Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Big Tech Expands Legal AI, Shaking Up Law Firm Competition
Major law firms and Big Tech companies accelerate AI legal tools development, reshaping legal services and market rivalry.
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Calls to Expand Assisted Dying to Mental Illness
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association urges Parliament to allow medical assistance in dying for patients with mental illness as sole condition, challenging current exclusions and sparking debate...
Most Lawyers Use AI, But Few Firms Leverage It Strategically
While 79% of legal pros use AI tools, only 34% of law firms have formal AI policies, limiting productivity and revenue growth.
400 Newspapers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement
Nearly 400 newspapers file lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft alleging mass copyright infringement over AI training data use, raising legal stakes for AI development.
Fatal Texas Tesla Crash Fuels Legal Scrutiny of Autopilot
A deadly Tesla crash in Texas raises legal and regulatory questions about the company's Full Self-Driving feature and driver liability.
Stanford’s Ulysses AI predicts US antitrust case outcomes with new model
Stanford's Ulysses AI model forecasts outcomes in US antitrust litigation, aiding legal professionals with predictive analytics amid increased scrutiny.
OpenAI’s Codex AI Agents Boost Legal Automation Amid Security Concerns
OpenAI’s Codex AI agents automate legal workflows for over 5 million users, including legal pros, but raise new cybersecurity risks.
Water Use Emerges as Major Issue for AI Data Center Growth
AI data centers are driving water demand, raising legal and regulatory challenges on environmental compliance.
Leonardo Launches SignalTrace: Hybrid ALPR and Wireless Device Tracker
Leonardo debuts SignalTrace, combining ALPR and wireless device tracking for police, raising compliance and privacy concerns under new laws.
AAA and Integra Ledger Launch Legal Protocol for AI Transactions
The Legal Context Protocol launches to standardize legal terms and dispute resolution for AI-driven contracts, aiding legal teams in AI commerce.
Perplexity AI Launches Computer for Counsel, Legal AI Platform
On June 24, 2026, Perplexity AI launched Computer for Counsel, an AI platform designed to integrate legal research and workflow tools with enterprise-level security.
Abstract Launches AI Agents to Streamline Regulatory Compliance Tasks
Abstract debuts AI agents in June 2026 to automate regulatory compliance reporting, easing workloads for legal and compliance teams.
Legal Teams Struggle with AI Risks Without Proper Governance
Rising AI adoption pressures legal and compliance teams to adopt governance frameworks amid new EU rules and penalties.
BigLaw Chairs Say AI Is Redefining Associate Roles and Hiring
Legal AI tools at Fried Frank, Vorys, and others are speeding associate growth and shifting hiring strategies.
Supreme Court Eases Rules for Removing Green Card Holders at Border
The US Supreme Court lowers proof standards for immigration officers to treat green card holders as applicants for admission, impacting immigration law and corporate counsel.
California Court Lets Influencers' Class Action vs. PayPal's Honey Proceed
A California federal court allows influencers to pursue claims that PayPal's Honey extension unlawfully redirected affiliate commissions, highlighting digital marketing legal risks.
California Consumers Sue Over AI-Driven Gas Price Fixing
A 2026 California lawsuit claims gas stations used AI to fix fuel prices, raising antitrust and compliance issues.
EU Parliament Delays AI Act Deadlines, Affects Legal Tech Compliance
The EU Parliament voted to postpone key AI Act deadlines, giving more time for compliance on high-risk AI systems and impacting legal tech strategies.
Fish & Richardson Launches FishStream AI for Patent Prosecution Efficiency
Fish & Richardson debuts FishStream AI, an AI tool fine-tuned on 140+ years of data, enhancing patent prosecution workflows with built-in data security.
Thomson Reuters Expands DeepJudge Partnership for Legal AI Knowledge Management
Thomson Reuters expands its partnership with DeepJudge, integrating AI search into CoCounsel Legal to boost knowledge management for legal professionals.