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Justice Sotomayor Lifts Curtain on Supreme Court Divisions
Justice Sotomayor details Supreme Court discord and dissent, shedding light on judicial rifts and personal dynamics that shape legal precedents impacting all legal sectors.
Audit: AI Hallucinations Pose Ongoing Risks in Legal Research Platforms
Independent reviews confirm AI hallucinations are common in legal research tools, raising risks of errors and sanctions as firms add these systems to core workflows.
Jury Weighs Phoenix Police Officer’s Fate in Malicious Prosecution Trial
A Phoenix jury deliberates whether a police officer’s alleged false statements led to a wrongful arrest, in a case intersecting with DOJ findings of police misconduct and prosecutorial ethics.
U.S. Steel, Union Seek Antidumping Duties on Tin Mill Imports
U.S. Steel and United Steelworkers petition for antidumping duties on tin mill products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey, marking a key development for the steel industry and trade lawyers.
Federal Judge Halts Off-Roading at Oceano Dunes to Protect Snowy Plovers
A federal court has issued an injunction stopping off-road vehicle use at Oceano Dunes to protect the endangered western snowy plover, intensifying the debate over public land use and wildlife prot...
Florida's accreditation fight heads to 11th Circuit, challenging college oversight
Florida's legal battle against federal college accreditation rules escalates to the 11th Circuit, questioning private gatekeepers' control over $112B in student aid.
More Top Litigators Exit BigLaw for Boutique Litigation Firms
Elite litigators are leaving BigLaw for boutique firms, seeking better workload balance and client engagement, reshaping talent strategies for law firm leaders and legal recruiters.
Justice Sotomayor Warns Future Lawyers: Master AI, Heed the Ethics
Justice Sonia Sotomayor urges law students to master artificial intelligence tools but warns of ethical pitfalls and legal consequences as AI transforms the profession.
SDNY Judge Narrows Claims in Lively v. Baldoni Workplace Dispute
A federal judge dismissed most of Blake Lively’s claims against Justin Baldoni, citing Title VII standards and independent contractor status, in a high-profile workplace case.
Agentic AI Accelerates Car Development, Heightens Legal Risks for Auto Industry
Automakers are adopting agentic (autonomous) AI, speeding innovation but raising new IP, liability, and compliance risks for legal teams advising the auto sector.
Fifth Circuit Curtails FTC's In-House Adjudication on Deceptive Ads
A Fifth Circuit ruling finds FTC's administrative process unconstitutional, disrupting the agency’s ability to penalize deceptive advertising and reshaping enforcement strategies.
Valtrus Sues Five Data Center Operators Over Chicago Cooling Patents
Valtrus Innovations sues Netrality, Lumen, CoreSite, NTT, and Prime Data Centers in Chicago for alleged patent infringement of key cooling technology.
GAO Flags Unfairly Tight Response Deadlines in Federal Contract Bid
GAO sustains protest over government contracting officer's compressed response deadlines, reinforcing importance of fair procurement for legal advisors and contractors.
Thousands Barred at EU Borders by Automated Entry/Exit System
EU's automated Entry/Exit System leads to over 24,000 entry refusals and longer airport waits, raising legal risks for travelers and compliance concerns for legal teams.
Eswatini Court Orders Legal Counsel Access for US Deportees
Eswatini’s Supreme Court ruled on April 9, 2026, that men deported from the US must have access to legal counsel—impacting future US-Africa migration partnerships.
Federal Judges Demand Concrete Trial Plans, Data Proof for Class Certification
Federal judges are pushing lawyers to provide detailed, data-backed trial plans for Rule 23 class certification. GCs must prepare with robust analytics and litigation strategies.
Legal Teams Face Growing Risk from AI Hallucinations
Court sanctions and state AG warnings highlight the need for legal professionals to actively oversee and manage AI hallucination risks in legal practice.
India's New Data Law: Hurdles for Legal Teams vs EU's GDPR
India’s new digital data law, the DPDP Act, creates tough compliance hurdles for legal teams, diverging from the GDPR in scope, penalties, and implementation timelines.
Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview Takes Aim at Critical Software Flaws
Anthropic unveils Claude Mythos Preview AI for cybersecurity, partnering with Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft to identify and patch critical vulnerabilities.
ABA Opinion 512 Sets Clear AI Ethics Rules for Legal Professionals
ABA Formal Opinion 512 clarifies lawyers’ ethical duties when using AI, spotlighting confidentiality, risk, and compliance. What in-house teams and firms need to know now.