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Swiss prosecutors say white-collar crime cases take too long to prosecute
A Swiss prosecutor flagged timing delays in financial crime investigations. What enforcement gaps does this reveal about cross-border fraud oversight?
American Express buys TheFork for $700M to own restaurant bookings
Amex acquires Tripadvisor's TheFork restaurant reservation platform for $700 million. The deal expands Amex's direct relationship with diners and restaurants.
UK will ban social media for under-16s. Here's how enforcement works.
The UK government is moving toward a social media ban for children under 16, but the law will rely on age verification and platform liability rather than criminal penalties for teens. What to know about the implementation.
Cybersecurity officials press US to clear Anthropic safety model export rules
Top US cyber leaders are calling on the government to relax restrictions on Anthropic's security-focused AI models. Their argument: tighter export controls risk giving advantage to rivals abroad.
EU Commission weighs Anthropic safeguard ruling and its market impact
EU regulators are examining practical consequences after a recent Anthropic decision, a spokesperson confirmed to Reuters. What the Commission's review could mean for AI safety rules and competitive dynamics.
Relativity Buys Gavel to Embed AI Drafting in Word
Relativity acquired document automation startup Gavel to bring AI-assisted contract drafting and rules-based automation into Microsoft Word, syncing changes back to case data. The move tests whether enterprise legal tech can preserve accessibility.
Autologyx adds agent controls to governance platform for law firms
Autologyx announced MCP-enabled capabilities that let AI agents operate within controlled workflows on its platform. Law firms can now govern agent permissions at granular levels, audit every action, and move beyond AI pilots to operational deployment.
Relativity buys Gavel to embed AI drafting into Word
Relativity acquired AI-native legal drafting company Gavel to bridge eDiscovery data and document creation inside Microsoft Word, where lawyers spend most of their time.
Berkeley Law's AI Ban Backfires: One Student's Case for Disclosure Instead
Berkeley Law School banned AI use to protect student learning. A Master of Laws student argues transparency and guided use would work better than prohibition.
Consilio bundles AI workflow with 4,500 lawyers for managed legal review
Lawyers On Demand partners with Wordsmith to embed AI into managed services for inhouse teams. The combo aims to handle rising document volume without hiring more staff.
Bitmine Crypto Holdings Hit $10.4B With 5.62M ETH
Bitmine Immersion Technologies reports total crypto and cash holdings of $10.4 billion, including 5.62 million ETH tokens. The filing provides a snapshot of the company's digital asset position.
Truist names Michael Lyons as next CEO
Michael P. Lyons will take over as Truist Financial's chief executive, replacing the current leadership. The announcement signals continuity in the bank's strategic direction.