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Mississippi Mandates AI Training for Law Students, Sets Statewide Guidelines
Mississippi launches AI certification at MC Law, executive orders for AI inventory, and new legislation, marking a major shift in legal education and public sector policy.
Relativity to Launch Singapore Entity for APAC Legal Tech by Late 2026
Relativity plans to establish a Singapore entity in Q4 2026, targeting growing APAC legal tech demand as regional eDiscovery, compliance, and data risks surge.
Thomson Reuters Hit With Whistleblower Suit Over ICE Data Dealings
A fired Thomson Reuters attorney has sued in Oregon federal court, alleging retaliation for raising compliance concerns over ICE data contracts. Shareholder and legal risks grow.
NY Sues Coinbase, Gemini for Alleged Illegal Gambling Platforms
New York sues Coinbase and Gemini, alleging their prediction markets are illegal gambling operations. The state seeks forfeiture of profits and industry-wide compliance impact.
Law Schools Shift Programs as BigLaw Hiring Timelines Compress
BYU Law adapts its Academies Program for earlier BigLaw recruitment, signaling a national trend of law schools revamping curricula to meet changing talent demands.
EU’s Top Court Strikes Down Hungary’s Anti-LGBTQ Law
The European Court of Justice ruled Hungary’s ban on LGBTQ+ content for minors violates EU law, marking an unprecedented judgment for fundamental rights across the EU bloc.
CISA Locked Out of Anthropic's Mythos AI as DoD Maintains Access
CISA remains barred from Anthropic's Mythos AI, while the DoD and intelligence agencies retain access, raising federal contracting and compliance questions for legal teams.
Virginia Expands Hospital Violence Reporting Under New Law
Virginia enacts HB 1489, expanding hospital violence reporting rules and raising compliance obligations for healthcare legal teams statewide.
Amazon's $25B Anthropic Deal Puts Legal AI in the Spotlight
Amazon's up to $25B investment in Anthropic could accelerate AI adoption in legal tech, with direct integration of Claude in AWS possibly reshaping law firm operations.
SEC OKs NYSE Rule for Tokenized Securities Trading Starting 2026
The SEC has approved the NYSE to allow immediate trading of tokenized securities from April 2026, prompting new compliance steps for legal teams in finance.
Met Police pilots privacy-conscious tech to tackle London shoplifting
The Met Police is testing a retail security platform that avoids live facial recognition, aiming to boost shoplifting prosecutions in London while addressing privacy concerns.
NY Court: Confidentiality Deals Not Enough to Seal Court Records
A recent NY Commercial Division ruling confirms that private confidentiality agreements are not valid grounds to seal court records, emphasizing transparency in business litigation.
YouTuber Nabbed for AI-Generated Silent Hill 2 Music in Copyright Clash
A YouTuber faced copyright strikes when AI-generated Silent Hill 2 music triggered YouTube’s Content ID, exposing gaps in current copyright enforcement and risks for legal professionals.
Elizabeth Prelogar Argues SCOTUS Case Without Signing Briefs
Elizabeth Prelogar, ex-Solicitor General, made a rare Supreme Court appearance to argue T.M. v. University of Maryland Medical System Corp. without signing any briefs.
BigLaw Firms Accelerate AI Adoption Under Client Pressure
BigLaw firms are rolling out AI tools in response to client demands, despite ongoing concerns about hallucination risks and major changes to traditional legal business models.
LDS Church Sues 'Mormon Stories' Podcast for Trademark Infringement
The LDS Church has filed a lawsuit against the 'Mormon Stories' podcast for alleged trademark and copyright infringement, intensifying religious group IP enforcement after failed mediation.
Trump Signs SBIR/STTR Extension Adding New Screening for Contractors
President Trump signed the SBIR/STTR extension with new compliance rules for federal grantees, impacting counsel advising on disclosure, foreign ties, and risk in federal research funding.
California Driver Group Sues Uber for Prop 22 Violations
Rideshare Drivers United sues Uber, alleging violations of California's Proposition 22, raising key questions for gig worker classification and compliance by app-based companies.
Trump Uses Defense Production Act to Fast-Track U.S. Energy Projects
President Trump invokes the Defense Production Act, waiving key regulations to speed energy projects. Corporate counsel face new compliance and procurement risks.
Texas AG Sues ActBlue Over Alleged Donor Fraud, Citing Compliance Failures
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues ActBlue, alleging the platform enables widespread donor fraud and misleads Congress, intensifying scrutiny of political fundraising compliance.