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BigLaw Lateral Hires Surpass Entry-Level for First Time in 2025
In 2025, BigLaw firms hired more lateral associates than entry-level lawyers, reshaping legal careers and talent strategies amid AI adoption.
Plaintiffs Use AI Tools for Evidence and Document Review in Injury Cases
Plaintiffs’ attorneys adopt AI tools like Caseflow and VerdictFlow to boost evidence analysis and streamline personal injury lawsuits.
Kirkland Managing Partner Calls for Mental Health Openness to Combat Burnout
Kirkland's Jon Ballis urges open mental health dialogue to reduce legal burnout and improve retention amid rising stress in law firms.
AAA Names Jennifer Reeves VP to Tackle AI Governance Pitfalls
Jennifer Reeves joins AAA as VP of Legal AI Governance, highlighting common mistakes in AI policy implementation for legal tech and compliance teams.
Bumble Bee Foods Avoids Court Orders to Improve Sea Labor Conditions
Bumble Bee Foods dodged court mandates for better working conditions at sea, spotlighting labor rights issues in maritime supply chains.
IP and Trade Secret Risks Rise with AI in Smart Manufacturing
As AI revolutionizes smart manufacturing, legal teams face new challenges in IP, data ownership, and trade secret protections.
FBI Warns Law Firms of Extortionists Posing as IT Support Technicians
The FBI issued a May 2026 warning about criminals posing as IT support to infiltrate law firms, urging enhanced physical security and staff awareness.
Three Health Systems Sue CVS Over $250M 340B Drug Pricing Scheme
Mount Sinai, Michigan, and Kansas health systems sue CVS Health alleging $250M diverted from 340B drug savings between 2020-2025.
Legal Pros See AI as Job Creator, Not Threat, per Ironclad Report
Ironclad's 2026 State of AI in Legal report reveals growing optimism among legal professionals about AI generating legal jobs, shifting legal industry attitudes.
EFF Flags ALPR Use Beyond Policing, Including School Residency Checks
EFF reveals millions of automated license plate reader searches used for school residency verification and background checks, raising privacy concerns nationwide.
Anthropic’s Claude AI Expands Legal Aid Access with New Integrations
Anthropic launches Claude AI legal plugins and partnerships to enhance legal aid and law firm workflows, boosting access to justice with tailored AI tools.
Ohio Proposes Draft Regulations to Implement AB 1415 on Healthcare Deals
Ohio’s OHCA proposes draft regulations requiring 90-day notice to regulate private equity, hedge funds, and MSOs in healthcare transactions under AB 1415.
Federal Court Blocks Alabama 2023 Map for Voting Rights Act Violation
A federal court blocks Alabama's 2023 congressional map for racial discrimination, citing Voting Rights Act and constitutional violations.
Trump Signs Order Revamping Fintech Regulatory Frameworks
President Trump signs executive order directing federal agencies to update fintech regulations, impacting legal oversight and compliance.
Nevada Supreme Court Strikes Down IME Statute in Personal Injury Cases
Nevada Supreme Court declares key Independent Medical Examination statute unconstitutional, impacting personal injury case procedures and data handling.
Colorado Revamps AI Law Impacting Employer Use of Automated Decision-Making
Colorado's new AI law, effective Jan 2027, changes employer obligations on AI use in consequential decisions, focusing on transparency and compliance.
Ann Taylor Sued Over Alleged Data Tracking After Opt-Out
Ann Taylor faces class action alleging it allowed third-party data tracking despite user opt-out, highlighting retailer privacy challenges in 2026.
Study Finds CEOs Face Career Risks from Poor AI Governance
A new study reveals CEOs risk careers due to fragmented AI governance and widespread use of unapproved AI tools in firms.
Two BigLaw Attorneys Shot Outside Raleigh Courthouse
Two Fox Rothschild attorneys were shot outside Old Wake County Courthouse after a civil hearing, raising safety concerns in the legal community.
Stolen NSA Tools Like EternalBlue Keep Corporate Networks at Risk
Stolen NSA hacking tools from 2016, including EternalBlue, still pose security threats and legal challenges for corporations globally.