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BigLaw Boosts AI Use but Holds Firm on Billable Hour Fees
Despite 70% of US law firms adopting AI and a 9.7% tech spend increase, BigLaw resists fee changes amid client pressure.
LIV Golf Files Chapter 11 Amid $500M-$1B Debt and Litigation
LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $500M-$1B liabilities, backed by Saudi PIF financing, amid financial and legal challenges.
New Legal Risks Emerge Over AI Bias and Privacy in Hiring Tools
Recent lawsuits and regulations highlight growing compliance risks in AI-driven hiring for legal and corporate counsel.
DC Circuit Reverses District Court, Upholds Pentagon's Anthropic Risk Label
DC Circuit affirms Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk, impacting defense contracting and AI compliance.
Sullivan & Cromwell Unveils AI-Powered Agreement Analyzer with OpenAI
Sullivan & Cromwell launched Agreement Analyzer on Sept 17, 2026, an AI tool built with OpenAI to streamline contract review and negotiation for legal teams.
Trade Secret Risks Rise for NC Firms with Remote Work and AI Use
Legal experts warn North Carolina companies face heightened trade secret risks from remote work infiltration, foreign vendors, and AI technology misuse.
Washington Supreme Court Strikes Down Natural Gas Rollback Initiative
Washington Supreme Court invalidates voter-approved Initiative 2066, preserving state climate policies on natural gas regulation.
FDIC Proposes Major Overhaul of Bank Merger Review Process
FDIC unveils proposed rule modernizing bank merger reviews, adding faster approvals and updated competition criteria for financial legal teams.
14 States Reaffirm Robust Enforcement of Disparate Impact Laws
Fourteen U.S. states reaffirm ongoing enforcement of disparate impact laws against employers amid federal rollback efforts.
Connecticut’s Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect October 1, 2026
Connecticut expands pay transparency rules starting October 1, 2026, requiring wage range and benefits disclosure across job postings and current employees.
DOJ Backs Religious Groups Challenging Johnson Amendment Enforcement
The DOJ filed a brief supporting religious groups appealing Johnson Amendment enforcement, signaling shifts for nonprofits and legal counsel.
Data Ownership Drives $750M AI Deals in Life Sciences
Data ownership is crucial in life sciences AI transactions, shaping $750M deals and legal strategies for mergers and collaborations.
Reddit’s AI Data Scraping Suit Against Anthropic Advances in Court
Reddit’s lawsuit over Anthropic’s unauthorized data scraping for AI training survives motions to dismiss, spotlighting legal battles over AI data use.
California Mandates Disclosure of AI Synthetic Performers in Ads
California's SB 1050 requires clear disclosure when AI-generated synthetic performers appear in advertisements starting Jan 2027.
Federal Circuit Endorses Unjust Enrichment Damages Under DTSA
The Federal Circuit formally permits unjust enrichment damages in Defend Trade Secrets Act cases, guiding legal professionals on new damage calculations.
USPTO Reprimands Patent Attorney Over AI-Generated Fake Citations
USPTO disciplines a patent attorney for unverified AI-generated citations, highlighting AI risks in patent filings and ethical duties for lawyers.
Taylor Swift Owns Masters; No Public Evidence of Songwriting Dispute with Kelce
Taylor Swift regained master ownership of earliest albums; no verified details on songwriting rights dispute with Travis Kelce.
DOJ Moves PPP Fraud Enforcement Toward Civil False Claims Act Cases
The DOJ shifts PPP fraud enforcement to civil False Claims Act suits, increasing risk for companies over affiliate loan eligibility.
California Bill Targets AI That Reads and Interprets Human Thoughts
California lawmakers introduced AB 2741 to regulate AI systems analyzing neural data, setting new privacy and ethical standards for mind-reading AI tech.
Texas Halts All New Data Center Permits Until December
Texas Governor Abbott orders a pause on data center permits amid energy and environmental audits, affecting developers and legal advisors.