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Prince Harry loses UK tabloid privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher
UK High Court dismisses Prince Harry's privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail's publisher, impacting media law and celebrity privacy rights.
Illinois Enacts AI Safety Law Holding Companies Accountable
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signs AI Safety Measures Act requiring audits, risk disclosures, and penalties for large AI firms effective Jan 2027.
Norm AI Raises $120M Series C, Reaches $1.2B Unicorn Valuation
Norm AI secures $120M in Series C funding, valuing the legal AI startup at $1.2 billion and highlighting strong investor confidence in legal tech innovation.
Relativity, Legora, Harvey Lead Legal Tech Funding in Q1 2026
Q1 2026 legal tech funding hits $2.34B, led by Relativity, Legora, and Harvey, amid smaller rounds and fewer deals.
EEOC Seeks Public Feedback on 2026–2030 Draft Strategic Plan
EEOC invites comments on its 2026–2030 draft strategic plan by July 19, highlighting enforcement goals and AI challenges for legal teams.
Law Firms Forge AI Partnerships to Transform Legal Practice
Leading law firms partner with AI providers to innovate workflows and boost competitive edge in legal services.
Legal Experts Warn AI Stagnation Risks Innovation More Than Pilot Hesitation
Legal leaders say slow AI adoption threatens future competitiveness more than cautious pilot programs in law firms and in-house teams.
Supreme Court lets Texas enforce app store age verification law
The Supreme Court allowed the Texas App Store Accountability Act to take effect amid First Amendment concerns, impacting app purchases for minors.
By 2025, Legacy IT Will Stall Legal Ops Innovation and Increase Costs
Legacy IT systems in law firms limit innovation, consume most IT budgets, and raise costs by up to 25%, pressing legal ops to modernize by 2025.
California Labor Law Changes Drive Demand for Employment Attorneys
California's minimum wage hike and new employment laws fuel hiring of labor and employment attorneys in private practice amid evolving legal landscape.
Jon Prosser Denies Apple Trade Secret Leak Conspiracy Allegations
Jon Prosser files formal denial of conspiracy in Apple iOS 26 leak lawsuit, highlighting legal risks of tech leaks for IP litigators.
Third Circuit Revives Huckabee's False Ad Lawsuit Against Meta
The Third Circuit reinstates Mike Huckabee’s false advertising suit versus Meta over CBD endorsement ads, signaling heightened scrutiny of big tech's ad practices.
US Blocks Polestar 2027 Model EV Sales Over China Tech Ban
The US Department of Commerce denies Polestar authorization to sell 2027 model year EVs due to China tech restrictions, affecting connected vehicle compliance.
Lawyers: Use Both Marketing and Business Development to Grow Your Practice
Legal professionals can boost client acquisition and retention by integrating targeted marketing and business development strategies effectively.
Kalshi and Polymarket Sue Minnesota Over Prediction Markets Ban
Kalshi and Polymarket challenge Minnesota's law banning prediction markets, raising federal preemption and First Amendment issues affecting legal compliance.
NC Budget Freezes Legal Aid Funds for Immigration Services
North Carolina's proposed budget freezes funds for legal aid tied to immigration and naturalization, threatening access to justice for immigrant communities.
Hopper to pay $35M settlement over hidden fees, deceptive pricing
Travel app Hopper agrees to a $35 million FTC settlement for deceptive hidden fees and misleading pricing tactics, highlighting regulatory scrutiny in travel tech.
France fines ultra-fast fashion up to €10 per product, bans ads
France enacts a law fining ultra-fast fashion brands up to €10 per item and banning advertising to combat environmental and consumer harms.
Ofgem Tightens UK Grid Rules to Manage Data Center Power Demand Surge
Ofgem reforms UK electricity grid connection rules amid a projected tripling of data center power demand, impacting legal compliance and infrastructure investments.
Iowa Sues Temu July 1 Over Data Privacy, China Surveillance Risk
Iowa AG Brenna Bird sues Temu July 1 for deceptive data collection and ties to China, highlighting cross-border privacy risks legal teams must monitor.