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China’s Moonshot AI Launches Kimi K3, Matching Top U.S. AI Models
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model matches leading U.S. AI performance weeks after release, with lower costs and advanced features impacting legal tech and AI regulation.
Illinois Enacts AI Safety Measures Act Requiring Third-Party Audits
Illinois passed the AI Safety Measures Act mandating audits and transparency for large AI developers, effective 2027 with phased requirements.
US Groups Sue Trump Over ICC Sanctions, Claim Free Speech Violation
Democracy for the Arab World Now and TAAG sue Trump administration over sanctions targeting ICC activism, alleging First Amendment violations.
Chase Griffin Gets 9 Years for $2.8M Bank Fraud Scheme Promoted on Instagram
Chase Griffin sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for a $2.8M bank fraud scheme using Instagram to recruit accomplices and promote crimes.
Ropes & Gray Ends World Cup–Style AI Contest for Junior Lawyers
Ropes & Gray concluded a unique AI competition pairing summer and first-year associates, advancing legal tech skills in BigLaw talent development.
Delaware Updates Banking, Money Transmission, and Stablecoin Laws
Delaware enacts major updates to banking, money transmission, and stablecoin laws, modernizing its financial regulatory framework for fintech and banks.
Most Law Firms Use AI, But Few Have Policies or Training Ready
69% of legal pros use AI, yet only 9% of firms enforce AI use policies, with data security and trust as top barriers.
Pro Se Litigant Fuels Surge in California Privacy Lawsuits Over Web Analytics
Vivek Shah has filed over 1,000 CIPA lawsuits alleging unlawful use of web analytics in California, raising legal challenges for businesses.
New Polls Show Supreme Court Facing Record Low Public Trust
Recent data reveals declining public trust in the Supreme Court amid rising threats and ideological splits in rulings.
FINRA Proposes Major Overhaul of Enforcement Program
FINRA unveils sweeping reforms to its enforcement program aimed at transparency and efficiency, impacting broker-dealer compliance strategies.
EU Court Rules YouTube May Lose Liability Shield Over Gambling Content
The EU's top court ruled YouTube can be liable for gambling videos by partnered creators, challenging Google’s liability protections.
Mozilla Finds Stardust App Shares Sensitive Health Data with Analytics Firm
Mozilla reveals Stardust period tracker app shares users' health data with third-party analytics, raising privacy and compliance concerns for legal pros.
Kerkering Barberio Used One Admin Password, Exposing 4,179 Clients' Data
Kerkering Barberio law firm used a single admin password for all accounts, exposing sensitive data of 4,179 individuals in a 2025 breach.
Kevin O’Leary and Fox News Face Defamation Lawsuit Over China Claims
Four plaintiffs file defamation suit against Kevin O’Leary and Fox News over false China connection allegations tied to Utah project.
California Judge Blocks 'Truth in Recycling' Law Enforcement
A federal judge halted California's SB 343 enforcement, delaying packaging recyclability claims amid constitutional challenges.
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.
Google Must Allow Third-Party Android App Stores Starting Next Week
Google and Epic Games drop settlement talks, forcing Google to host rival Android app stores, reshaping app compliance and legal tech distribution.
7th Circuit Rules Texts Aren't 'Calls' Under TCPA's Do-Not-Call Rule
The Seventh Circuit rules text messages don't qualify as telephone calls under the TCPA, impacting compliance for corporate marketing communications.
New York Halts New Hyperscale Data Centers for One Year
New York Governor Hochul issues a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers over energy and environmental concerns.
Courts mandate parental proof for social media use by under-16s
Courts and lawmakers impose proof of parental consent for social media use by under-16s, affecting compliance and content moderation.