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Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader Merge, Launching New Global Law Firm
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader merged on June 1, 2026, creating a $3.9B firm amid an industry consolidation wave impacting global legal services.
Davis Polk Junior Lawyer Billed $1,410/Hr in Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy
Davis Polk billed a junior attorney $1,410/hour in Spirit Airlines bankruptcy, highlighting rising BigLaw fees impacting corporate legal budgets.
California Bans Disabling Gun-Blocking Tech on 3D Printers Starting 2029
California's AB 2047 criminalizes disabling firearm-blocking software on 3D printers from 2029, raising compliance and privacy issues for legal teams.
Court Rejects Rwanda’s $134M Claim Against UK Over Scrapped Migrant Deal
An international tribunal dismisses Rwanda's $134 million claim against the UK after the Supreme Court ruled the 2022 migrant deal unlawful.
Hanson Bridgett Fully Adopts Claude AI in Legal Workflows
San Francisco's Hanson Bridgett integrates Anthropic's Claude AI across legal workflows for enhanced efficiency and innovation.
UK's AI Age Checks at Borders Raise Child Safety Worries
UK's plan to use AI facial age estimation at borders sparks concerns over misclassifying minors and child safety.
Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal Finds Canada Guilty of Genocide in Preliminary Ruling
The Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal preliminarily finds Canada guilty of genocide against Indigenous peoples, highlighting legal and reconciliation challenges for Canadian law.
SEC Proposes Streamlined Filer Status, Executive Pay Disclosure Rules
The SEC proposed reforms effective mid-2026 to simplify filer status and ease executive compensation disclosures, impacting public company compliance.
NJ Appellate Court Lets Job Seekers Sue for Cannabis Discrimination
New Jersey's appellate court clarifies that job applicants and employees can sue employers for cannabis-related discrimination under CREAMMA.
Dutch Gov Blocks US Firm's Solvinity Buy Over Security Fears
The Netherlands blocks Kyndryl's $113M acquisition of Solvinity, citing national security and digital sovereignty concerns.
Relativity Integrates Claude API; Norm Law Adds 3 Leaders
Relativity integrates Claude Compliance API for enhanced data capture; Norm Law hires three leaders following $50M Blackstone investment.
Mayday Health Sues South Dakota Over Abortion Pill Ad Ban
Mayday Health challenges South Dakota's law banning abortion pill advertisements, citing First Amendment rights. Settlement ended the case in March 2026.
Indian Court Rules Google Liable for Trademark Keyword Ads
Delhi High Court holds Google liable for trademark misuse in ads, ordering damages and restricting keyword use, challenging global ad practices.
AI Hallucinations in Legal Review Spur Call for Human Oversight
New reports reveal AI hallucinations in legal reviews risk case outcomes, urging firms to double down on human verification and safeguards.
California AG sues 23andMe over 2023 genetic data breach
California Attorney General sues 23andMe's successor over a 2023 breach exposing millions of users' genetic data, alleging mismanagement and ransom payment.
EU Releases €16.4B to Hungary After New PM's Immediate Reforms
The EU unfreezes €16.4 billion to Hungary following swift reforms by new PM Péter Magyar, signaling renewed compliance and funding access.
DOJ Fast-Tracks Benefits Fraud Cases, Boosts Whistleblower Cooperation
The DOJ introduces a faster review process for benefits fraud qui tam cases and new initiatives to work with data-driven whistleblowers.
Connecticut enacts sweeping workplace law reforms impacting employers
Connecticut’s new Public Act 26-12 reforms workplace laws including wage disclosures, joint liability, and AI hiring rules, effective Oct 2026–Jan 2027.
Five Progressive Democrats Demand Stricter AI Rules and Data Center Moratorium
Five progressive Democrats back new AI regulations, including an AI data center moratorium and taxes, impacting legal and tech compliance sectors.
Judge Denies California’s Bid to Halt Pipeline Under State Park
Federal judge rejects California's injunction to stop offshore oil pipeline use under Gaviota State Park, intensifying state-federal legal tensions.