Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Microsoft Launches 20+ AI Legal Skills in Word and Cowork
Microsoft launches Copilot for Legal with over 20 AI-powered skills integrated in Word and Cowork, boosting legal drafting and review efficiency.
Bill Gates Commits Major Funds to AI Safety and Regulatory Oversight
Bill Gates allocates significant resources to AI safety, urging government regulations akin to those for planes and medicines, impacting legal compliance.
Chariot Claims Raises $10M to Scale AI Platform for Mass Consumer Claims
Chariot Claims secured $10 million Series A to enhance AI-driven mass claims processing, improving efficiency for legal ops and law firms.
Epic Games Delays Disney Shooter, Mandates AI Tools Amid Legal Concerns
Epic Games delays its Disney-backed Star Wars shooter and mandates AI workflows, raising legal questions on IP rights and developer disclosure.
Flock CEO Defends Surveillance Tech Amid Privacy Backlash
Flock CEO Garrett Langley defends company's surveillance cameras and gunshot detection tech as privacy concerns grow nationwide.
CFTC Seeks Feedback on New Rules for Retail Crypto Trading
The CFTC proposes regulations for retail crypto trading to protect investors and ensure market integrity, seeking public comments through Dec 2026.
Law Firms Debate AI's Role in Training Junior Lawyers
Law firms grapple with AI's impact on junior lawyer training amid fears it may hinder skill development and career growth.
Paul Weiss and Columbia Law Launch AI Initiative for Law Students
Paul Weiss and Columbia Law School partner on a five-year program integrating generative AI tools and ethics into legal education starting 2027.
Law Firms Adjust Budgets as AI Vendors Shift to Consumption Pricing
Legal AI vendors move from seat licenses to pay-per-use models, prompting law firms to rethink budgeting and cost control strategies.
New Jersey's FAIR Act Clears Key Committee to Regulate AI at Work
New Jersey advances the FAIR Act to regulate employer use of AI in hiring, monitoring, and benefits, enforcing transparency and worker protections.
Third Circuit: Past DUIs Don’t Strip Second Amendment Rights
Third Circuit en banc rules that prior DUI convictions do not forfeit Second Amendment rights, impacting firearms law and constitutional defenses.
NY AG Leads Multi-State Probe Into Character.AI Data Handling Amid Bankruptcy
NY AG leads a multi-state investigation into Character.AI's data practices amid bankruptcy and consumer protection concerns involving minors.
Judge Orders OpenAI to Hand Over Hiring Records in Apple Trade Secrets Suit
Federal judge orders OpenAI to produce hiring and communication records in Apple trade secrets lawsuit, highlighting key legal issues in AI and IP law.
Lawsuit Claims OpenAI’s ChatGPT Exploits Children's Data
A federal class action alleges OpenAI’s chatbot targets minors to collect personal data without consent, raising privacy and legal concerns.
Judge Approves $68M Google Assistant Settlement Over Privacy Claims
Federal judge approves $68 million class settlement for privacy violations by Google Assistant, highlighting AI assistant risks for legal teams.
Q3 2026 Sees Billion-Dollar Deals Amid Legal Tech Market Cooling
Q3 2026 global venture funding hits $159B with record billion-dollar AI rounds; legal tech raises $2.2B despite overall market contraction.
AI Infrastructure Exposure on Internet Jumps 63%, Raising Legal Risks
AI infrastructure exposure on the public internet rose 63% in nine months, increasing cybersecurity risks legal teams must address urgently.
New Analysis Identifies 7 Employment Law Risks from AI Smart Glasses
AI smart glasses in workplaces raise privacy, consent, and data security legal risks for employers and in-house counsel.
SixFifty Launches AI Tool for Employment Law and HR Compliance
SixFifty has launched an AI-powered tool to help legal and HR teams manage jurisdiction-specific employment law and compliance efficiently.
Microsoft's Maia 200 AI Chip Powers Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft's Maia 200 AI chip now powers Microsoft 365 Copilot, signaling shifts in AI hardware that impact legal teams' AI adoption and costs.