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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.

Ninth Circuit Rules AI Agents Act on Behalf of Users, Not Developers

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. The new...

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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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Google Escapes Forced Breakup of AdX Marketplace
Google Escapes Forced Breakup of AdX Marketplace
September 02, 2026  |  News

Google avoided a forced breakup of its advertising technology business, Reuters reported Wednesday (Sept. 2). U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, rejected the...

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Tether Accused in Lawsuit of Improperly Freezing 42.4 Million Stablecoins
Tether Accused in Lawsuit of Improperly Freezing 42.4 Million Stablecoins
September 02, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Tether is facing a new lawsuit related to its freeze of 42.4 million of its USDT stablecoins. The lawsuit, filed Monday (Aug. 31) by a...

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Stripe Adds Online Legal Services Firm Clerky to Its Fold
Stripe Adds Online Legal Services Firm Clerky to Its Fold
September 01, 2026  |  Acquiring

Online legal services company Clerky says it is now part of payments giant Stripe. The company announced the deal last week, though terms have not been disclosed. Launched more than...

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