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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.

Delaware’s AI Company Plan Draws Questions Over Who Is Accountable

Delaware’s AI Company Plan Draws Questions Over Who Is Accountable
Delaware’s AI Company Plan Draws Questions Over Who Is Accountable
September 25, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Delaware’s proposal to create a new corporate form run by artificial intelligence is drawing scrutiny from legal experts who say the state has not adequately...

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Court Shields Federal Credit Unions From Illinois Swipe Fee Law
Court Shields Federal Credit Unions From Illinois Swipe Fee Law
September 23, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

A U.S. District Court ruled Tuesday (Sept. 22) that federal credit unions cannot be forced to comply with the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA),...

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Connecticut Targets Prediction Markets’ Distribution Stack
Connecticut Targets Prediction Markets’ Distribution Stack
September 14, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

Connecticut expanded its campaign against sports event prediction markets beyond Kalshi. Last week, the state issued cease-and-desist orders to nine companies and nearly 30 subpoenas...

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Ninth Circuit Rules AI Agents Act on Behalf of Users, Not Developers
Ninth Circuit Rules AI Agents Act on Behalf of Users, Not Developers
September 14, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

When an autonomous AI agent accesses a password-protected website, who actually does the accessing? According to the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the person...

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Anchorage Digital Backs Lawsuit to Block Illinois Crypto Tax
Anchorage Digital Backs Lawsuit to Block Illinois Crypto Tax
September 09, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

Federally chartered cryptocurrency bank Anchorage Digital submitted a declaration to a court in support of a lawsuit that aims to block an Illinois law that...

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Harvey Raises $550 Million to Bring AI to Law Firms
Harvey Raises $550 Million to Bring AI to Law Firms
September 09, 2026  |  Investments

Legal industry-focused artificial intelligence startup Harvey is valued at $15.5 billion after raising $550 million, according to a Wednesday (Sept. 9) press release. Get the...

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FTC Blocks Humboldt From High-Risk Merchants in $12 Million Settlement
FTC Blocks Humboldt From High-Risk Merchants in $12 Million Settlement
September 08, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with payment processing company Humboldt Merchant Services that will see Humboldt pay $12 million and be permanently banned...

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Law Schools Outlaw AI Amid Fears of Stunted Academic Growth
Law Schools Outlaw AI Amid Fears of Stunted Academic Growth
September 07, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Law schools in the United States have begun banning artificial intelligence in the classroom, according to a Financial Times column Monday (Sept. 7) by Patti...

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