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BREAKING: Data Center Cooling Patent Wars Explode in Chicago Federal Court as AI Boom Triggers Massive Infringement Lawsuits

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Data center cooling patent disputes Chicago federal court are suddenly boiling over, with fresh lawsuits spotlighting the high-stakes battle over cutting-edge technology that keeps the world’s fastest-growing AI infrastructure from overheating. As the artificial intelligence revolution drives an unprecedented surge in data center construction across the United States, one Irish patent owner is taking direct … Read more

Legal Impact of 2 Social Media Verdicts: 'A Road Map to Beating the Big Tech Companies'

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In a seismic shift for internet law, two recent jury verdicts against Meta and Google have handed plaintiffs’ attorneys something they have sought for decades: a proven blueprint for holding social media liability accountable in court. The rulings—a $375 million verdict in New Mexico and a $6 million award in California—mark the first time juries have accepted … Read more

Report Probes What Is Driving a Rapid Rise in Data Breach Suits and Web Tracking Settlements?

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A new report investigating the rapid rise in data breach lawsuits and web tracking settlements points to a convergence of three primary drivers: an explosion in litigation fueled by a small group of plaintiffs’ firms, the application of antiquated state and federal wiretapping laws to modern website technologies, and a fragmented legal landscape that encourages … Read more

Legal Speak at Legalweek 2026: Seyfarth Shaw's Zeynep Ersin

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Zeynep Ersin Legalweek 2026 appearances are generating major buzz in the legal tech world as the Seyfarth Shaw Chief Innovation and Strategic Design Officer delivered sharp insights on how AI is reshaping law firm operations and client expectations. At Legalweek New York 2026, Ersin emerged as one of the most sought-after voices on the future … Read more

White House Agreements With Law Firms ‘Threaten Lawyer Independence,’ Industry Observers Argue

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White House Agreements With Major Law Firms ‘Threaten Lawyer Independence,’ Industry Observers and Legal Scholars Argue Agreements between the White House and several prominent law firms under the Trump administration are drawing sharp criticism from legal experts, who warn they undermine the independence of the legal profession and could have lasting effects on lawyers’ ability … Read more

Governing Risk, Accountability & Legal Exposure: What Could Go Wrong with AI?

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1. Governance Failures: The “Black Box” at the Management Level Governance failures occur when the organizational structure overseeing AI is inadequate. This often happens before a model is even deployed. The “Shadow IT” Explosion: Employees use unapproved consumer-grade AI (like ChatGPT or DeepSeek) to write code, analyze sensitive customer data, or generate board reports. What goes wrong: The … Read more

Atlanta Law Firm to Shutter After Years of Partner Exits

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An established Atlanta-based law firm, Taylor English Duma (now known as Taylor Duma), is officially shuttering its operations in March 2026 following a long-term erosion of its partner ranks. The closure marks the end of a multi-year period of instability for the firm, which once boasted over 150 attorneys. The decline accelerated significantly throughout 2025 … Read more

Goldman CLO Departing Over Epstein Ties Scored 27% Pay Hike in 2026

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The news regarding the departure of Goldman Sachs’ Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Kathryn Ruemmler, has sparked significant conversation due to the intersection of record-high compensation and past professional associations. Despite the controversy surrounding her previous ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Ruemmler received a substantial pay increase in 2026, just prior to the announcement of her exit. … Read more

Supreme Court asylum turnback policy -Supreme Court Considers Whether Government Can Turn Back Asylum Seekers at the Border

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Supreme Court Weighs Whether Government Can Turn Back Asylum Seekers at the Border WASHINGTON — March 26, 2026 — Two days after oral arguments, the U.S. Supreme Court is still weighing one of the year’s most closely watched immigration cases: whether federal border agents can legally stop asylum seekers at official ports of entry before … Read more