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Connecticut's CART Act Sets AI Hiring Disclosure Rules by 2027
Connecticut’s CART Act mandates employers disclose AI use in hiring by October 2027, shaping transparency in employment decisions.
Lawsuits Challenge Qualified Immunity in California Prison Visit Deaths
Families sue California prison officials over two deaths during conjugal visits, challenging qualified immunity protections in wrongful death claims.
NJ Court Rules Streamate Performers Are Independent Contractors Federally, Employees Statewide
A NJ federal court ruled that Streamate performers are independent contractors under federal law but employees under New Jersey law, affecting gig economy labor classifications.
Florida Enacts AI Liability Law, Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over ChatGPT
Florida passes AI liability law and sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT risks, reshaping AI legal landscape for lawyers nationwide.
Lawyers Share Strategies to Stay Relevant Amid AI Disruption
Explore how lawyers can adapt careers and develop skills to thrive as AI reshapes the legal profession.
Kirkland & Ellis, Palantir Unveil AI Platform for Private Equity Fundraising
Kirkland & Ellis and Palantir launch AI platform in April 2024 to streamline private equity fundraising workflows with AI and legal expertise.
Illinois Delays AI Employment Notice Rules Until After 2026
Illinois has postponed AI employment notice rule enforcement originally scheduled for January 2026, giving employers more time to comply.
Privacy Rules Tighten on AI Training Data, Raising Legal Stakes
Tighter privacy laws and new studies highlight legal risks for corporations using AI training data. Stay updated on global regulatory moves and compliance obligations.
Legatics Analyzes 6,200 Deals to Optimize Transaction Workflows
Legatics reveals that significant transactional work happens before and after signing, offering lawyers new efficiency insights.
Apple Rolls Out Age Verification for Texas App Store Users
Apple starts age verification on June 4 in Texas App Store following new state law requiring parental consent for minors in app downloads and purchases.
Ninth Circuit Reconsiders California's Open Carry Ban En Banc
The Ninth Circuit en banc rehearing revisits California's restrictive open carry firearm laws, impacting gun regulation nationwide.
Harbor Acquires UK HR Firm CE Global Partners to Boost HCM Advisory
Harbor expands into human capital management and UK advisory market through CE Global Partners acquisition, enhancing law firm workforce services.
First Circuit Courts Heated Debate on 340B Subsidy Lawsuit
The First Circuit is hearing a critical lawsuit on federal subsidies for low-income healthcare providers, potentially affecting millions' access to care.
Legal AI Costs Rise Despite Cheaper Tokens Due to High Usage
Legal AI adoption faces budget challenges as rising token consumption offsets falling token prices, impacting law firms and legal tech buyers in 2026.
2026 Cyberattacks Hit FBI, Healthcare, Education & Legal Sectors
In 2026, major cyberattacks compromised FBI data, healthcare devices, education records, and legal sector systems, raising regulatory and compliance demands.
LawGeex Founder Launches Superlegal, an AI-Powered Legal Firm for SMBs
Noory Bechor launched Superlegal in 2021, integrating AI with attorney oversight under a Utah Supreme Court license to serve SMB legal needs efficiently.
Fifth Circuit Lets Texas App Store Age-Verification Law Take Effect
The Fifth Circuit lifts injunction, allowing Texas's age-verification app store law to be enforced, impacting digital privacy and compliance.
UK rules Google must let publishers opt out of AI search summaries
UK's Competition and Markets Authority mandates Google to provide opt-out tools for publishers against AI-generated content in search results, impacting global AI content control.
Microsoft unveils Scout AI and ends exclusive OpenAI IP license
Microsoft launches Scout personal AI agent and NLWeb Protocol, ending exclusive OpenAI IP license, reshaping AI for legal tech and developers.
No Twitter DMs in Trump Library Undermines Presidential Records Act Compliance
Trump Presidential Library reports no Twitter DMs from his first term, raising concerns over PRA compliance and digital record preservation for legal professionals.