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AI Safety Debated in Court as Musk-OpenAI Feud Intensifies
AI governance and safety take center stage as expert witnesses testify in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, raising legal challenges for tech sector advisors.
Judge Approves $50M Settlement in Black Google Workers' Bias Suit
A federal judge has approved a $50M settlement resolving discrimination claims from over 4,000 Black Google employees, spotlighting ongoing racial bias issues in the tech industry.
DOJ Probes Fairfax Prosecutor Over Immigrant Defendant Policies
The DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County's prosecutor over alleged preferential treatment for undocumented immigrants. Descano will testify May 14.
California Bar Proposes First AI Verification Rule for Lawyers
California may soon require lawyers to independently verify all AI-generated outputs, setting a national precedent for legal ethics and accountability in AI usage.
US Evidence Rules Committee Delays AI Deepfake Guidance
The U.S. Evidence Rules Committee has postponed proposals on AI deepfake evidence, leaving legal professionals awaiting clear standards as synthetic media challenges rise.
LexisNexis launches Protégé AI tools and security upgrades on Lexis+
LexisNexis introduces Protégé AI, new security features, and expanded document management on Lexis+, aiming to boost research efficiency and data protection for legal professionals.
Legora Unveils aOS: Agentic AI Platform for Legal Teams
Legora launches aOS, an agentic AI operating system, aiming to enable law firms and legal departments to automate workflows and elevate legal practice efficiency.
U.S. Lawmakers Revive Push for National Data Privacy Law
House Republicans introduced two new federal data privacy bills as debate intensifies over a national privacy law that could supersede the current patchwork of state regulations.
A&O Shearman Cuts More Roles Amid Post-Merger Integration
A&O Shearman continues layoffs, reducing business services roles in London following its $3.5B merger, underlining shifting firm structures and BigLaw consolidation trends.
EU Strikes Deal to Delay AI Act High-Risk Rules, Ban Nudification Apps
The EU Council and Parliament agreed to delay high-risk AI rules to 2027-2028 and ban nudification apps by 2026, impacting compliance for tech and legal teams.
NATO Official: Governance Tops Tech in Allied AI Intelligence Sharing
NATO's Maj. Gen. Paul Lynch urges governance and policy frameworks over more tech for effective allied AI-enabled geospatial intelligence sharing.
BigLaw Attorney at Center of Alleged Decade-Long Insider Trading Ring
A Yale-educated BigLaw attorney is accused of leading a ten-year insider trading ring exploiting confidential M&A info, sparking ethics and compliance concerns across major law firms.
Washington Supreme Court Narrows Use of Nonjudicial Foreclosure for Lenders
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that nonjudicial foreclosures require loans to be evidenced by negotiable instruments, impacting mortgage enforcement and foreclosure strategies statewide.
EU Bans Sexualized AI Deepfakes, Delays High-Risk AI Rules
The EU will ban non-consensual sexualized AI deepfakes by December 2026 and delay some high-risk AI model regulations, impacting compliance timelines for legal teams.
EU Expands Deforestation Law Scope, Promises Simpler Compliance
The European Commission broadens EU deforestation rules to cover more imports and pledges to cut compliance costs by 75%, impacting global supply chains.
Scissero Launches Suzie Law: Open-Source AI for Legal Drafting
Scissero launches Suzie Law, an open-source AI for legal drafting and search, aiming to empower law firms and in-house teams to customize AI tools for streamlined workflows.
Litigation Workspaces Gain Ground in In-House Legal Tech
In-house legal teams are increasingly adopting litigation workspaces to streamline case management, collaboration, and workflows, shifting legal tech focus beyond contract management.
ESMA Flags MiFID II Sustainability Compliance Gaps Across EU Firms
ESMA's assessment of MiFID II sustainability aspects highlights notable compliance gaps and signals a focus on dialogue over enforcement during regulatory transition.
FSB Warns of Systemic Dangers in Surging $2T Private Credit Market
The Financial Stability Board warns legal teams that rapid growth in the opaque $2T private credit market may trigger regulatory scrutiny and expose banks to systemic risks.
FCA Probes UK Claims Management Firms Amid Legal, Regulatory Scrutiny
The FCA launches a market review of UK claims management companies and law firms, intensifying scrutiny over consumer harm, compliance risk, and aggressive marketing tactics.