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TikTok Settles with Alabama, Offering $100M Plus Multi-State Settlement Incentive
TikTok agrees to $100 million and teen safety limits in Alabama, with a new fund boosting multi-state suits against it.
Transparency Challenges in Reconstructing AI-Assisted Decisions in eDiscovery
Legal professionals face new transparency and accountability challenges with AI-assisted decisions in eDiscovery workflows. Guidelines and human oversight are key.
NYDFS and Wyoming Team Up to Streamline Digital Asset Oversight
NYDFS and Wyoming Division of Banking sign MOU to coordinate digital asset regulation, easing compliance for crypto firms operating in both states.
California requires licenses for commercial financing firms starting 2028
California’s AB 2116 mandates licenses for commercial financing providers, impacting compliance for lenders and fintechs starting July 2028.
Arizona AG Files Suit Against TikTok Over Teen Addiction Claims
Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues TikTok for consumer fraud, alleging the app deliberately addicting teens with manipulative features.
ArentFox Schiff Shuts Down AI Chatbot, Chooses Third-Party Tools
ArentFox Schiff decommissions its AFSChat AI chatbot, adopting third-party tools like Harvey and Copilot to meet firm standards and enhance client service.
Cooley and Google Launch AI Tool to Speed Legal Document Redactions
Cooley partners with Google to develop an AI-assisted tool that helps lawyers efficiently redact sensitive information in court filings while maintaining control over final edits.
Judges Highlight AI Challenges and Education Gaps at Judicial AI Summit
At the inaugural Judicial AI Summit, judges discussed AI adoption challenges, hallucination risks, and the need for judicial AI education.
New U.S. Laws Tighten AI Rules for Hiring and HR Compliance
Several U.S. states have enacted laws regulating AI use in hiring to combat bias and require transparency, effective from 2023 to 2027.
FDA Proposes Restricting 510(k) Use of Predicate Devices Over 10 Years Old
FDA's new proposal limits 510(k) clearances to predicate devices cleared within 10 years, impacting medical device legal and compliance strategies.
Kosovo Limits Specialist Chambers’ Role, EU Cites Treaty Breaches
Kosovo's Assembly limits Specialist Chambers to organ trafficking cases with capped sentencing; EU says this breaches Kosovo’s international commitments.
Trial in Virginia uses circumstantial evidence in alleged wife dismemberment case
Naresh Bhatt's 2026 Virginia trial relies on forensic and digital circumstantial evidence in a high-profile murder case.
Federal Judge Hears ABC’s Challenge to FCC Broadcast License Review
A federal judge heard arguments in ABC's lawsuit against the FCC's early broadcast license review, highlighting free speech and regulatory concerns.
Sixth Circuit Rules Kalshi Sports Contracts Aren't Swaps, Fuels Circuit Split
The Sixth Circuit ruled Kalshi's sports-event contracts don't qualify as swaps under the CEA, deepening federal court disagreements over state gambling laws.
OCC Seeks Dismissal of Multistate Lawsuit on Mortgage Escrow Preemption
The OCC filed to dismiss a lawsuit from 10 states challenging its mortgage escrow preemption rule, impacting federal-state regulatory balance.
Debevoise Considers New Pricing Models for AI Advisory Platform
Debevoise explores innovative pricing beyond billable hours for its AI platform STAAR, signaling shifts in Big Law client billing.
TrueAccord Wins Key TCPA Rulings on Debt Collection Text Messaging
Two 2026 court rulings clarify TCPA compliance for debt collection texts, easing legal risks for legal teams.
Delaware Suit Challenges Nvidia-Groq $20B Deal as 'Not a Merger'
Two former Groq engineers sue over alleged fiduciary duty breaches in Nvidia's $20B licensing deal, highlighting shareholder rights in semiconductor M&A.
Vorys Rolls Out AI Personas to Replicate Lawyers' Insights
Vorys partners with Stanford LIFT Lab to deploy AI personas that mimic attorney insights, enhancing legal decision-making and efficiency.
Hark launches privacy-first AI assistant to compete with Muse, Dots, Instinct
Hark debuted a privacy-first AI assistant in October 2026, emphasizing data protection and compliance for legal professionals handling sensitive information.