legal

Common legal phrase. Lawful action, such as an agreement consciously agreed to by two or more entities, establishing lawful accountability. For example, an apartment lease legally binds the lessor and the lessee.

The $100 Million CFO Rewrites the Rules on Legal Spend

The $100 Million CFO Rewrites the Rules on Legal Spend
The $100 Million CFO Rewrites the Rules on Legal Spend
July 17, 2026  |  CFO

Legal spending was once a simple professional-services line item for CFOs. Now it’s an operating problem. Compliance rules, cybersecurity duties, artificial intelligence (AI) governance and...

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Apple Demands Documents From Former Employees Now at OpenAI
Apple Demands Documents From Former Employees Now at OpenAI
July 17, 2026  |  Apple

Apple sent letters to about 40 former employees who now work at OpenAI, demanding that they preserve documents and communications and meet with Apple lawyers,...

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Ex-CFPB Enforcement Officials Launch Consumer-Focused Law Firm
Ex-CFPB Enforcement Officials Launch Consumer-Focused Law Firm
July 14, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

Three former senior enforcement leaders from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have launched a public interest law firm that will focus on consumer rights, tenant...

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Apple Lawsuit Exposes Enterprise Data Risks During Employee Offboarding
Apple Lawsuit Exposes Enterprise Data Risks During Employee Offboarding
July 13, 2026  |  Apple

Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI announced Friday (July 10) includes allegations that highlight the importance of protecting corporate data when employees leave, TechCrunch reported Monday (July 13). Get the Full...

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Apple’s OpenAI Lawsuit Echoes 2010s Battle Against Android
Apple’s OpenAI Lawsuit Echoes 2010s Battle Against Android
July 13, 2026  |  Apple

In a lawsuit filed last week, Apple accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday (July 12). Get the Full Story...

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OpenAI Accused of Lying to Court in Newspaper Lawsuit
OpenAI Accused of Lying to Court in Newspaper Lawsuit
July 09, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

Newspapers suing OpenAI for copyright infractions are reportedly now seeking sanctions against the AI startup. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Block Pays $45 Million to Settle 46-State Probe Into Cash App Fraud Protection and Resolution
Block Pays $45 Million to Settle 46-State Probe Into Cash App Fraud Protection and Resolution
July 09, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

Block will pay $45 million to settle allegations from 46 states that the company misled consumers about the safety of its peer-to-peer payments app, Cash App, and failed to...

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SEC Clears Path for UBS Crisis Resolution Plans
SEC Clears Path for UBS Crisis Resolution Plans
July 08, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

A division of the Securities and Exchange Commission told UBS Group Wednesday (July 8) that it will not recommend that the regulator undertake enforcement action...

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