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College Basketball Players Sue NCAA Over New Eligibility Rules
Fifteen basketball players sue NCAA challenging new five-year eligibility rule and its impact on NIL rights.
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.
Trump Delays Bipartisan Housing Bill Signing Pending Voting Legislation
President Trump postponed signing the bipartisan housing bill on June 24, 2026, tying approval to the unrelated SAVE America Act, complicating legal and regulatory progress.
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.
FDA Tightens PFAS Rules with New Enforcement and Safety Reviews
FDA updates PFAS regulations with stricter bottled water limits, invalidates food contact uses, and highlights cosmetic safety data gaps.
Texas Cardiologist Charged in $89M Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Texas cardiologist faces healthcare fraud charges for $89M in false claims tied to unnecessary heart screenings of student-athletes.
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.
S. Korea’s Ex-Justice Minister Gets 25 Years for 2024 Martial Law Role
South Korea sentences former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae to 25 years for insurrection linked to 2024 martial law attempt amid political crisis.
BigLaw Firms Shift Partner Pay with Bonuses and Performance Cuts
BigLaw firms like Debevoise & Plimpton are changing partner pay with bonus pools and possible mid-year cuts, affecting retention and morale.
Detroit Retirement System Sues Uber Board Over Sexual Assault Risks
Detroit Retirement System sues Uber’s board alleging negligence on sexual assault lawsuit risks, spotlighting governance and compliance challenges.
Kirkland Tops $10B Revenue as BigLaw Partner Pay Gaps Widen
Kirkland & Ellis tops $10.6B revenue in 2025; BigLaw sees growing partner pay gaps and a 9.4% rise in lateral partner hiring impacting firm economics.
Judge Blocks Trump-Era Subpoenas for Minnesota Immigration Records
A federal judge quashes subpoenas targeting Minnesota Democrats' immigration records, impacting government investigations and data privacy.
Luminance Launches Legal-Specific AI Model, Cuts Contract Review Time 80%
Luminance debuts proprietary legal AI model speeding contract review from 150 to 30 minutes, backed by $75M funding and LexisNexis alliance.
AI Issues Fuel Mid-Career Lawyer Turnover Risks, Thomson Reuters Finds
Thomson Reuters report reveals AI performance problems cause mid-career lawyer dissatisfaction, risking talent retention and client satisfaction in law firms.
Thomson Reuters Updates CoCounsel AI with Workspaces, Brief Builder
Thomson Reuters adds workspaces and Brief Builder AI to CoCounsel, boosting efficiency for law firms and legal departments. General release set for August 2026.
Poll: Voters Prioritize Health Care Costs Ahead of 2026 Midterms
An Axios-Ipsos poll reveals 61% of voters rate health care affordability as a key 2026 election issue, signaling legal and regulatory shifts ahead.
Mangione Withdraws Mental Health Defense in High-Profile Murder Case
Luigi Mangione's attorneys withdraw mental health crisis claim in the upcoming 2026 trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Canadian rights groups denounce new Combatting Hate Act for vague risks
Over 60 Canadian rights groups criticize the Combatting Hate Act for threatening freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Canada.
Utah’s Measles Outbreak Hits One Year With No End in Sight
Utah marks one year of measles outbreaks with over 680 cases, ongoing containment efforts, and legal-public health challenges.
Analysis Questions Export Controls' Impact on Anthropic's Cybersecurity AI
A 30-year review shows export controls often fail to stop cybersecurity software spread, relevant as Anthropic's AI models face US export bans.