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Alabama Enacts Business-Friendly Consumer Data Privacy Law
Alabama becomes the 21st state with a consumer data privacy law, focusing on business-friendly provisions and new compliance obligations for companies handling personal data.
Federal Judge Backs $56M Flo Health Privacy Settlement
A federal court has tentatively approved a $56 million settlement over privacy claims against Flo Health and Google for sharing sensitive menstrual app data without consent.
Mozilla unveils Thunderbolt: Open-source AI with a privacy focus
Mozilla launches Thunderbolt, an open-source AI platform for enterprises, aiming to deliver data privacy not offered by proprietary rivals like OpenAI and Microsoft.
Jury Finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster Held Illegal Monopoly in Concert Industry
A US federal jury ruled Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated antitrust laws by running an illegal monopoly, shifting the landscape for live event ticketing and antitrust enforcement.
California Debt Collectors File Class Action Over Licensing Fees
A class action lawsuit alleges California's debt collector licensing fees are illegal taxes under Proposition 26, impacting compliance and operational costs for industry firms.
Ninth Circuit Grills Betting Exchanges on Casino Gambling Distinctions
The Ninth Circuit scrutinized the legal line between sports betting exchanges and casino gambling, a decision with major implications for online gaming compliance and regulation.
FinCEN Proposes Overhaul of AML/CFT Rules for Financial Institutions
FinCEN issues a proposed rule to revamp AML/CFT compliance, shifting focus to program effectiveness and risk mitigation. Financial institutions must adapt to evolving standards.
Virginia Adopts Sweeping Noncompete Ban Effective July 2026
Virginia's new law bans most noncompete agreements for all employees after July 2026, requiring employers to review practices or face penalties. Key compliance points for in-house counsel.
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7 as Mythos raises legal AI stakes
Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.7 with coding and vision upgrades; upcoming Mythos model restricts access after uncovering vulnerabilities, impacting legal tech AI compliance.
Legal Tech Ad Spend Splits: Commoditized vs. Competitive Markets, Says New Report
A new FlyTech-LawSites report shows legal tech ad costs diverging, with commoditized product CPLs dropping and competitive segments like personal injury rising sharply.
Federal Judge Lets CNN Privacy Lawsuit Over Adtech Tracking Move Forward
A federal judge has denied CNN's attempt to dismiss a privacy class action alleging undisclosed user data sharing with Microsoft and adtech partners, keeping the CIPA suit alive.
Alt Legal Acquires WebTMS, Slates AI Trademark Tool for May 2026
Alt Legal acquires WebTMS and plans to launch an AI-powered trademark filing tool in May 2026, signaling major shifts for IP firms as legal tech platforms consolidate.
Free Law Project to Add Millions of Recent Case Decisions to CourtListener
Free Law Project will digitize and add millions of recent US case opinions to its CourtListener platform, expanding public access to up-to-date legal decisions for legal tech users.
FDA Warns 2,200 Trial Sponsors Over Missing Clinical Results
The FDA has alerted over 2,200 clinical trial sponsors to unpublished results, signaling stricter compliance enforcement and the risk of hefty daily penalties for noncompliance.
Congress Probes Palantir's Immigration Tech Amid Escalating Legal Scrutiny
Congressional inquiry into Palantir's federal immigration contracts highlights legal and compliance risks for technology vendors as privacy concerns rise.
Stanford AI Index: 90% of Top AI Models Built by Industry in 2025
Stanford's 2026 AI Index shows 90%+ of advanced AI came from industry in 2025, with regulation lagging. Rising incidents heighten legal risk, urging new compliance strategies.
Court Sanctions Pro Se Litigant $5K for Using AI-Generated Fake Citations
A federal judge fined a self-represented party $5,000 for repeatedly submitting filings with AI-fabricated legal citations, signaling new risks for AI use in the courtroom.
FTC Cracks Down on False 'Made in USA' Claims After Executive Order
The FTC, following a Trump administration order, escalates enforcement on deceptive 'Made in USA' claims, hitting manufacturers and online marketplaces nationwide.
Meta Faces Major Trial Over Child Social Media Addiction Claims
As trial nears for Meta facing 33 state AGs' youth addiction suit, recent verdicts and court rulings point to rising tech liability risks for social media and minors.
General Legal Launches as AI-Native Firm With $11.5M Backing
General Legal, founded by Cooley and Fenwick alumni, launches as an AI-native law firm, offering flat fees and rapid contract review with $11.5M in fresh funding.