New EU AI Act guidance is set to sharpen due-diligence obligations for law firms that use generative AI tools. Firms deploying such systems will face added documentation requirements and fresh questions about what they must disclose to clients. The guidance also narrows how high-risk use is defined in legal services, making it important for practitioners to reassess their AI governance and compliance frameworks.
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EU AI Act guidance sharpens due-diligence duties for law firms. Delaware court clarifies board oversight in merger disputes. Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault; judge promises ‘sentence of some length’. 2 BigLaw firms face proposed class actions over cyber breaches. New Mexico Supreme Court permanently disbars prosecutor after disciplinary findings.
A lawyer who built a high-stakes trusts, estates, and probate litigation practice through steady expansion appeared on the Be That Lawyer podcast. The discussion focuses on growing a firm while protecting lawyers and staff from burnout, an important balance for professional-services leaders seeking expansion without harming retention or well-being.
Proposed class action lawsuits have been filed against Baker McKenzie and Squire Patton Boggs, with plaintiffs alleging that cyberattacks at the two firms exposed their information. The filings are notable because they target major law firms, which hold highly sensitive client and personnel data and are increasingly viewed as attractive cyber targets. For professional readers, the cases signal growing legal exposure for firms that suffer breaches, beyond the immediate cost of containment and notification.
The Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 25 health plan marketers over potentially deceptive marketing practices. The move follows earlier letters to healthcare services companies regarding price transparency. For industry professionals, the action signals heightened FTC scrutiny of healthcare marketing and transparency claims, making compliance a more immediate priority.
A federal judge sharply challenged a senior Justice Department official, Stanley Woodward, during a courtroom exchange, asking whether he was "kidding," a moment framed as testing both ethical boundaries and the judge's patience. Separately, a court directed federal authorities to keep guns away from polling places, a ruling that underscores judicial scrutiny of federal conduct around elections. For legal and policy professionals, the pair of developments signals growing friction between the bench and DOJ over conduct in politically sensitive matters.
Russell Brand was convicted in London of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others, following a four-week trial. The judge signaled that the sentence will be substantial, though no date or term was indicated. The verdict makes one of Britain's most prominent entertainment figures a convicted sex offender, underscoring the continuing reckoning over abuse by high-profile men.
A California appeals court ruled unanimously on Wednesday that the medical dramas ER and The Pitt share enough similarities for a lawsuit over the newer show to proceed. The decision allows the case to advance rather than be resolved at an early stage, meaning the underlying claims that the two series are too alike will continue to be litigated. For professional readers, the ruling is a signal that courts may let similarity-based disputes between television productions move past preliminary challenges, a relevant consideration for creators and studios weighing how closely a new show can resemble an established hit.
This item is a weekly roundup of developments in appellate law, gathering the past week's notable news from the appellate courts into a single post. For professional readers, such compilations serve as a quick way to catch up on rulings, filings, and judicial happenings they might otherwise miss. The summary offers a high-level index rather than deep analysis, so practitioners should follow up on individual items of interest.
Sheppard is raising associate pay under a new salary scale, with the higher amounts taking effect in 2027. Paul, Weiss has stopped publicly reporting its financials, becoming the second major firm in a month to do so. The moves come as associates push for higher salaries, underscoring continued upward pressure on Biglaw compensation alongside a trend toward less financial transparency at top firms.
Jeanine Pirro has opened a criminal investigation into the leak of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs draft opinion. The commentary frames the probe as another likely public failure and speculates that it could be part of a political strategy by a Trump administration seeking a quick Supreme Court vacancy.
A former executive director of the Arkansas Supreme Court's Office of Professional Programs faces 65 felony counts after an investigation into tampering with bar exam results. The inquiry found extensive irregularities in the handling of exam outcomes, according to the excerpt. For legal professionals, the case raises serious questions about the integrity of the bar admissions process and the oversight of the office responsible for administering it.
The New Mexico Supreme Court has permanently disbarred a prosecutor, acting after hearing from a disciplinary board that had examined the attorney's conduct. The court's order followed findings that the prosecutor displayed a pattern of misconduct. Permanent disbarment is the most severe professional sanction available, effectively ending the lawyer's ability to practice in the state. For prosecutors, the outcome signals that ethics violations tied to public office can carry career-ending consequences.
A Cornell University alumna and former federal prosecutor who led the criminal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs has been named outside counsel to head an investigation at Cornell. The appointment puts a prosecutor with high-profile experience in charge of the inquiry. Details of the investigation's scope were not provided in the excerpt.
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