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Judge Halts AI Mass Termination of 1,400 NEH Grants
A federal judge halted the Department of Government Efficiency’s AI-driven cancellation of 1,400 NEH grants, spotlighting constitutional limits on automated agency actions.
Clio Launches Beta of AI Word Add-in for Legal Drafting
Clio rolls out the beta of its AI-powered Microsoft Word add-in, letting legal professionals draft, review, and edit documents with AI directly in Word.
iManage Launches AI-Powered Playbook Analysis for Contract Review
iManage debuts Playbook Analysis module, bringing AI-driven contract analysis and compliance tools to its legal platform and deepening its commitment to trusted, secure AI.
Kansas Court: Joint Tenant Can Sever Ownership by Deed to Self
Kansas Appeals Court clarifies joint tenancy law: a quitclaim deed to oneself severs joint tenancy, impacting property and estate planning firms statewide.
Fintech Startup Parker Files for Bankruptcy, Halts Operations
Corporate credit card fintech Parker filed for bankruptcy despite $200M+ in funding, raising concerns for legal, fintech, and regulatory professionals about startup risks.
Google Edits Chrome AI Privacy Pledge, Prompting Compliance Questions
Google quietly removed a Chrome privacy assurance about AI data staying on-device. Legal teams must assess compliance, disclosure, and user controls tied to new Gemini Nano features.
Court Ruling Flags AI Note-Taker Risk for Legal Privilege
A 2026 U.S. court decision finds AI-generated meeting notes may fall outside attorney-client privilege, prompting caution for law firms and in-house counsel.
DocuSign, Harvey Partner to Bring Legal AI to Contract Management
DocuSign and Harvey announce a partnership to integrate Harvey's AI legal agents into DocuSign's IAM platform, aiming to automate contract review and legal workflows.
Meta's Trademark Battles Expose Risks in Big Tech Rebrands
Meta faces multiple trademark lawsuits over its 2021 rebrand, highlighting key IP risks for legal teams at tech firms and law practices.
DOJ Launches West Coast Strike Force to Target Health Care Fraud
The DOJ has formed a West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force to intensify enforcement in Arizona, Nevada, and Northern California, signaling heightened legal risks for providers.
Linklaters Debuts Applied Intelligence Practice for Custom AI Legal Solutions
Linklaters launches its Applied Intelligence practice, uniting lawyers and data scientists to develop custom AI tools and workflows for complex legal matters.
GenAI Reshapes E-Discovery: Top Risks, Rewards, and Legal Lessons
New analysis answers top practitioner questions on using generative AI in e-discovery, outlining core risks, oversight needs, and how courts are responding.
THL Partners Acquires Celerion for $1.8B in Major Life Sciences Deal
THL Partners is acquiring clinical pharmacology leader Celerion from H.I.G. Capital for $1.8 billion, strengthening its healthcare portfolio and reflecting strong private equity interest in drug de...
Podcast Unpacks Million-Dollar Fee Battles in FCA Whistleblower Cases
A new podcast episode details how attorney fee petitions in False Claims Act cases raise complex questions, with relators’ lawyers sometimes seeking millions in fees post-settlement.
FTC Bans Kochava from Selling Sensitive Location Data
The FTC has banned data broker Kochava from selling or sharing sensitive location data, underlining regulatory scrutiny on data privacy practices for legal and compliance teams.
EDNY Doubles Down on Preemption in Insulin Pump Liability Case
The Eastern District of New York reaffirmed federal preemption, dismissing Gallego v. Tandem Diabetes Care and limiting state law claims against FDA-approved medical devices.
ASIC Sets June 30 Deadline for Digital Asset Licence Applications
ASIC reminds digital asset service providers in Australia to apply for or vary AFS licences by June 30, 2026, as regulatory scrutiny tightens ahead of new laws.
US Commerce Dept to Vet AI Models From Google DeepMind, Microsoft, xAI
The Commerce Dept's CAISI now has formal agreements to evaluate AI models from Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI for national security risks—advancing federal AI oversight.
Federal Judge Dismisses Driver Privacy Act Suit for Lack of Concrete Harm
A federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois dismissed a DPPA lawsuit for lack of standing, clarifying strict harm requirements for future driver data privacy claims.
Medtronic Breach: ShinyHunters Claims 9M Records in Attack
Medtronic confirms a major data breach linked to ShinyHunters, highlighting cybersecurity risks for medical device firms and compliance teams across regulated industries.