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Law Firms Use ABA Rules and Certifications to Manage AI Risks
At ILTACON 2026, law firms outlined how ABA ethics, insurance, and certifications help govern AI and reduce exposure to risks.
Legal Pros Seek One AI Interface to Streamline Legal Tech at ILTACON
At ILTACON 2026, legal pros expressed strong demand for a unified AI interface to consolidate tools and boost efficiency in firms.
Federal Court Upholds New York's Social Media Disclosure Law
A federal judge dismissed X Corp's lawsuit, affirming New York's law requiring platforms to disclose content moderation policies, impacting compliance risks.
Meta’s $18B Child Safety Settlement Hinges on Flawed Age Verification Tech
Meta agrees to an $18 billion settlement on child safety, contingent on unreliable age verification tools. Legal teams face compliance and privacy challenges.
Judge Lifts Block on Trump’s Mail Voting Changes Ahead of Midterms
Federal judge allows Trump’s executive order on mail voting to proceed despite ongoing legal challenges before the 2026 midterms.
Courts Narrow Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses Based on Website Design
Eleventh Circuit and state courts rule arbitration clauses unenforceable when websites hide terms; clear consent design crucial for in-house legal teams.
ExhibitAI.Info Launches to Track U.S. AI Litigation on Product Harms
ExhibitAI.Info offers a centralized platform tracking AI product liability lawsuits across the U.S., aiding legal professionals in monitoring AI litigation trends.
Instagram Head Says No Single Fix for Teen Safety on Platform
Instagram's chief testifies that teen safety lacks a single solution amid legal scrutiny; whistleblower claims challenge Meta's priorities and safety tools.
AI Tools at ILTACON 2026 Shift Legal Procurement and Contract Terms
New AI-powered legal tools revealed at ILTACON 2026 are driving shorter contracts and reshaping procurement dynamics for legal teams.
Discernis Raises $2.5M to Advance AI for Smarter E-Discovery
Discernis secures $2.5M seed funding to develop AI that analyzes e-discovery document sets securely, boosting litigation efficiency.
China's Anhui Province Fines Patent Agency $2.5M for Unauthorized Practice
Anhui provincial regulators fined Beijing BoXTe Patent Agency $2.5M for illegal patent law practice, marking a record penalty amid China's crackdown on IP compliance.
Ninth Circuit Upholds Concrete Religious Accommodations for COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions
The Ninth Circuit requires employers to provide concrete accommodations for COVID-19 vaccine religious exemptions, clarifying Title VII obligations.
Colorado Revises Filing Rules for SEC-Registered Investment Advisers
Colorado updates notice filing and fee requirements for SEC-registered investment advisers operating in the state, including representative registration and education rules.
Google Cloud Launches Gemini Enterprise for Legal with Leading Firms
Google Cloud rolls out Gemini Enterprise AI platform for top law firms, focusing on contract review, research, and compliance with robust data security.
SCOTUSblog: No Constitutional Right to Privacy Exists
SCOTUSblog challenges the idea of a constitutional right to privacy, urging legal professionals to reconsider privacy protections and constitutional law.
Microsoft AI Watermarks in Paint, Photos Link Images to User IDs
Research reveals Microsoft's Paint and Photos apps embed AI-generated images with invisible watermarks tied to user IDs, raising privacy concerns.
ILTACON 2026 Highlights AI Prompting Risks for Legal Professionals
ILTACON 2026 spotlights AI prompting errors that risk flawed legal analysis, hallucinations, and ethics breaches. Lawyers must mitigate AI risks.
Zillow, Redfin Settle FTC Case; Redfin to Restart Rental Listings
Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case; Redfin must reenter rental advertising market within six months to restore competition.
Colorado Defends 3-Day Gun Possession Waiting Period in Federal Court
Colorado defends its 3-day firearm possession waiting period amid legal challenges after similar laws in New Mexico and Hawaii were ruled unconstitutional.
Google Settles Android Data Privacy Lawsuit for $135M
Google agrees to a $135M settlement resolving a class action over unauthorized Android data transfers without user consent, setting privacy precedents.