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Third District Court Rejects OLC’s CFPB Funding Interpretation
The Third District Court ruled against the Office of Legal Counsel’s view on CFPB funding, affirming the agency’s financial independence and regulatory authority.
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.
Secondary OFAC Sanctions Pose Growing Risks for Non-US Firms
Recent US Treasury enforcement shows heightened risks of secondary OFAC sanctions for global companies dealing with Iran and sanctioned entities.
Ninth Circuit Dissent Challenges Bruen Footnote 9 Interpretation in Gun Case
A Ninth Circuit dissent argues Footnote 9 of Bruen should not allow exceptions from text and history in Second Amendment cases, impacting gun law analysis.
Polls Show Democrats Leading in 2026 House Race, Raising Legal Policy Stakes
2026 midterm polls favor Democrats for House control, signaling shifts in legal and regulatory policy priorities for law firms and in-house counsel.
Florida Judge Considers Injunction to Pause OpenAI AI Development Pending Safety Review
Florida court reviews motion to halt OpenAI's AI development until independent safety approval, with restrictions on minors' access. Key legal implications ahead.
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.
FAR Council Proposes Overhaul of 16 FAR Parts with Four Key Rules
FAR Council proposes revising 16 FAR parts, reshaping federal contracting rules on commercial buying, contract types, data rights, and contractor responsibility.
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.
AI Giants Reveal Security Woes Amid Capitol Regulation Debate
OpenAI and Anthropic disclose thousands of AI incidents as Washington debates AI regulation, impacting legal and corporate compliance.
Courts Define When BIPA Exemptions Apply to Biometric Use in Finance
Recent court rulings clarify BIPA exemptions for biometric authentication under GLBA, impacting financial institutions and vendors in privacy compliance.
Justice Alito Recuses from Climate Case as Trump Seeks Court Review of Transgender Policy
Justice Alito recused from major climate lawsuit over oil stocks; Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold transgender inmate care restrictions.
Federal Circuit Upholds Dismissal of AudienceScience Ad Patent Claims
Federal Circuit reaffirms dismissal of AudienceScience's digital ad patents against Google, reflecting continued judicial skepticism.
OpenAI Launches Astra for Law, Targeting Major Legal Firms
OpenAI launches Astra for Law with GPT-6 Astra and a vast legal index, improving research and drafting for law firms like Latham & Watkins.
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.
SpaceX's Starship Orbits Earth, Deploys Starlink but Ends Mission Early
SpaceX's Starship completes first orbital flight deploying 26 Starlink satellites before an early mission termination, raising legal and regulatory issues.
California Limits Private CIPA Lawsuits Over Website Tracking Claims
California's SB 690 restricts private lawsuits under CIPA for website tracking, shifting enforcement to the Attorney General and reducing litigation risks.
California enacts sweeping data center laws effective 2027
California's new laws regulate data centers with tariffs, disclosure, and environmental rules starting 2027, impacting tech legal compliance.
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.