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Appeals Court Dismisses Coppola's $15M Defamation Suit Over 'Megalopolis'
An appellate court dismissed Francis Ford Coppola's $15M defamation lawsuit against Variety over 2024 'Megalopolis' misconduct allegations.
Take-Two's DMCA Subpoenas Sweep Up GameStop, Gaming Journalist
Take-Two's DMCA subpoenas aimed at GTA 6 leakers mistakenly targeted GameStop and a journalist, raising enforcement questions for legal teams.
Supreme Court Pauses GOP Access to Discounted Political Ad Rates
The Supreme Court blocks a lower court ruling restricting GOP groups’ discounted TV ad rates, affecting midterm campaign strategies.
FTC Eyes AI Talent Acquisitions as Potential Antitrust Mergers
FTC and DOJ scrutinize AI acquihires under Clayton Act amid Nvidia and Amazon deals, signaling growing antitrust concerns over talent hiring.
U.S. Courts Allow Thousands of Youth Social Media Addiction Lawsuits to Proceed
Thousands of lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, and YouTube proceed alleging youth addiction harms, raising legal and ethical challenges for attorneys.
D.C. Court Flags Lawyer Liability for AI-Generated Fake Citations
D.C. Court of Appeals strikes Deutsche Bank brief over AI-made fake citations, stressing attorney responsibility for verifying AI output.
LEGALFLY Launches AI Tool to Automate Contract Monitoring and Approvals
LEGALFLY debuts Contract Intelligence, an AI-powered software that streamlines contract management by tracking key dates and automating approvals.
AI Models Grow Safer but Opaque, Raising Monitoring Challenges
New AI models improve safety but become harder to monitor, complicating legal and regulatory oversight in the EU.
Hackers Leak 153M Driver’s Licenses Via IDScan.net Breach
Hackers accessed live ID data streams at IDScan.net for over a year, exposing 153 million US and Canadian driver's licenses and IDs.
FCC Removes 14 Providers for Non-Compliance in Robocall Crackdown
On Sept 2, 2026, the FCC delisted 14 voice providers for failing anti-robocall rules, intensifying enforcement against illegal calls.
Mass. Court Accepts Subjective Belief Standard in DMCA Takedown Case
A Massachusetts federal court ruled on Jan 6, 2025, that subjective good-faith belief suffices for DMCA takedown notices, impacting fair use enforcement.
Colorado’s First Right-to-Repair Lawsuit Targets Tech Companies
Colorado files its first lawsuit enforcing the new digital electronic right-to-repair law, signaling shifts in repair liability for tech firms.
OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra with Advanced Cybersecurity Capabilities
OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra on Sept 3, advancing AI capabilities and raising new cybersecurity and regulatory challenges for legal tech professionals.
KKR to Pay Record $250M for Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Violations
KKR agrees to a historic $250 million penalty for alleged failures in antitrust premerger filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.
Legal Best Practices Rise to Manage AI in Software Development
New legal guidance outlines risk management strategies for AI-assisted software development amid rising regulations in the US and EU.
Midsize Law Firms Lag in Rate Hikes and Tech Spending in Early 2026
Midsize law firms raised worked rates 5.3% in Q1 2026, behind large firms' 9.8%, with slower tech spending amid low attorney utilization.
Norway Weighs Ban on Smart Glasses With Cameras Over Privacy Risks
Norway's Data Protection Authority reviews potential bans on camera-equipped smart glasses, spotlighting privacy and data protection concerns for legal pros.
Hona Unveils Lia AI to Automate Client Communication in Personal Injury Law
Hona launched Lia AI assistant to streamline client communication and case management in personal injury law firms, enhancing legal operations efficiency.
Israeli M&A Activity Accelerates Amid AI Innovation Surge
Israeli legal tech startups raised $180M in Q1 2026, merging AI advances with M&A and ethical regulation shifts.
Stanford Computational Antitrust Project Hosts 2026 Report Launch in Paris
The Stanford Computational Antitrust Project will launch its fifth annual report in Paris, featuring advances in AI tools used by antitrust agencies worldwide.