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Jury Awards $800K Over 'Israeli Spy' Claims in Hunter Biden Laptop Story
A U.S. federal jury awarded $800,000 to Yaacov Apelbaum and XRVision after defamatory 'Israeli spy' allegations tied to Hunter Biden. Here’s why it matters for in-house legal teams.
Recharge Buys Skio for $105M, Setting Subscription Commerce M&A Record
Recharge acquired Y Combinator alum Skio for $105M on April 30, 2026, highlighting efficient scaling and offering lessons for legal tech and fintech dealmakers.
Federal Judge Dismisses Case Over Plaintiff’s ChatGPT Use in Deposition
A federal judge dismissed Jones v. Delta Air Lines after the plaintiff used ChatGPT in deposition, spotlighting judicial skepticism about AI in legal proceedings.
Skadden Veteran David Eisman Named OnlyFans General Counsel During Sale Talks
OnlyFans appoints ex-Skadden partner David C. Eisman as general counsel amid efforts to sell a minority stake reportedly valuing the platform at over $3B.
AI Reshapes Law Firm Billing and Workflow Models
AI adoption prompts law firms to shift away from billable hours and rethink pricing, staffing, and firm economics. Analysis reveals shifting profit and cost patterns.
Amazon’s Woot Faces Lawsuit Over Facebook Tracking Technology
Woot, an Amazon subsidiary, is sued for allegedly using hidden pixel tracking to link shopper data to Meta, raising compliance and litigation risks for e-commerce legal teams.
Bipartisan Bill Targets Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Delays
A bipartisan House bill seeks to tighten oversight of Medicare Advantage, aiming to reduce care delays, standardize coverage, and increase legal compliance requirements for insurers.
CFTC Sues Wisconsin Over Control of Prediction Markets
The CFTC has sued Wisconsin to assert federal authority over prediction markets, contesting state efforts to regulate the sector as illegal gambling.
EU AI Act Negotiations Stall, Delaying Digital Omnibus Compliance Reforms
Breakdown in EU AI Act trilogue talks delays possible extension of key compliance deadlines, raising uncertainty for European legal tech and law firms.
Agentic AI Poses Fresh Hallucination Risks for Law Firms
Agentic AI can autonomously act on false or misleading outputs, raising new operational and reputational risks for the legal industry.
Supreme Court weighs liability shield for generic drug makers
The Supreme Court is considering a case that could limit generic drug manufacturers’ liability for pharmacists' prescribing decisions, reshaping pharmaceutical liability law.
Microsoft Buys Into Legal Tech With New Legal Agent in Word
Microsoft launches the Legal Agent in Word, aiming to streamline contract review and legal document analysis for U.S. law firms—signaling a new era of AI-driven legal workflows.
OSHA Sharpens Heat Enforcement as New Standards Near
OSHA ramps up enforcement of heat hazards in 55 high-risk industries as federal heat safety rules approach implementation. Law firms and employers face changing compliance risks.
Georgia Court Sets Higher Bar for Standing in Data Breach Cases
A federal judge in Georgia dismissed a class action over the Bitcoin Depot breach, ruling that speculative risk of identity theft is not enough for standing.
New Legal AI Podcast Dives Into Tools, Judicial Uptake, and Policy Shifts
A new legal AI podcast episode explores practical attorney tools, rising judicial AI use, and the latest U.S. policy moves—spotlighting what matters for legal professionals.
Supreme Court Limits Preemption for Military Contractors in Hencely Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled military contractors can't claim preemption for unauthorized conduct, reshaping state-law negligence claim strategies in product liability and other litigations.
How UK Building Liability Orders Reshape Building Safety Claims
The UK Building Safety Act's Building Liability Orders let courts hold associated companies liable for safety defects, impacting legacy claims and insolvency risk post-Grenfell.
NVIDIA, Atlassian Fuel Legora’s $600M AI Push for Legal Ops
Legora adds $50M in fresh Series D funding—bringing its total raised to $600M. NVIDIA and Atlassian join as first-time legal tech investors, signaling deeper AI adoption.
Slaughter and May Rolls Out Harvey AI Across All Practice Areas
Slaughter and May adopts Harvey AI firmwide, joining a trend among Magic Circle firms turning to AI platforms to boost legal efficiency and service.
Attorney Ellyn Hurd on Uber Verdict and Rideshare Assault Liability
Attorney Ellyn Hurd discusses a landmark $8.5M Uber sexual assault verdict, legal liability for rideshare platforms, and demands for greater corporate safety responsibility.