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Stanford AI Index: 90% of Top AI Models Built by Industry in 2025
Stanford's 2026 AI Index shows 90%+ of advanced AI came from industry in 2025, with regulation lagging. Rising incidents heighten legal risk, urging new compliance strategies.
Court Sanctions Pro Se Litigant $5K for Using AI-Generated Fake Citations
A federal judge fined a self-represented party $5,000 for repeatedly submitting filings with AI-fabricated legal citations, signaling new risks for AI use in the courtroom.
FTC Cracks Down on False 'Made in USA' Claims After Executive Order
The FTC, following a Trump administration order, escalates enforcement on deceptive 'Made in USA' claims, hitting manufacturers and online marketplaces nationwide.
Meta Faces Major Trial Over Child Social Media Addiction Claims
As trial nears for Meta facing 33 state AGs' youth addiction suit, recent verdicts and court rulings point to rising tech liability risks for social media and minors.
General Legal Launches as AI-Native Firm With $11.5M Backing
General Legal, founded by Cooley and Fenwick alumni, launches as an AI-native law firm, offering flat fees and rapid contract review with $11.5M in fresh funding.
BigLaw Equity Partnerships Shrink as Multi-Tier Models Take Hold
Fewer BigLaw firms maintain single-tier partnerships, with 46% of partners now non-equity. Industry leaders are adapting to new partnership structures and compensation realities.
Google Chrome Under Scrutiny for Fingerprinting Privacy Gap
Privacy experts warn Google Chrome's lack of fingerprinting protection could expose organizations to tracking risks and compliance challenges under GDPR, CCPA.
Delaware Court Penalizes StarTop for Evidence Destruction, Lies in NICbyte Case
Delaware Chancery Court sanctioned StarTop Investments for intentional spoliation and dishonesty, setting new standards for handling severe discovery abuses in complex litigation.
Court Finds Fake Citations Blamed on AI Were Human Error
A court probe revealed that fake legal citations thought to be AI 'hallucinations' were actually due to human paralegal mistakes, challenging current AI risk narratives in law firms.
Legal.io Launches Law Firm Rate Benchmarking Tool for In-House Teams
Legal.io unveils a real-time database giving in-house legal teams free access to law firm billing rates, aiming to boost transparency in legal services pricing.
Kirkland Becomes First $10B Law Firm, Wachtell Sets Profit Record
Kirkland & Ellis surpasses $10B revenue and Wachtell posts record profits, according to the 2026 Am Law 100 report, reflecting ongoing shifts in U.S. law firm economics.
Sixth Circuit: ERISA Preempts Tennessee Pharmacy Steering Laws
The Sixth Circuit ruled on April 7, 2026 that ERISA preempts Tennessee’s pharmacy anti-steering laws, clarifying federal limits on state-level PBM regulation for employers.
Virginia Bans Sale of Precise Geolocation Data Under VCDPA
Virginia amends its Consumer Data Protection Act to ban selling precise geolocation data, intensifying compliance obligations for data controllers and privacy professionals.
Arizona Utility Settles for $7M Over Deadly Heat-Related Power Shutoff
APS will pay $7 million and halt shutoffs during extreme heat, after a lawsuit linked a power disconnection to a death. The case spotlights legal risks for utilities.
CBP to Launch IEEPA Refund Portal for Importers on April 20
U.S. Customs will roll out the CAPE system on April 20, 2026, giving importers a streamlined portal to claim refunds on IEEPA duties, following a Supreme Court ruling.
Maryland Set to Ban Employer 'Captive Audience' Meetings
Maryland's SB 417 proposes a ban on employer-mandated political or religious meetings, joining a dozen states with similar employee protection laws. Legal, HR teams take note.
Supreme Court Signals Possible Shift on Religious Rights in Pre-K Case
The Supreme Court's relisting of St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy puts the Employment Division v. Smith precedent on watch, raising major compliance questions for legal teams.
Morgan Lewis Tops Vault's 2027 Law Firm Quality of Life Rankings
Morgan Lewis claims the top spot in Vault's 2027 'Best Law Firm to Work For' rankings, offering fresh insights for legal recruitment and retention strategies.
Microsoft Recall Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over AI Privacy Risks
Microsoft's Recall AI feature, reintroduced with new security, faces fresh criticism as researchers expose ongoing privacy and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
CISA Flags 17-Year-Old Excel Vulnerability Amid Active Exploitation
CISA warns of active attacks using an ancient Microsoft Excel bug, urging legal professionals to prioritize patching to protect sensitive information.