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CISA Flags 17-Year-Old Excel Vulnerability Amid Active Exploitation
CISA warns of active attacks using an ancient Microsoft Excel bug, urging legal professionals to prioritize patching to protect sensitive information.
California Court Lets FTC Claims Against Uber One Move Forward
A federal judge allows FTC claims against Uber One to proceed, spotlighting heightened regulatory scrutiny on subscription practices and legal risks for tech companies.
Supreme Court to Hear SEC Disgorgement Case Amid Circuit Split
The Supreme Court will hear Sripetch v. SEC on April 20, 2026, to decide if the SEC can seek disgorgement without proving investor harm—a ruling that could reshape compliance strategies.
August Unveils Genius Mode to Automate Law Firm Workflows
August's Genius Mode delivers advanced AI for law firms, streamlining multi-document workflows and integrating with Word. UK firm Harrison Drury adopts the platform firmwide.
ClearyX CX+ Launch Targets AI-Powered Contract Review Gains
ClearyX debuts CX+, an AI contract review and due diligence platform, promising time and cost savings for legal teams and intensifying ALSP competition.
Microsoft Copilot Debuts Legal-Focused AI Tools in Word
Microsoft launches new Copilot AI features in Word for legal and compliance professionals, marking a shift toward deeper AI integration in legal workflows.
Streamline AI Unveils Automation Agents Velo Copilot and Featherline
Streamline AI launches two new AI automation agents for in-house legal, aiming to accelerate contract review and workflow amid Series A funding.
Texas man charged in Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO Altman's home
A Texas man faces rare dual federal and state charges for an alleged Molotov cocktail attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home, spotlighting rising security risks for legal tech leaders.
CVS Caremark Faces Lawsuit over Long-Distance Pharmacy Requirement in Arkansas
An Arkansas employee sues CVS Caremark, alleging forced use of distant pharmacies, spotlighting legal risks for PBMs and heightened compliance concerns for benefit managers.
NYC Unveils 'Click to Cancel' Rule for Subscription Services
New York City proposes first-in-the-nation municipal 'Click to Cancel' rule for subscriptions, requiring easy online cancellation and setting new compliance standards for businesses.
Legal groups push for independent immigration courts after mass judge firings
Six more immigration judges have been fired by the Trump administration, heightening calls from legal groups for an independent immigration judiciary to protect fairness and impartiality.
Nonprofits Urge NY's Top Court to Overhaul 'Shadow' Foster Care System
Nonprofits are pressing New York's highest court to reform the state's 'shadow' foster care system, raising legal concerns about due process and child welfare protections.
Centerbase Debuts AI Tool for Citation-Backed Law Firm Insights
Centerbase launches Centerbase IQ, an AI-powered business intelligence tool offering citation-backed answers from law firms' own data, debuting at the ALA 2026 conference.
Antes Secures $4.6M to Build AI Compliance Platform for Manufacturers
Antes, an AI startup, raised $4.6M to develop software bridging legal and engineering compliance for manufacturers amid rising regulatory complexity.
DOJ, Colony Ridge Strike $68M Deal Without Judge’s OK
The DOJ invokes administrative authority to settle with Colony Ridge for $68M, bypassing judicial oversight and raising compliance implications for corporate legal teams.
Ashurst, Perkins Coie Partners Approve $2.8B Transatlantic Merger
Partners at Ashurst and Perkins Coie have approved a $2.8 billion merger set to create a top-20 global law firm by revenue and geographic reach.
Ex-Brown Rudnick lawyers debut MSO-based IP boutique in Washington, D.C.
Miletus Intellectual Property Management, led by former Brown Rudnick attorneys, launches in D.C. with an MSO structure to offer integrated IP legal and advisory services.
Vault Reveals 2027 BigLaw Rankings for California Firms
Vault's 2027 law firm rankings spotlight Latham & Watkins and Cooley as California's most prestigious BigLaw firms, with notable shifts in national standing.
SEC Grants Conditional Five-Year Safe Harbor to Crypto UI Providers
The SEC has issued guidance granting a conditional five-year broker-dealer exemption to crypto user interface providers, creating a path for compliance amid unsettled regulation.
Relativity, Wickard AI Launch Law School AI Training Program
Relativity and Wickard.ai partner to provide U.S. law schools with free access to RelativityOne and AI legal education, aiming to prepare future lawyers for AI-driven practice.