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Florida Court Dismisses Judge Judy’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Tabloid
A Florida judge dismissed Judge Judy Sheindlin’s defamation suit against InTouch Weekly, highlighting the high bar public figures face in defamation cases involving news media.
Ninth Circuit Revives Class Action Over Target Bed Sheet Thread Counts
The Ninth Circuit has revived a consumer class action against Target over alleged deceptive bed sheet thread count claims, signaling greater legal risk for product labeling.
Lafarge Executives Jailed in France for ISIS Payments, Prompting US Legal Warnings
French court sentences Lafarge executives for financing terrorism, spotlighting cartel and bribery risks for US corporate leaders and compliance advisors.
NYC Proposes Rule Requiring Easy Online Subscription Cancellation
New York City has proposed a rule mandating businesses let customers cancel subscriptions online as easily as signing up, with fines for violations. What compliance teams need to know.
Anthropic Faces Backlash Over Claude AI Performance Decline
Anthropic’s Claude AI sees reduced performance, sparking user discontent and trust concerns for legal tech adopters. Key details on the changes and user reaction.
Maine Passes First Moratorium on Large Data Centers
Maine enacts the first statewide moratorium on large data centers, halting new approvals until November 2027 as it studies power grid impacts. Governor’s signature is pending.
SEC Grants Exemption to 20-Day Tender Offer Rule for Certain M&A Deals
The SEC has granted exemptive relief from the 20-business-day tender offer minimum for specific transactions. Legal and M&A professionals must note the impacted eligibility criteria.
FDA, CDC Probe E. coli Outbreak Tied to Raw Farm Cheese Recall
FDA and CDC investigate a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to RAW FARM-brand raw dairy products, prompting a voluntary cheese recall and new compliance warnings.
Ninth Circuit Slashes Fee in U.S. ex rel. Hartpence FCA Case to $1.5M
The Ninth Circuit cut attorneys’ fees in U.S. ex rel. Hartpence v. Kinetic Concepts from $8.5M to $1.5M, signaling closer scrutiny of False Claims Act fee requests by federal courts.
Federal Judge Backs $56M Flo Health Privacy Settlement
A federal court has tentatively approved a $56 million settlement over privacy claims against Flo Health and Google for sharing sensitive menstrual app data without consent.
Jury Finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster Held Illegal Monopoly in Concert Industry
A US federal jury ruled Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated antitrust laws by running an illegal monopoly, shifting the landscape for live event ticketing and antitrust enforcement.
Ninth Circuit Grills Betting Exchanges on Casino Gambling Distinctions
The Ninth Circuit scrutinized the legal line between sports betting exchanges and casino gambling, a decision with major implications for online gaming compliance and regulation.
FinCEN Proposes Overhaul of AML/CFT Rules for Financial Institutions
FinCEN issues a proposed rule to revamp AML/CFT compliance, shifting focus to program effectiveness and risk mitigation. Financial institutions must adapt to evolving standards.
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7 as Mythos raises legal AI stakes
Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.7 with coding and vision upgrades; upcoming Mythos model restricts access after uncovering vulnerabilities, impacting legal tech AI compliance.
Legal Tech Ad Spend Splits: Commoditized vs. Competitive Markets, Says New Report
A new FlyTech-LawSites report shows legal tech ad costs diverging, with commoditized product CPLs dropping and competitive segments like personal injury rising sharply.
Federal Judge Lets CNN Privacy Lawsuit Over Adtech Tracking Move Forward
A federal judge has denied CNN's attempt to dismiss a privacy class action alleging undisclosed user data sharing with Microsoft and adtech partners, keeping the CIPA suit alive.
Alt Legal Acquires WebTMS, Slates AI Trademark Tool for May 2026
Alt Legal acquires WebTMS and plans to launch an AI-powered trademark filing tool in May 2026, signaling major shifts for IP firms as legal tech platforms consolidate.
Free Law Project to Add Millions of Recent Case Decisions to CourtListener
Free Law Project will digitize and add millions of recent US case opinions to its CourtListener platform, expanding public access to up-to-date legal decisions for legal tech users.
Congress Probes Palantir's Immigration Tech Amid Escalating Legal Scrutiny
Congressional inquiry into Palantir's federal immigration contracts highlights legal and compliance risks for technology vendors as privacy concerns rise.
Stanford AI Index: 90% of Top AI Models Built by Industry in 2025
Stanford's 2026 AI Index shows 90%+ of advanced AI came from industry in 2025, with regulation lagging. Rising incidents heighten legal risk, urging new compliance strategies.