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Podcast Unpacks Million-Dollar Fee Battles in FCA Whistleblower Cases
A new podcast episode details how attorney fee petitions in False Claims Act cases raise complex questions, with relators’ lawyers sometimes seeking millions in fees post-settlement.
FTC Bans Kochava from Selling Sensitive Location Data
The FTC has banned data broker Kochava from selling or sharing sensitive location data, underlining regulatory scrutiny on data privacy practices for legal and compliance teams.
EDNY Doubles Down on Preemption in Insulin Pump Liability Case
The Eastern District of New York reaffirmed federal preemption, dismissing Gallego v. Tandem Diabetes Care and limiting state law claims against FDA-approved medical devices.
ASIC Sets June 30 Deadline for Digital Asset Licence Applications
ASIC reminds digital asset service providers in Australia to apply for or vary AFS licences by June 30, 2026, as regulatory scrutiny tightens ahead of new laws.
US Commerce Dept to Vet AI Models From Google DeepMind, Microsoft, xAI
The Commerce Dept's CAISI now has formal agreements to evaluate AI models from Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI for national security risks—advancing federal AI oversight.
Federal Judge Dismisses Driver Privacy Act Suit for Lack of Concrete Harm
A federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois dismissed a DPPA lawsuit for lack of standing, clarifying strict harm requirements for future driver data privacy claims.
Medtronic Breach: ShinyHunters Claims 9M Records in Attack
Medtronic confirms a major data breach linked to ShinyHunters, highlighting cybersecurity risks for medical device firms and compliance teams across regulated industries.
California OKs $25M to Aid Rural Hospitals Amid Mandate Pressures
California legislators approve $25M to support rural hospitals facing wage hikes and retrofit mandates, highlighting legal and regulatory issues for healthcare providers.
AI Safety Debated in Court as Musk-OpenAI Feud Intensifies
AI governance and safety take center stage as expert witnesses testify in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, raising legal challenges for tech sector advisors.
Judge Approves $50M Settlement in Black Google Workers' Bias Suit
A federal judge has approved a $50M settlement resolving discrimination claims from over 4,000 Black Google employees, spotlighting ongoing racial bias issues in the tech industry.
DOJ Probes Fairfax Prosecutor Over Immigrant Defendant Policies
The DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County's prosecutor over alleged preferential treatment for undocumented immigrants. Descano will testify May 14.
California Bar Proposes First AI Verification Rule for Lawyers
California may soon require lawyers to independently verify all AI-generated outputs, setting a national precedent for legal ethics and accountability in AI usage.
US Evidence Rules Committee Delays AI Deepfake Guidance
The U.S. Evidence Rules Committee has postponed proposals on AI deepfake evidence, leaving legal professionals awaiting clear standards as synthetic media challenges rise.
LexisNexis launches Protégé AI tools and security upgrades on Lexis+
LexisNexis introduces Protégé AI, new security features, and expanded document management on Lexis+, aiming to boost research efficiency and data protection for legal professionals.
Legora Unveils aOS: Agentic AI Platform for Legal Teams
Legora launches aOS, an agentic AI operating system, aiming to enable law firms and legal departments to automate workflows and elevate legal practice efficiency.
U.S. Lawmakers Revive Push for National Data Privacy Law
House Republicans introduced two new federal data privacy bills as debate intensifies over a national privacy law that could supersede the current patchwork of state regulations.
A&O Shearman Cuts More Roles Amid Post-Merger Integration
A&O Shearman continues layoffs, reducing business services roles in London following its $3.5B merger, underlining shifting firm structures and BigLaw consolidation trends.
EU Strikes Deal to Delay AI Act High-Risk Rules, Ban Nudification Apps
The EU Council and Parliament agreed to delay high-risk AI rules to 2027-2028 and ban nudification apps by 2026, impacting compliance for tech and legal teams.
NATO Official: Governance Tops Tech in Allied AI Intelligence Sharing
NATO's Maj. Gen. Paul Lynch urges governance and policy frameworks over more tech for effective allied AI-enabled geospatial intelligence sharing.
BigLaw Attorney at Center of Alleged Decade-Long Insider Trading Ring
A Yale-educated BigLaw attorney is accused of leading a ten-year insider trading ring exploiting confidential M&A info, sparking ethics and compliance concerns across major law firms.