Legal Tech
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Elevate Acquires Lupl to Enhance Legal Matter Management Tech
Elevate acquired Lupl, the open-source matter management platform, expanding its legal operations offerings with flexible, customizable solutions.
Ninth Circuit Lets Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Against Meta, TikTok Proceed
Ninth Circuit rules tech platforms must face lengthy litigation before early dismissal under Section 230. Lawsuits include claims of addiction and youth harm.
DOJ Launches Probe into Andreessen Horowitz’s Board Seat Practices
The DOJ has launched an antitrust investigation into Andreessen Horowitz’s board practices under the Clayton Act, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny on venture capital firms.
California’s Privacy Agency Fines Data Broker $150K for Opt-Out Failures
The California Privacy Protection Agency fined a data broker $150,000 for failing to meet consumer opt-out requirements under new privacy laws.
ABC Files Suit Against FCC Over Broadcast License Reviews
ABC and Disney sue FCC over accelerated license reviews, citing First Amendment retaliation and regulatory overreach.
Federal Circuit Tightens Rules on Patent Injunctions Before Trial
The Federal Circuit vacated a preliminary patent injunction in the Socket Solutions case, signaling stricter standards for granting pre-trial relief in patent disputes.
23 States Now Have Consumer Privacy Laws, More Coming in 2027
As of August 2026, 23 U.S. states enacted consumer privacy laws, with new laws effective through 2028, increasing compliance demands.
AI Notetakers Raise Privacy and Compliance Risks in Workplaces
AI notetakers recording conversations without full consent risk violating privacy laws and increasing data breach liabilities in healthcare and corporate sectors.
Federal Judge Rules Google Did Not Breach Contract on Workspace Fees
Federal court rules that Google’s fee changes for legacy Workspace users did not breach contract, clarifying liabilities in tech subscription agreements.
AI Cuts Outside Counsel Use as Legal Departments Take More In-House Work
Generative AI boosts in-house legal teams' capabilities, reducing reliance on outside counsel and reshaping legal spending and staffing.
Australian Privacy Watchdog Finds Health Firms Track Patient Searches Without Consent
Australian Privacy Commissioner rules health firms breached Privacy Act by tracking patient searches without consent, impacting health data compliance.
AI Drives New Skills and Hiring Trends in Legal Teams by 2028
AI is reshaping legal team roles, hiring practices, and billing models, requiring legal pros to adapt skills and workflows now.
ArentFox Schiff Launches FoxAI, Blending Top AI Tools to Boost Legal Work
ArentFox Schiff introduces FoxAI, integrating Harvey, Microsoft Copilot, and DeepJudge for improved legal service efficiency.
AG Blanche Says Trump’s Views Could Guide DOJ Prosecutions
AG Todd Blanche says DOJ prosecutions may reflect former President Trump's views, raising concerns about prosecutorial independence and executive privilege.