Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Federal Evidence Rules Evolve for AI Data; Rule 707 Still Pending
Federal Rules 902(13), 902(14) ease AI evidence admission; Rule 707 for AI expert evidence is pending adoption.
Trump Memo Authorizes Private Firms to 'Hack Back' Against Foreign Cyber Threats
President Trump authorized vetted U.S. firms to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign hackers, raising legal and compliance challenges under CFAA.
AI Cuts Outside Counsel Use as Legal Departments Take More In-House Work
Generative AI boosts in-house legal teams' capabilities, reducing reliance on outside counsel and reshaping legal spending and staffing.
Federal Court Allows Privacy Claims to Proceed Against Otter.ai
A federal court partially dismisses but allows privacy class-action claims against Otter.ai's transcription practices to continue, testing AI privacy boundaries.
AI Hiring Tools Now Face Employment Law Scrutiny, Not Just Tech Rules
AI-powered recruitment software is increasingly regulated under employment laws, requiring legal teams to ensure compliance and avoid discrimination risks.
AI Drives New Skills and Hiring Trends in Legal Teams by 2028
AI is reshaping legal team roles, hiring practices, and billing models, requiring legal pros to adapt skills and workflows now.
ArentFox Schiff Launches FoxAI, Blending Top AI Tools to Boost Legal Work
ArentFox Schiff introduces FoxAI, integrating Harvey, Microsoft Copilot, and DeepJudge for improved legal service efficiency.
Massachusetts Court Denies Work Product Protection for AI-Generated Documents
A Massachusetts court ruled AI-generated documents lack work product protection, setting precedent for legal use of AI in law firms and clients.
France Upholds Assisted Dying Law, Strikes Down Social Media Ban for Kids
France's Constitutional Council upholds assisted dying law but invalidates social media ban for children under 15, impacting healthcare and digital rights.
Gunra Ransomware Surges, Hits 50+ Organizations Across Key Sectors
Gunra ransomware attacks spike globally, affecting healthcare, finance, and government, raising breach risks and legal compliance challenges.
Musk and Zuckerberg Advance AI with Legal Tech Implications
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg launch new AI models with significant impact on legal technology and regulatory compliance challenges in 2026.
Ninth Circuit Limits Section 230 Immunity in Gonzalez v. Meta
The Ninth Circuit ruled on Aug 12, 2026, narrowing Section 230 protections in Gonzalez v. Meta, affecting platform liability and compliance.
AI Pioneers Debate Open-Source Access and US-China Tensions at Ai4 2026
Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng discuss open-source AI, governance, and US-China competition at Ai4 2026, shaping legal perspectives on AI policy.
Relativity launches claiR, conversational AI for eDiscovery workflows
Relativity introduces claiR, a new conversational AI tool in pilot at major firms, aiming to streamline eDiscovery for legal teams.
UC Law SF Highlights Ethical Gaps in Lawyers’ AI Use
UC Law San Francisco’s LexLab reveals ethical challenges lawyers face using AI, urging education to prevent disciplinary risks.
HPE and NVIDIA launch EU AI lab to advance sovereign AI compliance
HPE and NVIDIA debut EU AI factory lab in Grenoble, focusing on sovereign AI to meet data privacy and compliance needs for regulated sectors.
UK Jurisdiction Taskforce Clarifies AI Liability Under Common Law
UK Jurisdiction Taskforce issues advisory Legal Statement clarifying liability for AI harms under English and Welsh private law, guiding businesses on AI risks.
Fraud Allegations Stall Minute Media’s $250M VideoVerse Acquisition
Fraud and forged signature claims delay Minute Media’s $250M acquisition of AI startup VideoVerse, raising legal risks for in-house counsel.
Nightmare Eclipse Publishes Windows Zero-Day Despite Microsoft Threats
Security researcher Nightmare Eclipse released a new Windows zero-day after Microsoft threatened legal action, raising legal and compliance concerns.
Manus AI to Delete Data to Comply with China, Resume Operations Independently
Manus AI will delete user and operational data to meet Chinese regulatory requirements and restart after China's block of Meta acquisition.