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Rippling Files AI IP Countersuit Against Runlayer in Latest Legal Clash
Rippling has countersued Runlayer, alleging unlawful use of its decade-old AI technology in a key intellectual property dispute.
GC AI Acquires Jetify to Expand AI Tools for In-House Legal Teams
On August 10, 2026, GC AI acquired Jetify to enhance its AI contract analysis tools for corporate legal departments, signaling growth in legal AI competition.
AI Securities Class Actions Surge, Outpacing Crypto and SPAC Cases
AI-related securities class actions rose sharply in H1 2026, surpassing cryptocurrency and SPAC cases, signaling new legal risks for corporate counsel.
E-discovery Cuts Litigation Costs Up to 38%, Speeds Case Resolution
E-discovery consumes up to 35% of litigation budgets; new managed services reduce costs by 38% and limit delays through proportional discovery.
Willkie Partners With OpenAI in Growing Law Firm-Tech Collaborations
Willkie Farr & Gallagher partners with OpenAI to develop AI tools, reflecting a trend of law firms working with tech companies to innovate legal services.
Akerman Names Michael Adler to Lead AI Governance Practice
Akerman LLP appoints Michael Adler, ex-Amazon counsel, to head AI governance amid rising regulatory demands and industry focus on AI risk management.
Christopher Kercher Launches LitiAI, an AI-Driven Litigation Firm
Christopher Kercher launches LitiAI, a litigation firm integrating AI to streamline workflows and improve client outcomes in legal disputes.
DISCO Launches AI-Powered Unified Litigation Platform
DISCO introduces a unified litigation platform integrating AI workflows, eDiscovery, and case insights to boost litigation efficiency.
Anthropic Names Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar Global Legal Chief in 2024
Anthropic appointed Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar as global legal and policy executive in 2024, strengthening AI governance amid evolving regulations.
LexisNexis Opens Customer Lab to Advance AI in Legal Research
LexisNexis launches a Customer Lab to develop AI-powered legal research tools with AWS and OpenAI collaboration, enhancing legal workflows and compliance.
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.