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TL;DR: This episode of the 'Adventures in Legal Tech' podcast discusses transformative AI applications for lawyers, focusing on efficiency and business planning tailored for solo practitioners.
abovethelaw.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:56 AM
TL;DR: This episode of the 'Adventures in Legal Tech' podcast discusses transformative AI applications for lawyers, focusing on efficiency and business planning tailored for solo practitioners.
TL;DR: The Trump administration acknowledges potential misuse of Social Security data by DOGE, highlighting issues in the ongoing legal case over their data access.
Trump administration admits DOGE may have misused Americans' Social Security data | TechCrunch
The revelation comes as part of a series of corrections in a legal case over DOGE’s access to Social Security Administration data.
techcrunch.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:32 PM
TL;DR: The Trump administration acknowledges potential misuse of Social Security data by DOGE, highlighting issues in the ongoing legal case over their data access.
TL;DR: The article critiques the U.S. statutory damages regime in copyright law, arguing that it fosters censorship and discourages artistic expression due to unpredictable penalties. It suggests reforms to align statutory damages with actual harm and better protect users' rights to fair use.
Statutory Damages: The Fuel of Copyright-based Censorship
Imagine every post online came with a bounty of up to $150,000 paid to anyone who finds it violates opaque government rules—all out of the pocket of the platform. It's not a fantasy, it’s close to how U.S. copyright’s broken statutory damages regime actually works. Massive, unpredictable damages awards for copyright infringement are the fuel that drives overzealous or downright abusive takedowns of creative material. Many reforms are possible, and fixing fair use would make many of the other problems in copyright law more easily solvable, and create a fairer system for creators and users alike.
www.eff.org
January 20, 2026 at 10:20 PM
TL;DR: The article critiques the U.S. statutory damages regime in copyright law, arguing that it fosters censorship and discourages artistic expression due to unpredictable penalties. It suggests reforms to align statutory damages with actual harm and better protect users' rights to fair use.
TL;DR: Snap has settled a lawsuit regarding social media addiction, preventing a trial where it could be argued that such platforms are defective and liable for personal injury.
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:08 PM
TL;DR: Snap has settled a lawsuit regarding social media addiction, preventing a trial where it could be argued that such platforms are defective and liable for personal injury.
TL;DR: The F.T.C. is appealing a recent court loss in its antitrust case against Meta, seeking to bolster efforts to limit the influence of major technology firms.
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:56 PM
TL;DR: The F.T.C. is appealing a recent court loss in its antitrust case against Meta, seeking to bolster efforts to limit the influence of major technology firms.
TL;DR: The latest EFFector newsletter examines the most significant data breaches of 2025, detailing their impact and providing guidance on how individuals and companies can protect against such security incidents.
💾 The Worst Data Breaches of 2025—And What You Can Do | EFFector 38.1
So many data breaches happen throughout the year that it can be pretty easy to gloss over not just if, but how many different breaches compromised your data. We're diving into these data breaches and more with our latest EFFector newsletter.Since 1990, EFFector has been your guide to understanding...
www.eff.org
January 20, 2026 at 7:57 PM
TL;DR: The latest EFFector newsletter examines the most significant data breaches of 2025, detailing their impact and providing guidance on how individuals and companies can protect against such security incidents.
TL;DR: The EFF has joined global advocates urging Iran to restore full internet access after severe disruptions reflecting human rights violations. The statement highlights internet access as a fundamental right and condemns actions that undermine global internet integrity.
EFF Joins Internet Advocates Calling on the Iranian Government to Restore Full Internet Connectivity
EFF has joined architects, operators, and stewards of the global internet infrastructure in calling upon authorities in Iran to immediately restore full and unfiltered internet access. We further call upon the international technical community to remain vigilant in monitoring connectivity and to support efforts that ensure the internet remains open, interoperable, and accessible to all.
www.eff.org
January 20, 2026 at 7:17 PM
TL;DR: The EFF has joined global advocates urging Iran to restore full internet access after severe disruptions reflecting human rights violations. The statement highlights internet access as a fundamental right and condemns actions that undermine global internet integrity.
TL;DR: Harvey's founders, Gabriel Pereyra and Winston Weinberg, transitioned from roommates to billionaires by developing AI infrastructure tailored for the legal industry. Their journey began in 2022, blending Pereyra's AI research background with Weinberg's legal expertise.
LawNext: From Roommates to Billionaires: Harvey’s Founders Gabriel Pereyra and Winston Weinberg on Building AI Infrastructure for Law
Gabriel Pereyra and Winston Weinberg started legal AI company Harvey in 2022 as roommates in a San Francisco apartment. Pereyra had been working on AI research at Meta and Google, while Weinberg was a...
www.lawnext.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:57 PM
TL;DR: Harvey's founders, Gabriel Pereyra and Winston Weinberg, transitioned from roommates to billionaires by developing AI infrastructure tailored for the legal industry. Their journey began in 2022, blending Pereyra's AI research background with Weinberg's legal expertise.
TL;DR: Carl Davidson's inbox challenges highlight that the real bottlenecks in legal work stem from technological inefficiencies, rather than from legal obstacles. Addressing these small frictions can lead to significant improvements in legal tech.
abovethelaw.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:56 PM
TL;DR: Carl Davidson's inbox challenges highlight that the real bottlenecks in legal work stem from technological inefficiencies, rather than from legal obstacles. Addressing these small frictions can lead to significant improvements in legal tech.
TL;DR: A UK study involving 4,000 children will investigate the mental health effects of restricting social media access, following global pressure for similar measures after Australia's under-16 ban.
UK study to examine effects of restricting social media for children
Trial involving 4,000 children will explore impact on mental health, sleep and time spent with friends and family
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:56 PM
TL;DR: A UK study involving 4,000 children will investigate the mental health effects of restricting social media access, following global pressure for similar measures after Australia's under-16 ban.
TL;DR: The rise of AI tools in the legal field could lead to fewer billable hours and a decreased need for lawyers, impacting profits and revenue in the profession.
abovethelaw.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:56 PM
TL;DR: The rise of AI tools in the legal field could lead to fewer billable hours and a decreased need for lawyers, impacting profits and revenue in the profession.
TL;DR: Meta's Oversight Board addresses permanent bans for disabled accounts, seeking concrete policy recommendations in a landmark case for the platform's moderation practices.
Meta's Oversight Board takes up permanent bans in landmark case | TechCrunch
For the first time, Meta's Oversight Board is looking for specific policy recommendations around disabled accounts.
techcrunch.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:16 PM
TL;DR: Meta's Oversight Board addresses permanent bans for disabled accounts, seeking concrete policy recommendations in a landmark case for the platform's moderation practices.
TL;DR: During a Senate hearing, Ted Cruz praised himself while discussing proposed laws aiming to protect youth from the impacts of technology, despite lacking evidence for the claims made about social media.
Ted Cruz Pats Himself On The Back At Senate Hearing For Screwing Over Rural School Children
Ted Cruz last week chaired a Senate hearing dubbed “Plugged Out: Examining the Impact of Technology on America’s Youth.” The hearing spent a lot of time doubling down on the scary-sounding, o…
www.techdirt.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:56 PM
TL;DR: During a Senate hearing, Ted Cruz praised himself while discussing proposed laws aiming to protect youth from the impacts of technology, despite lacking evidence for the claims made about social media.
TL;DR: A parliamentary committee warns that the UK government and financial regulators are risking consumer safety by neglecting AI regulation in finance. The report criticizes the Bank of England and FCA's 'wait-and-see' approach to AI's impact.
UK exposed to ‘serious harm’ by failure to tackle AI risks, MPs warn
Government, Bank of England and FCA criticised for taking ‘wait-and-see’ approach to AI use in financial sector
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:35 PM
TL;DR: A parliamentary committee warns that the UK government and financial regulators are risking consumer safety by neglecting AI regulation in finance. The report criticizes the Bank of England and FCA's 'wait-and-see' approach to AI's impact.
TL;DR: Frischmann and Vardi examine digital contract challenges and suggest design strategies to enhance clarity and user interaction in 'Better Digital Contracts with Prosocial Friction-in-Design.' They emphasize addressing digital contracts' prevalence to improve consumer understanding.
Slowing Down the Clicks - Contracts
Brett Frischmann & Moshe Y. Vardi, Better Digital Contracts with Prosocial Friction-in-Design, 65 Jurimetrics J. 1 (2025).Nancy KimBrett Frischmann and Moshe Y. Vardi’s article, Better Digital Contracts with Prosocial Friction-in-Design, wrestles with perhaps the most vexing problem facing contract law today – what to do about the proliferation of digital contracts that infest our screens. Frischmann and Vardi tackle the problem from a different angle than most contracts scholars (perhaps not surprising given their background and expertise in technology). [...]
feedpress.me
January 20, 2026 at 2:27 PM
TL;DR: Frischmann and Vardi examine digital contract challenges and suggest design strategies to enhance clarity and user interaction in 'Better Digital Contracts with Prosocial Friction-in-Design.' They emphasize addressing digital contracts' prevalence to improve consumer understanding.
TL;DR: Ivo, a New Zealand-based contract intelligence platform for in-house lawyers, has successfully raised $55 million in a Series B funding round led by Blackbird, increasing its annual recurring revenue fivefold.
Ivo Raises $55m for Contract AI + 5Xs ARR
Ivo, a contract intelligence platform for inhouse lawyers, has raised a $55m Series B funding round led by existing investor Blackbird. The New Zealand startup that is now based in San Francisco al…
www.artificiallawyer.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:27 PM
TL;DR: Ivo, a New Zealand-based contract intelligence platform for in-house lawyers, has successfully raised $55 million in a Series B funding round led by Blackbird, increasing its annual recurring revenue fivefold.
TL;DR: The article highlights how employers use AI to undermine professional responsibilities and replace skilled workers with chatbots. It argues that although AI can assist professionals, the push for replacement reflects a desire to reduce accountability and oversight.
pluralistic.net
January 20, 2026 at 2:20 PM
TL;DR: The article highlights how employers use AI to undermine professional responsibilities and replace skilled workers with chatbots. It argues that although AI can assist professionals, the push for replacement reflects a desire to reduce accountability and oversight.
TL;DR: Legora has partnered with Indian legal data company Manupatra, highlighting India's growing importance in the legal tech sector.
Legora Partners With Indian Legal Data Company Manupatra
India is increasingly seen as a key market for legal tech players, with Legora now forming an exclusive legal data partnership with locally-based Manupatra. The move comes not long after the Stockh…
www.artificiallawyer.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:12 PM
TL;DR: Legora has partnered with Indian legal data company Manupatra, highlighting India's growing importance in the legal tech sector.
TL;DR: Litera has introduced a new iOS mobile app for Litera One, enabling lawyers to access its AI capabilities through the Lito assistant while on the go.
Litera Launches Mobile AI App For Lawyers on the Move
Litera has launched an iOS mobile app for Litera One, so that lawyers can tap the legal tech company’s AI skills, via its Lito assistant, while on the move. The company said: ‘Lito [will] be access…
www.artificiallawyer.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:05 PM
TL;DR: Litera has introduced a new iOS mobile app for Litera One, enabling lawyers to access its AI capabilities through the Lito assistant while on the go.
TL;DR: HSBC has selected Harvey's legal AI platform for a new pilot program, marking a significant advancement in the integration of technology within the banking sector's legal operations.
HSBC Picks Harvey For Its Legal AI Platform
In what is a significant client win for Harvey, the legal AI platform has been chosen by HSBC – one of the world’s major banks – and will be rolled out across the inhouse team globally. The b…
www.artificiallawyer.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:57 PM
TL;DR: HSBC has selected Harvey's legal AI platform for a new pilot program, marking a significant advancement in the integration of technology within the banking sector's legal operations.
TL;DR: In the case of Brooks v. TikTok, the plaintiff argues that the termination of his accounts violates the First Amendment, raising questions about whether TikTok acts as a state actor. However, given the nature of the case, its chances of success appear slim.
TikTok Isn't a U.S. State Actor (So Far)-Brooks v. TikTok - Technology & Marketing Law Blog
This is a pro se/IFP case, so odds were high it was going to fail no matter what. Brooks says two of his TikTok accounts were terminated and another demonetized. He claims the account restrictions violated the First Amendment because...
blog.ericgoldman.org
January 19, 2026 at 8:56 PM
TL;DR: In the case of Brooks v. TikTok, the plaintiff argues that the termination of his accounts violates the First Amendment, raising questions about whether TikTok acts as a state actor. However, given the nature of the case, its chances of success appear slim.
TL;DR: Elon Musk is accused of manipulating figures to justify a $134 billion claim against OpenAI and Microsoft, which OpenAI counters by asserting that Musk's calculations undervalue their contributions to ChatGPT to 'zero.'
Elon Musk accused of making up math to squeeze $134B from OpenAI, Microsoft
Musk's math reduced ChatGPT inventors' contributions to "zero," OpenAI argued.
arstechnica.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:56 PM
TL;DR: Elon Musk is accused of manipulating figures to justify a $134 billion claim against OpenAI and Microsoft, which OpenAI counters by asserting that Musk's calculations undervalue their contributions to ChatGPT to 'zero.'
TL;DR: Coinbase exerts significant influence in the Senate as allegations arise against former NYC Mayor Eric Adams regarding rug pulls, while a notable crypto executive parts ways with Trump.
Issue 99 – They’ve bought themselves a Congress
Coinbase calls the shots in the Senate, former New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces rug pull allegations, and a crypto executive is breaking up with Trump
www.citationneeded.news
January 19, 2026 at 5:56 PM
TL;DR: Coinbase exerts significant influence in the Senate as allegations arise against former NYC Mayor Eric Adams regarding rug pulls, while a notable crypto executive parts ways with Trump.
TL;DR: AI tools are transforming the ATO process by automating approvals and significantly speeding up the authorization of new technology systems.
AI-Powered Automation: Taking ATO Modernization Beyond the Bottleneck
Strategic use of AI tools can support efforts to automate the ATO process and dramatically reduce the time to authorize new technology systems.
civic.io
January 19, 2026 at 2:56 PM
TL;DR: AI tools are transforming the ATO process by automating approvals and significantly speeding up the authorization of new technology systems.
TL;DR: The US government intensifies its crackdown on digital rights by banning five individuals over their efforts against online hate, highlighting ongoing tensions between digital freedom and regulation.
The Download: the US digital rights crackdown, and AI companionship
Plus: Ads are coming to ChatGPT
www.technologyreview.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:16 PM
TL;DR: The US government intensifies its crackdown on digital rights by banning five individuals over their efforts against online hate, highlighting ongoing tensions between digital freedom and regulation.