Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
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.
Legal Ethics Update: Supreme Court Ruling, AI Guidelines, DOJ Lawsuit, Texas Rules
Key legal ethics developments include the Supreme Court's preemption ruling, AI ethics guidance in 24 jurisdictions, DOJ suing D.C. Bar, and Texas court's AI rule proposals.
AI Sovereignty Grows Key as Legal Firms Use More External AI Tools
With 70% of legal workers using AI but 43% lacking policies, legal teams must control AI tools amid new EU rules.
Big Tech Expands Legal AI, Shaking Up Law Firm Competition
Major law firms and Big Tech companies accelerate AI legal tools development, reshaping legal services and market rivalry.
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Calls to Expand Assisted Dying to Mental Illness
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association urges Parliament to allow medical assistance in dying for patients with mental illness as sole condition, challenging current exclusions and sparking debate...
Most Lawyers Use AI, But Few Firms Leverage It Strategically
While 79% of legal pros use AI tools, only 34% of law firms have formal AI policies, limiting productivity and revenue growth.
400 Newspapers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement
Nearly 400 newspapers file lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft alleging mass copyright infringement over AI training data use, raising legal stakes for AI development.
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.