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Supreme Court Asked to Order Michigan Citizenship Proof Measure on Ballot
Michigan petitioners seek Supreme Court emergency order after state board deadlocks on citizenship proof amendment ballot certification.
California Fines Data Brokers to Enforce Stricter Consumer Opt-Outs
California ups enforcement with fines and new rules requiring data brokers to simplify consumer data deletion and opt-outs.
Blue Voice Raises $6M to Develop AI Legal Advisor for Police
Blue Voice raised $6M to build AI delivering tailored legal guidance to police, highlighting AI's growing role in complex legal compliance.
Weil Gotshal Adopts Google Cloud’s Gemini AI Platform for Legal Workflows
Weil Gotshal adopts Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise for Legal on Aug 25, 2026, to streamline AI in legal workflows and improve litigation strategy.
Sony Music, Warner Chappell Sue Anthropic Over AI Copyright Infringement
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music sue Anthropic for unauthorized use of copyrighted songs in AI training, seeking substantial damages.
Wired Details How to Run Private Chatbots Locally on Personal PCs
Wired's August 2026 guide explains running large language models locally, helping legal pros safeguard client data with on-device AI tools.
Sixth Circuit Revives Challenge to Tennessee's Social Media Age Law
The Sixth Circuit allows NetChoice to resume its challenge to Tennessee's law requiring social media age verification and parental consent for minors.
Buc-ee’s ramps up trademark fights, stokes partisan backlash
Buc-ee’s intensifies trademark lawsuits and links expansion to political leanings, sparking controversy over brand protection tactics.
Valve, Sony, Blizzard Face Lawsuit Over Online Game Price-Fixing
A lawsuit alleges Valve, Sony, and Blizzard conspired to fix online game prices, impacting antitrust enforcement in digital marketplaces.
BakerHostetler Unveils Proprietary AI Platform with Clio Partnership
BakerHostetler launches Practice Intelligence Center, integrating AI workflows and institutional knowledge, marking BigLaw's move toward bespoke AI solutions.
OFAC Licenses Explained: General vs. Specific for Compliance
Understand the difference between OFAC General and Specific Licenses and their compliance implications for legal professionals managing sanctions risks.
Brazil Sues Discord for $97M Over Child Protection Failures
Brazil's federal government sues Discord for alleged breaches of child protection laws after a tragic minor's death, signaling global regulatory pressure on messaging platforms.
Fifth Circuit Upholds News Aggregator, Alters Online Copyright Rules
Fifth Circuit rules for Particle Media, rejects 'server test,' and affirms URLs as copyright management info under DMCA, impacting digital content law.
Federal Court Invalidates Pentagon's Blacklisting of AI Firm Anthropic
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI company Anthropic unconstitutional, impacting AI industry regulation and government vendor risk protocols.
Ninth Circuit Defines AI Web Scraping Boundaries Under CFAA
Ninth Circuit rules AI agents acting under user direction aren’t liable for unauthorized access under CFAA, clarifying legal risks for AI developers and companies.
DOJ Settles TikTok Privacy Case for $400M Over Child Data Violations
The U.S. DOJ secured a $400 million settlement with TikTok for alleged violations of child data protections under COPPA, signaling heightened enforcement.
Meta to pay $18B in social media child safety settlement
Meta settles lawsuits from 48 U.S. states and territories with $18 billion pledge for child safety and mental health programs amid rising legal scrutiny.
Federal Govt Schedules Potent Kratom Derivatives as Schedule I Opioids
The DOJ has placed three kratom-derived opioids into Schedule I, raising compliance risks for kratom product companies and prompting regulatory scrutiny.
Instinct AI Raises $350M at $2.5B Valuation in Legal Tech Funding
Instinct AI raised $350M at a $2.5B valuation, spotlighting both innovation and privacy challenges for legal professionals using AI assistants.
California, Illinois Join Massachusetts in Legalizing Rideshare Driver Unions
California and Illinois enact laws allowing rideshare drivers to unionize like Massachusetts, reshaping gig economy labor rights.