Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Hawaii Supreme Court's 'Aloha Spirit' Clashes with Second Amendment
Hawaii Supreme Court invoked the 'Aloha Spirit' to limit gun rights, but the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it violates the Second Amendment.
AI Vendor Contracts Pose New Risks for Legal Teams
Legal teams face new challenges in AI vendor contracts with clauses allowing data use for training and IP ownership issues.
Judge Denies Injunction in Meta AI Layoff Discrimination Suit
A federal judge denies temporary injunction blocking Meta layoffs alleged to target workers on protected leave using AI, underscoring employment law challenges.
Judge Blocks South Dakota Ban on Abortion Information Ads
A federal judge halts South Dakota's law banning abortion pill ad info, safeguarding First Amendment rights amid state abortion restrictions.
China’s Moonshot AI Launches Kimi K3, Matching Top U.S. AI Models
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model matches leading U.S. AI performance weeks after release, with lower costs and advanced features impacting legal tech and AI regulation.
Judge Criticizes DOJ Lawyer for AI-Hallucinated Fake Case Citation
Judge Hala Jarbou faulted DOJ counsel for citing a non-existent case likely generated by AI in immigration litigation.
Illinois Enacts AI Safety Measures Act Requiring Third-Party Audits
Illinois passed the AI Safety Measures Act mandating audits and transparency for large AI developers, effective 2027 with phased requirements.
Stanford JD Candidates Unveil New Research on Birthright Citizenship Origins
Stanford JD candidates presented fresh research on birthright citizenship's legal origins, enriching constitutional and immigration law debates.
San Francisco Orders Apple, Google to Remove AI ‘Nudify’ Apps
San Francisco demands Apple and Google remove 13 AI-powered 'nudify' apps exploiting women and girls, highlighting legal risks for AI app makers.
Ropes & Gray Ends World Cup–Style AI Contest for Junior Lawyers
Ropes & Gray concluded a unique AI competition pairing summer and first-year associates, advancing legal tech skills in BigLaw talent development.
Legal Teams Drive 19.5% of Enterprise AI Use, Heightening GC Governance Role
Legal departments lead enterprise AI adoption with 19.5% of usage, pushing GCs to strengthen oversight and policies for risk management.
New York Bans Big AI Data Centers but Uses AI to Review State Rules
NY Governor Hochul imposes 1-year moratorium on large AI data centers while deploying AI to overhaul state regulations, balancing innovation with environmental concerns.
Most Law Firms Use AI, But Few Have Policies or Training Ready
69% of legal pros use AI, yet only 9% of firms enforce AI use policies, with data security and trust as top barriers.
Judge Orders ASU to Reveal Witness Names in Campus Protest Case
Federal judge orders Arizona State University to disclose witness identities in a First Amendment lawsuit over pro-Palestinian protest suspensions, raising campus free speech issues.
Employers Face Biometric Privacy Risks From AI-Powered Smart Glasses
Employers using AI smart glasses must navigate biometric privacy laws like Illinois BIPA and Texas CUBI to avoid lawsuits and penalties.
Amazon Launches Quick for Legal AI Assistant for Contracts and Compliance
Amazon introduces Quick for Legal, an AI assistant for contract review, compliance, and legal research, integrating with major productivity tools.
US Charges Russian Hosts Enabling $62M in Cybercrime
US DOJ unseals indictment accusing Russian hosts Medialand LLC and ML.Cloud LLC of enabling cyberattacks causing $62M losses, impacting corporate cybersecurity risks.
Federal Judges Sanction Pro Se Litigants for AI Hallucination Errors
Federal courts sanction pro se litigants for false filings caused by AI hallucinations, prompting legal teams to revise workflows and policies for accuracy.
California Launches AI-Unemployment Tracker to Address Workforce Impact
California launches AI-Unemployment Tracker and executive orders to monitor and mitigate AI's impact on workforce and labor laws, setting precedent nationwide.
xAI Stops Grok Build’s Unauthorized Repo Uploads, Plans Data Deletion
xAI halted Grok Build's automatic uploads of full Git repos without consent and vows to delete stored data, raising legal and privacy concerns.