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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.
Law Firm Leaders Lean on MBWA to Oversee AI Integration
As AI use surges in law firms, leaders are reviving 'managing by walking around' to ensure judgment, accuracy, and client trust aren't sidelined by automation.
Meta’s Muse Spark AI Raises Health Data Privacy and Liability Flags
Meta’s Muse Spark AI requests raw health data and gives inaccurate advice, spurring privacy and liability concerns under GDPR, HIPAA, and regulatory scrutiny in US/EU.
US Law Firms Add Jobs Amid Rapid Rise in AI Adoption
AI use has doubled among US legal professionals, yet law firms are expanding headcount and boosting investment, challenging fears of tech-driven job losses.
China Moves to Regulate AI Virtual Humans, Protect Personality Rights
China's draft regulations target AI digital humans, mandating labeling and consent to safeguard personality rights and curb misuse. Legal professionals must track this evolving framework.
7,000 Protest in Brasília Over Indigenous Land Rights Threats
Over 7,000 Indigenous people rallied in Brasília, pressing for urgent action on land rights amid stalled demarcations and regulatory risks for legal practitioners.