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BigHand Acquires Ayora in August 2026 to Enhance Legal Pricing Tools
In August 2026, BigHand acquired Ayora to improve legal matter pricing accuracy and data intelligence for law firms and corporate legal teams.
Nvidia Faces Multiple AI Copyright Lawsuits Over Training Data Use
Nvidia confronts several lawsuits accusing unauthorized use of copyrighted works in AI training, highlighting key legal risks for IP counsel and legal pros.
EU AI Office can now fine Big Tech up to 3% of global revenue
From August 2, 2026, the EU AI Office enforces the AI Act with fines up to 3% of global turnover for Big Tech violations, changing compliance landscape.
Ex-BigLaw Partner Sam Davidoff Launches Align to Digitize Trial Binders
Sam Davidoff, ex-Williams & Connolly partner, launches Align, an AI-powered platform digitizing trial binders for litigation efficiency.
Law Firms Struggle More with AI Deployment Than AI Technology Itself
Law firms face challenges in AI deployment and governance, which hinder ROI despite widespread AI adoption in legal workflows.
Judge Allows Reddit's DMCA Claims Against AI Data Scrapers
A judge lets Reddit pursue DMCA claims against AI firms Perplexity and SerpApi over data scraping, impacting AI training data copyright enforcement.
Salesforce CLO Calls on Legal Teams to Manage AI Agents Directly
Salesforce CLO Sebastian Niles urges legal professionals to directly oversee AI agents, reshaping compliance and workflow management in legal operations.
Illinois Appeals Court Warns Lawyers Against AI Hallucinations in Briefs
Illinois Appeals Court fines attorney for AI-generated brief errors, signaling risks for legal use of AI in litigation.
Legora Acquires Wexler to Boost AI-Powered Litigation Tools
Legora expands its AI litigation capabilities by acquiring Wexler, enhancing fact analysis workflows amid rapid growth and market expansion.
Chinese AI Models Cut Costs for US Legal Tech, Fueling Vendor Shifts
Chinese AI models gain ground in US legal tech with affordable, customizable options amid IP theft concerns and US-China tensions.
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over AI-Driven Layoffs Targeting Employees on Leave
26 Meta employees sue claiming AI laid off workers disproportionately on medical or parental leave, raising AI employment law risks.
PettyLawsuit AI Faces UPL Scrutiny Amid Legal Tech Enforcement Rise
PettyLawsuit's AI legal platform is under scrutiny for unauthorized practice of law, highlighting regulatory challenges in legal tech and consumer protections.
Brazilian Legal Tech Jusfy Raises $15M Series A with Thomson Reuters
Jusfy, a Brazilian legal tech startup, secures $15M Series A funding led by Quona Capital and Thomson Reuters Ventures, boosting Latin American legal tech growth.
Microsoft Adopts Harvey AI to Boost Legal and Compliance Workflows
Microsoft's legal department integrates Harvey AI into Microsoft 365 apps, enhancing legal and compliance operations with advanced AI tools.
AI Tools Move Litigation Decisions Earlier for In-House Counsel
AI enables in-house lawyers to analyze data sooner, reshaping legal strategies and cutting outside counsel costs.
Eudia Details How it Balances Ethics and Innovation as an ABS Firm
Eudia launched an ABS law firm in Arizona, showing how legal tech and ethics coexist in evolving business models.
Box rolls out AI agent security for law firms' legal workflows
Box launches AI security controls on July 21, 2026, to protect law firms' sensitive legal documents and ensure compliance with AI regulations.
Relativity Names Chris Brown President to Drive AI Expansion
Relativity appoints Chris Brown as president and acquires AI legal tech firm Gavel, advancing AI-driven legal data tools and workflows.
Opensity Solutions Launches Law Firm MSO Practice with Rob Morris
Opensity Solutions announced a Law Firm MSO practice to modernize law firm operations, led by legal veteran Rob Morris.
Ropes & Gray Ends World Cup–Style AI Contest for Junior Lawyers
Ropes & Gray concluded a unique AI competition pairing summer and first-year associates, advancing legal tech skills in BigLaw talent development.