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Law Firms Shift to Structured Business Development Plans for Revenue Growth
Law firms and lawyers are adopting detailed business development plans, abandoning ad hoc tactics to drive measurable revenue and advance careers amid tougher client demands.
Law Firms Rethink Associate Training as AI Upends Traditional Tasks
Law firms are overhauling associate assignments and training as AI speeds up routine tasks, creating new challenges for skills development and lawyer growth.
DOJ Sues D.C. Bar to Halt Discipline for Trump-Era Federal Lawyers
The DOJ filed a May 2026 lawsuit against D.C. Bar authorities to stop ethics proceedings against former Trump administration lawyers, escalating state-federal oversight disputes.
DoD Proposes Sweeping FOCI Disclosure Rule for Defense Contractors
A new DoD proposal would require thousands of defense contractors to disclose foreign ownership or influence and impose new mitigation obligations for high-value contracts.
SEC’s Woodcock Targets Private Funds, Financial Reporting in Enforcement Push
New SEC Enforcement Director David Woodcock signals 'back-to-basics' priorities, focusing on private funds and financial reporting—key guidance for compliance professionals.
GM Settles for $12.75M Over Unlawful Sale of California Drivers’ Data
General Motors agrees to $12.75M settlement with California over illegal sale of driver location and behavior data, setting new privacy enforcement precedent for the auto sector.
OpenAI’s KOSA Endorsement Draws Fire Over Regulatory Motives
OpenAI's support of the Kids Online Safety Act reignites debate over tech giants' influence on AI regulation and concerns of regulatory capture in US policymaking.
Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction for Stayed Arbitration Claims
The Supreme Court ruled that federal courts retain jurisdiction to confirm or vacate arbitral awards even after staying cases under the Federal Arbitration Act.
Supreme Court: State Negligent Hiring Claims Against Freight Brokers Not Preempted
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that freight brokers can face state-law negligent hiring claims, clarifying broker liability and resolving a federal circuit split.
D.C. Medicaid Behavioral Health Providers Face More Investigations, Payment Suspensions
Government scrutiny is rising for Medicaid behavioral health providers in D.C., with increases in investigations, law enforcement referrals, and payment suspensions.
NetDocuments Debuts Legal Context Graph and Revamped Platform Interface
NetDocuments launches its Legal Context Graph and redesigned platform, introducing new data connectivity and user experience features for law firms and legal departments.
Missouri AG, Counselors Appeal Local Conversion Therapy Bans to Eighth Circuit
Missouri's attorney general and two counselors are challenging local conversion therapy bans as unconstitutional, with the Eighth Circuit set to hear the case in May 2026.
UK Opens Antitrust Probe Into Microsoft’s Business Software Ecosystem
The UK's CMA launches a formal antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem, signaling higher regulatory scrutiny for legal tech users and vendors.
Pope Leo XIV to Issue First Encyclical Critiquing Artificial Intelligence
Pope Leo XIV will sign his first encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas,' tackling AI's ethical and labor risks. The move signals a major religious response to AI's societal role.
HRW Pushes ILO for Global Gig Worker Protections Ahead of June Treaty Talks
Human Rights Watch urges binding international labor protections for gig workers in a new report as ILO treaty negotiations approach, impacting global legal frameworks.
Blockchain Could Curb Anthropic’s Secondary Share Disputes, Analysis Finds
As Anthropic voids unauthorized share transfers, legal experts consider blockchain’s promise for tracking private equity and enforcing transfer restrictions in volatile AI markets.
Clio Hits $500M ARR as Legal Tech Sees Surge in AI Adoption
Clio reaches $500 million in annual recurring revenue, underscoring legal tech’s rapid growth and AI-driven transformation amid Anthropic’s rising market influence.
Judge Invalidates Wildlife Agency's Malathion Ruling Over Flawed Data
A federal judge tossed out the Fish and Wildlife Service's 2022 decision clearing malathion pesticide risks, citing reliance on outdated, unreliable data.
Ninth Circuit Orders EPA to Redo DecaBDE Rule After Tribal, Environmental Challenge
The Ninth Circuit ordered the EPA to redo its DecaBDE flame retardant rule, siding with the Yurok Tribe and environmental groups. The decision may delay regulation and affect manufacturers.
Ex-Kings County Judge Arrested in $5M Wire Fraud Conspiracy
Former Kings County Supreme Court Justice Edward Harold King was arrested and charged with wire fraud conspiracy after resigning amid misconduct investigation.