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Coalition Urges White House to Tighten No Surprises Act Arbitration
A coalition of 48 employer and consumer groups presses the administration to reform the No Surprises Act arbitration process, alleging conflicts and rising costs.
Legal AI Answers: Words May Be Right, But Substantive Errors Persist
Analysis reveals legal AI tools often produce correct terminology but inaccurate answers, with high error rates posing risks for legal practitioners relying on such systems.
White House Eyes 90-Day Early Notice Rule for Advanced AI Releases
A White House executive order could require AI developers to give 90 days' notice before releasing advanced models, setting stricter standards for legal and compliance teams.
House Democrats plot 2027 crackdown on AI in political ads
House Democrats pledge major AI ad regulation if they retake Congress in 2027, signaling new compliance burdens and legal oversight for political advertising.
BigLaw Firms Expand While Slashing Staff as Tech Transforms Operations
Major law firms like Foley & Lardner and Baker McKenzie are growing and adopting AI, but also laying off staff, signaling a shifting BigLaw business model.
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy Loses GOP Primary After Impeachment Vote
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana GOP primary after voting to convict Trump in 2021, highlighting legal and political risks for lawmakers defying party lines.
TikTok influencer’s father charged in alleged $14K murder-for-hire plot
Los Angeles prosecutors charged TikTok star Gabriela Gonzalez, her father, and another man in a $14K murder-for-hire scheme tied to a heated custody dispute.
AI Innovators Turn to Trade Secrets Amid IP Uncertainty
As patent law lags behind AI advances, legal teams are turning to trade secrets to protect proprietary AI algorithms, data, and methods. Here’s how to secure innovations.
Federal Courts Refine When Chapter 93A Applies Over Out-of-State Laws
Massachusetts courts clarify how contract law provisions impact Chapter 93A's reach, offering in-house counsel new guidance on consumer protection and contract risk.
Nebraska Outlaws Noncompete Clauses for Healthcare Staffing Agencies
Nebraska passed a law banning noncompete clauses and employment fees for healthcare staffing agencies, signaling new requirements for staffing firms and hospitals by July 2027.
States Expand Nonlawyer Legal Roles to Boost Access to Justice
About a dozen U.S. states now allow nonlawyers to provide limited legal help—reshaping legal service delivery and increasing options for unrepresented litigants.
DOJ Indicts CIMC, Singamas in Global Container Price-Fixing Scheme
The DOJ indicted leading shipping container firms CIMC, Singamas, and others for alleged price-fixing from 2019–2024, spotlighting antitrust risks in global supply chains.
Minnesota Charges ICE Agent with Assault in Minneapolis Shooting
Hennepin County charges ICE agent Christian Castro with assault and false reporting after a Minneapolis shooting, spotlighting law enforcement accountability in immigration operations.
25 States, DC Sue Over Federal Student Loan Caps
A coalition of 25 states and Washington, DC has sued the U.S. Department of Education, challenging federal student loan caps and their impact on financial aid for key healthcare fields.
In-House Counsel Deploy AI Agents—But Set Strict Controls
In-house legal teams are leveraging AI agents for contracts and workflows, but exercise caution by tightly managing instructions and permissions to ensure security and confidentiality.
Quinn Emanuel and Greenberg Glusker Lose Veteran Partners in May
Quinn Emanuel and Greenberg Glusker mourn the May 2026 deaths of influential senior partners Harry A. Olivar, Jr. and Arthur N. Greenberg, raising questions about firm leadership.
Colorado Overhauls AI Law, Shifts Focus to Automated Decision-Making
Colorado updates its AI law in 2026, shifting regulatory focus and revising compliance for legal tech. SB 189 introduces new rules on ADMT and liability.
Stilta Raises $10.5M to Scale AI Patent Litigation Platform
Swedish startup Stilta secures $10.5M seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz to expand its AI tools for automating patent litigation workflows in legal tech.
Debate Grows Over Enforceable Rights for Murder Victims in Court
A new law review argues for representatives to assert rights for murder victims, fueling debate over expanding victim advocacy and criminal justice reform across U.S. courts.
FCC's Robocall Crackdown Sparks Privacy Debate Over KYC Rules
The FCC's new robocall crackdown plan proposes strict KYC requirements for phone carriers, raising privacy concerns and debate around the future of anonymous communication.