Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
National Law Review Issues First AI Incident Response Playbook
The National Law Review released the first playbook for managing unexpected AI agent incidents, guiding legal and security teams on rapid detection and response.
Big Law and Tech Hire Legal Engineers Without JDs, Prioritizing AI Skills
Legal engineering jobs are rising, blending AI expertise with legal workflows; major firms and tech companies are hiring beyond traditional JDs.
California Judge Temporarily Allows 'RVRTSEA' License Plate Use
A California judge issued a temporary order allowing a Bay Area woman to keep her disputed 'RVRTSEA' license plate amid First Amendment legal debate.
Copia Institute Says Copyright Law Can't Address AI Training Challenges
Copia Institute argues in SDNY litigation that copyright law is unsuitable for regulating AI training, amid lawsuits by news publishers against OpenAI.
Privacy-Focused AI Assistant Ollie to Shut Down November 6
Ollie, a privacy-first AI assistant, will cease operations due to competitive pressures in the crowded AI assistant market.
AI Law Firm Crosby Bids to Acquire Assets of Weil Gotshal
Crosby has bid to acquire assets of dissolving Weil Gotshal, signaling shifts in BigLaw strategies and legal tech integration.
UK Regulator Probes Meta’s New Terms on Media Content for AI Use
UK's CMA investigates Meta's updated terms potentially exploiting news publishers for AI product development, raising legal scrutiny.
California Bans Automated Firing Without Human Review
California's No Robo Bosses Act restricts employer use of AI for firing or disciplining employees, requiring human oversight starting July 2027.
SEC’s 2027 Exam Priorities Highlight AI, Cybersecurity, and Resilience
The SEC’s 2027 exam priorities target AI, cybersecurity, and operational resilience, signaling tougher compliance for financial legal professionals.
Widow Sues OpenAI, Replika Over Husband’s Suicide Role
Susan Feinberg sued OpenAI and Luka over ChatGPT and Replika’s involvement in her husband’s 2024 suicide, raising AI safety and liability concerns.
Reddit shifts to logged-in users amid AI-driven search changes
Reddit to require logins as AI-powered search cuts traffic; move boosts data control, ad targeting, and regulatory compliance.
Everlaw Launches Agentic AI Suite for Smarter Legal Review
Everlaw unveils Omni and Workflows, agentic AI tools that automate and streamline legal document review with built-in human oversight.
Harvey Acquires AI Sales Platform Aida to Boost Legal AI Agents
Harvey adds AI sales platform Aida to enhance its AI agents and context capabilities, marking its fifth acquisition in 2026.
Google Unveils Gemini 4 Carbon AI With Enhanced Cybersecurity Features
Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon AI model emphasizing cybersecurity and autonomous coding, impacting legal tech data protection and compliance.
Epic Games Delays Disney Shooter to Pivot Toward AI-Driven Development
Epic Games delays Disney shooter to adopt AI-first workflows, critiques Valve's AI disclosure policy amid legal scrutiny in AI adoption.
EFF, ACLU Challenge DHS Grand Jury Subpoenas Targeting Reddit User
EFF and ACLU filed briefs in D.C. Circuit challenging DHS grand jury subpoenas for Reddit user data citing free speech and privacy concerns.
Anthropic Unveils Claude Artifacts to Enhance Legal Workflow Efficiency
Anthropic launched Claude Artifacts on Oct 28, 2026, with input from Cooley and Foley & Lardner, adding 60+ legal connectors to improve contract review and regulatory tasks.
iOS 27.2 Adds Privacy Controls to Restrict Apps from Siri AI Access
Apple’s iOS 27.2 update enhances user privacy by letting users exclude specific apps from Siri AI access, impacting compliance and data control.
Seventh Circuit Weighs Illinois’ Decades-Old Suppressor Ban
The Seventh Circuit heard arguments on Illinois' firearm suppressor ban, a key Second Amendment challenge with national impact.
NY AG Enforces New Law Limiting AI Chatbot Talks With Kids
New York's AG enforces strict AI chatbot rules protecting minors, requiring age checks and banning harmful content.