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Thomson Reuters, Sterne Kessler Launch Patent Claim AI for Section 101
Thomson Reuters and Sterne Kessler roll out an AI-powered Patent Claim Eligibility Analyzer for fast Section 101 analysis, aiming to speed legal workflows and boost accuracy.
New Guidance: Human Authorship Required for AI-Generated Copyrights
Recent legal rulings clarify that AI-generated works must contain significant human authorship to qualify for U.S. copyright protection, impacting corporate and legal teams.
AI Acquisitions in Legal Tech Highlight Integration Hurdles
DocuSign and Workday acquisitions underscore ongoing integration and data challenges for legal tech leaders investing in AI capabilities.
A* Capital Secures $450M Fund III, Eyes AI Startups Impacting Legal Tech
A* Capital closes Fund III at $450M on May 12, 2026, focusing on AI and fintech startups—potentially shaping future legal technology solutions for law firms and in-house teams.
Fifth Circuit Reviews Constitutionality of Congressional Proxy Voting
The Fifth Circuit is weighing if House proxy voting during the pandemic tainted a trillion-dollar spending law—a case with far-reaching effects for legislative procedure.
Federal Judge Orders ICE Training After Colorado Warrantless Arrest Violations
A judge has mandated ICE agent retraining in Colorado after repeated violations of court-imposed limits on warrantless arrests, spotlighting stricter judicial oversight.
Mary O'Carroll: Legal ops at turning point amid surging demand
Legal ops pioneer Mary O'Carroll sees the sector at an inflection point as legal departments face soaring regulatory and tech demands with limited resources.
U.S. Broadens Cuba Sanctions: Secondary Sanctions Now in Play
The Biden administration expands Cuba sanctions to include secondary sanctions authority, increasing compliance risks for non-U.S. companies. Legal teams should reassess controls.
Utah Urges Tenth Circuit to Resume Crackdown on Psilocybin Churches
Utah officials appeal to the Tenth Circuit, seeking to overturn injunctions that block enforcement of drug laws against a religious group using psilocybin mushrooms.
Ye found liable for one-time music copyright infringement at listening event
Ye was found liable for copyright infringement over using 'MSD PT2' at an Atlanta event, spotlighting evolving IP risks and music licensing nuances for in-house and IP counsel.
Jury Hears Closing Arguments in NYC Chinese Police Outpost Trial
Jurors in Brooklyn federal court heard closing arguments in the trial of Lu Jianwang, accused of running an unauthorized Chinese police station in Manhattan.
PE's AI buying spree drives scrutiny over conflicts and tougher disclosures
Private equity's billion-dollar AI deals invite new DOJ, FTC, and SEC attention on conflicts and disclosures, challenging legal and compliance advisers.
EU Commission Releases Draft AI Transparency Guidelines for Feedback
European Commission opens consultation on draft guidelines clarifying Article 50 transparency rules under the EU AI Act, with feedback welcome until June 3, 2026.
Exterro unveils AI Subpoena Manager with pay-as-you-go pricing at CLOC
Exterro launched its AI Subpoena Manager at CLOC Chicago, offering automated subpoena processing and flexible pricing to help legal teams manage rising workloads and compliance needs.
Court Halts Colorado AI Act After X.AI Lawsuit and DOJ Intervention
Enforcement of Colorado's AI Act is suspended after a lawsuit by X.AI and DOJ intervention, setting up key legal challenges for state-level AI regulation.
Carta acquires UK firm Avantia to launch integrated legal arm, Carta Law
Carta acquires UK law firm Avantia in June 2024 and relaunches as Carta Law, offering integrated regulated legal services for private market clients with tech-driven workflows.
EFF Rallies Support for Jailed Saudi Wikipedian Osama Khalid
The EFF launched a formal advocacy campaign for jailed Saudi Wikipedian Osama Khalid, highlighting digital speech risks and legal jeopardy for online contributors in restrictive regimes.
Altman Testifies in Musk’s $150B Lawsuit Over OpenAI’s Mission in Oakland
Sam Altman and Greg Brockman testified in Oakland as Elon Musk seeks $150B in damages, alleging OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission for profit. The trial spotlights AI governance.
Google’s Intrusion Logging Exposes Android Spyware Attacks
Google’s Intrusion Logging, now in Android's Advanced Protection Mode, aims to help activists and legal professionals detect and analyze spyware targeting high-risk users.
Apple and Android Launch Beta Encrypted RCS Messaging
Apple and Android debut beta end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, expanding secure mobile communications and strengthening data privacy for legal professionals.