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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.
Newcode Raises $13.5M Series A to Grow U.S. Market and Boost AI Tools
Newcode secures $13.5M Series A funding led by OnDean Forward and Relativity to expand U.S. operations and enhance legal AI product development.
Thomson Reuters Launches Proprietary LLM 'Thomson' to Power CoCounsel
Thomson Reuters unveils its own LLM, Thomson, integrating it into CoCounsel Legal for enhanced document analysis and AI-driven workflows.
2026 Fintech M&A Surges as Fintechs Out-Acquire Banks
New 2026 forecasts show rising fintech M&A volume and strategic financial services deals reshaping legal and investment banking markets.
Lexis+ integrates Protégé AI, adds dynamic legal workflows, previews own model
Lexis+ upgrades with Protégé AI integration and plans in-house AI model, enhancing legal workflows and memory features for faster, tailored outputs.
Dozens of 2026 Federal Appeals Opinions Show Signs of AI Drafting
Research shows at least 27 U.S. federal appellate opinions from 2026 with signs of AI-generated text, raising transparency and ethical questions.
GrapheneOS Will Support Motorola Foldables Starting in 2027
GrapheneOS to expand secure mobile OS support to Motorola foldables in 2027, with seven years of updates, impacting legal data privacy compliance.
Judge Questions Jay-Z’s Extortion Claim Against Lawyer in Rape Case
A federal judge expressed doubts about Jay-Z's extortion lawsuit against lawyer Andrew Brettler in a withdrawn rape case, highlighting legal boundaries in celebrity disputes.
New Mexico Seeks Comments on PFAS Law Exemptions Including Fluoropolymers
New Mexico opens public comment on PFAS Protection Act exemptions, focusing on fluoropolymers and related risks for legal and corporate stakeholders.
California Appeals Court Reinstates iPhone Repair Lawsuit Against Apple
On August 21, 2026, a California appeals court revived a class-action suit alleging Apple blocks independent iPhone repairs, impacting compliance and vendor management.
CFPB’s ECOA Safe Harbor Rule Faces Legal Challenge After April 2026 Change
The CFPB's April 2026 Regulation B amendments eliminating disparate-impact liability under ECOA are being challenged, raising compliance concerns for lenders.
Federal Trial Targets Meta Over Child Safety on Facebook, Instagram
Meta faces a $200B lawsuit from 29 states alleging Facebook and Instagram harm children, risking major social media legal precedents.
82% of GCs Demand Transparency on Law Firms’ AI Use in Legal Work
82% of general counsel expect law firms to explain AI use in legal services amid rapid AI adoption and trust concerns.
Supreme Court Affirms $655M Judgment on Banks’ Terror Funding Liability
Supreme Court upholds $655.5M judgment under Anti-Terrorism Act, clarifying bank knowledge standards for terrorism finance liability.
Texas Appeals Court Cuts Alex Jones' Punitive Damages to $750K Each
Texas appeals court reduces Alex Jones' punitive damages in Sandy Hook defamation case but keeps $4M compensatory award intact.
10th Circuit Restores NCAA's Five-Year Eligibility Rule
The 10th Circuit Court reinstated NCAA's five-year eligibility limit, impacting thousands of college athletes amid ongoing lawsuits.
Apollo Global Management Confirms Data Breach Amid Financial Sector Hacks
Apollo Global Management disclosed a data breach following Google's report on hackers targeting financial firms with vishing attacks in 2026.
California Passes SB 976 to Ban Addictive Social Media Features for Teens
California enacts SB 976 banning addictive social media features for minors, setting legal precedents and compliance challenges for platforms.
8th Circuit Blocks Minnesota Law Restricting Speech on Felon Voting Rights
The 8th Circuit granted a preliminary injunction against Minnesota's law punishing speech about felon voting eligibility, citing First Amendment protections.
SEC Proposes Tailored Crypto Rules with New Exemptions and Safe Harbor
The SEC proposes Regulation Crypto Assets with exemptions and a safe harbor for crypto investment contracts, clarifying frameworks for token offerings.