Legal Operations
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AI-Native Law Firms Use Flat Fees and Embedded Lawyers to Cut Costs
AI-native law firms like General Legal and Soxton use flat fees and embedded lawyers to streamline legal services and improve client workflows.
Krafton, Unknown Worlds Settle $250M Earnout Dispute
Krafton and Unknown Worlds settled a $250 million lawsuit over a Subnautica 2 earnout after a Delaware court ruling and leadership reinstatement.
Court Strikes Down DOE's Restrictive PSLF Eligibility Rule
Federal court invalidates Education Department's limits on Public Service Loan Forgiveness, expanding access for public service borrowers nationwide.
Federal and State Rules Revamp University Foundation Governance and Reporting
New federal and state regulations introduce accountability, accreditation, financial aid, and nonprofit governance reforms affecting university foundations.
Juristic Integrates with Board Intelligence to Enhance Board Task Management
Juristic's legal workspace tools now integrate with Board Intelligence's AI-powered platform, improving board task management and governance workflows.
Getty Ends $3.7B Shutterstock Merger Over UK Regulator Demands
Getty Images terminates $3.7B merger with Shutterstock after UK CMA demands Shutterstock sell editorial business, despite US DOJ approval.
Spellbook Rolls Out AI-Powered Autonomous Contract Management System
Spellbook launched its Autonomous Contract Management system on June 30, 2026, automating contract workflows for 4,500 legal teams worldwide.
New Study Shows AI Boosts Legal Department Efficiency Amid Governance Gaps
Litera survey reveals widespread AI adoption in legal teams, with efficiency gains but governance and data risk gaps present.
CMS finalizes Medicare drug price negotiation rules for 2029 start
CMS finalizes rules establishing permanent Medicare drug price negotiation starting in 2029, impacting drug pricing and compliance for legal and healthcare professionals.
Opus 2, Artificial Lawyer Webinar on AI in Litigation Slated for July 23
Opus 2 and Artificial Lawyer host July 23 webinar on integrating AI into litigation workflows for better decision-making and efficiency.
Deloitte: AI Will Handle 30% of In-House Legal Work by 2031
Deloitte predicts AI agents to automate 30% of corporate legal tasks within five years, reshaping in-house legal teams and workflows.
Judge Stops DOT From Freezing $16B Hudson Tunnel Funds Over DEI Review
A federal judge blocks DOT’s attempt to halt $16 billion Hudson Tunnel funding over DEI compliance, impacting key legal and infrastructure stakeholders.
LA Homeless Agency Sues HUD Over $220M Funding Suspension
LA Homeless Services Authority sues HUD after $220M funding suspension amid fraud allegations, risking thousands losing housing support.
Judge Denies Acquittal for Ex-Google Engineer in AI Trade Secret Case
A judge rejected acquittal motions for former Google engineer Linwei Ding, convicted of stealing AI trade secrets, highlighting challenges in tech espionage cases.
SCOTUS Justices Report 2025 Travel, Gifts, Royalties in Disclosures
Supreme Court justices disclosed 2025 travel gifts and over $2 million in royalties and teaching income, revealing ongoing ethics scrutiny.
DOJ Declines to Prosecute Bosch Under New Corporate Enforcement Policy
The DOJ declined to prosecute Bosch for export violations under a new enforcement policy, signaling a shift in corporate compliance approaches.
Ninth Circuit Revives Religious Discrimination Suit Against Alaska Airlines Union
Ninth Circuit allows Christian flight attendants' religious discrimination claims against Alaska Airlines and its union to proceed to trial.
Federal DEI Rule Now Covers Leases, Concessions Starting 2026
The FAR clause implementing Executive Order 14398 now extends to leases and concessions, requiring legal teams to review compliance policies by 2026.
Texas and Colorado Jointly Enforce AML Rules on Money Transmitter
Texas and Colorado impose $200K penalty and demand compliance upgrades in a joint AML enforcement action against a money transmitter, signaling rising multistate scrutiny.
John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Retention of Classified Info
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton pleads guilty to unlawfully retaining classified information, settling DOJ espionage charges and facing sentencing.