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LexisNexis and Luminance Announce Strategic Alliance to Extend Authoritative Legal AI Content and Technology into Enterprise Contract Workflows - The Legal Wire Mutual in-house customers can access LexisNexis AI capabilities grounded in leading legal content within Luminance and seamlessly transition to Lexis+® with Protégé™ for advanced legal workflows NEW YORK and LONDON, April 21, 2026 – LexisNexis® Legal & Professional and Luminance today announced a strategic alliance enabling mutual in-house legal customers to leverage LexisNexis legal AI technology powered by LexisNexis® Protégé™, delivering insights grounded
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Flank and the shift from legal workflows to legal execution - The Legal Wire Legal teams have spent the better part of a decade refining how work moves through their department. Intake tools, contract lifecycle management platforms, and more recently AI copilots have all attempted to make that process more efficient. But the structure itself has largely remained intact. Work arrives. A lawyer picks it up. Technology assists along
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Singapore champions global AI testing standardisation efforts on benchmarking and red teaming - The Legal Wire The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore has proposed a new international standard, ISO/IEC 42119-8, to establish consistent testing methodologies for generative AI systems, emphasizing benchmarking and red teaming to enhance reproducibility, comparability, and trust in AI systems. This initiative builds on existing national tools like AI Verify and aligns with global efforts to
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Australian Sports Commission launches AI in sport guidelines - The Legal Wire The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has launched two guidelines, the "Guide for Responsible AI in Sport" and the "Roadmap for AI in Australian Sport," to assist all stakeholders in the sports sector in utilizing AI effectively and ethically. Developed in collaboration with CSIRO and over 100 representatives from various sectors, these guidelines aim to enhance
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Australian federal court warns lawyers over ‘unacceptable’ use of AI - The Legal Wire The Federal Court of Australia has issued new guidelines cautioning legal professionals against the improper use of generative AI in legal proceedings. Chief Justice Debra Mortimer emphasized that presenting false or inaccurate information generated by AI is unacceptable and undermines the responsibility to not mislead the court. The guidelines advise lawyers to verify AI-generated content,
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Anthropic receives praise from Canada’s AI Minister for Mythos approach - The Legal Wire It is reported that Anthropic has received praise from Canadian AI minister Evan Solomon for its decision to introduce the Mythos model to select companies for testing prior to a broader release, which he described as a responsible approach that provides those protecting critical systems with a head start. Click here for the official article/release
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Insurers seek exclusion of risk-assessment models from EU AI Act - The Legal Wire European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has issued a letter to EU institutions on AI Act and EU Insurance legislation proposal for clarifying application of the AI Act. This document, agreed upon by the EIOPA Board of Supervisors on 24 March 2026, aims to ensure a coordinated and consistent implementation of the EU AI Act
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When a Law Firm Is Built Around Legal Tech - The Legal Wire Most conversations about legal technology start from the same premise: law firms exist, and technology is introduced into them. The question is usually how well those tools are adopted, how much efficiency they create, and whether they meaningfully change how lawyers work. However, a smaller, but increasingly relevant, question sits just behind it: what happens
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Industry associations request extension for EU AI rulebook implementation - The Legal Wire 15 industry associations led by EuroISPA (a pan-European association which represents over 3,300 internet service providers) have jointly requested EU policymakers to extend the implementation period for the AI Act, urging lawmakers to prolong the grace period for generative AI labeling from six to twelve months and to include systems entering the market after the
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UK financial regulators rush to assess risks of Anthropic’s latest AI model - The Legal Wire It is reported that UK financial regulators are urgently assessing the risks associated with Anthropic's latest AI model, Claude Mythos, following its release, which reportedly identified thousands of high-severity vulnerabilities in major operating systems and web browsers. Discussions involve the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority, HM Treasury, and the National Cyber Security Centre,
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Solo GC. Maximum Impact. - The Legal Wire How Nilay Choksi reclaims 30 hours a month with Ruli 30 hrs saved per month Interview Transcript: Worksport/Ruli Customer Story - 2026/03/25 11:01 PDT - Notes by Gemini Meet Nilay Nilay Choksi is a patent attorney turned generalist who now serves as the sole in-house General Counsel at Worksport. On any given day, his plate
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President Putin chairs Kremlin meeting on development of AI, setting deadline of “AI Everywhere By 2030” - The Legal Wire Russian President Vladimir Putin has chaired a meeting at the Kremlin, focused on the development of AI technologies, emphasizing their critical role in shaping various sectors such as the economy, education, and national security. President Putin (1) highlighted the rapid advancements in AI, particularly in language models and autonomous systems, which are becoming increasingly sophisticated
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EU Commission publishes AI Continent Action Plan progress report - The Legal Wire The European Commission has released a progress report on its AI Continent Action Plan, highlighting significant advancements across its five pillars: infrastructure, data, talent, adoption, and trustworthy AI. Notable achievements include the deployment of 19 AI factories integrated with Europe's leading supercomputers, the launch of the Data Union Strategy to enhance data access and sharing,
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South Korea FTC mandates labelling of AI-generated doctors in health ads - The Legal Wire South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that advertisements featuring AI-generated personas, such as fictional doctors endorsing medical products, must clearly disclose their fictional nature to consumers. The FTC will conduct a public consultation on proposed revisions to its advertising guidelines until 28 April 2026, which will explicitly include “virtual characters created by AI”
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Japan Cabinet approves easing data protection law to promote AI development - The Legal Wire Japan's Cabinet has approved a bill to revise the personal data protection law, easing restrictions on the use of individual information to accelerate the development and adoption of AI technology. The revisions will facilitate companies' access to personal data while introducing fines for violations, following the government's AI basic plan aimed at making Japan the
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Ruli AI and the Idea of a Legal Team That Remembers - The Legal Wire In-house legal teams are, in theory, some of the most informed functions inside a business. They sit across contracts, compliance, disputes, strategy, and risk. They see everything. And yet, in practice, much of that knowledge remains frustratingly inaccessible. It gets stuck in past agreements, email threads, playbooks that may or may not be up to
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Attorney General mulling copyright reforms for ‘the age of AI’ - The Legal Wire Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has reportedly indicated that she is exploring potential adaptations to the copyright system to foster investment in AI while ensuring fair compensation for rights holders. The Attorney General repeated the Albanese government’s position it would not water down copyright laws to allow AI labs to train their models using Australian data, but
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Partner with 8am™ - The Legal Wire Multi-year partnership includes naming rights for all-inclusive premium lounge at Raymond James Stadium The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today announced the team's newest partnership with 8am, a professional business platform built to seamlessly integrate every stage of a business process, including legal, accounting, and other additional services. Under the agreement, 8am will serve as the Official
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The Quiet Reinvention of the Corporate Legal Function - The Legal Wire For much of its history, the in-house legal function has been defined by discretion. Its value was measured in problems avoided rather than opportunities created, its influence exercised quietly behind the scenes. That model is no longer fit for purpose. Across industries, corporate legal teams are being pulled into the centre of organisational life by
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Legal teams’ adoption of AI propels Legora past $100 million in annual recurring revenue - The Legal Wire April 2, 2026 — Less than 18 months after the general launch of its AI platform for legal professionals, Legora today announced it has surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue and now serves over 1,000 customers, underscoring the speed at which artificial intelligence is being adopted across the legal industry. This growth has been driven
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China Ministry of Commerce stresses legal compliance in cross-border operations, responds to Meta-Manus deal - The Legal Wire It is reported that the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has emphasized the necessity for companies involved in cross-border operations and technology cooperation to adhere strictly to Chinese laws and procedures. This statement was made during a regular press briefing in response to inquiries about potential government actions concerning Meta's acquisition of Manus AI and
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CMA announces package of actions on business software and cloud services - The Legal Wire The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a strategic market status investigation into Microsoft's business software ecosystem, set to commence in May 2026, aimed at enhancing competition and customer choice for UK businesses and public sector organizations amid significant advancements in AI. Following engagement with the CMA, Microsoft and Amazon have committed to reducing
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SettleIndex Has Levelled Up: Automated Settlement Modeling, Powered by AI - The Legal Wire We’ve written about SettleIndex before at The Legal Wire, but a new update has us taking a fresh look. The platform, known for applying mathematical rigor to litigation risk, has recently introduced AI-powered automation that promises to make modeling faster, smarter, and more accessible to lawyers. CEO Robert Hogarth shared a sample report with us
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ASEAN and China reinforce commitment to deepening comprehensive strategic partnership - The Legal Wire ASEAN and China has reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) during the 27th Meeting of the ASEAN-China Joint Cooperation Committee (ACJCC) held at the ASEAN Secretariat. The meeting acknowledged the completion of the Plan of Action (POA) for 2021-2025 and the ongoing implementation of the POA for 2026-2030, which
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ICT Ministry approves a comprehensive three-year plan to establish South Korea as top 3 AI powerhouse - The Legal Wire The Ministry of Science and ICT has approved a three-year national road map aimed at establishing South Korea as one of the top three global leaders in AI by 2028, focusing on the commercialization of 6G technology and enhancing AI capabilities across various industries. Announced during an Information Communications Strategy Committee meeting, the plan includes
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Top AI conference reverses ban on papers from US-sanctioned entities after Chinese boycott - The Legal Wire It is reported that the Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) has reversed a policy change that would have banned papers from researchers at entities under US sanctions, following a boycott from China's largest federation for technology professionals, the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST). Initially, NeurIPS announced the policy to comply with
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China restricts Manus founders from leaving the country amid investigation into Meta's $2bn acquisition It is reported that the Chinese government has barred Manus's CEO, Xiao Hong, and chief scientist, Ji Yichao, from leaving the country amid an investigation into the company's $2 billion...
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EU Parliament agree on proposals to simplify AI Act and propose clear application dates for high-risk system requirements and a ban on AI “nudifier” systems - The Legal Wire The European Parliament has adopted its position on a simplification proposal amending the EU AI Act with 569 votes in favor, 45 against, and 23 abstentions, which delays the application of certain rules on high-risk AI systems to ensure readiness of guidance and standards for companies. MEPs propose fixed application dates of 2 December 2027,
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AI Data Center Moratorium Act introduced - The Legal Wire US senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) have introduced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Moratorium Act which proposes a nationwide moratorium on the construction of new AI data centers until comprehensive national safeguards are established. The bill aims to ensure that the economic benefits of AI and robotics extend to workers
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eSafety Commissioner says AI chatbots fail to protect children from online harm - The Legal Wire The eSafety Commission has reported that popular AI companion chatbots, including Character.AI, Nomi, Chai, and Chub AI, are inadequately protecting Australian children from sexually explicit content and failing to prevent the generation of child sexual exploitation and abuse material. The report highlights that these services lack meaningful age verification, do not refer users to mental
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