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A raft of Big Tech and artificial intelligence companies have been hit with class actions in California federal court for allegedly using pirated copyrighted books and YouTube videos to train their AI models without the authors’ and creators’ permission.

Law firms preparing for and kicking off their public relations effort for 2026 face an environment that continues to change constantly. Preparation and planning determine whether a firm leads or reacts.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission should ease the disclosure requirements of public companies, including those related to insider trading and cybersecurity, SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda said.

Annual rate increases at Am Law 100 firms continued to exceed 10% this January in rate increase notices that Big Law firms filed in ongoing corporate bankruptcies. Meanwhile, rate hikes at three Second Hundred law firms showed rate increases by less than 10% for most levels of attorney, although two firms issued bigger bumps for senior associates.

Data from Q4 2025 showed a dip in total law firm leasing as compared to Q4 2024. However, the broader figures indicate that the legal market is taking a large portion of New York’s total office market.

The average law firm delivered a profit bonanza through most of 2025. But the good times could begin to wane in 2026, say industry analysts in a new report, with warning lights in the form of monumental expense growth, unsteady realization and poor economic fundamentals.

Claims By Unit Owners Not Barred By “As Is” Clause In Purchase Agreement

Vigilance in detecting red flags—such as declining cash flow, increasing debt and falling sales—can help prevent severe outcomes, like bankruptcy, and provide an opportunity for management to make necessary adjustments, restructure operations, or seek external help.