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Law Technology Daily Digest
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - Volume 21 No. 1296
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Are you surprised?
If this post surprises you at all, then please come out from under the rock. Of course threat actors are going to abuse Gemini. They will abuse any tool that will help them get what they want. It's unfortunate that the threat actors seem to embrace and sometimes master new technology faster then more honest people. Read more at BLEEPINGCOMPUTER: Google says hackers are abusing Gemini AI for all attacks stages
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BriefCatch + WordRake
Bob Ambrogi covers the world of standalone editing software for legal professionals and writes, "Now that list is one shorter, as BriefCatch has acquired WordRake." Turn your speakers up to 11 as you listen to a little Queen as you read more at LawSites: In A Marriage Of Legal Editing Tools, BriefCatch Has Acquired WordRake and Its 12 Editing Patents
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The modern law firm
I always pay special attention to post when I see they are authored by Jordan Furlong. If I had to try to summarize his post this morning it would be something along the lines of "this is why law firms can't have nice AI things." He sets us all up with the wondrous promise and possibilities of artificial intelligence. Then the hammer comes down. He writes, "But therein lies the problem, and the key to understanding how, in other respects, AI is a terrible fit for law firms - because most law firms still define 'productivity' in 19th-century terms." But Jordan is not done with the hammer. He goes on, "We like to say that 'AI augments the lawyer,' but I suspect that within a few years, especially in high-volume areas, we'll find ourselves saying that 'the lawyer augments the AI.'" I like his clarification, "Notice that I'm saying displacement, not replacement. Lawyers aren't going to disappear (or they shouldn't, unless they really play their cards badly); but they are going to switch seats." He is focusing on lawyers so he does not comment on the law firm staff losing their jobs to AI. Jordan will definitely make you think. Proceed to read at your own risk at Slaw: Towards AI-Centric Law Firms
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Security News
- REMnux v8: 15 Years of Building a Malware Analysis Toolkit Lenny Zeltser on Information Security, February 12, 2026
- Google says hackers are abusing Gemini AI for all attacks stages Bleeping Computer, February 12, 2026
- OpenVPN releases version 2.7.0 with expanded protocol and platform updates Help Net Security, February 12, 2026
- BlueCat Horizon unifies DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and security into a cloud-first intelligent NetOps platform Help Net Security, February 12, 2026
- When security decisions come too late, and attackers know it Help Net Security, February 12, 2026
- OpenClaw Scanner: Open-source tool detects autonomous AI agents Help Net Security, February 12, 2026
- Picking an AI red teaming vendor is getting harder Help Net Security, February 12, 2026
- Cloud teams are hitting maturity walls in governance, security, and AI use Help Net Security, February 12, 2026
- Java security work is becoming a daily operational burden Help Net Security, February 12, 2026
- No Place Like Home Network: Disrupting the World's Largest Residential Proxy Network Mandiant Blog, February 12, 2026
- Naming and shaming: How ransomware groups tighten the screws on victims WeLiveSecurity, February 12, 2026
- Apple fixes zero-day flaw used in 'extremely sophisticated' attacks Bleeping Computer, February 11, 2026
- Windows 11 Notepad flaw let files execute silently via Markdown links Bleeping Computer, February 11, 2026
- Microsoft Store Outlook add-in hijacked to steal 4,000 Microsoft accounts Bleeping Computer, February 11, 2026
- Crazy ransomware gang abuses employee monitoring tool in attacks Bleeping Computer, February 11, 2026
- Police arrest seller of JokerOTP MFA passcode capturing tool Bleeping Computer, February 11, 2026
- The game is over: when “free” comes at too high a price. What we know about RenEngine Secure List, February 11, 2026
- Proactive strategies for cyber resilience with Wazuh Bleeping Computer, February 11, 2026
- LummaStealer infections surge after CastleLoader malware campaigns Bleeping Computer, February 11, 2026
- Ivanti EPMM exploitation: Researchers warn of “sleeper” webshells Help Net Security, February 11, 2026
- Microsoft begins Secure Boot certificate update for Windows devices Help Net Security, February 11, 2026
- CodeHunter expands behavioral intent analysis to secure the software supply chain Help Net Security, February 11, 2026
- Kong launches Context Mesh to turn enterprise APIs into agent-ready tools Help Net Security, February 11, 2026
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday: 6 exploited zero-days fixed in February 2026 Help Net Security, February 11, 2026
- That “summarize with AI” button might be manipulating you Help Net Security, February 11, 2026
- Google Search introduces new ways to remove sensitive personal information and explicit images Help Net Security, February 11, 2026
- Kimwolf Botnet Swamps Anonymity Network I2P Krebs on Security, February 11, 2026
- Rewiring Democracy Ebook is on Sale Schneier on Security, February 11, 2026
- Prompt Injection Via Road Signs Schneier on Security, February 11, 2026
- With Ring, American Consumers Built a Surveillance Dragnet Stephen's Lighthouse, February 11, 2026
- 2026 Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in Higher Education Stephen's Lighthouse, February 11, 2026
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News and Blogs
- Conflicts Considered — Firm DQ’d from Talc Litigation, Appeal Based on Conflict Hinges on its “Affect” Bressler Risk Blog, February 11, 2026
- Your Strategy Needs a Visual Metaphor Harvard Business Review, February 11, 2026
Corporate Legal Focus
- New PCAOB Chair and Board Members Sworn In CorporateCounsel.net Blog, February 11, 2026
- PCAOB Investor Advisory Group Reports on CAMs CorporateCounsel.net Blog, February 11, 2026
- The Role of the Auditor in the Digital Asset Ecosystem CorporateCounsel.net Blog, February 11, 2026
- Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Major, Lindsey & Africa Seeks Participation from In-house Legal Community for its 7th Annual Law Department Management Benchmarking Survey In-House Access: ACC News, February 11, 2026
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PRACTICE SUPPORT / E-DISCOVERY
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News and Blogs
- The Discovery & Legal Technology Association Releases eDiscovery: State of the Industry, Highlighting the Expanding Role of ALSPs - The Joplin Globe (eDiscovery), February 11, 2026
- AI for the Rest of Us Author Panel: Artificial Intelligence Webinars EDiscovery Today, February 11, 2026
- The Perils of Chain of Custody in Today’s Connected World: Information Governance Trends EDiscovery Today, February 11, 2026
Vendor Announcements
- The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals allowed U.S. company Seagate and its foreign entities to move forward with their claims against... Winston & Strawn LLP, February 11, 2026
- Our trademark practice has been recognized in the 2026 World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000, with partners Michael Elkin, Jennifer Go... Winston & Strawn LLP, February 11, 2026
- Deal News | A team led by Alan Roth served as SBA regulatory legal counsel to Stellus Capital Management in connection with its de... Winston & Strawn LLP, February 11, 2026
- How can financial institutions structure bank-grade custody solutions that meet compliance requirements, allocate risk effectively... Winston & Strawn LLP, February 11, 2026
- Please join us in welcoming Private Investment Funds partner Patrick Valenti to the firm’s Chicago office! https://bit.ly/3Mv6CHQ Winston & Strawn LLP, February 11, 2026
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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT / LEAN / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE / MACHINE LEARNING
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News and Blogs
- Nicolai Tangen: The $2 Trillion Mind Farnam Street, February 12, 2026
- Heads up: the 2026 Intranet & Digital Workplace Awards open for entries next week! Column Two, February 11, 2026
- Developing the core principles of responsible knowledge management (rKM): Section 1.2 – Margins of the current understanding of KM RealKM, February 11, 2026
- The need for extra caution when using studies reporting the impact of personality on knowledge behaviors RealKM, February 11, 2026
- [Webinar] AI and You Series: Common and Uncommon Ways to Leverage AI in E-Discovery - JD Supra (eDiscovery), February 11, 2026
- AI, eDiscovery, and Information Governance: What You Need to Know – Events - Morgan Lewis (eDiscovery), February 11, 2026
- Generative AI in higher education: A bibliometric review of emerging trends, power dynamics, and global research landscapes☆ Stephen's Lighthouse, February 11, 2026
- Why Scaling AI is Underestimated ⚡ Stephen's Lighthouse, February 11, 2026
- Teaching Students the Difference Between AI Search and Real Research Stephen's Lighthouse, February 11, 2026
- OpenAI’s Biggest Challenge Is Turning Its A.I. Into a Cash Machine New York Times: Technology, February 11, 2026
- Towards AI-Centric Law Firms Slaw.ca: Practice of Law, February 11, 2026
- OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads, warns of "Facebook" path Ars Technica, February 11, 2026
- LegalOn Technologies launches suite of agentic AI tools to support in-house lawyers Global Legal Post: Big Stories, February 12, 2026
- xAI Hit By Departure Of Co-Founders Silicon UK, February 12, 2026
- Report: Knowledge maturity identified as key differentiator in AI success - Legal IT Insider (Legal Technology), February 11, 2026
- ReferU.AI Launches the "Tinder for Finding Attorneys" Platform Nationwide - Digital Journal (Legal Technology), February 11, 2026
- Eversheds Sutherland’s global co-CEO Keith Froud talks Harvey, AI adoption and ROI - Legal IT Insider (Legal Technology), February 11, 2026
- What is Alexa+? Everything Amazon's generative AI can do - and how to get it today ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
Vendor Announcements
- Computer Coders Ask 9th Circuit to Revive Copyright Suit Against OpenAI, Microsoft Blog of Legal Times, February 11, 2026
- Civil Environmental Enforcement Drops Sharply as EPA, DOJ Scale Back, Report Says Blog of Legal Times, February 11, 2026
- In a ‘Pretty Good Year' for DC Firms, Gross Revenue Up Over 10% Despite Soft Demand Blog of Legal Times, February 11, 2026
- 'Risk Everything': Tom Goldstein Denies Tax Fraud Charges in Jury Trial Testimony Blog of Legal Times, February 11, 2026
- Study Reveals the Elite Lawyers Dominating the Supreme Court Docket Blog of Legal Times, February 11, 2026
- 'We Stopped Them': AGs Reach Settlement for Education Funding Blog of Legal Times, February 11, 2026
- Jenner & Block Sees Another Double-Digit Growth Year in Revenue, Profits Blog of Legal Times, February 11, 2026
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LEADERSHIP / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / MARKETING
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News and Blogs
- Latham & Watkins adds private equity quartet from Clifford Chance in Paris Global Legal Post: Big Stories, February 12, 2026
- The ultimate Microsoft 365 community event returns—your front‑row seat to the future of intelligent work Microsoft Office Blogs, February 12, 2026
- Anthropic To Help Pay For Data Centre Grid Costs Silicon UK, February 12, 2026
- Instagram Chief Says Platform Not ‘Clinically’ Addictive Silicon UK, February 12, 2026
- Wingtech Loses Bid To Reclaim Nexperia Silicon UK, February 12, 2026
- Meta Breaks Ground On $10bn Indiana Data Centre Silicon UK, February 12, 2026
- EssilorLuxottica Sees Sales Boost From Meta Glasses Silicon UK, February 12, 2026
- India Sharply Reduces Content Takedown Deadline Silicon UK, February 12, 2026
- Publishers File EU Complaint Over Google Summaries Silicon UK, February 12, 2026
- Stellantis Looks To Exit Samsung EV Battery Venture Silicon UK, February 12, 2026
- YouTube Not Addictive, Lawyer Tells Court Silicon UK, February 12, 2026
- Blackstone Boosts Stake In Anthropic Silicon UK, February 12, 2026
- Pony.ai, Toyota Start Robotaxi Mass-Production Silicon UK, February 12, 2026
- Chinese Company Rents Dancing Robots Silicon UK, February 12, 2026
- Apple, Google Agree To ‘First Steps’ With CMA Silicon UK, February 12, 2026
- This SSD enclosure has become one of my most-used laptop accessories - here's why ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 12, 2026
- Microsoft's latest update patches six zero-days and two critical flaws - but is it another buggy mess? ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 12, 2026
- Stop using ChatGPT on factory settings: 7 tweaks I use to make it a pro tool ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 12, 2026
- How to write Linux bash scripts on your Android - and why you'd want to ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 12, 2026
- I've tested dozens of earbuds over the last year - these blow them all out of the water ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 12, 2026
- Say bye to spotty Wi-Fi - 10 proven ways to fix your internet fast ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 12, 2026
- I extended my AirTag's battery life to 10 years with this $15 accessory - how it works ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 12, 2026
- What is Bluetooth 6.0? How the latest standard is changing audio right before our eyes ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 12, 2026
- I opened a 9,000,000mAh power bank from eBay to learn the truth - here's what I saw ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 12, 2026
- What does an orange USB port mean? I learned the truth behind the colors, and it's wild ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 12, 2026
- I replaced my iPad Air with a $350 Android tablet for a month - my verdict now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 12, 2026
- Does your TV track you even through the HDMI port? Short answer: Yes ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 12, 2026
- If you're looking to replace your old desktop, this Alienware laptop has all the power you need ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 12, 2026
- Is your Samsung TV slow? This 5-second 'cold boot' trick should fix it ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 12, 2026
- My digested week UK Law Society Gazette: Comment and Opinion, February 12, 2026
- Podcast episode 231: Exceeding Staggerations, iPhones in Space 🚀 and Avoiding a Stray Pet Scam 🐕 iPhone, J.D., February 12, 2026
- In A Marriage Of Legal Editing Tools, BriefCatch Has Acquired WordRake and Its 12 Editing Patents Robert Ambrogi's LawSites, February 11, 2026
- The Discovery & Legal Technology Association Releases eDiscovery: State of the Industry, Highlighting the Expanding Role of ALSPs - Business Wire (Legal Technology), February 11, 2026
- The Discovery & Legal Technology Association Releases eDiscovery: State of the Industry, Highlighting the Expanding Role of ALSPs - The Joplin Globe (Legal Technology), February 11, 2026
- Leading legal technology provider Bundledocs announce the appointment of Dan Page as Senior Account Executive in APAC - Legal Futures (Legal Technology), February 11, 2026
- Shortlist unveiled for 2026 Women and Diversity in Law Awards Global Legal Post: Big Stories, February 11, 2026
- DLA Piper boosts Asia ECM coverage with Sidley Austin partner hire in Hong Kong Global Legal Post: Big Stories, February 11, 2026
- Latham adds litigation partner duo in Texas from Kirkland, Winston Global Legal Post: Big Stories, February 11, 2026
- Exclusivity, scarcity and transparency: the legal boundaries of limited-edition luxury offers Global Legal Post: Big Stories, February 11, 2026
- UK New Law start-up Lawhive secures fresh funding for US expansion Global Legal Post: Big Stories, February 11, 2026
- After years of use, here's why I still wear my Apple Watch Ultra 2 proudly ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- You can watch local news on Roku for free - no subscription or antenna required ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- The best early Walmart sales for Presidents' Day ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- The best early Presidents' Day TV sales live now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- Need a Microsoft Lens replacement? These 5 alternative scanning apps fit the bill ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- Your Android phone's most powerful security feature is off by default and hidden - turn it on ASAP ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- The best early Presidents' Day sales we've found so far: Save on Apple, Sony, and more ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- Byte magazine artist Robert Tinney, who illustrated the birth of PCs, dies at 78 Ars Technica, February 11, 2026
- "Windows 11 26H1" is a special version of Windows exclusively for new Arm PCs Ars Technica, February 11, 2026
- Apple releases iOS 26.3 with updates that mainly benefit non-Apple devices Ars Technica, February 11, 2026
- Smart home PSA: Apple's "new architecture" for Home app becomes mandatory today Ars Technica, February 11, 2026
- Eversheds Sutherland Elevates Rachel Reid to Global Co-Head of AI Corporate Counsel Business Journal: News, February 11, 2026
- Leah partners with PwC UK to power Agentic Operating Models Corporate Counsel Business Journal: News, February 11, 2026
- Common Ownership May Reduce the Entry of Cheaper Generic Drugs Disrupt Legal, February 11, 2026
- Get a free iPhone 17, Galaxy S25, or Pixel 10 during Verizon's Small Business Days sale - here's how ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- The best Presidents' Day phone sales live now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- Eero's new backup device keeps you online when your ISP fails - here's how it works ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- How to save $80 on your upcoming YouTube TV bills - no commitments required ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- If these Samsung Galaxy S26 features are true, I might finally put away my Google Pixel ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- Is your Roku TV tracking you? Short answer: Yes, but there's a way to stop it ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- The best early Presidents' Day laptop sales we've found so far ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. S25 Ultra: My 3 biggest concerns as a longtime Galaxy user ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- The best Android tablets of 2026: Lab tested, expert recommended ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- The best early Presidents' Day Apple sales you can shop now ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Dates and everything we know so far ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- How this $25 kevlar cord effectively made phone cases unnecessary for me ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- Grab this 75-inch Insignia QLED TV for less than $500 at Best Buy ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- You can save $1,100 on the HP Omen 17 at Best Buy, and it's a powerhouse laptop ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- Best Buy is selling this LG OLED TV from last year for 50% off - and I can vouch for it ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- I disabled this Google Pixel core to free up to 10GB of storage space - how it works ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- I created the ultimate Wi-Fi password key with the most unsuspecting gadget - how it works ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, February 11, 2026
- A week in the law UK Law Society Gazette: Comment and Opinion, February 11, 2026
- Why risk and compliance matters more than ever UK Law Society Gazette: Comment and Opinion, February 11, 2026
- Stephen Zubiago’s Durability Strategy Corporate Counsel Business Journal: Blog, February 11, 2026
- #0156: ILTA Update 2026: Episode 1 ILTA: Podcasts, February 11, 2026
Vendor Announcements
- Profitability, Training, and Compensation: The Jekyll and Hyde Issue BigHand, February 12, 2026
- Document Creation in Action: Faster, Flawless Documents Every Time BigHand, February 11, 2026
- Insight to Impact - The BI Advantage Law Firm CFOs Need for 2026 BigHand, February 11, 2026
- How Budgeting & Tracking Strengthen Client Trust in an AI Driven Market BigHand, February 11, 2026
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