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Musk-Altman OpenAI Trial Wraps Testimony, Closing Arguments Next
Testimony concluded in the Musk-Altman OpenAI trial, spotlighting legal questions on AI nonprofit governance. Closing arguments are set for May 14, 2026.
Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI for Chatbot’s Unlicensed Medical Claims
Pennsylvania regulators accuse Character.AI's chatbot, 'Emilie,' of practicing medicine without a license, raising urgent legal compliance questions for AI in healthcare.
DLA Piper Faces Discrimination Suit Over Firing Palestinian Lawyer
DLA Piper is sued by Yasmeen Elagha, a Palestinian Muslim lawyer, who alleges discrimination and retaliation after her job offer was revoked due to her pro-Palestinian activism.
Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair Amid Inflation Surge
Kevin Warsh was confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair by a 54-45 Senate vote, taking the helm amid persistent inflation and heightened scrutiny over Fed independence.
Journalists Sue Microsoft, Nvidia Over Alleged AI Voiceprint Misuse
Journalists and media professionals sue Microsoft and Nvidia, alleging unauthorized use of voiceprints to train AI models, raising major biometric privacy issues under Illinois law.
10th Circuit Sides with UnitedHealthcare in $4M Medicaid Fraud Dispute
UnitedHealthcare wins at the 10th Circuit, fending off $4M fraud claims from La Frontera Center over unpaid Medicaid claims. Decision shapes payor-provider dynamics.
eDiscovery AI Unveils CaseBot for Conversational Case Data Analysis
eDiscovery AI launches CaseBot, enabling legal teams to query case data with AI, get answers sourced to documents, and integrate directly into Relativity for faster analysis.
Appeals Court Reviews DOJ Push for Michigan Voter Data Disclosure
Federal appeals court hears dispute over DOJ's request for Michigan's unredacted voter registration list, balancing transparency, privacy, and federal oversight in election law.
A&O Shearman Eyes Nonequity Partner Tier After BigLaw Shift
A&O Shearman is considering a nonequity partner tier, joining a growing number of elite law firms changing their partnership structure in 2024 and 2025.
CLOC: In-house teams grapple with AI usage gaps amid budget scrutiny
At CLOC 2026, legal ops leaders highlight tensions between AI investment and actual lawyer adoption, as in-house teams push to balance cost savings and technology ROI.
CIRCIA Cyber Reporting Deadline Pushed to May 2026 After Industry Pushback
CISA has extended the CIRCIA cyber incident reporting deadline to May 2026, giving critical infrastructure and contractors more time to update compliance protocols and risk plans.
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Murder Convictions
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, citing jury tampering by court clerk Becky Hill and ordering a new trial.
EU AMLA Issues Reporting Standards for Direct Supervision Selection
The EU AMLA released a reporting package to guide Member States in identifying entities for direct AML supervision—impacting compliance for cross-border financial and legal professionals.
Louisiana Advances Map Eliminating Majority-Black Congressional District
Louisiana Senate OKs new map removing a majority-Black district, setting up legal battles and raising concerns among voting rights advocates and lawmakers.
White House Discord Delays AI Policy Amid China Cyber Threats
White House policy disputes and postponed China talks are stalling AI regulation, raising urgent compliance challenges for legal teams as threats to U.S. AI security mount.
EU Court Overturns EUIPO OK for Obelix Firearms Trademark
The European Court of Justice annulled an EUIPO trademark decision for 'Obelix' on firearms, spotlighting how reputation influences IP in regulated sectors.
EPA Finds Major Workplace Risks in 1,2-Dichloroethane Use
EPA's final risk evaluation finds 1,2-dichloroethane poses unreasonable risks in 15 workplace uses, triggering regulatory action for occupational safety in the U.S.
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.