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Clio Buys Learned Hand to Boost AI Use in U.S. Courts
Clio acquired judicial AI startup Learned Hand to enhance judicial workflows and case management in major U.S. courts.
Renewable Energy Growth May Stall Post-2028 Amid Permit Hurdles
US renewable energy sector faces sharp slowdown after 2028 due to political and permitting barriers, risking $121B in investments and regulatory shifts.
Trump and AI CEOs Agree on Voluntary AI Safety Standards
On Sept 29, 2026, Trump and top AI firms agreed on voluntary safety and audit standards, impacting legal risk and governance for AI oversight.
Legal Teams Wary of AI Costs Amid Rising Usage-Based Billing
New DISCO report reveals legal professionals' concerns about unpredictability in pricing models for AI tools as adoption grows.
Luminance Hires Don Riddick as Chief Legal Officer
Luminance appointed Don Riddick as Chief Legal Officer, reflecting growing legal expertise integration in AI legal tech and impacting corporate legal teams.
Supreme Court Widens Use of Shadow Docket, Overturns Chevron Doctrine
The Supreme Court expands shadow docket rulings, overturns Chevron, reshaping administrative law and appellate practice with key 2024 decisions.
Morae Unveils MorAI Spend Intelligence for AI-Driven Legal Billing
Morae launches MorAI Spend Intelligence, combining AI and human review for smarter legal billing and spending decisions.
California Civil Rights Department Sues Employers Over Pay Data Reporting
California's Civil Rights Department sued two employers for violating new pay data reporting law requiring detailed workforce data submissions and classifications.
California Expands Paid Family Leave and Reproductive Healthcare Laws
California signed nine bills expanding Paid Family Leave benefits and access to reproductive healthcare, impacting legal compliance and HR policies.
New Guidance: Physician Resignations During Investigations Must Be Reported to NPDB
Recent clarifications mandate reporting physician resignations amid investigations as NPDB events, crucial for compliance in healthcare credentialing.
California's AB 1803 Expands Harassment Training to Cover Hate Speech
California's new AB 1803 law mandates employers to include hate speech in harassment training, effective Sept 27, 2026, updating compliance requirements.
NY DA Reopens 2024 Cornell Campus Sexual Assault Case
Tompkins County DA resumes criminal investigation of 2024 Cornell sexual assault case amid civil lawsuit and growing legal scrutiny of universities.
New York's Updated Personnel Records Law Takes Effect Nov 8
New York's new law requires employers to provide free employee access to personnel records within 5 days and imposes strict retention rules.
SEC Staff Issues New Guidance on Private Credit Valuations
SEC staff released guidance emphasizing rigorous valuation and disclosure of private credit in registered funds amid rapid market growth.
UN Warns US Deportations to Third Countries Risk Rights Abuses
UN experts warn that US deportations to third countries expose individuals to human rights abuses and complicate legal compliance for US legal teams.
Repario Acquires UnitedLex to Scale AI-Led Legal Services Globally
Repario acquires UnitedLex to expand AI-driven legal services across global centers, signaling key consolidation in ALSP market.
AI, Unions, and PE Form Alliance to Guide Data Center Growth by 2027
The American Infrastructure Alliance unites AI firms, unions, and private equity to set data center standards amid energy and labor challenges.
Delaware Chancery Awards Fees for Spoliation in ATG Capital Case
Delaware Court of Chancery sanctions spoliation in ATG Capital case by awarding defendants attorneys' fees and damages, emphasizing corporate litigation risks.
LIV Golf Files Chapter 11 Amid $500M-$1B Debt and Litigation
LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $500M-$1B liabilities, backed by Saudi PIF financing, amid financial and legal challenges.
Sullivan & Cromwell Unveils AI-Powered Agreement Analyzer with OpenAI
Sullivan & Cromwell launched Agreement Analyzer on Sept 17, 2026, an AI tool built with OpenAI to streamline contract review and negotiation for legal teams.