The legal world is bracing for continued turbulence as a shooting incident, a landmark antitrust verdict, and a significant AI acquisition set the stage for next week's developments. Expect heightened security discussions, intensified antitrust scrutiny of AI deals, and a renewed focus on 'pay-for-delay' and trade secret litigation strategies.
Your AI morning briefing for May 25, 2026 — the top stories you need to know.
Patent litigation is in freefall. Inter Partes Review filings have cratered, marking a seismic shift in how patents are challenged and defended.
Everyone thought the patent world was all about nimble IP boutiques snagging market share. Turns out, the reality is a lot less dramatic and a lot more about which firms are actually getting results.
Encryption isn't just for secrets anymore. Civil liberties groups are stepping into the legal fray, defending its very existence in a crucial court battle.
A recent court ruling is being hailed by both sides of the Thomson Reuters vs. ROSS Intelligence legal battle. Does the 'UpCodes' decision tip the scales?
A landmark Federal Circuit decision was supposed to shake up design patent prosecution. It hasn't. The numbers tell a different, more stubborn story.
The Supreme Court is gearing up to tackle a significant sex discrimination case next term, a move that could reshape how educational institutions handle such claims. Meanwhile, the court is also pushing forward on voting rights issues, sending key cases back to lower courts for further consideration.
Tencent Music yanked a quarter-million AI-generated songs last year for policy violations. Meanwhile, legal battles continue over false claims and photographer rights.
The Supreme Court's recent redistricting decisions are igniting a firestorm, with critics accusing the justices of partisan intervention and undermining established legal principles. This fallout isn't just academic; it's a direct challenge to the court's standing.
Another Thursday, another non-decision from the Supremes on the E. Jean Carroll $5 million verdict. It's been rescheduled an astonishing 11 times now, leaving everyone scratching their heads.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson isn't holding back. She's calling out the Supreme Court's optics, and frankly, it's about time someone did.
The Supreme Court's own rule against altering election procedures near voting day has been weaponized and then demonstrably ignored. This isn't just judicial inconsistency; it's a strategic dismantling of voting rights protections.
