Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Meta Employees Sue Over AI-Driven Layoff Process Alleging Discrimination
Meta employees sue over AI system 'Metamate' used in layoffs, alleging violations of FMLA and ADA, highlighting legal risks in AI-driven HR practices.
California court says lawyers must verify AI-generated briefs themselves
California Court of Appeal rules attorneys—not paralegals—are responsible for checking AI-generated legal briefs for accuracy and ethics.
Court Rules AI-Generated Documents Lack Attorney-Client Privilege
A 2026 court ruling finds AI-created legal documents lack privilege, raising risks for corporations and law firms.
Florida Lawyer Sabatini Slammed for AI Hallucinations in Court Briefs
Florida attorney Anthony F. Sabatini criticized for submitting legal briefs with AI-generated fake citations, highlighting risks of unverified AI use in law.
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft in Talent Recruitment
Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets through former employees and aggressive recruitment tactics, signaling rising AI legal battles.
SCOTUS Narrows Gun Law Restrictions, Opens New Assault Rifle Review
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii handgun carry ban and plans to hear assault rifle case, reshaping gun law limits for legal professionals and policymakers.
Meta’s AI Image Tool Uses Instagram Photos by Default, Raising Consent Issues
Meta's Muse Image AI tool uses public Instagram photos by default without clear consent, sparking legal and privacy concerns for users and advisors.
OpenAI Debuts GPT-5.6 with Cybersecurity Boosts for Legal AI
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 family with enhanced cybersecurity features, impacting AI use in legal fields and data protection.
Darrow cuts 33% of staff amid litigation tech sector challenges
Darrow laid off 60 employees in U.S. and Israel amid market pressures, impacting its AI litigation platform development.
NY Times Says OpenAI Hid Evidence in ChatGPT Copyright Lawsuit
The New York Times accuses OpenAI of concealing key datasets and tools in a major ChatGPT copyright trial, raising stakes on AI data transparency.
Using AI for Legal Advice Risks Waiving Attorney-Client Privilege
New court rulings warn clients may lose attorney-client privilege by using AI legal tools before lawyer consultation. Key for GCs to know.
Epiq Acquires Tenor Legal to Boost Flexible Staffing Amid AI Shift
Epiq has acquired Tenor Legal to expand flexible legal staffing services as AI reshapes legal job dynamics. This move supports law firms and corporate legal teams.
Estonia Launches AI Tool to Prevent Costly Legal Drafting Errors
Estonia introduced an AI tool in 2026 to identify legislative drafting errors and streamline public legal workflows after a $28M loss.
EFF Slams Google's New Remote Attestation as Privacy Risk
EFF critiques Google's revamped reCAPTCHA Mobile Verification, citing privacy risks and bypass vulnerabilities, impacting cybersecurity and compliance.
AI Hallucinations Trigger $110K Sanction in Oregon Legal Case
A recent Oregon case highlights risks of AI hallucinations in legal filings, including sanctions and privilege challenges.
FTC Proposes Policy to Crack Down on AI Output Manipulation
The FTC proposes new rules under the FTC Act to regulate AI systems that modify outputs without disclosure, increasing legal risks for companies.
Harbor Acquires UK Legal Tech Trainer iTrain to Boost AI Skills
Harbor acquired UK's iTrain on July 7, 2026, enhancing AI training amid rising legal tech spending and adoption barriers.
Solos debuts AirGo A6 and V2 smart glasses with camera privacy shield
Solos launches AirGo A6 and V2 smart glasses, featuring AI tools and a physical camera privacy shield to address surveillance and compliance challenges.
Illinois Enacts AI Safety Law Holding Companies Accountable
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signs AI Safety Measures Act requiring audits, risk disclosures, and penalties for large AI firms effective Jan 2027.
Norm AI Raises $120M Series C, Reaches $1.2B Unicorn Valuation
Norm AI secures $120M in Series C funding, valuing the legal AI startup at $1.2 billion and highlighting strong investor confidence in legal tech innovation.