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Manifest OS Snags $60M to Grow AI-Powered Law Firm Platform
Manifest OS raised $60 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-native law firm model, signaling growing investor confidence in technology-driven, outcomes-based legal services.
DOJ Can't Block Maurene Comey Lawsuit Over Political Firing, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled DOJ cannot move Maurene Comey's wrongful termination suit to administrative court, letting her allege political bias in federal court.
House Approves Haitian TPS Extension; Senate Uncertain
The House passed a bipartisan bill to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians through 2029, affecting over 350,000 nationals and raising immigration compliance stakes for employers.
RELX Group strikes deal to acquire French legal AI leader Doctrine
RELX Group has agreed to acquire Doctrine, a French legal AI company, expanding its reach across key European markets and intensifying competition in legal tech.
Texas Ties Matter: Court Pushes Rodriguez v. Thoratec to Dallas
A federal court transferred Rodriguez v. Thoratec from California to Texas, spotlighting the risks of forum shopping for plaintiffs seeking a favorable jurisdiction in cross-state disputes.
Legal AI’s Multilingual Promise Hinges on Data, Not Just Smarter Models
TransLegal's Michael Krallmann says high-quality multilingual legal data—not just better AI models—is essential to trustworthy cross-jurisdictional legal AI.
DWP Document Error Fuels £370M UK Outsourcing Lawsuit
A confidential document accidentally sent by the UK's DWP has become central in a £370M contract dispute, spotlighting legal and data risks in government outsourcing.
ASIC, Global Regulators Crack Down on Unlawful 'Finfluencers'
ASIC and 16 global regulators launch a coordinated crackdown on unlawful financial influencers, signaling tougher enforcement for financial firms and advisers worldwide.
FTC, Maryland AG Secure $75M Refunds in Lindsay Auto Group Settlement
FTC and Maryland AG secure settlement with Lindsay Automotive Group: $75M in consumer refunds and a $3.1M penalty over deceptive car pricing and add-on fees.
Roundup Preemption Fight Takes New Turn After Loper Bright Ruling
A novel legal approach emerges in the Roundup litigation as courts grapple with federal preemption following the Supreme Court's decision ending Chevron deference.
OpenAI and Microsoft Unveil Next-Gen AI Agents for Legal Workflows
OpenAI and Microsoft launched new AI workspace and hosted agents, accelerating automation in legal tech and corporate workflows. Here’s how these tools reshape legal operations.
Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life for sexual assault convictions
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse, known for 'Dances With Wolves,' received a life sentence for sexually assaulting Indigenous women, concluding a years-long high-profile case.
Virginia Bans Most Noncompetes for Healthcare and Discharged Staff in 2026
Virginia will ban most noncompete agreements for healthcare professionals and employees fired without cause starting July 1, 2026. Employers face new compliance risks and penalties.
Ninth Circuit Lifts Tear Gas Restrictions at Portland ICE Facility
A federal appeals panel has lifted restrictions on tear gas use at the Portland ICE facility, impacting law enforcement powers and raising civil rights concerns.
Maine Enacts Dual Laws Tightening Health Care Deal Reviews
Maine's new laws put stricter review and notice requirements on health care M&A, impacting legal teams and compliance timelines for deals with private equity or major state revenue.
Fifth Circuit Considers If Spin-Off Share Swaps Are 'Sales' Under SEC Rules
The Fifth Circuit reviews whether exchanging shares in a corporate spin-off counts as a 'sale' under the Securities Act of 1933—a decision that could reshape compliance in restructurings.
FTC: $2.1B Lost to Social Media Scams in 2025, Up 8x Since 2020
FTC data reveals U.S. consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025—a surge highlighting urgent regulatory and compliance risks on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Jury Selection Begins in Musk-Altman OpenAI Lawsuit
Jury selection started April 27 in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. The case tests legal accountability in tech leadership and nonprofit-to-profit conversions.
Federal judge backs Pennsylvania voter roll internet sharing ban
A federal court upheld Pennsylvania’s ban on publishing voter registration rolls online, reinforcing state privacy protections but limiting nonprofit online access.
CFTC Files First Insider Trading Case Over Crypto Prediction Market
CFTC and DOJ charge U.S. Army sergeant with insider trading on Polymarket, marking the first case involving prediction markets, classified intelligence, and crypto.