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Federal and State Rules Revamp University Foundation Governance and Reporting

New federal and state regulations introduce accountability, accreditation, financial aid, and nonprofit governance reforms affecting university foundations.

Jul 1, 20263 min read
Legal TechLegal Operations

Juristic Integrates with Board Intelligence to Enhance Board Task Management

Juristic's legal workspace tools now integrate with Board Intelligence's AI-powered platform, improving board task management and governance workflows.

Jul 1, 20262 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLegal Tech

Getty Ends $3.7B Shutterstock Merger Over UK Regulator Demands

Getty Images terminates $3.7B merger with Shutterstock after UK CMA demands Shutterstock sell editorial business, despite US DOJ approval.

Jul 1, 20263 min read
Artificial IntelligenceRegulatory & Compliance

UN Forms 'AI for Good' Commission with Tech and World Leaders

The UN launches the 'AI for Good Global Commission' to establish international AI rules, uniting CEOs and governments at Geneva summit.

Jul 1, 20263 min read
LitigationRegulatory & Compliance

San Francisco Archdiocese Agrees to $395M Sexual Abuse Settlement

San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese agrees to a $395M sexual abuse settlement with transparency and survivor-centered conditions.

Jul 1, 20262 min read
Artificial IntelligenceRegulatory & Compliance

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.

Jul 1, 20263 min read
LitigationRegulatory & Compliance

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.

Jul 1, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceGovernment & Policy

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.

Jul 1, 20263 min read
AntitrustRegulatory & Compliance

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.

Jul 1, 20263 min read
LitigationRegulatory & Compliance

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.

Jul 1, 20262 min read
LitigationRegulatory & Compliance

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.

Jul 1, 20263 min read
Artificial IntelligenceLegal Tech

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.

Jul 1, 20263 min read
Artificial IntelligencePrivacy & Data Protection

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.

Jul 1, 20263 min read
Artificial IntelligenceLegal Tech

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.

Jul 1, 20262 min read
Artificial IntelligenceLegal Operations

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.

Jul 1, 20263 min read
Legal TechTalent & Careers

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.

Jun 30, 20263 min read
Artificial IntelligenceLegal Tech

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.

Jun 30, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLegal Tech

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.

Jun 30, 20263 min read
Artificial IntelligenceRegulatory & Compliance

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.

Jun 30, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLegal Operations

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.

Jun 30, 20263 min read