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Law Technology Daily Digest
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - Volume 21 No. 1216
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californiA line In the sand
The new California laws regulating AI that go into effect in 2027 are interesting.
- Chatbots can't pretend to be real people
- When it comes to children, chatbots must remind them to take a break every three hours and cannot generate sexually explicit content
- Companion AIs must have "safeguards for people in mental distress"
- Companies must "report how they handle situations involving suicidal ideation and self-harm"
- "Large platforms" must disclose when AI is used to generate content
- Increases penalties for "deepfake" pornography
Toss a non AI generated hat tip to Stephen Abram as you read more at LIFE HACKER: It's About to Get Harder for AI Chatbots to Pretend to Be Human
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A patching we will go...
Nothing like 175 plus vulnerabilities to patch! "Microsoft released fixes for 175+ vulnerabilities, including three zero-days under active attack: CVE-2025-24990, CVE-2025-59230, and CVE-2025-47827." Be safe. Go patching! Read more at HELPNETSECURITY: Microsoft patches three zero-days actively exploited by attackers
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Shaking it out
These quotes sum everything up rather nicely. "Though we anticipate that the type of work our associates do will be affected by the growing use and effectiveness of generative AI, our projections for first-year associate hiring over the next two years remains steady." "They're still trying to figure out how it will affect attorney workloads. ... It's almost a trial-and-error thing." "Everyone is waiting to see how generative AI is going to shake out in the context of Big Law: whether clients push back and what the impact is on billing rates." It's a refreshing change from the posts I see where the assumptions are AI rules. In the real world, things have not shaken out yet. Read more at Law.com: For Firms Eyeing 2027 Associate Classes, the AI-Fueled Future Is Now
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 Jeffrey Brandt, Editor
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Security News
- Veeam launches Data Cloud for MSPs to simplify Microsoft 365 and Entra ID protection Help Net Security, October 16, 2025
- Cayosoft Guardian Protector safeguards Microsoft 365 and hybrid identity systems Help Net Security, October 16, 2025
- When trusted AI connections turn hostile Help Net Security, October 16, 2025
- Identifying risky candidates: Practical steps for security leaders Help Net Security, October 16, 2025
- Everyone wants AI, but few are ready to defend it Help Net Security, October 16, 2025
- Humanoid robot found vulnerable to Bluetooth hack, data leaks to China Help Net Security, October 16, 2025
- The password problem we keep pretending to fix Help Net Security, October 16, 2025
- ImmuniWeb expands discovery with ASM and Dark web packages Help Net Security, October 16, 2025
- Protect your generative AI applications against encoding-based attacks with Amazon Bedrock Guardrails AWS Security Blog, October 16, 2025
- Simplified model access in Amazon Bedrock AWS Security Blog, October 16, 2025
- F5 network compromised Sophos News, October 16, 2025
- YouTube is down worldwide with playback error Bleeping Computer, October 15, 2025
- Capita to pay £14 million for data breach impacting 6.6 million people Bleeping Computer, October 15, 2025
- PowerSchool hacker gets sentenced to four years in prison Bleeping Computer, October 15, 2025
- Fake LastPass, Bitwarden breach alerts lead to PC hijacks Bleeping Computer, October 15, 2025
- F5 releases BIG-IP patches for stolen security vulnerabilities Bleeping Computer, October 15, 2025
- Apple’s Bug Bounty Program Schneier on Security, October 15, 2025
- Maverick: a new banking Trojan abusing WhatsApp in a mass-scale distribution Secure List, October 15, 2025
- Mysterious Elephant: a growing threat Secure List, October 15, 2025
- Microsoft: Sept Windows Server updates cause Active Directory issues Bleeping Computer, October 15, 2025
- Clothing giant MANGO discloses data breach exposing customer info Bleeping Computer, October 15, 2025
- How to spot dark web threats on your network using NDR Bleeping Computer, October 15, 2025
- F5 says hackers stole undisclosed BIG-IP flaws, source code Bleeping Computer, October 15, 2025
- Oracle silently fixes zero-day exploit leaked by ShinyHunters Bleeping Computer, October 15, 2025
- F5 data breach: “Nation-state attackers” stole BIG-IP source code, vulnerability info Help Net Security, October 15, 2025
- Harmonic Security targets AI data risks with Model Context Protocol Gateway Help Net Security, October 15, 2025
- Blumira rolls out SOC Auto-Focus to streamline threat investigation Help Net Security, October 15, 2025
- Microsoft patches three zero-days actively exploited by attackers Help Net Security, October 15, 2025
- Fortinet named a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Fortinet Blog, October 15, 2025
- Thousands of customers imperiled after nation-state ransacks F5’s network Ars Technica, October 15, 2025
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PRACTICE SUPPORT / E-DISCOVERY
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News and Blogs
- CEO Of E-Discovery Software Provider Reveal Stepping Down - Law360 (eDiscovery), October 15, 2025
- Illumination Zone: Episode 215 | Capri Miller of Level Legal sits down with Mary Mack and Holley Robinson - JD Supra (eDiscovery), October 15, 2025
- Systemic Technical Glitch in Microsoft Purview Gets No Sanctions: eDiscovery Case Law EDiscovery Today, October 15, 2025
- DOE Consolidates Office of Science Advisory Committees Stephen's Lighthouse, October 15, 2025
- Sonya Palmer: Making Space at the Top, How Women Are Redefining Leadership in Law Attorney at Work, October 15, 2025
- Digital Forensics in the Cloud and Best Practices: Forensics Best Practices EDiscovery Today, October 15, 2025
- 5 Unique Challenges in eDiscovery for Construction Litigation: eDiscovery Webinars EDiscovery Today, October 15, 2025
Vendor Announcements
- Ethics of Generative AI Avansic Blog, October 15, 2025
- Under the final regulations, participants who earned less than $145,000 in prior-year FICA wages will still be permitted to choose... Winston & Strawn LLP, October 15, 2025
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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT / LEAN / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE / MACHINE LEARNING
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News and Blogs
- [Outliers] Jim Clayton Farnam Street, October 16, 2025
- As AI usage accelerates, companies need to avoid cognitive debt & decay among their talent - Thomson Reuters Institute Legal Resource Center: Thomson Reuters, October 16, 2025
- The AI-centric imperative: Navigating the next software frontier McKinsey Insights & Publications, October 16, 2025
- Deploying agentic AI with safety and security: A playbook for technology leaders McKinsey Insights & Publications, October 16, 2025
- Bias Busters: The cognitive brakes on the gen AI accelerator McKinsey Insights & Publications, October 15, 2025
- ChatGPT performs a search in 31% of prompts, new data reveals Stephen's Lighthouse, October 16, 2025
- It’s About to Get Harder for AI Chatbots to Pretend to Be Human Stephen's Lighthouse, October 15, 2025
- Humanity AI Commits $500 Million to Build a People-Centered Future for AI Stephen's Lighthouse, October 15, 2025
- Pew: How People Around the World View AI Stephen's Lighthouse, October 15, 2025
- The rise of AI agents could fundamentally change the design of the internet, researchers said. Stephen's Lighthouse, October 15, 2025
- Is Everyone Really Dating AI Chatbots? Survey says yes, instinct says no. Stephen's Lighthouse, October 15, 2025
- Army general says he’s using AI to improve “decision-making” Ars Technica, October 15, 2025
- Anthropic’s Claude Haiku 4.5 matches May’s frontier model at fraction of cost Ars Technica, October 15, 2025
- Google’s AI videos get a big upgrade with Veo 3.1 Ars Technica, October 15, 2025
- ChatGPT erotica coming soon with age verification, CEO says Ars Technica, October 15, 2025
- Anthropic’s Claude Haiku 4.5 matches May’s frontier model at fraction of cost Ars Technica, October 15, 2025
- Google’s AI videos get a big upgrade with Veo 3.1 Ars Technica, October 15, 2025
- ChatGPT erotica coming soon with age verification, CEO says Ars Technica, October 15, 2025
Vendor Announcements
- ‘Securities and Innovation Commission': Atkins Pledges to Embrace Financial Tech Blog of Legal Times, October 15, 2025
- Newsmax Hits Back at Fox News' Venue-Transfer Motion in Antitrust Lawsuit Blog of Legal Times, October 15, 2025
- Sidley Adds Another Partner in Trade Practice in Washington Blog of Legal Times, October 15, 2025
- Supreme Court Appears Likely to Strike Blow Against Minority Voting Districts Blog of Legal Times, October 15, 2025
- What About Men? Uber's 'Women Preferences' Plan Draws Scrutiny Blog of Legal Times, October 15, 2025
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LEADERSHIP / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / MARKETING
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News and Blogs
- A Guide to Marketing Insurance to Auto Dealerships Social Media Explorer, October 15, 2025
- 5 Ideas for Reaching Show Choir Directors on Social Media Social Media Explorer, October 15, 2025
- 4 Marketing Ideas for Making Sprayers Appeal to Landscapers Social Media Explorer, October 15, 2025
- How to Choose the Right Social Media Channel to Reach Contractors Social Media Explorer, October 15, 2025
- How to Use Influencer Marketing to Sell Skincare Products Social Media Explorer, October 15, 2025
- A Doctor’s Guide to Sharing Clinical Trial Breakthroughs on Social Media Social Media Explorer, October 15, 2025
- 4 Social Media Strategies to Grow a Senior Home Care Business Social Media Explorer, October 15, 2025
- 5 Interesting Ways to Use Social Media to Recognize Employee Loyalty Social Media Explorer, October 15, 2025
- How to Use Product Photography to Market Rubber Seals Social Media Explorer, October 15, 2025
- How to Use Social Media to Improve Your Financial Planning Social Media Explorer, October 15, 2025
- 4 Tips for Matching Your Social Media to Speaker Voice Social Media Explorer, October 15, 2025
- 5 Ideas for Running a Social Media Campaign for a Tree Removal Service Social Media Explorer, October 15, 2025
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News and Blogs
- Legal Services Board moves to sanction SRA for oversight failures in SSB collapse Global Legal Post: Big Stories, October 16, 2025
- This compact accessory is a must for roadside emergencies - here's why ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 16, 2025
- Leaving Windows 10 behind? Apple's rumored $599 MacBook might be just for you ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 16, 2025
- I struggled to find earbuds that stay put, but this pair seals the deal ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 16, 2025
- No ROI in AI yet? Try these six proven tactics for creating real business value ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 16, 2025
- 3 common thermostat mistakes may be costing you hundreds - here's what to avoid ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 16, 2025
- These Bose earbuds are an easy pick over AirPods for me - why I don't regret it ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 16, 2025
- Scam texts net over $1 billion for cyber gangs - how to avoid their traps ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 16, 2025
- Changing these 5 settings on my TV instantly improved the picture quality - here's why ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 16, 2025
- I wore the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic for a week, and it shattered the myth of ugly fitness tech ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 16, 2025
- Walmart on ChatGPT, Walmart (and Amazon) Motivations, Spotify Podcasts on Netflix Stratechery, October 16, 2025
- Apple updates the iPad Pro iPhone, J.D., October 16, 2025
- On LawNext: How AI Is Helping Legal Aid Serve 50% More Clients: Thomson Reuters’ AI for Justice Program One Year In Robert Ambrogi's LawSites, October 15, 2025
- Exclusive: Lawmatics Announces Qualify AI, A Sophisticated Lead Scoring Platform for Law Firms Robert Ambrogi's LawSites, October 15, 2025
- How legal operations drives ROI and strategic value - Thomson Reuters Legal Solutions (Legal Technology), October 15, 2025
- Suffolk, NCCU lead list of this year’s most innovative law schools - National Jurist (Legal Technology), October 15, 2025
- In-house professionals who don’t use generative AI tools cite distrust of reliability, quality: survey - Canadian Lawyer Magazine (Legal Technology), October 15, 2025
- AI in Finance an Banking October 15, 2025 LLRX.com, October 15, 2025
- London Arbitration Week launches programme Global Legal Post: Big Stories, October 15, 2025
- Roku might've just solved the biggest problem with home TV streaming - here's how ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- Did you know that Windows 11 has an emergency shutdown feature? Here's where to find it ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- I use this hidden Android security feature to turn off sensors with one tap - here's why ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- Looking for a Chrome alternative? My top 5 free open-source browsers ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- My favorite iOS 26 productivity feature is highly useful but hidden - here's how to find it ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- Sluggish Wi-Fi? 5 products that effectively fixed my home internet once and for all ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- The only charging cable you'll ever need to avoid tangling nightmares (and it's cheap) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- Your next toilet could tell you to drink more water - here's how it'll know ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- Should you replace your desktop with a laptop setup? I tried with this Dell, and didn't mind it ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- This Google Meet tool could help you look better in meetings - even the early ones ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- Google, Apple and U.S. Tech Giants May Be on the Hook for Millions in New European Fines Legaltech News from law.com, October 15, 2025
- Masters Conference Legal Takeaways: The Client Push for AI Adoption Legaltech News from law.com, October 15, 2025
- For Firms Eyeing 2027 Associate Classes, the AI-Fueled Future Is Now Legaltech News from law.com, October 15, 2025
- The New Conservative Antitrust Is Not Here To Last Disrupt Legal, October 15, 2025
- The Convergence of Knowledge Management, Innovation, and Legal Tech Investing Reinventing Professional Services, October 15, 2025
- King & Spalding launches in Sydney with five-partner team Global Legal Post: Big Stories, October 15, 2025
- Littler hires Brookdale Senior Living legal VP as firm’s first GC and CLO Global Legal Post: Big Stories, October 15, 2025
- Life in the law 2025: A wake-up call Global Legal Post: Big Stories, October 15, 2025
- Apple unveils M5 update for the 11- and 13-inch iPad Pros Ars Technica, October 15, 2025
- New Apple M5 is the centerpiece of an updated 14-inch MacBook Pro Ars Technica, October 15, 2025
- Believing misinformation is a “win” for some people, even when proven false Ars Technica, October 15, 2025
- With considerably less fanfare, Apple releases a second-generation Vision Pro Ars Technica, October 15, 2025
- Intel To Sample ‘Crescent Island’ AI Accelerator Next Year Silicon UK, October 15, 2025
- Claude's latest model is cheaper and faster than Sonnet 4 - and free ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- Should you upgrade to M5 MacBook Pro from an M1? How the numbers add up ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- Apple just fixed one of my biggest pain points with Vision Pro - what's new with the M5 model ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- I did a 500-photo shootout between the two best Android camera phones - and it wasn't close ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- I've tested dozens of noise-cancelling headphones on flights - this one is the audio king ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- Roku's new AI feature solves the biggest problem with TV streaming - here's how ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- Google's Veo 3.1 can turn separate images into a single video ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- The Beats Studio 3 headphones are 40% off at Walmart - the lowest price we've seen ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- Why I recommend this Sony speaker over competing models - especially if you're clumsy ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- The new iPad Pro's biggest upgrade isn't the M5 chip - I'd buy it for this feature instead ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- I abandoned Google for a search tool that doesn't track me or push AI - and it gets better ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- Own a Google Pixel? 8 settings I changed to extend the battery life by hours ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- Apple just launched an M5 MacBook, iPad, and Vision Pro: Specs, prices, and availability ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- 9 essential Mac apps I can't live without - and why ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- I've tested free vs. paid AI coding tools - here's which one I'd actually use ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- This new Copilot trick will save you tons of time in Windows 11 - here's how ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- EcoFlow's new backup energy system can power your home for a full month - here's how ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- This Coros watch has an invaluable connectivity feature that's changed the way I travel ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- Samsung gives enticing preorder deal to new XR headset users amidst M5 Vision Pro launch ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- How to restart your iPhone without using the power button: 5 ways ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, October 15, 2025
- The 2025 Law Firm Tech Survey Is Now Open Legaltech News from law.com, October 15, 2025
- Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Startup Finch Announces $20M Funding Round Legaltech News from law.com, October 15, 2025
- How Better Contracts Can Strengthen Strategic Partnerships Harvard Business Review, October 15, 2025
Law Firm News
- Federal Judge Orders Legal Malpractice Claims Against Stinson LLP to Arbitration JDJournal, October 16, 2025
- Judiciary Panel Considers Streamlining Bar Admission Rules Across Federal Appeals Courts JDJournal, October 16, 2025
- SLIME FOR CASH: Above the Law Joins Albert’s (a.k.a. Robert Kinney’s) Decade-Long Ballistic Cyberbullying Campaign to Destroy Competitor for Firing Him JDJournal, October 16, 2025
- Foley Hoag Recruits DEI Leader from Paul Weiss Amid Industry Scrutiny JDJournal, October 16, 2025
- CDC Faces Loss of Up to 25 Percent of Staff After New Layoffs, Union Warns JDJournal, October 16, 2025
- Why Legal Career Specialization Is Now a Must-Have for Attorneys JDJournal, October 16, 2025
- California Lawyer Pleads Guilty in $912 Million Solar Ponzi Scheme JDJournal, October 15, 2025
- US Law School Applicants Surge 33%, Intensifying Admission Competition JDJournal, October 15, 2025
- Smucker’s Files Trademark Lawsuit Against Trader Joe’s Over “Crustless” Sandwiches JDJournal, October 15, 2025
- Optimal Timing for Associate Lateral Moves: Key Insights for 2025–2026 JDJournal, October 15, 2025
- The 20 Fastest-Growing Legal Practice Areas in 2025–2026: Firms Are Already Hiring JDJournal, October 15, 2025
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