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Anthropic CEO Urges Govt Power to Block Unsafe AI Deployments
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls for U.S. government authority to block dangerous AI, citing need for safety standards like those for cars and drugs.
Boutique Firms Match Milbank's $455K Salary, Lead Litigation Rankings
Milbank and elite boutiques align associate salaries at $455K, reshaping litigation firm compensation and recruiting for legal pros.
Cboe Defends Proposed Disruptive Trading Rule Amid Industry Pushback
Cboe seeks SEC approval for Rule 8.23 on disruptive trading, facing industry criticism over intent standards important for compliance.
Susman Godfrey’s 2026 Salaries Competitive but Vary vs. Market Raises
Susman Godfrey’s 2026 salary scale offers competitive pay above market for mid-level associates but aligns or trails at entry level amid BigLaw raises.
Fearn Raises $5.5M Seed to Speed Up Patent Drafting with AI
Fearn secures $5.5M seed funding to cut patent drafting from 50 hours to 20 minutes, lowering costs for inventors and IP pros.
California Lawmakers Renew Push for Tough AI Training Data Disclosure
California's proposed AB 412 would require AI developers to disclose copyrighted materials in training data, despite industry pushback.
House Passes Bill Overhauling U.S. Copyright Office Structure
The House passed H.R. 6028 to restructure the U.S. Copyright Office, shifting appointment powers and creating new oversight roles.
EU Court Rules Auditors Must Allow Criminal Interviews of Officials
EU General Court annuls refusal of the European Court of Auditors to allow EPPO interviews amid criminal probe on recruitment irregularities.
D.C. Boutique Wilkinson Stekloff Matches New Big Law Pay Scale
Wilkinson Stekloff LLP raises associate salaries to match big law firms' new 2026 market rates, heightening competition in elite litigation recruiting.
Ohio Appeals Court Rules Google Is Not a Common Carrier
Ohio's appellate court ruled Google is not a common carrier, shaping regulation of tech platforms and editorial discretion.
Colorado Firms Settle Dispute Over Google Ads Using Competitor Name
Franklin D. Azar & Associates and Bachus & Schanker settled over misleading competitor-name Google ads, highlighting risks in legal marketing compliance.
Clio Acquires Jurisage to Boost AI Legal Tools in Canada
Clio completes acquisition of Canadian legal data startup Jurisage to expand AI-powered workflow solutions with Clio Work in Canada.
Cyera Raises $600M, Valued at $12B for AI Cybersecurity Platform
Cyera secures $600 million funding, hitting a $12 billion valuation as AI-driven cybersecurity demand surges for legal and corporate sectors.
EU orders Meta to restore free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
The European Commission mandates Meta to allow free API access for rival AI assistants on WhatsApp during antitrust investigation, safeguarding competition.
Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5 and Claude for Legal With AI Plugins
Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5 and Claude for Legal with over 20 connectors and 12 legal practice plugins, advancing AI in law firms and departments.
House Passes Faster Labor Contracts Act to Speed Union Negotiations
U.S. House passes FLCA to accelerate first contract negotiations between new unions and employers, imposing strict timelines and arbitration.
Yelp Moves to Block Google’s Search Monopoly After Antitrust Ruling
Yelp seeks issue preclusion to stop Google’s monopolistic search practices after 2024 antitrust verdict, impacting corporate legal strategies.
FDA Backs Rule Requiring Vape Makers to Prove Flavors Aid Smoking Cessation
FDA defends rule mandating vape manufacturers demonstrate flavored products better help smokers quit, impacting regulatory and legal strategies.
Louisiana Enacts Data Privacy Law Effective January 2027
Louisiana signs the Louisiana Data Privacy Act, joining 21 states with consumer data privacy laws, affecting businesses starting Jan 2027.
Billables AI Raises $10.2M to Expand AI Legal Timekeeping Tools
Billables AI secures $10.2M Series A to develop advanced AI features beyond timekeeping for law firms and legal departments, spotlighting legal tech innovation.