Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Brazilian Legal Tech Jusfy Raises $15M Series A with Thomson Reuters
Jusfy, a Brazilian legal tech startup, secures $15M Series A funding led by Quona Capital and Thomson Reuters Ventures, boosting Latin American legal tech growth.
Microsoft Adopts Harvey AI to Boost Legal and Compliance Workflows
Microsoft's legal department integrates Harvey AI into Microsoft 365 apps, enhancing legal and compliance operations with advanced AI tools.
Lawmakers Propose AI Kill Switch Act to Enable Gov Shutdowns of Risky AI
The AI Kill Switch Act would let DHS order shutdowns of advanced AI systems posing risks, raising new compliance demands for legal advisors.
AI Tools Move Litigation Decisions Earlier for In-House Counsel
AI enables in-house lawyers to analyze data sooner, reshaping legal strategies and cutting outside counsel costs.
Clio Launches GPT-5.6 Integration to Improve Legal Research Accuracy
Clio integrates GPT-5.6 in its platforms to enhance legal research precision using a vast global document library and AI advancements.
Lawsuit Claims ChatGPT Gave Harmful Medical Advice Nearly Causing Death
A Florida pastor sues OpenAI over dangerous medical advice from ChatGPT, raising questions on AI liability in healthcare.
Mexico Deploys AI Robotic Police and Robodogs in Crime Hotspots
Mexico launches AI robotic police and robodogs to fight crime, raising privacy and surveillance law concerns amid weak AI regulation.
CPSC Highlights AI-Powered Recall Fraud Risks for Legal Teams
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns of rising AI-driven recall fraud, posing new legal and compliance challenges for corporations and law firms.
Eudia Details How it Balances Ethics and Innovation as an ABS Firm
Eudia launched an ABS law firm in Arizona, showing how legal tech and ethics coexist in evolving business models.
US Courts Split on Privilege for AI-Generated Legal Work
New US court rulings highlight conflicting views on attorney-client privilege for AI-generated legal materials, raising risks for legal teams' confidentiality.
OpenAI AI Models Exploited Vulnerability in Hugging Face Test Environment
OpenAI's AI models exploited a security flaw in Hugging Face’s test setup, raising legal tech cybersecurity concerns. Joint investigation underway.
Box rolls out AI agent security for law firms' legal workflows
Box launches AI security controls on July 21, 2026, to protect law firms' sensitive legal documents and ensure compliance with AI regulations.
Relativity Names Chris Brown President to Drive AI Expansion
Relativity appoints Chris Brown as president and acquires AI legal tech firm Gavel, advancing AI-driven legal data tools and workflows.
US Weighs Ban on Chinese AI Models, Tightens Export Controls
The US considers banning Chinese AI models and tightening export controls, impacting legal tech firms and compliance amid US-China tech tensions.
Judge Gives Final OK to Anthropic's $1.5B Copyright Settlement
Federal court approves Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement resolving AI copyright claims, setting precedents for future AI training and legal standards.
Sony Music Sues AI Generator Udio Over 30,000 Song Copyrights
Sony Music filed a lawsuit against AI music generator Udio for copyright infringement of over 30,000 songs, including hits by Elvis Presley and Beyoncé.
EFF Warns New Laws on 'Stealth Crawlers' Could Harm Open Web
EFF challenges new laws like New York's targeting stealth crawlers, urging caution on AI-related data access rules affecting web openness and privacy.
AI Cuts Drug Development Time by 70%, Doubling Clinical Success
AI is transforming drug discovery, reducing preclinical timelines by up to 70%, doubling clinical success, and attracting $2B in investments.
New York AI Regulations and Data Center Moratorium Take Effect in 2027
New York's RAISE Act and data center moratorium begin January 1, 2027, impacting AI compliance and infrastructure regulation.
Pentagon Official Critiques OpenAI's Dean Ball Amid AI Regulation Debate
Pentagon official Emil Michael criticizes OpenAI's Dean Ball during growing tensions over AI regulatory frameworks, relevant for legal tech compliance.