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Amnesty International: ADF Committed War Crimes in Eastern DRC
Amnesty International's May 2026 report details war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Allied Democratic Forces in eastern DRC, raising legal and humanitarian concerns.
Judge Releases Epstein Jail-Cell Note After Media Motion; No Official Authorship
A federal judge unsealed a handwritten note found in Jeffrey Epstein's jail cell, setting precedent for media access in federal inmate investigations amid continued scrutiny.
Colorado Judge Flags Suppressed Evidence in 2008 Arson-Murder Verdict
A Colorado judge finds that key arson evidence was withheld in Deborah Nicholls' 2008 conviction, highlighting concerns over wrongful convictions and evidentiary disclosure.
Bard Shifts Blame to Patient in Arizona Catheter Trial Defense
C.R. Bard concludes its defense in a key PowerPort catheter trial, arguing for the first time that infections originated post-implantation, not from product defects.
Report: Most Companies Skimp on AI Risk Checks, GCs Say
A recent Diligent Institute report finds 52% of in-house legal teams use AI but most companies lack robust AI risk checks, raising exposure to legal claims by 2026.
DOJ Sues Colorado Over Ban on Large-Capacity Magazines
The DOJ challenges Colorado's high-capacity magazine ban, intensifying the federal-state standoff over Second Amendment rights and gun control strategies.
Google AI Misstates Pennsylvania Legal Ethics, Sparking Compliance Warnings
Google's AI tool falsely cited Pennsylvania legal ethics rules, highlighting new compliance risks for lawyers as state bar opinions and AI-generated guidance diverge.
CJEU Refines Jurisdiction Rules for EU Competition Damages Claims
The EU’s top court clarifies when holding companies face competition damages claims, impacting litigation strategies for multinationals and their legal teams.
McDermott Will & Schulte Cuts 15 NY Associates After July Merger
McDermott Will & Schulte, formed in July 2025, has laid off 15 New York associates following its top 20 Am Law 100 debut, highlighting post-merger integration challenges.
Harvey AI Debuts Benchmark Tool for Legal AI Agent Performance
Harvey AI launched the Legal Agent Benchmark to help law firms assess AI agents’ accuracy and reliability across real-world legal tasks.
One-third of lateral partners leave BigLaw within five years
A new analysis shows around one-third of lateral partners exit BigLaw within five years, posing strategic challenges for law firm leaders focused on retention and integration.
LexFusion Labs Launches to Guide Legal AI Adoption Post-Baretz+Brunelle Deal
LexFusion, acquired by Baretz+Brunelle in Feb 2025, launches LexFusion Labs to help legal teams adopt AI, signaling accelerated tech integration in law firms and corporate legal.
Perkins Coie London Pilots AI Avatars to Boost Lawyer Communication Skills
Perkins Coie's London office is testing AI avatars to help junior lawyers develop communication and people skills—marking a new direction in legal training.
Virginia and Maine Set 2026 Effective Dates for Pay Transparency Laws
New pay transparency laws in Virginia and Maine take effect July 2026, bringing new compliance obligations for employers on salary disclosures and pay history.
Brooklyn Trial Focuses on Alleged Secret Chinese Police Station in Manhattan
Federal prosecutors begin the Brooklyn trial over an alleged covert Chinese police outpost in Manhattan, signaling heightened legal risks and oversight for global organizations.
APRA Urges Finance Sector to Sharpen AI Risk Oversight
APRA demands urgent improvements in AI risk management for banks, insurers, and superannuation trustees as adoption expands in Australia’s financial sector.
California Court Lets Getty’s Trademark Claims vs. Stability AI Move Forward
A Northern District of California judge allowed trademark and unfair competition claims by Getty Images against Stability AI, signaling key issues for AI and IP rights.
Massachusetts High Court Weighs Religious Statues on Public Building
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is considering whether Quincy can place religious statues outside its public safety HQ—a decision with national church-state implications.
Fifth Circuit Restores Texas Ballot Law, Questions Court’s Alleged AI Reliance
The Fifth Circuit reinstates Texas’s paid ballot harvesting ban and flags concerns over possible AI use in a federal judge’s analysis, highlighting scrutiny of AI in litigation.
Legal AI Moves From Isolated Pilots to Firm-Wide Deployments
Law firms and legal departments are scaling generative AI from pilots to core infrastructure, driving productivity and revenue growth as adoption rates accelerate.