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CJEU Refines Jurisdiction Rules for EU Competition Damages Claims
The EU’s top court clarifies when holding companies face competition damages claims, impacting litigation strategies for multinationals and their legal teams.
McDermott Will & Schulte Cuts 15 NY Associates After July Merger
McDermott Will & Schulte, formed in July 2025, has laid off 15 New York associates following its top 20 Am Law 100 debut, highlighting post-merger integration challenges.
Harvey AI Debuts Benchmark Tool for Legal AI Agent Performance
Harvey AI launched the Legal Agent Benchmark to help law firms assess AI agents’ accuracy and reliability across real-world legal tasks.
One-third of lateral partners leave BigLaw within five years
A new analysis shows around one-third of lateral partners exit BigLaw within five years, posing strategic challenges for law firm leaders focused on retention and integration.
LexFusion Labs Launches to Guide Legal AI Adoption Post-Baretz+Brunelle Deal
LexFusion, acquired by Baretz+Brunelle in Feb 2025, launches LexFusion Labs to help legal teams adopt AI, signaling accelerated tech integration in law firms and corporate legal.
Perkins Coie London Pilots AI Avatars to Boost Lawyer Communication Skills
Perkins Coie's London office is testing AI avatars to help junior lawyers develop communication and people skills—marking a new direction in legal training.
Virginia and Maine Set 2026 Effective Dates for Pay Transparency Laws
New pay transparency laws in Virginia and Maine take effect July 2026, bringing new compliance obligations for employers on salary disclosures and pay history.
Brooklyn Trial Focuses on Alleged Secret Chinese Police Station in Manhattan
Federal prosecutors begin the Brooklyn trial over an alleged covert Chinese police outpost in Manhattan, signaling heightened legal risks and oversight for global organizations.
APRA Urges Finance Sector to Sharpen AI Risk Oversight
APRA demands urgent improvements in AI risk management for banks, insurers, and superannuation trustees as adoption expands in Australia’s financial sector.
California Court Lets Getty’s Trademark Claims vs. Stability AI Move Forward
A Northern District of California judge allowed trademark and unfair competition claims by Getty Images against Stability AI, signaling key issues for AI and IP rights.
Massachusetts High Court Weighs Religious Statues on Public Building
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is considering whether Quincy can place religious statues outside its public safety HQ—a decision with national church-state implications.
Fifth Circuit Restores Texas Ballot Law, Questions Court’s Alleged AI Reliance
The Fifth Circuit reinstates Texas’s paid ballot harvesting ban and flags concerns over possible AI use in a federal judge’s analysis, highlighting scrutiny of AI in litigation.
Legal AI Moves From Isolated Pilots to Firm-Wide Deployments
Law firms and legal departments are scaling generative AI from pilots to core infrastructure, driving productivity and revenue growth as adoption rates accelerate.
Doctors Face Surge in AI Deepfakes Spreading Health Misinformation
AI-generated deepfakes are increasingly impersonating doctors to push false health claims, prompting calls for stronger privacy laws and protections in the U.S.
Massachusetts Court Limits Expert Testimony in Covidien Mesh MDL
A Massachusetts court clarified limits on expert testimony reliability in Covidien hernia mesh litigation, guiding admissibility standards for product liability mass torts.
Legora acquires Graceview, boosting regulatory tech expansion
Legora acquires Australian compliance startup Graceview, strengthening its regulatory tech offerings amid rapid expansion and major funding milestones in legal AI.
Moritz raises $9M to launch AI-driven law firm model
Moritz, an AI-powered law firm, has raised $9M to automate legal work, aiming to cut turnaround times and costs for clients and pressure BigLaw business models.
BigLaw firms unveil new AI teams, tools, and leadership roles
Linklaters, Foley & Lardner, and K&L Gates launch AI-focused teams, tools, and roles to enhance legal services and competitiveness amid rising demand for legal tech innovation.
Court to Hear Nvidia AI Copyright Case Over Alleged Pirated Book Training
A federal court hearing over Nvidia's alleged AI training on pirated books could reshape copyright rules for AI data sourcing, with industry-wide implications for legal and tech leaders.
Am Law Second Hundred Firms Post 10% Profit Growth in 2025
Profits per equity partner in the Am Law Second Hundred surged nearly 10% in 2025, reflecting strong financial performance and evolving competition within mid-tier BigLaw firms.