Today's Legal Pulse
DOJ says Title VII disparate impact liability is unconstitutional
The Office of Legal Counsel concluded that disparate impact liability under Title VII violates the Constitution. The Department of Justice echoed this view, declaring employment disparate impact rules unconstitutional.
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Legora Hits $100 Million ARR, Accelerating Legal AI Adoption
Legora announced it has crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) just 18 months after its platform’s general release, now serving more than 1,000 customers in 50 markets. The milestone, backed by a recent Series D round, highlights the surge in demand for AI‑driven contract and compliance tools among law firms and corporate legal departments.
ADA Rule Targets Digital Barriers for Blind College Students After WVU Accessibility Lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice unveiled a final rule updating the Americans with Disabilities Act’s digital‑accessibility standards, set to become enforceable at the end of April. The rule follows complaints from blind graduate students at West Virginia University who say...
Robotaxi Firms Refuse Senate Request for Remote‑operator Intervention Data
Seven robotaxi firms—Aurora, May Mobility, Motional, Nuro, Tesla, Waymo and Zoox—have refused Sen. Ed Markey’s request for data on remote assistance operator (RAO) interventions. The denial intensifies a Senate‑led probe into safety oversight and data transparency for autonomous‑vehicle platforms.
Welcome to Cryptostan: Kyrgyzstan and the Emerging Crypto Corridor
In October 2025 Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, advised by Binance founder CZ, launched the national stablecoin KGST, recognized a digital som CBDC, and announced a state crypto reserve. Crypto transactions in Kyrgyzstan surged to an estimated $20‑32 billion in 2025, dwarfing...
Digible and Engrain Integrate All‑In Pricing Into Google Ads to Meet Fee‑Transparency Rules
Digible, a leading multifamily marketing agency, has teamed with Engrain, the interactive touring and data‑visualization platform, to feed structured pricing data into paid media. The integration lets advertisers display an “all‑in” price—including rent and mandatory fees—in Google Ads, addressing regulator‑driven...
Corporate Class Action Spending Projected to Hit $4.8 Billion as Nearly All Large Companies Face Regular Claims
Corporate legal spending on class‑action defense is projected to reach $4.8 billion in 2026, marking the 11th straight record year and a 5.9% rise from 2025. The Carlton Fields survey of over 300 Fortune‑1000 executives shows 91.7% of large firms now...
Colorado's New Speed Cameras Can't Be Outsmarted by Waze
Colorado has activated an automated speed‑camera system on a five‑mile stretch of I‑25 south of Fort Collins, using paired cameras to calculate average speed rather than a single radar snapshot. The program, part of CDOT’s Speed Enforcement initiative, began enforcement on...
Cottage Season and Occupiers’ Liability: Familiar Principles in a Riskier Setting
As spring ushers in cottage season across Ontario, the Occupiers’ Liability Act continues to govern premises liability for seasonal homes just as it does for urban properties. Lawyers warn that increased foot traffic, alcohol consumption, and recreational activities raise the...
Bankruptcy and Restructuring Company Stretto Launches New Research Platform
Stretto, a specialist bankruptcy and restructuring firm, announced the launch of its Research Suite, a new platform designed to surface and compare bankruptcy documents across jurisdictions. The service aggregates court filings, DIP financing agreements, and plan documents, providing a searchable...
China Issues New E-Commerce Guidelines Following Pressure From the EU
China released new e‑commerce guidelines a week after an EU delegation raised concerns in Beijing about counterfeit and unsafe goods flowing to Europe. The rules, crafted with multiple agencies, aim to align Chinese cross‑border platforms with international safety standards and...
Two Amicus Briefs Weigh in for UMG in Its Battle with Drake
Universal Music Group (UMG) has secured two amicus briefs supporting its defense in Drake’s defamation lawsuit over the 2025 single “Not Like Us.” The Floyd Abrams Institute for Freedom of Expression at Yale Law School and a coalition of social...
Eversource, Avangrid Ask FERC to Stay $1.5B Refund Decision
FERC’s March 18 order cut the base return on equity for New England transmission owners, triggering a $1.5 billion refund obligation dating back to 2011. Eversource, Avangrid and other utilities argue the retroactive payments would damage liquidity, credit ratings and increase...
Postal Service Can Proceed with 8% Parcel Surcharge, Regulator Says
The Postal Regulatory Commission approved the U.S. Postal Service’s request to impose an 8% temporary surcharge on parcel transportation, effective April 26 through Jan. 17, 2007. The surcharge is designed to offset rising fuel costs—up 38% in five weeks—and other...
9 Reads that Could Save You From a Legal Crisis You Don't See Coming This Year
Law + Koffee’s latest roundup spotlights nine actionable briefs that map hidden legal risks threatening businesses in 2026. It shows how predictive analytics, a four‑layer risk framework, and regulatory monitoring can shift legal teams from reactive fire‑fighting to proactive foresight....
Benjamin Means: The Principles of Family Business Law and Governance
In this episode, Professor Benjamin Means discusses the unique governance challenges of family‑owned businesses, highlighting how traditional corporate law often overlooks family dynamics. He explains key concepts such as shareholder oppression, the three‑circle model that maps family, ownership, and management...
Winckworth Sherwood Promotes Two New Partners
Winckworth Sherwood has elevated Charlotte Coleman and Qaisar Sheikh to partnership, bolstering its property litigation and education practices. Coleman brings deep experience in high‑value residential development disputes, while Sheikh adds 15 years of expertise in education, public and discrimination law, especially...
Persistence Pays: Olson Wins After Multiple Court Defeats
Ted Olson lost 7x in NJ federal courts and CA3 (twice), got rehearing and lost again (a third L), had cert denied the first time, and ultimately prevailed. That one was a much longer shot. Strong dissent from Roth, but...
Family Offices Shift to Fractional Talent, Cutting Costs
Bill Ackman replaced his $1M family office legal counsel with a fractional alternative This signals a wider trend in the family office world Families are embracing a hybrid / virtual models Fractional talent Small central teams Lean costs
SDNY Gives Preliminary Approval to $72.5M Bank of America Epstein Settlement
A Manhattan federal judge gave preliminary approval to a $72.5 million settlement that resolves claims from up to 75 women alleging Bank of America facilitated Jeffrey Epstein’s sex‑trafficking. The case centers on accusations that the bank ignored red flags and continued...
Rome Court Orders Netflix to Refund Illegal Price Hikes
A Rome court has ruled that Netflix's price increases in Italy between 2017-2024 were illegal and that it must refund customers and roll back its price adjustments. Customers on the Premium plan continuously from 2017 are entitled to €500 in...
Facebook's $6B Settlement Reveals Deep Privacy Cover‑up
All eyes have been on Facebook's child harm jury trials but DC attorney general office back in trial court at 9:30am in privacy/data case derailed for yrs while FB settled related matters for $6B+ growing. Many highly sensitive aspects of...
TRAI Pulls Up Reliance Jio Over Tariff Practices, Sets April 14 Deadline for Compliance: Reports
India’s telecom regulator TRAI has ordered Reliance Jio to stop certain tariff practices deemed non‑transparent and discriminatory, giving the operator until April 14 to comply. The directives require Jio to publish all special tariff vouchers—Rs 249 (≈$3), Rs 199 (≈$2.4), and Rs 209 (≈$2.5)—across...
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case, Explained
The Supreme Court heard Trump v. Barbara, a challenge to President Trump’s executive order that would narrow birthright citizenship to children of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. The case, consolidated from lawsuits by 22 states, featured an unprecedented appearance...
Two Trump Moves Last Week Could Kill Off Future Accountability for His Deeds | Jan-Werner Müller
The Justice Department released a 52‑page opinion declaring the 1978 Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, a move authored by T. Elliot Gaiser, a jurist linked to election‑denial efforts. Simultaneously, Trump promoted an AI‑generated rendering of a Miami waterfront skyscraper billed as...
Sidley Austin Adds Cravath VC Co-Head in New York
Sidley Austin announced the addition of Scott Bennett, former co‑head of Cravath’s venture capital, growth equity and digital assets practices, as head of its technology capital markets group and partner in its capital markets practice. Bennett brings extensive experience advising...
How ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ Claims Are Regulated in the UK and EU
Weight‑loss drugs targeting the GLP‑1 pathway are reshaping consumer demand for smaller, nutrient‑dense portions, prompting food manufacturers to explore “GLP‑1 friendly” labeling. In the EU, such phrasing is classified as a health claim and, without an approved application, is unlikely...
Two Scottish Contractors Liable in Asbestos Claim
A Scottish judge has held MCM Building & Civil Engineering Construction Ltd and Pyramid Joinery & Construction Ltd jointly and severally liable for exposing former labourer John Reid to asbestos, leading to pleural mesothelioma. The exposure occurred during roof removal...
Law Firms May Turn Into Fully Automated Dark Factories
In less than three years parts of your law firm could become Dark Factories. Places where the work is so automated, that there are no people there to need the lights turned on in the room. https://t.co/d4nG54H0e5 https://t.co/I8Oe8dCJya
HSE Launches Consultation on RIDDOR Changes
The Health and Safety Executive has opened a consultation on proposed revisions to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). The changes aim to clarify ambiguous definitions, modernise the list of dangerous occurrences, and broaden who can...
The In-House Legal Team's Most Undervalued Compliance Tool Is Already in Your Inbox
In‑house legal teams are increasingly recognizing premium legal news as a low‑cost, high‑value compliance intelligence source. By treating enforcement actions, settlement agreements and agency speeches as structured risk signals, firms can anticipate regulator focus without investing in expensive technology. The...
SEC Speaks 2026: What Public Companies and Investment Advisers Need to Know
The SEC’s 2026 conference underscored a return to traditional financial materiality, with Commissioners Uyeda and Peirce warning against overly broad ESG‑type disclosures. Chair Paul Atkins introduced the ACT (Advance, Clarify, Transform) framework to modernize rules, cut unnecessary filings, and streamline...
The Machine Isn’t the Interlocutor: EDiscovery Trends
The Sedona Conference Journal released a 20‑page critique of the U.S. v. Heppner decision, arguing that the court mistakenly treated a large‑language model as an independent interlocutor and thereby eroded attorney‑client privilege. The authors, Bridget McCormack and Shlomo Klapper, contend that AI...
Deere Settles Class Action Right-to-Repair Lawsuit
John Deere agreed to a $99 million settlement for a class‑action lawsuit alleging restrictive repair practices, and pledged a ten‑year commitment to supply farmers with the digital tools needed for equipment maintenance, diagnosis, and repair. The settlement covers eligible plaintiffs who...
Harvey Drives Legal Agent Learning Via ‘Harness Engineering’
Harvey conducted a small‑scale experiment using “harness engineering” combined with autoresearch to improve its legal AI agents. Across 12 benchmark tasks, the average success score jumped from 40.8% to 87.7%, with seven tasks surpassing 90% and one achieving 100% completion....
Whistleblower Overload - Part 2: Mitigation Through Clear Policies and Redirected Claims
Bowmans partners Luway Mongie and Graham Damant propose a two‑pronged approach to curb the surge of whistleblowing complaints in South African workplaces. First, they recommend drafting separate policies for protected disclosures, harassment, ordinary grievances, and ethics, rather than a single,...
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal Affirms Rejection of Insurer Subrogation Argument in Condo Dispute
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court’s decision that a condominium unit owner must pay solicitor‑client costs despite claiming coverage under the condo corporation’s liability insurance. The appellate court found the owner was not an insured under the...
Why Black Colleagues Still Do Not Feel Safe Reporting Racial Discrimination at Work
Black professionals increasingly view corporate "speak‑up" programs as unsafe, citing retaliation, subtle career penalties, and a lack of race‑literate investigators. Research shows every participant experienced discrimination, yet most avoid internal channels until damage is severe. The article argues that compliance...
The New “School for Family Litigants”
The National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP) has launched a revamped “School for Family Litigants,” a hybrid online program that blends recorded lectures with live Q&A sessions. The pilot 12‑week course in 2022 attracted full enrollment and strong feedback, prompting a...
EU Inc.: Questions Remain, But a Step Forward for Europe
The European Commission has released its first proposal for EU Inc., a new EU‑wide limited‑liability company designed to cut red tape and speed up cross‑border business formation. The draft promises registration in as little as 48 hours for under €100 (about $108)...
Sportradar’s Antitrust Suit From Ex-Partner Faces Challenges
Altenar Technologies has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Sportradar, alleging Sherman Act violations for refusing to deal and leveraging exclusive multi‑year contracts with the NBA, NHL and MLB. The complaint claims Sportradar’s duopoly with rival Genius Sports over live...
Deere Reaches Settlement in Antitrust Class Action
John Deere agreed to a $99 million settlement to resolve a class‑action antitrust lawsuit alleging it monopolized farm equipment repairs. The deal requires Deere to offer owners, lessees and independent repair shops licensed access to diagnostic and repair tools on fair,...
FDA’s 2027 Budget Proposes Permanent Rare Disease Vouchers, Easier Entry to Clinic
President Trump’s FY 2027 budget proposes a $7.23 billion allocation for the FDA, a 3.2% increase over 2026, while the broader HHS budget shrinks by 12%. The agency plans to make the rare pediatric disease priority‑review voucher program permanent, averting an estimated...
CAB3 Passed: Broad Support and Clear Understanding
These are some of the SIMPLE things that folks like @mawarirej don’t get…. CAB3 has widespread support & many Zimbabweans actually understand what the Bill is all about… here is a very simplified explanation of what’s going on… CAB3 is...
Cravath Exits Mount as Sidley Hires Capital Markets Partner in New York
Sidley Austin has hired a senior capital markets partner from Cravath, Swaine & Moore to bolster its New York practice. The move comes as Cravath experiences a net loss of talent in its capital markets bench, marking a modest but...
LawNext Podcast: Learned Hand’s Shlomo Klapper on Why Courts Are the Next Frontier for Legal AI
In a LawNext podcast, Shlomo Klapper, founder and CEO of Learned Hand, argues that courts represent the next major frontier for legal AI. Drawing on his experience as a litigator and appellate clerk, Klapper describes a new "reasoning engine" that...
Do’s and Don’ts for Running a Successful Pitch Meeting
The article outlines practical dos and don’ts for law‑firm pitch meetings, emphasizing thorough preparation, tailored messaging, and interactive delivery. It advises firms to research the client’s structure, clarify expectations, and bring customized, concise materials that showcase unique value. During the...
Data Breach Exposes Jones Day Client Files After Ransomware Threat
Jones Day disclosed a data breach that exposed confidential client files after a ransomware threat forced the firm to shut down parts of its network. The intrusion, discovered in early April 2026, affected both internal documents and client communications, prompting...
Claims that a Bullet Test Cleared the Charlie Kirk Suspect Are Misleading
New court filings reveal the ATF could not definitively match the bullet recovered from Charlie Kirk’s autopsy to the rifle alleged to belong to suspect Tyler Robinson. The agency labeled the comparison "inconclusive," a result experts say is common when...
Small Business, Big Legal Risk: What You Don't Know About Your Regulatory Exposure Is Costing You More Than You Think
Small and mid‑size businesses face disproportionately high regulatory risk because they lack the compliance infrastructure of large corporations. The article outlines four high‑exposure domains—employment law, data privacy, consumer protection, and tax compliance—where enforcement actions can cripple firms. It then recommends...
Second Amendment Focus May Curb 3D Printing Freedoms
America's obsession with thinking about Second Amendment rights (while being unwilling to talk honestly about gun control) means you're possibly going to be unable to use 3D printers anymore without handing over data. Really. My latest for @FastCompany https://t.co/d5kwfQ49W7