026 report reveals AI drives over half of cybercrime in Africa, doubling financial losses to $484M since 2024.
LexisNexis Opens Customer Lab to Advance AI in Legal Research
LexisNexis launches a Customer Lab to develop AI-powered legal research tools with AWS and OpenAI collaboration, enhancing legal workflows and compliance.
China Redefines Integrated Circuits, Boosts IP Protection for Chips
China’s updated legal rules redefine integrated circuits and enhance IP protections, advancing its leadership in chip technology and innovation.