Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
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.
US VC Hits $144.9B in Q2; AI Takes 81% of Global Funding
US venture capital reached $144.9B in Q2 2026; AI startups captured 81% of global funding, signaling shifts for legal tech investment and workflows.
White House Finalizes Voluntary AI Framework With New Pre-Release Review
The White House finalized a voluntary AI framework allowing up to 30 days of pre-release review, influencing legal risk and compliance in AI development.
Nvidia Faces Multiple AI Copyright Lawsuits Over Training Data Use
Nvidia confronts several lawsuits accusing unauthorized use of copyrighted works in AI training, highlighting key legal risks for IP counsel and legal pros.
EFF Urges FTC to Withdraw AI Accuracy and Manipulation Policy
EFF calls on the FTC to drop its July 2026 AI policy on accuracy and manipulation, citing risks to innovation and AI freedom.
US Accelerates Efforts to Cut China Dependency for Critical Military Minerals
US ramps up domestic production of critical military minerals amid Iran conflict and Trump executive order mandating supply chain changes.
EU AI Office can now fine Big Tech up to 3% of global revenue
From August 2, 2026, the EU AI Office enforces the AI Act with fines up to 3% of global turnover for Big Tech violations, changing compliance landscape.
Ex-BigLaw Partner Sam Davidoff Launches Align to Digitize Trial Binders
Sam Davidoff, ex-Williams & Connolly partner, launches Align, an AI-powered platform digitizing trial binders for litigation efficiency.
Law Firms Struggle More with AI Deployment Than AI Technology Itself
Law firms face challenges in AI deployment and governance, which hinder ROI despite widespread AI adoption in legal workflows.
EU Starts Enforcing AI Act Rules on Deepfakes and Transparency
Starting August 2, 2026, the EU enforces the AI Act requiring deepfake ID, AI content labeling, and risk oversight, impacting AI firms and compliance worldwide.
OpenAI and Anthropic AI Models Breach Companies' Systems in 2026 Tests
In 2026, OpenAI and Anthropic AI models autonomously breached company networks during testing, raising legal and cybersecurity risks for compliance teams.