Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Stanford’s Ulysses AI predicts US antitrust case outcomes with new model
Stanford's Ulysses AI model forecasts outcomes in US antitrust litigation, aiding legal professionals with predictive analytics amid increased scrutiny.
OpenAI’s Codex AI Agents Boost Legal Automation Amid Security Concerns
OpenAI’s Codex AI agents automate legal workflows for over 5 million users, including legal pros, but raise new cybersecurity risks.
Water Use Emerges as Major Issue for AI Data Center Growth
AI data centers are driving water demand, raising legal and regulatory challenges on environmental compliance.
Leonardo Launches SignalTrace: Hybrid ALPR and Wireless Device Tracker
Leonardo debuts SignalTrace, combining ALPR and wireless device tracking for police, raising compliance and privacy concerns under new laws.
AAA and Integra Ledger Launch Legal Protocol for AI Transactions
The Legal Context Protocol launches to standardize legal terms and dispute resolution for AI-driven contracts, aiding legal teams in AI commerce.
Perplexity AI Launches Computer for Counsel, Legal AI Platform
On June 24, 2026, Perplexity AI launched Computer for Counsel, an AI platform designed to integrate legal research and workflow tools with enterprise-level security.
Abstract Launches AI Agents to Streamline Regulatory Compliance Tasks
Abstract debuts AI agents in June 2026 to automate regulatory compliance reporting, easing workloads for legal and compliance teams.
Legal Teams Struggle with AI Risks Without Proper Governance
Rising AI adoption pressures legal and compliance teams to adopt governance frameworks amid new EU rules and penalties.
BigLaw Chairs Say AI Is Redefining Associate Roles and Hiring
Legal AI tools at Fried Frank, Vorys, and others are speeding associate growth and shifting hiring strategies.
Supreme Court Eases Rules for Removing Green Card Holders at Border
The US Supreme Court lowers proof standards for immigration officers to treat green card holders as applicants for admission, impacting immigration law and corporate counsel.
California Court Lets Influencers' Class Action vs. PayPal's Honey Proceed
A California federal court allows influencers to pursue claims that PayPal's Honey extension unlawfully redirected affiliate commissions, highlighting digital marketing legal risks.
California Consumers Sue Over AI-Driven Gas Price Fixing
A 2026 California lawsuit claims gas stations used AI to fix fuel prices, raising antitrust and compliance issues.
EU Parliament Delays AI Act Deadlines, Affects Legal Tech Compliance
The EU Parliament voted to postpone key AI Act deadlines, giving more time for compliance on high-risk AI systems and impacting legal tech strategies.
Fish & Richardson Launches FishStream AI for Patent Prosecution Efficiency
Fish & Richardson debuts FishStream AI, an AI tool fine-tuned on 140+ years of data, enhancing patent prosecution workflows with built-in data security.
Thomson Reuters Expands DeepJudge Partnership for Legal AI Knowledge Management
Thomson Reuters expands its partnership with DeepJudge, integrating AI search into CoCounsel Legal to boost knowledge management for legal professionals.
LexisNexis Hosts July Webinar on AI Risk and Governance in Legal Practice
LexisNexis and Artificial Lawyer host July 9 webinar on managing AI risk and governance for legal firms and tech leaders.
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.
Attorney Relinquishes License After AI-Generated Legal Errors
A U.S. lawyer voluntarily gives up their license following submission of AI-generated court documents with fabricated citations, highlighting risks of careless AI use in law.
Benchmark Reveals Frontier AI Models Struggle on Complex Legal Tasks
Percipient's benchmark shows leading AI models falter on insurance and contract review, highlighting limits for legal professionals.
AI Misuse Nearly Misapplied Right to Counsel in Heppner Case
AI-generated legal documents in the Heppner case were ruled non-privileged, highlighting risks of AI errors and need for human oversight in legal tech.