IEEPA Powers Reach the Supreme Court in TikTok Divest-or-Ban Fight
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to the IEEPA‑based law that forces ByteDance to divest TikTok or face operational bans. The dispute centers on whether the statute unlawfully burdens speech and exceeds constitutional limits while the government cites data‑security and foreign‑control risks. The case will test the balance between national‑security deference and First Amendment protections, and it could set a benchmark for regulating foreign‑owned digital platforms. Litigators and corporate counsel are watching closely for clues on evidentiary standards and future compliance obligations.
Elite Vantage Conference: Cloud Integration's Impact on Tech Adoption
At the Elite Vantage Conference, leading attorneys examined how cloud integration is accelerating technology adoption across law firms. Speakers highlighted that moving to cloud‑based platforms shortens deployment cycles, cuts infrastructure costs, and enhances collaboration. A key focus was the rise...
Antes Raises $4.6M to Bridge Legal and Engineering Software
AI startup Antes announced a $4.6 million Series A funding round to develop software that links legal and engineering data for manufacturers. The capital, led by XYZ Ventures with participation from ABC Capital, will accelerate the rollout of its AI‑driven...
Streamline AI Launches New Version of AI-Powered Platform for In-House Work
Streamline AI unveiled a major upgrade to its AI‑powered platform aimed at in‑house legal departments. The new version adds agentic capabilities that automatically handle intake, triage and high‑volume legal work, reducing manual effort. Built on large‑language‑model technology, it integrates with...
These Ex-Brown Rudnick Lawyers Used an MSO to Get Their New IP Boutique Off the Ground
Former Brown Rudnick partners have launched Miletus Intellectual Property Management LLP, a Washington, D.C.-based IP boutique. They tapped a Management Services Organization (MSO) to provide shared administrative, technology, and marketing infrastructure, dramatically reducing startup overhead. The firm also aligns with...
The End of the App Era: How Agentic AI Is Rebuilding the Smartphone with Div Garg
Div Garg, a Stanford AI researcher and founder of AGI, Inc., argues that the traditional app model is giving way to agentic AI that operates invisibly on smartphones. By partnering with chipmakers like Qualcomm and Lenovo, his team is embedding...
In the AI Era, Coherent Investment Is the Cost of Entry
Legal technology leaders argue that in today’s AI‑driven market, a coherent, organization‑wide AI investment is no longer optional—it’s the baseline cost of entry for law firms. The article outlines how firms are committing $2‑$5 million annually to build integrated AI stacks...
PTAB Petitioner Pushes Back on Contingent Amendment in IPR2025-00677
A petitioner has filed an opposition to a patent owner’s contingent motion to amend in PTAB case IPR2025-00677, arguing the substitute claims fail patentability and procedural standards. Contingent amendments allow owners to propose new claims only if the original set...
Supreme Court Revives First Amendment Challenge to Colorado Conversion-Therapy Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court in *Chiles v. Salazar* held that Colorado’s ban on conversion‑therapy for minors regulates speech based on viewpoint, not merely professional conduct, and therefore demands strict First Amendment scrutiny. The ruling overturns the Tenth Circuit’s more deferential...
Supreme Court Revives Grande ISP Copyright Fight for Fresh Fifth Circuit Review
The U.S. Supreme Court vacated the Fifth Circuit’s ruling that upheld a copyright verdict against Grande Communications and remanded the case for reconsideration under a newly‑narrowed liability framework. The high court’s action follows its recent decision that limits when internet...
ILTA Just-In-Time: Legal L&D Is Losing Its Seat at the Table – Here's How to Get It Back in 2026
The TJ L&D Influence Report 2026 warns that most learning and development (L&D) teams are still measuring activity rather than effectiveness. Survey data shows a gap between legal L&D initiatives and the business metrics executives trust. The report urges L&D...
Battle of the Brands: Legora Signs Jude Law as Harvey & Legora PR Deals Grow
Legal GenAI firm Legora announced a global advertising campaign featuring actor Jude Law, positioning its technology as a core component of modern legal work. The high‑profile spot, directed by SNL veteran Rhys Thomas and shot by Oscar‑winning cinematographer Hoyte van...
Simmons & Simmons Welcomes Students to First Dedicated AI Internship
International law firm Simmons & Simmons launched its first AI law internship, welcoming eight students for a two‑week program in London from April 13‑24. The internship targets penultimate or final‑year undergraduates, postgraduates and recent graduates, offering hands‑on experience in both...
When Clients Learn to Love AI
Clients are rapidly embracing artificial intelligence, narrowing the trust gap that once favored law firms. Sophisticated businesses are deploying AI at deeper levels and faster speeds than many attorneys, forcing Big Law to confront a cultural and operational lag. The...
DOJ Sues Idaho Over Access to Voter Registration Records
On April 1, 2026 the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Idaho, alleging the state failed to provide complete voter‑registration records after a federal request. The suit centers on whether Idaho complied with federal disclosure duties that support transparency in...
