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Federal Judge Dismisses Pornhub Suit Over Childhood Exposure Claims
A Utah federal judge rules Pornhub is not subject to lawsuits alleging harm from childhood exposure to pornography, citing jurisdiction issues.
Two Bettors Testify About Pitch Rigging by Emmanuel Clase
Two bettors testified that Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase rigged pitches, raising legal and compliance questions for MLB and sports betting.
Juritas Raises $1.4M to Boost Post-Signature Contract Oversight
Stockholm startup Juritas gets $1.4M pre-seed funding to develop AI-driven platform that helps legal teams recover lost contract value post-signature.
Fox Completes $22B Roku Acquisition After DOJ Antitrust Review
Fox Corporation finalized its $22 billion acquisition of Roku on Nov 6, 2026, following DOJ antitrust clearance, marking a key streaming market consolidation.
Harvey starts early IPO talks with Latham & Watkins
Legal AI startup Harvey holds preliminary IPO discussions with Latham & Watkins, reflecting its growth and market validation in legal tech.
Fraudulent Takedown Requests Target Indian Digital Rights Groups
Indian digital rights groups face fake police takedown requests amid legal battles over censorship and intermediary liability under Indian law.
Democratic Sweep Poised to Boost TCPA Enforcement and Litigation
Democratic control of Congress plus new FCC TCPA rules set to increase compliance scrutiny in 2026.
Investors Certified in Carvana Class Action Over Compliance Claims
Class of investors certified in lawsuit alleging Carvana misled on vehicle title compliance, inflating stock prices amid regulatory actions.
Feds Charge 3 Men in $129M AI CEO Impersonation Fraud
Federal authorities charged three men for using AI to impersonate CEOs and steal $129 million, highlighting compliance risks for corporations and investors.
Shearman & Sterling Pledges $1.1B, 3% Billable Time to AI Development
Shearman & Sterling allocates $1.1 billion and 3% of billable hours over five years to develop AI tools, reshaping BigLaw workflows and competition.
California’s AI Law Enables Chatbot Harm Lawsuits Starting 2026
California’s 2026 AI law allows private lawsuits over chatbot harms, raising legal risks amid growing U.S. and global regulation.
Montana Voters Approve Ban on Corporate Election Spending, Defying Citizens United
Montana's Initiative 194 bans corporate spending in state elections, setting up a major legal challenge to Citizens United and reshaping campaign finance regulations.
GM Settles for $220M Over Unauthorized Sale of Driver Data
General Motors agrees to $220 million settlement for improper sale of drivers' data, highlighting key privacy risks in auto tech.
AI Efficiency May Shift Legal Billing Back to Billable Hours
AI efficiency could reshape legal billing, potentially reviving billable hours over alternative fee arrangements for corporate counsel.
Florida Appeals Court Allows Child Safety Lawsuit Against Meta to Proceed
Florida court rejects Meta's Section 230 defense in child safety suit, impacting social media platform liability and regulation.
Naresh Bhatt Testifies in Wife's Murder Trial Amid Circumstantial Evidence
Naresh Bhatt testifies in his 2026 murder trial, challenging strong forensic and digital evidence against him in Virginia.
Cornell Tech’s Generative Legal Conference Highlights AI Adoption Challenges
At Cornell Tech's 2026 Generative Legal conference, legal pros discussed overcoming AI procurement chaos and integrating AI in legal services.
AI-Native Firms Bid to Acquire Weil Gotshal’s Data and IP Assets
AI-native law firms Crosby, Scissero, and Vetta bid to acquire Weil Gotshal’s data, IP, and lawyers, challenging traditional law firm asset models.
Democrats Win Texas Legislature, AG James Talarico Defeats Ken Paxton
Democrats gained control of Texas legislature and elected James Talarico as AG in 2026, altering the state's legal and political landscape.
Oregon Wildfire Victims Back Jury Instruction in $1B PacifiCorp Case
Oregon wildfire victims defend jury instructions in $1B lawsuit against PacifiCorp, shaping wildfire liability and class-action law.