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OSHA Sharpens Heat Enforcement as New Standards Near
OSHA ramps up enforcement of heat hazards in 55 high-risk industries as federal heat safety rules approach implementation. Law firms and employers face changing compliance risks.
Georgia Court Sets Higher Bar for Standing in Data Breach Cases
A federal judge in Georgia dismissed a class action over the Bitcoin Depot breach, ruling that speculative risk of identity theft is not enough for standing.
New Legal AI Podcast Dives Into Tools, Judicial Uptake, and Policy Shifts
A new legal AI podcast episode explores practical attorney tools, rising judicial AI use, and the latest U.S. policy moves—spotlighting what matters for legal professionals.
Supreme Court Limits Preemption for Military Contractors in Hencely Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled military contractors can't claim preemption for unauthorized conduct, reshaping state-law negligence claim strategies in product liability and other litigations.
How UK Building Liability Orders Reshape Building Safety Claims
The UK Building Safety Act's Building Liability Orders let courts hold associated companies liable for safety defects, impacting legacy claims and insolvency risk post-Grenfell.
NVIDIA, Atlassian Fuel Legora’s $600M AI Push for Legal Ops
Legora adds $50M in fresh Series D funding—bringing its total raised to $600M. NVIDIA and Atlassian join as first-time legal tech investors, signaling deeper AI adoption.
Slaughter and May Rolls Out Harvey AI Across All Practice Areas
Slaughter and May adopts Harvey AI firmwide, joining a trend among Magic Circle firms turning to AI platforms to boost legal efficiency and service.
Attorney Ellyn Hurd on Uber Verdict and Rideshare Assault Liability
Attorney Ellyn Hurd discusses a landmark $8.5M Uber sexual assault verdict, legal liability for rideshare platforms, and demands for greater corporate safety responsibility.
C.R. Bard Faces Federal Trial Over Unapproved Antimicrobial Catheter
C.R. Bard heads to federal court in April 2026 over its antimicrobial PowerPort catheter, raising major FDA clearance and product liability issues for medical device counsel.
DOJ Challenges New Jersey Law Banning ICE Agents’ Masks on Duty
The DOJ has sued New Jersey over its law banning federal ICE agents from wearing masks, raising crucial questions about state authority, federal supremacy, and law enforcement safety.
Elon Musk Casts Himself as AI Safety Advocate in OpenAI Court Testimony
Elon Musk testified in federal court, claiming OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission for profit, highlighting deep tensions in AI governance and legal standards.
Deceptive Country-of-Origin Claims Prompt Barilla Pasta Lawsuit
Barilla faces a class action in California alleging its 'Italy’s #1 Brand' label misleads U.S. consumers about pasta origin, posing compliance risks for brands.
Sixth Circuit Nixes Class Status in State Farm Total Loss Lawsuit
The Sixth Circuit en banc reversed class certification for 90,000 State Farm policyholders, shaping future insurance class action strategies and aligning with other federal rulings.
CISA and Microsoft flag active Windows zero-click flaw after patch setback
A zero-click Windows vulnerability, actively exploited despite patch efforts, has drawn urgent warnings from CISA and Microsoft over credential theft risks and compliance concerns.
Paul, Weiss Shares Inside Playbook for Vetting and Launching Legal AI Tools
Paul, Weiss details its 18-month AI vetting process and launches Workflow Builder with Harvey AI, offering a blueprint for risk-aware AI adoption in corporate legal work.
Courts Broaden Design Patents for Digital Products, Set New Limits
Courts expand design patent eligibility to digital interfaces and AR/VR, but signal stricter enforcement boundaries—prompting in-house and law firm counsel to reassess strategies.
Australia Unveils Digital Tax to Fund News, Targeting Meta, Google, TikTok
Australia proposes a 2.25% tax on Meta, Google, and TikTok to boost journalism funding, raising compliance and contracting stakes for digital platforms and media firms.
GOP Revolt Freezes House Agenda, Threatening Key Legal Legislation
Internal GOP divisions have halted the US House agenda, stalling major legislation and creating uncertainty for regulatory and legal policy reforms.
CISA Flags Critical Flaw in NSA’s GrassMarlin OT Discovery Tool
CISA warned of an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in NSA’s GrassMarlin tool, exposing sensitive data for unpatched users and impacting legal and compliance obligations.
SEC, CFTC Propose Lighter Form PF Reporting for Smaller Fund Advisers
SEC and CFTC jointly propose raising Form PF reporting thresholds, easing compliance for smaller fund advisers while preserving systemic risk oversight.