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Yelp Moves to Block Google’s Search Monopoly After Antitrust Ruling
Yelp seeks issue preclusion to stop Google’s monopolistic search practices after 2024 antitrust verdict, impacting corporate legal strategies.
FDA Backs Rule Requiring Vape Makers to Prove Flavors Aid Smoking Cessation
FDA defends rule mandating vape manufacturers demonstrate flavored products better help smokers quit, impacting regulatory and legal strategies.
Louisiana Enacts Data Privacy Law Effective January 2027
Louisiana signs the Louisiana Data Privacy Act, joining 21 states with consumer data privacy laws, affecting businesses starting Jan 2027.
Billables AI Raises $10.2M to Expand AI Legal Timekeeping Tools
Billables AI secures $10.2M Series A to develop advanced AI features beyond timekeeping for law firms and legal departments, spotlighting legal tech innovation.
Wolters Kluwer Launches AI Tool for U.S. Jurisdictional Law Tracking
Wolters Kluwer's CCH Jurisdictional Compare uses AI to automate U.S. multi-state legal research, helping compliance teams save time and reduce errors.
ICC Suspends Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Over Sexual Misconduct Claims
The ICC suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan following a UN inquiry into sexual misconduct, prompting a vote among member states on his future.
Spellbook Launches $25K Legal Tech Fellowship for Law Students
Spellbook offers $25,000 fellowships to law students developing AI-driven legal tech projects, partnering with 50+ schools for fall 2026 semester.
DeepIP Acquires Munich AI Patent Assistant PatentMaker
DeepIP’s acquisition of PatentMaker strengthens its leadership in European AI-driven IP tech, boosting patent lifecycle management for law firms and corporations.
California Mail Ballot Counting Delays Spark Election Fraud Claims
California's extended mail-in ballot counting ignites election fraud allegations amid the 2026 primaries, raising legal scrutiny and investigation.
Apple Launches Siri AI with Google’s Gemini Tech After $250M Delay
Apple unveils Siri AI with advanced context features powered by Google Gemini, following delays and a $250M class-action settlement.
Trump Nominates Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General
President Trump nominated Todd Blanche as permanent U.S. Attorney General, signaling potential DOJ shifts impacting legal strategies.
OnlyFans Creator Sentenced to 4 Years in Fetish Suffocation Death
OnlyFans creator Michaela Rylaarsdam sentenced to four years for involuntary manslaughter in fetish suffocation death of Michael Dale in California.
White House Starts Talks to Preempt State AI Laws with Federal Rules
The White House has begun negotiating with Congress to federally preempt some state AI laws, aiming to simplify compliance and legal strategies.
Meta Removes Facial Recognition From Smart Glasses App on June 5
Meta disabled facial recognition in its smart glasses app after backlash on June 5, highlighting growing legal scrutiny of biometric tech in wearables.
Apple unveils new parental controls at WWDC 2026 to boost child safety
Apple's iOS 27 introduces 'Ask to Browse,' Time Allowances, and more to enhance parental control and comply with internet safety regulations.
Judge Blocks Trump’s $100K Fee on H-1B Visa Applications
A federal judge ruled Trump’s $100,000 fee on H-1B visas illegal, impacting visa costs and immigration policy enforcement for skilled workers.
Iowa Supreme Court Keeps Scholarship Race Terms Under Review
Iowa Supreme Court rejects dismissal of lawsuit challenging changes to scholarship for Black students, emphasizing donor intent and legal standards.
Three Attorneys Leave Goodwin to Launch AI-Native IP Firm Antheros
Antheros, founded by ex-Goodwin attorneys, leverages generative AI and subscription billing to reshape IP legal services.
Legal Industry Tech Spending Climbs 9.7% Amid Rising AI Adoption
Law firms increase tech budgets 9.7% in 2025, driven by AI adoption and shifting client demands, boosting profits and reshaping operations.
California Moves to Broadly Regulate AI in the Workplace
California enacts executive order and regulations to govern AI use in employment, urging businesses to prepare for new compliance standards.