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Paul Weiss and Columbia Law Launch AI Initiative for Law Students
Paul Weiss and Columbia Law School partner on a five-year program integrating generative AI tools and ethics into legal education starting 2027.
Law Firms Adjust Budgets as AI Vendors Shift to Consumption Pricing
Legal AI vendors move from seat licenses to pay-per-use models, prompting law firms to rethink budgeting and cost control strategies.
11th Circuit Upholds Florida's Social Media Limits for Minors
The 11th Circuit ruled Florida's law restricting social media use for kids under 14 likely constitutional, shaping state tech regulations.
California AG Sues to Stop Closure of SF National Archives Facility
California AG Rob Bonta sues to prevent closure of San Francisco National Archives, citing limited digital access and impacts on legal research.
Ninth Circuit Nixes California 'No Vigilantes Act' as Unconstitutional
Ninth Circuit rules California's 'No Vigilantes Act' unconstitutional for regulating federal agents without Congress, affirming Supremacy Clause limits.
Federal Judge Likely to Allow Challenge to Hawaii’s Corporate Spending Ban
A federal judge signals denial of Hawaii's motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its corporate spending ban, impacting campaign finance law.
EU Labels AWS, Microsoft Azure as Gatekeepers Under Digital Markets Act
EU's Digital Markets Act designates AWS and Microsoft Azure as gatekeepers, impacting legal compliance and digital competition.
Washington State Proposes PPE Rule Update for Construction Workers
Washington DOSH proposes updated construction PPE rules to align with federal OSHA standards, emphasizing properly fitting equipment to enhance worker safety.
Joe Gibbs Racing Seeks Sanctions in NASCAR Trade Secret Case
Joe Gibbs Racing accuses former director and Spire Motorsports of trade secret theft in a high-stakes NASCAR legal dispute over confidential data.
Judge Orders OpenAI to Hand Over Hiring Records in Apple Trade Secrets Suit
Federal judge orders OpenAI to produce hiring and communication records in Apple trade secrets lawsuit, highlighting key legal issues in AI and IP law.
Q3 2026 Sees Billion-Dollar Deals Amid Legal Tech Market Cooling
Q3 2026 global venture funding hits $159B with record billion-dollar AI rounds; legal tech raises $2.2B despite overall market contraction.
SixFifty Launches AI Tool for Employment Law and HR Compliance
SixFifty has launched an AI-powered tool to help legal and HR teams manage jurisdiction-specific employment law and compliance efficiently.
Microsoft's Maia 200 AI Chip Powers Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft's Maia 200 AI chip now powers Microsoft 365 Copilot, signaling shifts in AI hardware that impact legal teams' AI adoption and costs.
Ex-Davis Polk Attorney Launches AI Compliance Startup Leela with $4.6M Seed
Leela, founded by former Davis Polk attorney Preeti Krishnan, raises $4.6M seed to build AI-powered compliance solutions for U.S. financial firms.
Supreme Court to Decide Scope of Video Privacy Law for Online Data Sharing
The Supreme Court will rule on how the 1988 Video Privacy Protection Act applies to digital subscriptions and video data sharing, impacting tech firms and legal compliance.
Microsoft President Urges UK to Lead Urgent AI Regulation
Microsoft President Brad Smith calls on the UK to spearhead global AI safety regulations amid growing concerns over AI risks.
China Reforms Punitive Damages and Launches AI Early Warning Systems
China updates punitive damages laws and introduces AI early warning systems to boost industry quality and manage risks for multinationals.
Law & Order’s AI Murder Plot Reveals Legal Accountability Gaps
Law & Order season 26 premiere uses AI murder plot to highlight legal challenges in AI accountability and compliance for legal pros.
FCC Defers to Pentagon on Televising Hasan Execution Broadcast
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defers decision on televising Nidal Hasan's 2026 military execution to Defense Secretary Hegseth, raising legal broadcast jurisdiction questions.
Study: 41% of Law Firms Struggle with Legal Tech Integration Issues
A new study reveals 41% of law firms are frustrated by legal tech integration, impacting efficiency and compliance strategies.