Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
EFF Warns NO FAKES Act Risks Silencing Satire and News Online
EFF analysis warns the NO FAKES Act could threaten free speech, satire, and press freedom by restricting digital likeness use.
Ironclad and Legora Unveil AI Integration to Streamline Contract Workflows
Ironclad and Legora launch an AI-to-AI integration enhancing contract management for legal teams worldwide.
FTC Sues Transgender Health Group Over Minor Care Claims
FTC and four states sue WPATH for allegedly misleading claims on transgender care for minors, seeking to stop false advertising and impose penalties.
Pramaana Labs Raises $27M to Advance AI Verification for Legal Tech
Pramaana Labs raised $27 million in seed funding led by Khosla Ventures to build AI with formal verification, targeting legal, drug, and tax sectors.
Thomson Reuters Rolls Out DeepJudge AI Integration for CoCounsel
Thomson Reuters now offers DeepJudge AI integration in CoCounsel, merging firm-specific precedents with Westlaw and Practical Law research.
Judge Allows California Tribe’s Amended Cannabis Lawsuit to Proceed
U.S. Magistrate Judge allows Round Valley Tribes’ amended lawsuit over July 2024 cannabis raids, impacting tribal sovereignty and Public Law 280 interpretation.
Legal Tech Startups Raise $189M, Rebrand to Target In-House Legal Teams
In early 2026, legal tech startups raised $189M and rebranded, signaling shifts affecting legal team procurement and vendor choices.
Illinois, NYC, Connecticut Tighten AI Rules in Hiring and Employment
Illinois, NYC, and Connecticut enact laws regulating AI in employment decisions, focusing on disclosure and anti-discrimination to enhance fairness.
Microsoft’s Brad Smith Urges Calm on AI Job Impact, Sees Economic Opportunity
Microsoft Vice Chair Brad Smith calls for measured responses to AI job changes, highlighting opportunity over panic amid large AI investments.
Relativity Launches AI Contract Tool aiR Assist After Acquiring Gavel
Relativity rolls out aiR Assist AI contract assistant after acquiring Gavel, integrating AI directly into Microsoft Word for legal teams worldwide.
LawVu Launches AI Contract Drafting Tool Inside Microsoft Word
LawVu unveils LawVu Draft, an AI-powered contract drafting tool integrated within Microsoft Word, enhancing legal workflow efficiency and document quality.
200+ Groups Urge Halt to AI in Military Kill Chains
Over 200 civil society groups call for an immediate stop to AI in military operations, citing risks to international humanitarian law and ethics.
Shareholders Sue Microsoft Over Alleged Copilot Misleading Claims
A 2026 shareholder lawsuit accuses Microsoft of concealing AI product issues to boost stock before its bid.
AI Search Changes Legal Marketing: Firms Must Rethink Client Engagement
AI-powered search is reshaping how legal clients find firms, prompting a shift from SEO to verified data strategies.
Big Tech Spends $20M Lobbying for Federal AI Rules Over State Laws
Major tech firms ramp up lobbying with $20M spent in Q1 2026 to push for federal AI regulation that preempts state laws, reshaping compliance nationwide.
GLBA Safeguards Rule Tightens AI Use Controls for Financial Firms
Updated GLBA Safeguards Rule effective June 2023 adds controls on AI tool use in financial firms amid rising compliance risks.
Berkeley Law Student Critiques AI Ban, Proposes Disclosure Model
Berkeley Law's AI ban sparks student response advocating a permitted-but-disclosed use model for accountability and learning enhancement.
June 2026: US Restricts Foreign Access to Anthropic’s AI Models
In June 2026, the US imposed export controls on Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and Fable 5, affecting foreign use and legal compliance in AI.
Relativity Acquires Gavel to Boost AI Legal Drafting in Word
Relativity completed its acquisition of Gavel, a document automation startup, expanding AI-powered legal tools and following a potential IPO move.
Judges Cite AI-Generated Legal Citation Errors in Lawyer Sanctions
AI-driven legal filings increasingly feature fabricated citations leading to lawyer sanctions and new court certification rules.