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U.S. Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic’s AI Model Claude Fable 5
The U.S. Commerce Department lifted export controls on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 AI model on June 30, a key move affecting AI compliance and security.
Judge Orders Arbitration for Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft Parental Suits
A federal judge ruled that parental lawsuits against Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft makers must go to arbitration, impacting minors' digital contract enforcement.
Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Donor Disclosure Law for Political Ads
Arizona Supreme Court upholds Proposition 211 requiring disclosure of major donors for political ads, reinforcing campaign finance transparency.
Federal Judge Upholds DOJ's Finding of Google's Search Monopoly
A federal judge applied DOJ monopoly findings to Yelp's antitrust case against Google, reinforcing antitrust scrutiny of Big Tech.
Eleven Plead Guilty in $65M Cross-Border Elder Fraud Scheme
Eleven defendants admitted guilt in a $65M elder fraud and money laundering scheme involving China-based operatives and Indian call centers targeting seniors in the U.S.
Judge Denies Meta's Bid to Dismiss Social Media Addiction Claims
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers lets key claims in social media addiction lawsuit against Meta proceed to trial, escalating MDL scrutiny.
Spellbook Rolls Out AI-Powered Autonomous Contract Management System
Spellbook launched its Autonomous Contract Management system on June 30, 2026, automating contract workflows for 4,500 legal teams worldwide.
Supreme Court Rules Warrants Needed for Google Location Data Access
The Supreme Court mandates warrants for law enforcement to access cellphone location data, extending digital privacy protections in Chatrie v. United States.
HKU Finds Legal Firms Race to Adopt AI Amid Governance Gaps
HKU LITE Lab reveals legal firms rapidly adopt generative AI but struggle with governance and risk management, highlighting urgent need for AI policies.
New Study Shows AI Boosts Legal Department Efficiency Amid Governance Gaps
Litera survey reveals widespread AI adoption in legal teams, with efficiency gains but governance and data risk gaps present.
Elite Boutiques Outpace BigLaw with Swift Lateral Partner Moves
Elite boutique law firms lead lateral partner hiring and compensation agility, reshaping BigLaw competition in 2026.
Proprietary 'WL' Citations Raise Unique AI Hallucination Risks in Legal Research
Experts warn that proprietary 'WL' citations increase AI hallucinations, risking costly errors and sanctions in legal filings.
UK CMA reviews Apple and Google app store fees and NFC access rules
UK CMA proposes new rules to let app developers avoid high fees and open NFC for contactless payments, impacting tech compliance and antitrust law.
10th Circuit Revives Utah Journalist’s Lawsuit Over Denied Press Credentials
The 10th Circuit reinstates journalist Bryan Schott's lawsuit challenging Utah's denial of statehouse press credentials to his independent publication.
CMS finalizes Medicare drug price negotiation rules for 2029 start
CMS finalizes rules establishing permanent Medicare drug price negotiation starting in 2029, impacting drug pricing and compliance for legal and healthcare professionals.
Doxim Settles $5.5M Data Breach Affecting 1.1M Individuals
Doxim settles a $5.5 million class action over a December 2023 data breach exposing sensitive client data, underscoring third-party risks.
Supreme Court Rules Against Trump, Upholds Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court struck down Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship, reaffirming the 14th Amendment's guarantee for all born in the U.S.
Supreme Court Rules 6-3 to Uphold State Bans on Transgender Girls in Sports
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that states can bar transgender girls from girls' school sports teams, impacting Title IX and state law enforcement.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Limits on Party-Candidate Coordinated Spending
The Supreme Court invalidated federal limits on political party spending coordinated with candidates, reshaping campaign finance rules after 50 years.
Opus 2, Artificial Lawyer Webinar on AI in Litigation Slated for July 23
Opus 2 and Artificial Lawyer host July 23 webinar on integrating AI into litigation workflows for better decision-making and efficiency.