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Judge Reprimands Ex-DOJ Attorney Over AI-Generated Brief
A federal judge has reprimanded an ex-DOJ attorney for submitting an AI-generated legal brief with bogus citations, highlighting ethical and compliance risks of AI in the legal field.
California Coastal Commission Settles Retaliation Suit with SpaceX
SpaceX and the California Coastal Commission have settled a lawsuit over rocket launch approvals, spotlighting regulatory impartiality issues for aerospace companies.
Virginia Bans Sale of Precise Geolocation Data Under New Privacy Law
Virginia becomes the third state to ban the sale of precise geolocation data with SB338, expanding the VCDPA. The move impacts compliance for businesses and privacy counsel.
DOJ Sues Cloudera for Alleged Discriminatory PERM Practices
The DOJ has sued Cloudera, alleging it blocked U.S. workers from tech jobs under the PERM program, raising compliance risks for tech companies.
D.C. Circuit Revives Pentagon Journalist Escort Rule During Appeal
A D.C. Circuit panel reinstates the Pentagon’s journalist escort policy amid appeal, raising stakes for legal counsel managing media access and compliance.
Ken Abraham’s SSRN Essay: Tort Law’s Role in Shaping Regulation
Ken Abraham’s new SSRN essay explores how tort law and regulation interact, offering actionable insights for legal professionals on liability and regulatory strategy.
Tennessee Bans AI From Impersonating Mental Health Professionals
Tennessee enacts a first-of-its-kind law banning AI from presenting as mental health professionals, effective July 2026, setting a legal precedent for AI use in sensitive sectors.
IRS 280E Loophole Closes for Medical Marijuana After Schedule Shift
A single sentence in tax code—Section 280E—had outsized impact on cannabis taxation. Marijuana’s rescheduling removes its bite, potentially saving the industry $2.3B annually.
Manifest OS Snags $60M to Grow AI-Powered Law Firm Platform
Manifest OS raised $60 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-native law firm model, signaling growing investor confidence in technology-driven, outcomes-based legal services.
RELX Group strikes deal to acquire French legal AI leader Doctrine
RELX Group has agreed to acquire Doctrine, a French legal AI company, expanding its reach across key European markets and intensifying competition in legal tech.
Legal AI’s Multilingual Promise Hinges on Data, Not Just Smarter Models
TransLegal's Michael Krallmann says high-quality multilingual legal data—not just better AI models—is essential to trustworthy cross-jurisdictional legal AI.
DWP Document Error Fuels £370M UK Outsourcing Lawsuit
A confidential document accidentally sent by the UK's DWP has become central in a £370M contract dispute, spotlighting legal and data risks in government outsourcing.
ASIC, Global Regulators Crack Down on Unlawful 'Finfluencers'
ASIC and 16 global regulators launch a coordinated crackdown on unlawful financial influencers, signaling tougher enforcement for financial firms and advisers worldwide.
FTC, Maryland AG Secure $75M Refunds in Lindsay Auto Group Settlement
FTC and Maryland AG secure settlement with Lindsay Automotive Group: $75M in consumer refunds and a $3.1M penalty over deceptive car pricing and add-on fees.
Roundup Preemption Fight Takes New Turn After Loper Bright Ruling
A novel legal approach emerges in the Roundup litigation as courts grapple with federal preemption following the Supreme Court's decision ending Chevron deference.
OpenAI and Microsoft Unveil Next-Gen AI Agents for Legal Workflows
OpenAI and Microsoft launched new AI workspace and hosted agents, accelerating automation in legal tech and corporate workflows. Here’s how these tools reshape legal operations.
Fifth Circuit Considers If Spin-Off Share Swaps Are 'Sales' Under SEC Rules
The Fifth Circuit reviews whether exchanging shares in a corporate spin-off counts as a 'sale' under the Securities Act of 1933—a decision that could reshape compliance in restructurings.
FTC: $2.1B Lost to Social Media Scams in 2025, Up 8x Since 2020
FTC data reveals U.S. consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025—a surge highlighting urgent regulatory and compliance risks on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
CFTC Files First Insider Trading Case Over Crypto Prediction Market
CFTC and DOJ charge U.S. Army sergeant with insider trading on Polymarket, marking the first case involving prediction markets, classified intelligence, and crypto.
Legal Discovery Zeroes In on AI Prompts as Courts Compel Production
US courts are requiring production of AI prompt logs in litigation, raising new challenges for legal discovery and privilege strategies as AI outputs are treated as ESI.