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LitigationRegulatory & Compliance

Fatal Texas Tesla Crash Fuels Legal Scrutiny of Autopilot

A deadly Tesla crash in Texas raises legal and regulatory questions about the company's Full Self-Driving feature and driver liability.

Jun 25, 20262 min read
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurity

OpenAI Launches 'Patch the Planet' to Secure Open-Source AI Code

OpenAI's new 'Patch the Planet' initiative aims to fix open-source software bugs alongside GPT-5.5 cybersecurity upgrades, enhancing legal AI security.

Jun 23, 20262 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceGovernment & Policy

DOJ Claims xAI Vital to National Security to Dismiss Environmental Lawsuit

DOJ argues xAI's data center power plant is crucial to military operations to defend against NAACP environmental lawsuit.

Jun 16, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLegal Tech

Munich Court Injuncts Google Over Defamatory AI-Generated Summaries

Munich court holds Google liable for defamatory AI summaries, clarifying legal risks for AI-generated content in Europe.

Jun 12, 20263 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionGovernment & Policy

UK Protesters Demand End to Palantir NHS Contract Over Privacy

UK protests at healthcare event oppose Palantir's £330M NHS contract amid privacy, human rights concerns.

Jun 12, 20263 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionLegal Tech

LGBTQ+ Dating Apps Pivot to Privacy Amid Grindr’s GDPR Fine

LGBTQ+ dating apps like Lex and Hidnn are enhancing privacy features as Grindr faces regulatory fines for GDPR violations, raising new legal risks for platforms handling sensitive data.

May 25, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceIn-House

Kenneth Wolfe Named OFCCP Director Amid Scrutiny Over DOL Faith Initiatives

Kenneth Wolfe is appointed Director of the Labor Department's OFCCP as lawsuits challenge recent religious activities, raising compliance questions for federal contractors.

May 21, 20263 min read
Artificial IntelligenceLegal Tech

Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Leadership Heads to Trial April 27

Elon Musk’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI and its leaders of abandoning its nonprofit mission goes to trial April 27, raising big legal governance questions for AI companies.

Apr 24, 20263 min read
Legal TechIn-House

LegalEagle Boosts Output as U.S. Political Scandals Surge Online

LegalEagle's Devin Stone now releases up to 5 explainer videos weekly on U.S. legal controversies, helping in-house counsel track and explain rapid-fire political events.

Apr 22, 20262 min read
Legal TechRegulatory & Compliance

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.

Apr 16, 20263 min read
Artificial IntelligencePrivacy & Data Protection

Meta’s Muse Spark AI Raises Health Data Privacy and Liability Flags

Meta’s Muse Spark AI requests raw health data and gives inaccurate advice, spurring privacy and liability concerns under GDPR, HIPAA, and regulatory scrutiny in US/EU.

Apr 10, 20263 min read
Legal TechRegulatory & Compliance

Court Permits Pentagon's AI Limits Amid Anthropic Rulings Conflict

A U.S. appeals court allows Pentagon restrictions on Anthropic's AI Claude, complicating legal guidance for military contractors.

Apr 9, 20262 min read
Artificial IntelligenceRegulatory & Compliance

Court Upholds Pentagon's Risk Label on Anthropic AI

The D.C. Appeals Court ruled that the Pentagon's risk label on Anthropic stands, affecting AI contracts and policy strategies.

Apr 8, 20262 min read
Government & PolicyLegal Tech

DOJ Data Misstep Puts Legal Credibility at Risk

DOJ admits error in voter data handling, affecting compliance and state relations.

Apr 6, 20262 min read
Artificial IntelligenceLegal Tech

Meta Halts AI Collaboration with Mercor After Security Breach

Meta pauses AI projects with Mercor due to a security breach affecting AI secrets, prompting key legal and data security concerns.

Apr 3, 20262 min read