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Judge Denies Meta's Bid to Dismiss Social Media Addiction Claims
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers lets key claims in social media addiction lawsuit against Meta proceed to trial, escalating MDL scrutiny.
Spellbook Rolls Out AI-Powered Autonomous Contract Management System
Spellbook launched its Autonomous Contract Management system on June 30, 2026, automating contract workflows for 4,500 legal teams worldwide.
HKU Finds Legal Firms Race to Adopt AI Amid Governance Gaps
HKU LITE Lab reveals legal firms rapidly adopt generative AI but struggle with governance and risk management, highlighting urgent need for AI policies.
New Study Shows AI Boosts Legal Department Efficiency Amid Governance Gaps
Litera survey reveals widespread AI adoption in legal teams, with efficiency gains but governance and data risk gaps present.
Elite Boutiques Outpace BigLaw with Swift Lateral Partner Moves
Elite boutique law firms lead lateral partner hiring and compensation agility, reshaping BigLaw competition in 2026.
Proprietary 'WL' Citations Raise Unique AI Hallucination Risks in Legal Research
Experts warn that proprietary 'WL' citations increase AI hallucinations, risking costly errors and sanctions in legal filings.
UK CMA reviews Apple and Google app store fees and NFC access rules
UK CMA proposes new rules to let app developers avoid high fees and open NFC for contactless payments, impacting tech compliance and antitrust law.
10th Circuit Revives Utah Journalist’s Lawsuit Over Denied Press Credentials
The 10th Circuit reinstates journalist Bryan Schott's lawsuit challenging Utah's denial of statehouse press credentials to his independent publication.
Doxim Settles $5.5M Data Breach Affecting 1.1M Individuals
Doxim settles a $5.5 million class action over a December 2023 data breach exposing sensitive client data, underscoring third-party risks.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Limits on Party-Candidate Coordinated Spending
The Supreme Court invalidated federal limits on political party spending coordinated with candidates, reshaping campaign finance rules after 50 years.
Opus 2, Artificial Lawyer Webinar on AI in Litigation Slated for July 23
Opus 2 and Artificial Lawyer host July 23 webinar on integrating AI into litigation workflows for better decision-making and efficiency.
EFF Reveals UK Age Verification Gathers LGBT Users' Sensitive Data
EFF exposes privacy risks in UK Online Safety Act age checks collecting LGBT users’ biometric and ID data, urging safer, compliant alternatives.
Deloitte: AI Will Handle 30% of In-House Legal Work by 2031
Deloitte predicts AI agents to automate 30% of corporate legal tasks within five years, reshaping in-house legal teams and workflows.
AI-Generated Probate Document Looks Right but Misses Key Legal Issues
A probate lawyer found AI-generated documents look professional but miss critical probate law questions, highlighting the need for legal oversight.
Reed Smith, Cornell Launch AI Program for Firm Partners
Reed Smith and Cornell launch an AI Leadership Program for partners to deepen AI legal expertise and client advisory skills starting September 2026.
Winston & Strawn, Taylor Wessing Merge to Form $1.75B Transatlantic Firm
Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing merged June 2026, creating 1,400-lawyer firm Winston Taylor with $1.75B revenue, reflecting global BigLaw growth.
Trump Surprised as Supreme Court Upholds $5M Carroll Verdict
The Supreme Court declined to review Trump's appeal of a $5 million sexual abuse and defamation verdict by E. Jean Carroll.
Kirkland & Ellis Joins Forces With Syllo to Boost Litigation AI
Kirkland & Ellis partners with AI firm Syllo to enhance litigation with advanced tools, following Palantir tie-up and major AI investments.
Recording HR Interviews on Zoom Risks Losing Attorney-Client Privilege
New legal analyses warn that recording HR investigations on virtual platforms like Teams and Zoom may erode attorney-client privilege and violate consent laws.
Federal PACER Fees Rise 20% to Fund $750M Security Upgrade
PACER fees will increase from $0.10 to $0.12 per page in 2027 to support a $750 million cybersecurity overhaul for federal court access systems.