6th Circ. Axes Atty For 'Inexcusable' AI 'Transgressions'

By Rae Ann Varona

An attorney committed "inexcusable transgressions" by relying on Westlaw's internal CoCounsel artificial intelligence platform for appellate filings and by failing to catch erroneous AI-generated content, the Sixth Circuit said Friday and removed the lawyer from further representing a man who pled guilty to drug trafficking charges.

Law360 Announces The Members Of Its 2026 Editorial Boards

Law360 is pleased to announce the formation of its 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards.

AI Demand Pro Hires Ex-Oculus Publishing Director As CEO

By Matt Perez

AI Demand Pro, which develops an artificial intelligence platform for personal injury law firms, announced the appointment of Aaron Davies, who was a lead at Meta's virtual reality subsidiary Oculus, as its chief executive officer.

Legal Tech Roundup: Legal Ready, SCOREalytics

By Steven Lerner

An acquisition in the litigation management software market tops this roundup of recent legal technology news.

Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

By Anna Sanders

The legal industry kicked off April with another busy week of BigLaw hires and insights about how attorneys use artificial intelligence. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

Legora, Harvey Lead Subpar Q1 Of Legal Tech Funding

By Steven Lerner

Legora and Harvey accounted for nearly half the funding that legal technology companies received in the first quarter of 2026, creating a tale of two markets in which legal artificial intelligence assistants had the upper hand.

California Bar Exam Class Claims Paused For Mediation

By Emily Sawicki

A California federal judge has agreed to stay pending claims a proposed class of California bar applicants are pursuing against the proctor of the disastrous February 2025 California bar exam, after the two sides reported they are soon to be engaged in mediation.

AI IP Co. Solve Intelligence Acquires Palito.ai

By Matt Perez

Solve Intelligence, an artificial intelligence platform for intellectual property law and patents, has announced its acquisition of Munich-based startup Palito.ai.

Swedish Legal Tech Co. Lawline Appoints CEO

By Matt Perez

Lawline, a Swedish legal technology company moving further into artificial intelligence, announced Wednesday the appointment of Jenny Hammarberg, formerly its business-to-business growth and strategic development lead, as its new chief executive officer.

Law Firm Not Insured By Cyber Policy After $158K Email Scam

By Mark Payne

Two cyber insurers don't owe coverage to a Mississippi law firm after a fraudster used a false identity to hoodwink the firm out of more than $158,000 by procuring legal services to secure an owed debt that turned out to be fake, a federal court has ruled. 

5 Ways Legalweek Has Changed Over The Years

By Steven Lerner

The evolution of Legalweek over the last decade has included changing its name, location, attendance and purpose.

AI Analytics Co. 9fin Raises $170M Series C At $1.3B Valuation

By Matt Perez

9fin, an analytics platform using artificial intelligence for debt capital markets, announced on Tuesday the raising of $170 million in Series C funding at a $1.3 billion valuation.

Shopify Lawyer Says Clients Should Insist Firms Embrace AI

By Michele Gorman

As top corporate lawyers face increasing pressure to control outside counsel spending — while continuing to deliver high-quality legal work — they should ensure that law firms have "met the moment" by leveraging artificial intelligence in smart ways and allowing for client feedback, according to a Shopify lawyer who spoke during a webinar Tuesday.

Crosby Raises $60M Series B To Expand Hybrid AI Law Practice

By Matt Perez

Crosby, a hybrid AI law firm that combines technology with lawyers in reviewing contracts, has announced the raising of a $60 million Series B funding round as it aims to expand its platform.

Skadden's Tech Chief Exits Firm After 38 Years

By Sarah Martinson

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP's chief artificial intelligence and technology officer Harris Tilevitz is leaving the firm after 38 years and will serve as an adviser to legal AI company Harvey, which he helped the firm roll out over the last 18 months.

Attys Suing NBA's Suns Sanctioned For Fake Case Citations

By Alex Lawson

An Arizona federal judge has sanctioned two attorneys mounting a workplace harassment and discrimination suit against the NBA's Phoenix Suns, slamming the lawyers for using artificial intelligence to cite fake cases to strengthen their arguments.

7th Circ. Scolds Ex-Judge For Citing Fake Cases In Brief

By Celeste Bott

A Seventh Circuit panel admonished an attorney and former chief federal immigration judge for submitting a brief citing two nonexistent cases and a false quotation, saying while such errors can be "tell-tale signs" of AI hallucinations, her denial she used AI is "plausible" and the court won't consider further sanctions.

Ga. Prosecutor Suspended Over AI Errors In Murder Case

By Emily Sawicki

A county prosecutor in Georgia has been suspended from her role in the district attorney's office after filing a document that contained fabricated case citations reportedly caused by generative artificial intelligence amid a criminal defendant's bid for a new trial following a criminal murder conviction, according to a letter prosecutors filed Tuesday.

Majority Of Federal Judges Using AI For Work, Study Says

By Matt Perez

A majority of federal judges surveyed by Northwestern University researchers reported using at least one artificial intelligence tool in their judicial work, though only 17% use the technology weekly and just 5% reported daily use.

Threat Or Opportunity: Junior Attys Face The AI Future Now

By Steven Lerner

Early-career and senior attorneys alike said they believe artificial intelligence could replace responsibilities usually performed by junior lawyers, causing concern among some early-career legal professionals about their future job prospects, a new Law360 Pulse survey found.

Power Users Get Real About AI's Role At Work

By Sarah Martinson

Attorneys who frequently use artificial intelligence tools are starting to feel less positive and more neutral about the technology's adoption in the legal industry, a trend that might be driven by lawyers developing more realistic expectations about AI's capabilities.

What Attorneys Really Think About AI

By Kevin Penton

Seventy percent of attorneys at law firms report using artificial intelligence at least once a week as part of their jobs, a sharp increase from 2025, according to the latest survey from Law360 Pulse.

5 Takeaways From 2026 ABA Techshow In Chicago

By Sarah Martinson

Artificial intelligence's impact on the legal profession dominated much of the conversation as more than 2,000 attendees and over 100 vendors gathered last week at McCormick Place in Chicago for the American Bar Association Techshow 2026. Here are five highlights from the event.

AI Reshapes Junior Lawyer Roles In Training And Hiring

By Marialuisa Taddia

Artificial intelligence is forcing law firms in the U.K. and elsewhere to rethink how junior lawyers are trained, deployed and hired as use of the technology gathers pace, creating demand for new skills at entry level.

Judges Urge Attys To Have Discovery Talks Before Fighting

By Sarah Martinson

A pair of Texas judges told attorneys at an American Bar Association Techshow panel in Chicago that they should talk with opposing counsel if they have concerns about relevant data not being produced in litigation before involving the court in the dispute.