Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Weil AI Chief Plans to Save Halted Summer Tech Training Program
Andrew Simon, Weil Gotshal's AI chief, moves to preserve the firm's halted summer associate AI tech training by transferring it to a new firm, reflecting major law firms' AI focus in training.
Oura buys AI primary care startup Counsel Health for $625M
Oura acquired AI-native primary care startup Counsel Health for $625M to boost healthcare AI, following a postponed IPO.
United Airlines GC Sees AI Cutting Need for Outside Counsel
United Airlines’ chief legal officer predicts AI use will become standard to handle more legal work internally before outside counsel is engaged.
New York Enforces AI Safety Law, Targets OpenAI and Anthropic
New York enforces AI safety law requiring major AI firms to register by 2027, with penalties and reporting rules impacting legal compliance.
Blue J Raises $176M to Boost Tax AI and Expand in UK
Blue J secures $176M Series E funding to enhance tax AI and enter UK market, partnering with Legora for advanced legal workflows.
Australia Sets AI Safety Regulator After OpenAI's Delayed Data Breach Report
Australia will create a new AI safety regulator following OpenAI’s delayed breach notification, impacting AI compliance standards for legal professionals.
Federal Court Allows Disability Claims in University of Michigan AI Misconduct Case
A federal court permits disability discrimination claims against University of Michigan over AI misconduct ruling, emphasizing ADA compliance in academia.
Elvis Presley Rights Holders Sue AI Music Generator Suno
Elvis Presley Enterprises sues AI music generator Suno for unauthorized use of Presley's voice, likeness, and 859 copyrighted songs, seeking $50M+ damages.
Stephen Ward Raises $250M for Second Cybersecurity Fund
Stephen Ward, ex-Secret Service agent, launches Brightmind's $250M cybersecurity fund amid growing legal sector risks.
AI-Driven Cyberattacks Are Disrupting Security, Warns Expert
Cybersecurity risks are escalating as AI enables more sophisticated attacks; legal teams must adapt to protect sensitive data.
OCC Issues Risk-Based Framework for Banks’ Use of Generative AI
The OCC released a supervisory framework guiding banks on managing risks of Super Intelligence AI, focusing on risk-based controls over generative and agentic AI.
Harvey starts early IPO talks with Latham & Watkins
Legal AI startup Harvey holds preliminary IPO discussions with Latham & Watkins, reflecting its growth and market validation in legal tech.
10th Circuit Rules NCAA Not a Unique Labor Market, Limits Athlete Antitrust Suits
The 10th Circuit limits NCAA athletes’ ability to bring antitrust lawsuits challenging eligibility rules, impacting sports labor litigation and compliance.
Democrats Plan Stricter AI and Data Center Oversight After 2026 Midterms
After winning Congress in 2026, Democrats target AI and data center oversight, impacting tech regulations and legal compliance.
Meta, Google, TikTok Sue California Over Kid-Focused Social Media Law
Meta, Google, and TikTok file separate lawsuits challenging California's AB 1709 restricting addictive social media features for under-16 users.
Texas Seeks To Reinstate Anti-Boycott Fossil Fuel Law After Court Block
Texas appeals to the Fifth Circuit to lift injunction against SB 13, a law penalizing companies boycotting fossil fuels amid First Amendment challenges.
Feds Charge 3 Men in $129M AI CEO Impersonation Fraud
Federal authorities charged three men for using AI to impersonate CEOs and steal $129 million, highlighting compliance risks for corporations and investors.
Shearman & Sterling Pledges $1.1B, 3% Billable Time to AI Development
Shearman & Sterling allocates $1.1 billion and 3% of billable hours over five years to develop AI tools, reshaping BigLaw workflows and competition.
California’s AI Law Enables Chatbot Harm Lawsuits Starting 2026
California’s 2026 AI law allows private lawsuits over chatbot harms, raising legal risks amid growing U.S. and global regulation.
AI Efficiency May Shift Legal Billing Back to Billable Hours
AI efficiency could reshape legal billing, potentially reviving billable hours over alternative fee arrangements for corporate counsel.