Privacy Law

State attorneys general open investigation into OpenAI, company says

Several state attorneys general have opened an investigation into OpenAI, the creator of the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.

Jun 16, 2026 9:43 AM CDT

Artificial intelligence can be used for grading law school exams, but should it be?

Artificial intelligence is being put to the test, literally, as it is being used to grade law students’ exams. But should it be?

May 27, 2026 2:08 PM CDT

Thomson Reuters hit with lawsuit accusing it of violating state privacy statute

The Thomson Reuters America Corp. has been hit with a class action complaint accusing it of breaking Michigan privacy laws.

May 4, 2026 12:21 PM CDT

Yale Law student with psychiatric conditions denied anonymity in discrimination lawsuit

A federal appeals court denied Monday a Yale Law School student’s request to proceed under a pseudonym in a lawsuit aiming to stop the school from discharging her.

Apr 24, 2026 10:52 AM CDT

Federal judge whose son was killed in home attack cautions against weakening state data privacy laws

A federal judge whose son was killed while at home voiced concern Thursday about Congress potentially weakening state laws put in place to secure the personal online information of judges.

Apr 24, 2026 10:26 AM CDT

Supreme Court considers whether police search of cellphone records violates Fourth Amendment

Next week, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Chatrie v. United States, about whether the execution of the geofence warrant in his case was an unconstitutional search in violation of the Fourth Amendment.

Apr 23, 2026 9:28 AM CDT

In case of pastor arrested while watering flowers, officers can request physical ID, state supreme court rules

The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s stop-and-identify law can be used during a police stop to request a physical ID when answers to identifying questions are met with “incomplete or unsatisfactory” answers.

Apr 21, 2026 12:00 PM CDT

Lawyers see more opportunities in cybersecurity

More lawyers are building their careers in cybersecurity law as cyber threats continue to increase and grow more sophisticated.

Apr 13, 2026 9:51 AM CDT

Musicians in this state are suing AI companies under biometric privacy law

Musicians who argue that artificial intelligence companies have used their songs without permission are bringing litigation under a unique law in Illinois.

Mar 23, 2026 1:39 PM CDT

Jury rules for Afroman in case over ‘Lemon Pound Cake’ video that used home raid surveillance footage

A jury found Wednesday that Grammy-nominated rapper Joseph Foreman, better known as Afroman, should not be held liable for a song that he wrote and a video that he made after several local sheriff's deputies raided his home in Adams County, Ohio.

Mar 19, 2026 1:49 PM CDT

Surveillance footage enters slapstick comedy TV genre, and that could be dangerous, lawyer says

As an attorney, I’m trained to be suspicious of narratives, allergic to absolutes. I’m contractually obligated to ask, “Who consented?” and answer, “It depends.” That makes watching Neighborhood Watch on HBO Max a unique experience.

Mar 4, 2026 3:08 PM CST

Supreme Court bans California gender privacy rule in public schools

California public schools can now inform parents if students identify as transgender or nongender conforming without getting the child’s approval, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday in response to an emergency appeal from a conservative legal group.

Mar 3, 2026 11:19 AM CST

AI-created documents sent to attorney aren’t privileged, judge says

A federal judge in New York ruled Tuesday that documents that a Texas financial services executive created using artificial intelligence sent to his attorney did not qualify for privilege.

Feb 17, 2026 11:29 AM CST

ChatGPT creator must turn over 20M chat logs in copyright litigation, federal judge says

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, must turn over 20 million chat logs in its copyright litigation with the New York Times and other news media, a federal judge ruled Monday.

Jan 8, 2026 11:13 AM CST

As customs and border protection agents search more electronic devices, how can lawyers keep client information secure?

The government is searching more cellphones and laptops of international travelers than they have in the past, and lawyers need to take extra steps to protect client information.

Jan 1, 2026 12:55 AM CST