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UK Opens Antitrust Probe Into Microsoft’s Business Software Ecosystem
The UK's CMA launches a formal antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem, signaling higher regulatory scrutiny for legal tech users and vendors.
Google Edits Chrome AI Privacy Pledge, Prompting Compliance Questions
Google quietly removed a Chrome privacy assurance about AI data staying on-device. Legal teams must assess compliance, disclosure, and user controls tied to new Gemini Nano features.
Cushman & Wakefield Hit by Breach; Client Data Targeted in Twin Cyber Claims
Cushman & Wakefield confirms client data breach after cybercriminals claim access to Salesforce records. Legal teams face immediate risks under global data privacy laws.
Pentagon Reiterates Anthropic Blacklist, Eyes Mythos Cybersecurity Model
Pentagon CTO Emil Michael says Anthropic remains blacklisted, but growing interest in Mythos AI model sparks agency-wide evaluation amid evolving federal AI policy.
CISA and Microsoft flag active Windows zero-click flaw after patch setback
A zero-click Windows vulnerability, actively exploited despite patch efforts, has drawn urgent warnings from CISA and Microsoft over credential theft risks and compliance concerns.
CISA Flags Critical Flaw in NSA’s GrassMarlin OT Discovery Tool
CISA warned of an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in NSA’s GrassMarlin tool, exposing sensitive data for unpatched users and impacting legal and compliance obligations.
DOJ Sues Cloudera for Alleged Discriminatory PERM Practices
The DOJ has sued Cloudera, alleging it blocked U.S. workers from tech jobs under the PERM program, raising compliance risks for tech companies.
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.
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.
EU Tendered 'Sovereign' Cloud Contracts May Still Face US Legal Reach
EU contracts for 'sovereign' cloud services include providers linked to US firms, exposing sensitive European data to possible US legal demands despite compliance assurances.
Atlassian’s AI to Use Base Tier User Metadata by Default, Limits Opt-Out
Atlassian will default to using metadata from Free and Standard plan users for AI training from August 2026. Only Enterprise customers retain a full opt-out. Legal, privacy, and compliance impact a...
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.
Google Chrome Under Scrutiny for Fingerprinting Privacy Gap
Privacy experts warn Google Chrome's lack of fingerprinting protection could expose organizations to tracking risks and compliance challenges under GDPR, CCPA.
CISA Flags 17-Year-Old Excel Vulnerability Amid Active Exploitation
CISA warns of active attacks using an ancient Microsoft Excel bug, urging legal professionals to prioritize patching to protect sensitive information.
Chevin FleetWave SaaS outage disrupts UK and US clients after security incident
Chevin Fleet Solutions suspended its FleetWave SaaS platform after a security incident, impacting government and enterprise fleet management clients in the UK and US.
UK Court to Hear Microsoft Appeal in $3.5B Software Resale Dispute
The UK Court of Appeal will review Microsoft's challenge to a ruling favoring ValueLicensing on the resale of pre-owned software licenses, impacting a £3.5B class action.
Japan Ends Data Opt-Out to Promote AI Development
Japan bans data opt-out, impacting AI innovation and global compliance strategies for General Counsels.
NHS Faces Protests and Complaints Against Palantir Data Platform
NHS faces protests and formal complaints against Palantir's data platform, raising concerns about patient trust and legal risks for healthcare providers.