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Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI for Chatbot’s Unlicensed Medical Claims
Pennsylvania regulators accuse Character.AI's chatbot, 'Emilie,' of practicing medicine without a license, raising urgent legal compliance questions for AI in healthcare.
Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair Amid Inflation Surge
Kevin Warsh was confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair by a 54-45 Senate vote, taking the helm amid persistent inflation and heightened scrutiny over Fed independence.
eDiscovery AI Unveils CaseBot for Conversational Case Data Analysis
eDiscovery AI launches CaseBot, enabling legal teams to query case data with AI, get answers sourced to documents, and integrate directly into Relativity for faster analysis.
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Murder Convictions
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, citing jury tampering by court clerk Becky Hill and ordering a new trial.
EU Court Overturns EUIPO OK for Obelix Firearms Trademark
The European Court of Justice annulled an EUIPO trademark decision for 'Obelix' on firearms, spotlighting how reputation influences IP in regulated sectors.
Thomson Reuters, Sterne Kessler Launch Patent Claim AI for Section 101
Thomson Reuters and Sterne Kessler roll out an AI-powered Patent Claim Eligibility Analyzer for fast Section 101 analysis, aiming to speed legal workflows and boost accuracy.
New Guidance: Human Authorship Required for AI-Generated Copyrights
Recent legal rulings clarify that AI-generated works must contain significant human authorship to qualify for U.S. copyright protection, impacting corporate and legal teams.
AI Acquisitions in Legal Tech Highlight Integration Hurdles
DocuSign and Workday acquisitions underscore ongoing integration and data challenges for legal tech leaders investing in AI capabilities.
A* Capital Secures $450M Fund III, Eyes AI Startups Impacting Legal Tech
A* Capital closes Fund III at $450M on May 12, 2026, focusing on AI and fintech startups—potentially shaping future legal technology solutions for law firms and in-house teams.
Mary O'Carroll: Legal ops at turning point amid surging demand
Legal ops pioneer Mary O'Carroll sees the sector at an inflection point as legal departments face soaring regulatory and tech demands with limited resources.
Ye found liable for one-time music copyright infringement at listening event
Ye was found liable for copyright infringement over using 'MSD PT2' at an Atlanta event, spotlighting evolving IP risks and music licensing nuances for in-house and IP counsel.
EU Commission Releases Draft AI Transparency Guidelines for Feedback
European Commission opens consultation on draft guidelines clarifying Article 50 transparency rules under the EU AI Act, with feedback welcome until June 3, 2026.
Exterro unveils AI Subpoena Manager with pay-as-you-go pricing at CLOC
Exterro launched its AI Subpoena Manager at CLOC Chicago, offering automated subpoena processing and flexible pricing to help legal teams manage rising workloads and compliance needs.
Court Halts Colorado AI Act After X.AI Lawsuit and DOJ Intervention
Enforcement of Colorado's AI Act is suspended after a lawsuit by X.AI and DOJ intervention, setting up key legal challenges for state-level AI regulation.
Carta acquires UK firm Avantia to launch integrated legal arm, Carta Law
Carta acquires UK law firm Avantia in June 2024 and relaunches as Carta Law, offering integrated regulated legal services for private market clients with tech-driven workflows.
EFF Rallies Support for Jailed Saudi Wikipedian Osama Khalid
The EFF launched a formal advocacy campaign for jailed Saudi Wikipedian Osama Khalid, highlighting digital speech risks and legal jeopardy for online contributors in restrictive regimes.
Google’s Intrusion Logging Exposes Android Spyware Attacks
Google’s Intrusion Logging, now in Android's Advanced Protection Mode, aims to help activists and legal professionals detect and analyze spyware targeting high-risk users.
Apple and Android Launch Beta Encrypted RCS Messaging
Apple and Android debut beta end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, expanding secure mobile communications and strengthening data privacy for legal professionals.
Anthropic adds legal AI integrations and plugins to Claude for law firms
Anthropic expands Claude for Legal with new AI plugins and integrations, as Freshfields deploys platform firmwide and legal tech investment heats up.
Aderant Launches Agent Center for Legal Workflow Integration
Aderant unveils Agent Center, a new hub integrating billing, collections, and talent tools, aiming to boost operational efficiency for law firms.