Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
OpenAI Offers US Government 5% Stake Worth $42.6B by 2026
OpenAI plans to sell a 5% equity stake to US government valued at $42.6B by 2026, raising legal and regulatory issues in AI ownership and compliance.
Illinois, Texas, Colorado Set AI Bias Audit Rules for HR by 2025
Illinois, Texas, and Colorado pass laws requiring bias audits for AI in HR decisions, shaping legal compliance for employers and counsel.
Experts Stress Structured Legal Data Before AI Deployment in Law Firms
Legal tech experts highlight the need for structured intelligence as a foundation before AI adoption in legal workflows to optimize results and reduce risks.
AI-Native Law Firms Use Flat Fees and Embedded Lawyers to Cut Costs
AI-native law firms like General Legal and Soxton use flat fees and embedded lawyers to streamline legal services and improve client workflows.
Venice AI Raises $65M, Hits $1B Valuation with Privacy-Focused AI Platform
Venice AI secures $65M Series A at $1B valuation, emphasizing privacy-first AI platforms relevant to legal compliance and data protection.
Juristic Integrates with Board Intelligence to Enhance Board Task Management
Juristic's legal workspace tools now integrate with Board Intelligence's AI-powered platform, improving board task management and governance workflows.
UN Forms 'AI for Good' Commission with Tech and World Leaders
The UN launches the 'AI for Good Global Commission' to establish international AI rules, uniting CEOs and governments at Geneva summit.
U.S. Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic’s AI Model Claude Fable 5
The U.S. Commerce Department lifted export controls on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 AI model on June 30, a key move affecting AI compliance and security.
Spellbook Rolls Out AI-Powered Autonomous Contract Management System
Spellbook launched its Autonomous Contract Management system on June 30, 2026, automating contract workflows for 4,500 legal teams worldwide.
Supreme Court Rules Warrants Needed for Google Location Data Access
The Supreme Court mandates warrants for law enforcement to access cellphone location data, extending digital privacy protections in Chatrie v. United States.
HKU Finds Legal Firms Race to Adopt AI Amid Governance Gaps
HKU LITE Lab reveals legal firms rapidly adopt generative AI but struggle with governance and risk management, highlighting urgent need for AI policies.
New Study Shows AI Boosts Legal Department Efficiency Amid Governance Gaps
Litera survey reveals widespread AI adoption in legal teams, with efficiency gains but governance and data risk gaps present.
Proprietary 'WL' Citations Raise Unique AI Hallucination Risks in Legal Research
Experts warn that proprietary 'WL' citations increase AI hallucinations, risking costly errors and sanctions in legal filings.
10th Circuit Revives Utah Journalist’s Lawsuit Over Denied Press Credentials
The 10th Circuit reinstates journalist Bryan Schott's lawsuit challenging Utah's denial of statehouse press credentials to his independent publication.
Opus 2, Artificial Lawyer Webinar on AI in Litigation Slated for July 23
Opus 2 and Artificial Lawyer host July 23 webinar on integrating AI into litigation workflows for better decision-making and efficiency.
Deloitte: AI Will Handle 30% of In-House Legal Work by 2031
Deloitte predicts AI agents to automate 30% of corporate legal tasks within five years, reshaping in-house legal teams and workflows.
AI-Generated Probate Document Looks Right but Misses Key Legal Issues
A probate lawyer found AI-generated documents look professional but miss critical probate law questions, highlighting the need for legal oversight.
Reed Smith, Cornell Launch AI Program for Firm Partners
Reed Smith and Cornell launch an AI Leadership Program for partners to deepen AI legal expertise and client advisory skills starting September 2026.
Judge Denies Acquittal for Ex-Google Engineer in AI Trade Secret Case
A judge rejected acquittal motions for former Google engineer Linwei Ding, convicted of stealing AI trade secrets, highlighting challenges in tech espionage cases.
Kirkland & Ellis Joins Forces With Syllo to Boost Litigation AI
Kirkland & Ellis partners with AI firm Syllo to enhance litigation with advanced tools, following Palantir tie-up and major AI investments.