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California Launches DROP Tool for Consumer Data Deletion
California's DROP tool offers streamlined data deletion for consumers, impacting enterprise compliance and privacy control.
EU Set to Enforce AI Act on Social Scoring and Biometrics
EU regulators prepare to enforce AI Act, targeting prohibited practices like social scoring and biometric surveillance.
Legora Boosts AI Legal Training with Top Law Schools Collaboration
Legora's new AI program partners with major law schools to equip students with AI legal skills.
Orrick Uses Predictive Analytics to Cut Costs by 96.7%
Orrick's use of predictive analytics cuts attorney review volume by 96.7%, saving $58,000 per matter, showcasing impactful AI-driven efficiency in legal practices.
Foley & Lardner's AI Tools Streamline Legal Workflows
Foley & Lardner's FoleyChat AI tool wins 'Best Use of AI' for optimizing legal workflows, benefiting General Counsels in strategy and operations efficiency.
Husch Blackwell Unveils Office to Drive Legal Tech Innovation
Husch Blackwell opens a new Transformation Office led by Joanna L. Penn, focusing on legal innovation through AI and operational efficiency.
Flo Rebrands, Launches Tool to Transform Legal Performance Reviews
Flo rebrands and introduces a new tool aimed at enhancing legal performance reviews, focusing on structured feedback for law firm management.
Relativity Files for IPO to Boost Legal Tech Innovation
Relativity files for IPO to facilitate strategic expansion and innovation in legal tech sector.
Epiq Expands AI Compliance with LitLingo Deal's Global Reach
Epiq acquires LitLingo, boosting its AI-driven compliance platform to manage risks and enhance efficiency for legal departments globally.
PointOne Raises $16M to Enhance AI Legal Timekeeping Features
PointOne raises $16 million from 8VC to improve AI timekeeping, boosting law firms' efficiency and revenue by enhancing billable hour tracking.
Harvey AI Lands $200M, Hits $11B Valuation
Harvey AI's latest $200M funding, valued at $11B, marks a significant step in legal tech's AI integration.
Steno Captures $49M to Enhance Legal AI Solutions
Steno secures $49M in Series C funding to improve AI-powered court reporting, aiding efficiency and cost management in law firms.
AI Demand Spurs Legal Engineer Hiring in Law Firms
As AI adoption in legal hits 79% by 2024, law firms increasingly hiring legal engineers.
Thompson Hine's AI Platform Accelerates Legal Workflow
Thompson Hine debuts AI-powered SmartPaTH Plus, transforming over 100 legal tasks with enhanced efficiency.
McDermott to Train 1,700 Lawyers in AI by Early 2026
McDermott Will & Emery plans AI training for 1,700 lawyers by 2026, boosting efficiency and client service via technology.
Illinois Musicians File Copyright Lawsuits Against AI Companies
Illinois musicians sue AI companies for unauthorized use of songs, impacting copyright laws and privacy statutes like BIPA and the Right of Publicity Act.
Maine, Kentucky, and NJ Push Forward on Privacy Legislation
Maine, Kentucky, and New Jersey's new privacy laws may increase compliance burdens across sectors, aligning with GDPR-like standards.
21 States Challenge USDA's $74B Funding Conditions
21 states sue USDA, challenging funding conditions tied to immigration and DEI, impacting state programs and millions relying on school lunches and SNAP.
SEC Revises Adviser Performance Fee Qualifications
The SEC revises performance fee rules, impacting adviser compliance and client revenue strategies.
Judge Blocks Pentagon's Risk Label on Anthropic
A federal judge temporarily blocks the Pentagon's risk label on AI firm Anthropic, impacting future governance of AI company operations with government contracts.