Artificial Intelligence
AI adoption, regulation, ethics, and liability in legal practice; judicial AI use; AI hallucination cases
Judge Orders ASU to Reveal Witness Names in Campus Protest Case
Federal judge orders Arizona State University to disclose witness identities in a First Amendment lawsuit over pro-Palestinian protest suspensions, raising campus free speech issues.
Employers Face Biometric Privacy Risks From AI-Powered Smart Glasses
Employers using AI smart glasses must navigate biometric privacy laws like Illinois BIPA and Texas CUBI to avoid lawsuits and penalties.
Amazon Launches Quick for Legal AI Assistant for Contracts and Compliance
Amazon introduces Quick for Legal, an AI assistant for contract review, compliance, and legal research, integrating with major productivity tools.
US Charges Russian Hosts Enabling $62M in Cybercrime
US DOJ unseals indictment accusing Russian hosts Medialand LLC and ML.Cloud LLC of enabling cyberattacks causing $62M losses, impacting corporate cybersecurity risks.
Federal Judges Sanction Pro Se Litigants for AI Hallucination Errors
Federal courts sanction pro se litigants for false filings caused by AI hallucinations, prompting legal teams to revise workflows and policies for accuracy.
California Launches AI-Unemployment Tracker to Address Workforce Impact
California launches AI-Unemployment Tracker and executive orders to monitor and mitigate AI's impact on workforce and labor laws, setting precedent nationwide.
xAI Stops Grok Build’s Unauthorized Repo Uploads, Plans Data Deletion
xAI halted Grok Build's automatic uploads of full Git repos without consent and vows to delete stored data, raising legal and privacy concerns.
Meta Employees Sue Over AI-Driven Layoff Process Alleging Discrimination
Meta employees sue over AI system 'Metamate' used in layoffs, alleging violations of FMLA and ADA, highlighting legal risks in AI-driven HR practices.
California court says lawyers must verify AI-generated briefs themselves
California Court of Appeal rules attorneys—not paralegals—are responsible for checking AI-generated legal briefs for accuracy and ethics.
Court Rules AI-Generated Documents Lack Attorney-Client Privilege
A 2026 court ruling finds AI-created legal documents lack privilege, raising risks for corporations and law firms.
Florida Lawyer Sabatini Slammed for AI Hallucinations in Court Briefs
Florida attorney Anthony F. Sabatini criticized for submitting legal briefs with AI-generated fake citations, highlighting risks of unverified AI use in law.
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft in Talent Recruitment
Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets through former employees and aggressive recruitment tactics, signaling rising AI legal battles.
SCOTUS Narrows Gun Law Restrictions, Opens New Assault Rifle Review
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii handgun carry ban and plans to hear assault rifle case, reshaping gun law limits for legal professionals and policymakers.
Meta’s AI Image Tool Uses Instagram Photos by Default, Raising Consent Issues
Meta's Muse Image AI tool uses public Instagram photos by default without clear consent, sparking legal and privacy concerns for users and advisors.
OpenAI Debuts GPT-5.6 with Cybersecurity Boosts for Legal AI
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 family with enhanced cybersecurity features, impacting AI use in legal fields and data protection.
Darrow cuts 33% of staff amid litigation tech sector challenges
Darrow laid off 60 employees in U.S. and Israel amid market pressures, impacting its AI litigation platform development.
NY Times Says OpenAI Hid Evidence in ChatGPT Copyright Lawsuit
The New York Times accuses OpenAI of concealing key datasets and tools in a major ChatGPT copyright trial, raising stakes on AI data transparency.
Using AI for Legal Advice Risks Waiving Attorney-Client Privilege
New court rulings warn clients may lose attorney-client privilege by using AI legal tools before lawyer consultation. Key for GCs to know.
Epiq Acquires Tenor Legal to Boost Flexible Staffing Amid AI Shift
Epiq has acquired Tenor Legal to expand flexible legal staffing services as AI reshapes legal job dynamics. This move supports law firms and corporate legal teams.
Estonia Launches AI Tool to Prevent Costly Legal Drafting Errors
Estonia introduced an AI tool in 2026 to identify legislative drafting errors and streamline public legal workflows after a $28M loss.