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Meta names Kunal Shah head of WhatsApp, invests $900M in CRED
Meta appoints fintech founder Kunal Shah as WhatsApp head and invests $900 million in his startup CRED, aiming to boost payments innovation.
FinCEN Proposes Bank-Style ID Rule for Stablecoin Issuers
FinCEN and banking regulators propose a rule requiring stablecoin issuers to implement customer ID programs like banks to enhance AML compliance.
Sixth Circuit Revives Ohio Law Requiring Parental Consent for Minors on Social Media
Ohio's parental consent law for minors under 16 on social media is reinstated by the Sixth Circuit, highlighting debates on free speech and online safety.
French Appeals Court Confirms Achraf Hakimi Will Stand Trial on Rape Charges
French appeals court rejects dismissal, confirming footballer Achraf Hakimi will face trial for 2023 rape allegations. Legal challenges on evidence highlighted.
CME Sues CFTC Over Approval of Kalshi’s Perpetual Futures Contracts
Chicago Mercantile Exchange sues CFTC for approving Kalshi's political perpetual futures, challenging regulatory framework for prediction markets.
Class Action Claims Rivian Misled Buyers on Self-Driving Tech
A June 2026 class action alleges Rivian falsely advertised Level 3 autonomy in R1T and R1S models, raising key legal risks in autonomous vehicle marketing.
BlackBoiler Launches Veris AI Contract Review Add-in for Word
BlackBoiler's Veris integrates AI contract review and negotiation directly in Microsoft Word, streamlining workflows for legal teams.
Harvey to Open Source Legal AI Models, Expand Research Team
Harvey will open source custom legal AI models by late 2026, expanding its research lab and benchmarking AI for legal tasks.
Milbank Sparks 2026 BigLaw Pay Race with New Associate Salaries
Milbank's June 2026 associate salary hikes have triggered swift matching by firms like McDermott and Susman Godfrey, shaping BigLaw pay trends.
Court Lets Toyota Compel Arbitration Without Naming Individual Dealers
A June 2026 court ruling confirms Toyota can enforce arbitration broadly across dealers as third-party beneficiaries, clarifying contract law.
Crosby AI Shortens Contract Review to Under One Hour with $85M Funding
Crosby AI secures $85 million funding to cut contract review to 58 minutes, aiding legal teams with faster, cost-effective workflows.
Netherlands Criminalizes Conversion Therapy with Jail and Fines
Dutch Parliament passes law banning conversion therapy targeting sexual orientation and gender identity, imposing fines and prison sentences.
AI’s Legal Shake-Up Mirrors Interstate Highway Revolution
Legal professionals face transformative AI impact akin to interstate highways, reshaping practice culture and operations.
EFF Says IETF Plan Will Limit Automated Access to Web Data
EFF warns IETF's Anonymous Bot Authentication could block automated web tools affecting journalists and legal researchers' data access.
EFF Warns NO FAKES Act Risks Silencing Satire and News Online
EFF analysis warns the NO FAKES Act could threaten free speech, satire, and press freedom by restricting digital likeness use.
Ironclad and Legora Unveil AI Integration to Streamline Contract Workflows
Ironclad and Legora launch an AI-to-AI integration enhancing contract management for legal teams worldwide.
FTC Lawsuit Reveals How Scam Apps Use Shell Companies to Dodge Enforcement
FTC exposes subscription app scam networks using shell companies to evade app store rules, highlighting digital consumer protection challenges.
Lewis Brisbois Orders Remote Attorneys Back to Office After Cyberattack
Lewis Brisbois mandates remote attorneys return to office after June 10 cyberattack, reflecting cybersecurity and compliance challenges in BigLaw.
Pramaana Labs Raises $27M to Advance AI Verification for Legal Tech
Pramaana Labs raised $27 million in seed funding led by Khosla Ventures to build AI with formal verification, targeting legal, drug, and tax sectors.
Thomson Reuters Rolls Out DeepJudge AI Integration for CoCounsel
Thomson Reuters now offers DeepJudge AI integration in CoCounsel, merging firm-specific precedents with Westlaw and Practical Law research.