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Legal.io Launches Law Firm Rate Benchmarking Tool for In-House Teams
Legal.io unveils a real-time database giving in-house legal teams free access to law firm billing rates, aiming to boost transparency in legal services pricing.
Virginia Bans Sale of Precise Geolocation Data Under VCDPA
Virginia amends its Consumer Data Protection Act to ban selling precise geolocation data, intensifying compliance obligations for data controllers and privacy professionals.
Arizona Utility Settles for $7M Over Deadly Heat-Related Power Shutoff
APS will pay $7 million and halt shutoffs during extreme heat, after a lawsuit linked a power disconnection to a death. The case spotlights legal risks for utilities.
CBP to Launch IEEPA Refund Portal for Importers on April 20
U.S. Customs will roll out the CAPE system on April 20, 2026, giving importers a streamlined portal to claim refunds on IEEPA duties, following a Supreme Court ruling.
Maryland Set to Ban Employer 'Captive Audience' Meetings
Maryland's SB 417 proposes a ban on employer-mandated political or religious meetings, joining a dozen states with similar employee protection laws. Legal, HR teams take note.
Supreme Court Signals Possible Shift on Religious Rights in Pre-K Case
The Supreme Court's relisting of St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy puts the Employment Division v. Smith precedent on watch, raising major compliance questions for legal teams.
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.