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UK Regulator Probes Meta’s New Terms on Media Content for AI Use
UK's CMA investigates Meta's updated terms potentially exploiting news publishers for AI product development, raising legal scrutiny.
Meta Settles One Plaintiff, Leaving Snap as Last Defendant Ahead of Trial
Meta settles with plaintiff K.D.B. in social media mass tort, spotlighting Snap as sole defendant before Nov 4 trial begins.
NY Federal Court Rules Nonsexual Conduct Can Block Arbitration for Harassment Claims
A NY federal court finds nonsexual gender-based conduct fits sexual harassment, barring arbitration under EFAA, reshaping employer policies.
Ninth Circuit Orders New Trial in NFL Sunday Ticket $4.7B Damages Case
Ninth Circuit reinstates NFL antitrust verdict against Sunday Ticket subscribers, ordering new trial on $4.7B damages award.
SEC’s 2027 Exam Priorities Highlight AI, Cybersecurity, and Resilience
The SEC’s 2027 exam priorities target AI, cybersecurity, and operational resilience, signaling tougher compliance for financial legal professionals.
Binance Halts Trading After $6B Crypto Hack
Binance confirms a $6 billion crypto hack, suspends trading, and stablecoin issuers freeze assets amid investigations linking to state-backed hackers.
Reddit shifts to logged-in users amid AI-driven search changes
Reddit to require logins as AI-powered search cuts traffic; move boosts data control, ad targeting, and regulatory compliance.
Everlaw Launches Agentic AI Suite for Smarter Legal Review
Everlaw unveils Omni and Workflows, agentic AI tools that automate and streamline legal document review with built-in human oversight.
Republicans Sue Iowa Auditor Over Voting Machine Seal Records
The Iowa Republican Party sued an Iowa county auditor for refusing to release voting machine seal records, citing violation of public records law and state directives.
Eighth Circuit Vacates Fed’s 21-Cent Debit-Card Fee Cap
The Eighth Circuit overturned the Federal Reserve’s 21-cent cap on debit-card interchange fees, impacting fee policies nationwide for banks and merchants.
Harvey Acquires AI Sales Platform Aida to Boost Legal AI Agents
Harvey adds AI sales platform Aida to enhance its AI agents and context capabilities, marking its fifth acquisition in 2026.
Kalshi Raises $1B at $40B Valuation Despite Legal Challenges
Kalshi secured $1 billion funding, doubling its valuation to $40 billion amid Washington state legal restrictions on some contracts.
Paris Court Orders Meta to Share News Usage Data with Publishers
Paris Court of Appeal rules Meta must provide French publishers data on news usage amid royalty dispute over neighboring rights.
Google Unveils Gemini 4 Carbon AI With Enhanced Cybersecurity Features
Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon AI model emphasizing cybersecurity and autonomous coding, impacting legal tech data protection and compliance.
Epic Games Delays Disney Shooter to Pivot Toward AI-Driven Development
Epic Games delays Disney shooter to adopt AI-first workflows, critiques Valve's AI disclosure policy amid legal scrutiny in AI adoption.
NM Livestock Board Employee Sues Over Braided Locs Hairstyle Firing
Christian Patrick sues New Mexico Livestock Board alleging firing over hairstyle, raising legal issues under the state’s CROWN Act workplace protections.
Disney Sued Over Patent Infringement on Hulu, Disney+, ESPN Video Tech
Tagivan II LLC sues Disney for unauthorized use of patented video coding technology on major streaming platforms Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN.
Anthropic Unveils Claude Artifacts to Enhance Legal Workflow Efficiency
Anthropic launched Claude Artifacts on Oct 28, 2026, with input from Cooley and Foley & Lardner, adding 60+ legal connectors to improve contract review and regulatory tasks.
iOS 27.2 Adds Privacy Controls to Restrict Apps from Siri AI Access
Apple’s iOS 27.2 update enhances user privacy by letting users exclude specific apps from Siri AI access, impacting compliance and data control.
New Strategies Emerge to Protect Estate Plans from Legal Challenges
Updated legal insights and tools help estate planners shield wills and trusts from contestation amid rising challenges.