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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.
ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 Bring Major Procedural Changes
The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules, effective June 1, introduce case management reforms and new expedited procedures for international disputes.
EU Sets Clear Transparency Rules for Deepfakes and AI Content
The European Commission mandates clear labeling of AI-generated content by 2026 to combat misinformation and enhance digital trust across the EU.
Undisclosed AI Use in Federal Bid Evaluations Heightens Protest Risks
Federal agencies’ undisclosed use of AI in contract evaluations raises transparency and legal protest challenges for contractors, with GAO and courts issuing clarifications.
Anthropic’s Mythos AI Crafts Software Exploits in Under 40 Minutes
Anthropic's Mythos AI creates software exploits within 40 minutes of patch release, raising urgent cybersecurity and compliance challenges for legal professionals.
EEOC Proposes Ending 1979 Voluntary Affirmative Action Guidance
EEOC plans to rescind its 1979 voluntary affirmative action rule and EEO-1 reporting, reshaping compliance for employers.
Supreme Court Narrows Criteria for Induced Patent Infringement in Hikma Case
The Supreme Court clarifies the standard for induced infringement under 35 U.S.C. § 271(b), impacting pharmaceutical patent litigation and skinny labels.
Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act Bans Sale of Precise Location Data
Massachusetts passes the Consumer Data Privacy Act banning the sale of precise location data, impacting data privacy compliance for companies.
WhatsApp Blocks New NSO Group Spyware Campaign, Files Court Motion
WhatsApp disrupts a new NSO Group spyware attack, violating a court injunction and raising cybersecurity concerns for legal tech users.
Fifth Circuit Upholds Rahimi Standard for Gun Bans on Heroin Traffickers
The Fifth Circuit reaffirmed that heroin traffickers can be disarmed under the Rahimi dangerousness standard, impacting federal gun possession laws nationwide.
Supreme Court Upholds FCC Data Privacy Fines in 8-1 Ruling
The US Supreme Court reinforced FCC's authority to fine AT&T and Verizon over data privacy violations in a key 2026 ruling impacting regulatory compliance.
Treaty 8 First Nations Demand Alberta Halt Separation Referendum
Treaty 8 First Nations formally demand Alberta stop separation referendum efforts without full consultation, citing constitutional and treaty rights.
Grossman’s Husband Testifies on Family Wealth in $176M Hit-and-Run Trial
New testimony on Rebecca Grossman’s family wealth surfaces in $176M civil trial for fatal 2020 hit-and-run, influencing punitive damages phase.
Experts Urge Legal Reforms to Stop AI’s Fake Case Citations
New analysis shows AI disclosure rules fall short against hallucinated legal citations, urging tighter legal standards to ensure accuracy.