Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Florida AG Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Role in Suicide, Mass Shooting
Florida Attorney General sues OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged role in 2025 suicide and Florida State University shooting, raising AI liability concerns.
Legal Tech-To-English Dictionary 2.0 Adds 50 New AI Terms for Lawyers
The Legal Tech-To-English Dictionary 2.0 released June 1, 2026, with clear AI definitions to support lawyers adopting legal AI technology.
Hanson Bridgett Fully Adopts Claude AI in Legal Workflows
San Francisco's Hanson Bridgett integrates Anthropic's Claude AI across legal workflows for enhanced efficiency and innovation.
Relativity Integrates Claude API; Norm Law Adds 3 Leaders
Relativity integrates Claude Compliance API for enhanced data capture; Norm Law hires three leaders following $50M Blackstone investment.
AI Hallucinations in Legal Review Spur Call for Human Oversight
New reports reveal AI hallucinations in legal reviews risk case outcomes, urging firms to double down on human verification and safeguards.
Fried Frank Launches FundAssist AI for Asset Management Tasks
Fried Frank debuts FundAssist, a proprietary AI platform using OpenAI models to streamline asset management with client-specific tools and secure cloud deployment.
AAA Names Jennifer Reeves VP to Tackle AI Governance Pitfalls
Jennifer Reeves joins AAA as VP of Legal AI Governance, highlighting common mistakes in AI policy implementation for legal tech and compliance teams.
Legal Pros See AI as Job Creator, Not Threat, per Ironclad Report
Ironclad's 2026 State of AI in Legal report reveals growing optimism among legal professionals about AI generating legal jobs, shifting legal industry attitudes.
Connecticut Magistrate Orders Disclosure of AI Prompts in Shell Case
Connecticut magistrate orders discovery of AI prompts used by expert in Shell litigation, setting precedent for AI transparency in expert evidence.
Study Finds CEOs Face Career Risks from Poor AI Governance
A new study reveals CEOs risk careers due to fragmented AI governance and widespread use of unapproved AI tools in firms.
Supreme Court Rules on Geofence Warrants, ISP Liability, Digital Press Rights
U.S. Supreme Court rulings shape legal standards for geofence warrants, ISP liability, and digital reporter rights—key compliance points for in-house legal teams.
FTC Enacts TIDA: Platforms Face Fines for Slow Image Takedowns
The FTC begins enforcing the Take It Down Act, requiring platforms to swiftly remove nonconsensual intimate images or risk steep penalties. Legal teams must update compliance.
Federal Judge Rejects Wolff’s Preemptive Suit on Melania Trump Defamation Threat
A federal judge dismissed Michael Wolff's lawsuit seeking a ruling on a defamation threat from Melania Trump, clarifying limits of anti-SLAPP and declaratory relief for legal professionals.
NTSB Limits Docket Access After AI Reconstructs Pilots' Voices
AI tools have recreated deceased pilots' voices from cockpit spectrogram images, prompting the NTSB to restrict public docket access and raising privacy and legal questions.
Google Appeals Search Monopoly Ruling, Citing Market Fairness
Google has filed an appellate brief challenging a federal ruling labeling it a search monopoly, escalating a precedent-setting antitrust battle impacting Big Tech regulation.
Trump Shelves AI Order Amid Tech Pushback, Leaves U.S. Policy in Flux
President Trump abruptly postponed an AI executive order after pushback from CEOs, disrupting planned federal oversight and fueling regulatory uncertainty for legal teams.
Law Firm AI Adoption Lags as In-House Legal Accelerates
Just 34% of law firms have formally adopted AI, while 87% of general counsel use AI tools in-house. The gap signals risks for law firms facing client pressure for tech transparency.
Anthropic and LexisNexis debut new AI legal tools, heightening competition
Anthropic and LexisNexis have released major new AI-powered legal platforms, prompting legal departments to reassess risk, compliance, and operational strategies.
Google Overhauls Core Products, Bets $180B on AI Agents Like Gemini Spark
Google unveils a $180B AI investment strategy, rolling out Gemini Spark and advanced search features—shaping the future for legal tech, tools, and workflows.
Texas AG Investigates Meta Glasses Over Biometric Privacy Risks
Texas AG Ken Paxton launches an investigation into Meta Glasses, highlighting fresh concerns over biometric data privacy and smart device enforcement for legal teams.