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Artificial IntelligenceRegulatory & Compliance

Colorado Senate Advances Bill to Narrow State’s AI Act

Colorado moves to replace its sweeping AI Act with SB 189, focusing on disclosure, recordkeeping, and consumer notice for AI-driven decisions.

May 11, 20263 min read
Supreme CourtRegulatory & Compliance

NC Voters Drop Senate Map Suit After Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act

North Carolina voters have ended their challenge to the state's Senate district map following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

May 11, 20262 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLegal Tech

EPA Withdraws Proposed RCRA PFAS Hazardous Listing

The EPA has withdrawn its proposal to list nine PFAS as hazardous under RCRA, citing existing regulatory sufficiency and recent CERCLA designations. What it means for compliance.

May 11, 20262 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionRegulatory & Compliance

GM to Pay $12.75M in California Over OnStar Data Sales

General Motors will pay $12.75 million to settle claims it sold Californians’ driving data to insurers, marking the largest CCPA penalty and highlighting ongoing legal privacy risks.

May 11, 20263 min read
Legal TechLegal Operations

Zilis Testifies on Musk, OpenAI Board Dynamics in Legal Showdown

Shivon Zilis testified in court on her ties to Elon Musk and board tenure at OpenAI, spotlighting disclosure and governance fault lines in a heated ownership dispute.

May 11, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLegal Tech

HUD Tightens Fair Housing Focus, Targets Intentional Discrimination

HUD narrows Fair Housing Act enforcement to intentional discrimination and increases scrutiny of special purpose credit programs. Legal advisors must adapt compliance strategies.

May 11, 20262 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLegal Operations

SEC Floats Optional Semiannual Reporting for Public Companies

The SEC has proposed letting public companies file semiannual reports instead of quarterly, aiming to ease regulatory burdens and boost market appeal. Comment period now open.

May 11, 20263 min read
LitigationLegal Tech

UK Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes Timelines for Insolvency Claims

The UK Supreme Court clarified unfair prejudice claim limits in THG v Zedra but has complicated timelines for other insolvency claims, impacting UK litigators and insolvency practitioners.

May 11, 20263 min read
Artificial IntelligenceLegal Tech

iManage Launches AI-Powered Playbook Analysis for Contract Review

iManage debuts Playbook Analysis module, bringing AI-driven contract analysis and compliance tools to its legal platform and deepening its commitment to trusted, secure AI.

May 11, 20262 min read
LitigationLegal Tech

Kansas Court: Joint Tenant Can Sever Ownership by Deed to Self

Kansas Appeals Court clarifies joint tenancy law: a quitclaim deed to oneself severs joint tenancy, impacting property and estate planning firms statewide.

May 11, 20263 min read
Artificial IntelligenceLegal Tech

Court Ruling Flags AI Note-Taker Risk for Legal Privilege

A 2026 U.S. court decision finds AI-generated meeting notes may fall outside attorney-client privilege, prompting caution for law firms and in-house counsel.

May 9, 20263 min read
Artificial IntelligenceLegal Tech

DocuSign, Harvey Partner to Bring Legal AI to Contract Management

DocuSign and Harvey announce a partnership to integrate Harvey's AI legal agents into DocuSign's IAM platform, aiming to automate contract review and legal workflows.

May 9, 20263 min read
Intellectual PropertyLegal Tech

Meta's Trademark Battles Expose Risks in Big Tech Rebrands

Meta faces multiple trademark lawsuits over its 2021 rebrand, highlighting key IP risks for legal teams at tech firms and law practices.

May 9, 20262 min read
Supreme CourtRegulatory & Compliance

Alabama Urges Supreme Court to Reinstate Congressional Map Struck Over Black Vote Dilution

Alabama petitions the Supreme Court to allow use of its original congressional map, previously struck down for diluting Black votes, citing a recent redistricting ruling.

May 9, 20263 min read
Artificial IntelligenceRegulatory & Compliance

Senate Panel Unanimously Advances GUARD Act on AI, Kids, and Safety

The Senate Judiciary Committee moved forward the GUARD Act, a key bill setting age-verification and disclosure rules for AI chatbots targeting minors.

May 8, 20262 min read
LitigationLegal Tech

Podcast Unpacks Million-Dollar Fee Battles in FCA Whistleblower Cases

A new podcast episode details how attorney fee petitions in False Claims Act cases raise complex questions, with relators’ lawyers sometimes seeking millions in fees post-settlement.

May 8, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLegal Tech

ASIC Sets June 30 Deadline for Digital Asset Licence Applications

ASIC reminds digital asset service providers in Australia to apply for or vary AFS licences by June 30, 2026, as regulatory scrutiny tightens ahead of new laws.

May 8, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceIn-House

California OKs $25M to Aid Rural Hospitals Amid Mandate Pressures

California legislators approve $25M to support rural hospitals facing wage hikes and retrofit mandates, highlighting legal and regulatory issues for healthcare providers.

May 8, 20263 min read
Employment & LaborIn-House

Judge Approves $50M Settlement in Black Google Workers' Bias Suit

A federal judge has approved a $50M settlement resolving discrimination claims from over 4,000 Black Google employees, spotlighting ongoing racial bias issues in the tech industry.

May 8, 20262 min read
Artificial IntelligenceLegal Tech

Legora Unveils aOS: Agentic AI Platform for Legal Teams

Legora launches aOS, an agentic AI operating system, aiming to enable law firms and legal departments to automate workflows and elevate legal practice efficiency.

May 7, 20262 min read