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Law Technology Daily Digest
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - Volume 21 No. 1398
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It Always Comes Back to the Money
At the risk of being Mr. MOTO (i.e., Master Of The Obvious), everything we do eventually comes back to the money: Money at dispute in litigation, money we have to pay for services or software, etc. This edition focuses on three articles that focus on the money - token pricing for AI, saving money in finding vulnerabilities over OpenAI, and suing companies for allegedly using AI to inflate prices.
A Token of AI's Appreciation
 This article discusses how the providers of the major AI models are actively moving from flat-fee pricing to usage-based, token pricing, which is creating some challenges for IT budgets. The shift may also have disclosure implications for public companies, especially for Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) in quarterly and annual reports. Meredith Ervine discusses it in TheCorporateCounsel.net here: Artificial Intelligence: Disclosure Implications of the Move to Token Pricing
SAVE Me the Money
 A research team has built a system that teaches AI agents to hunt for software bugs by writing the audit method down as plain text. An open-source model running an evolved playbook found real vulnerabilities at a higher rate than OpenAI’s commercial Codex Security product, 11.3% against 9.2% across 371 test cases. The whole teaching campaign ran on subscription accounts for one month and cost around $1,400. The system has already produced 28 confirmed vulnerability disclosures across 18 open-source projects, with one $1,500 bug bounty award. Mirko Zorz of Help Net Security has the story here: A $1,400 experiment in AI security auditing outperformed OpenAI’s Codex Security
Don't Steal My Money
 At least that's what California consumers are alleging. They've sued a range of gas station operators in California, including Albertsons, Speedway and Walmart, for allegedly using an AI-powered system to artificially raise prices. What's notable about this is that California last year passed AB 325, a law that prohibits the use of shared pricing algorithms to “restrain trade or commerce”. The plaintiffs allege the named companies used Kalibrate Fuel Pricing, a tool that allegedly requires gas station operators to hand over cost and volume data, so that Kalibrate can make automated pricing decisions. Sigh. Matthew Broersma covers the story in Silicon UK here: California Lawsuit Claims AI Inflated Petrol Prices
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Security News
- Hack The Box adds crisis simulations and SOC training to strengthen cyber readiness Help Net Security, June 23, 2026
- Mavenir turns NOC knowledge into automation for autonomous networks Help Net Security, June 23, 2026
- OpenAI wants AI to fix vulnerabilities, not just find them Help Net Security, June 23, 2026
- F5 launches AI Security Platform to uncover and secure shadow AI Help Net Security, June 23, 2026
- Phishing hides in routine Microsoft 365 workflows Help Net Security, June 23, 2026
- A $1,400 experiment in AI security auditing outperformed OpenAI’s Codex Security Help Net Security, June 23, 2026
- Residential proxy SDKs are hiding in LG and Samsung smart TV apps Help Net Security, June 23, 2026
- Free, no-signup World Cup streams serve scams instead of football Help Net Security, June 23, 2026
- Only 7% of companies are ready for the AI agents they deployed Help Net Security, June 23, 2026
- WhatsApp phishing attack uses fake business docs to hack PCs Bleeping Computer, June 22, 2026
- JaredFromSubway MEV bot hacked in $15 million crypto theft Bleeping Computer, June 22, 2026
- FFmpeg fixes PixelSmash flaw in widely used video decoder Bleeping Computer, June 22, 2026
- FortiBleed campaign used custom FortiGate sniffer to steal credentials Bleeping Computer, June 22, 2026
- Microsoft says Windows 11 26H2 is coming soon, details upgrade process Bleeping Computer, June 22, 2026
- Microsoft fixes AutoGen Studio flaw that enabled code execution Bleeping Computer, June 22, 2026
- A VBScript campaign distributed through WhatsApp deploying RMM software Secure List, June 22, 2026
- A Glimpse into the “Search Your Target” Market for Stolen Credentials Bleeping Computer, June 22, 2026
- Professional Athletes and Wearables Schneier on Security, June 22, 2026
- Prevent data exfiltration: AWS egress controls for cloud workloads AWS Security Blog, June 22, 2026
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News and Blogs
- AI data readiness: The key to scaling impact McKinsey Insights & Publications, June 23, 2026
- Capturing Central Europe’s AI opportunity McKinsey Insights & Publications, June 22, 2026
- State of the Consumer 2026: When tech acceleration and cost pressures collide McKinsey Insights & Publications, June 22, 2026
- Clients and DQ News — Lawyer Deposition Leads to Firm DQ Debate, On Duties to Potential Clients, Fee Dispute Debate Bressler Risk Blog, June 22, 2026
- The End of Cheap Capital Harvard Business Review, June 22, 2026
- LLMs Misunderstand Luxury Brands. Here’s How to Optimize Your Marketing Strategy for AI. Harvard Business Review, June 22, 2026
- Our Favorite Management Tips on Decision-Making Harvard Business Review, June 22, 2026
- From anxiety to advantage: A marketing organization that thrives with AI McKinsey Insights & Publications, June 22, 2026
- From campaigns to continuous growth: AI capabilities shaping marketing McKinsey Insights & Publications, June 22, 2026
- Capturing growth in a fragmented world McKinsey Insights & Publications, June 22, 2026
Corporate Legal Focus
- Artificial Intelligence: Disclosure Implications of the Move to Token Pricing CorporateCounsel.net Blog, June 23, 2026
- Insider Trading Policies: Data on How They Handle the ‘Hot Topics’ CorporateCounsel.net Blog, June 23, 2026
- Timely Takes Podcast: Sean Dowd on AlixPartners’ 2026 Risk Survey CorporateCounsel.net Blog, June 23, 2026
- Delaware Chancery Interprets New Section 144’s Presumption of Disinterestedness CorporateCounsel.net Blog, June 22, 2026
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PRACTICE SUPPORT / E-DISCOVERY
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News and Blogs
- Which humans are AI models actually learning from? Cultural Representation in AI Stephen's Lighthouse, June 23, 2026
- AI Won’t Wipe Out the Billable Hour. Here’s Why: LegalTech Trends EDiscovery Today, June 22, 2026
- America is Heading Toward the Infinite Workweek Thanks to AI: Artificial Intelligence Trends EDiscovery Today, June 22, 2026
- AI in the Courtroom is Changing How Legal Teams Go to Court: Artificial Intelligence Webinars EDiscovery Today, June 22, 2026
- AI Changes Its Feedback on Students’ Writing When It Knows Their Race, Gender Stephen's Lighthouse, June 22, 2026
- I Was a University AI Czar. I’m Not Equipped to Teach in the Age of AI. Stephen's Lighthouse, June 22, 2026
- A Look at the “Story of Crossref’s Metadata Development” Stephen's Lighthouse, June 22, 2026
- Pew: How workplace benefits and flexibility shape parents’ ability to balance work and family Stephen's Lighthouse, June 22, 2026
- Passive Dinosaur Programs for Summer Reading 2026! Stephen's Lighthouse, June 22, 2026
- McKinsey: Bias Busters: Escaping the echo chamber at the top Stephen's Lighthouse, June 22, 2026
- Did You Know Being a Terrible Guitar Player Could Make You a Better Lawyer? Attorney at Work, June 22, 2026
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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT / LEAN / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE / MACHINE LEARNING
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News and Blogs
- Great EOFY opportunity to attend DEX 2026 Column Two, June 22, 2026
Vendor Announcements
- Supreme Court To Review Whether Prisoner Can Sue Nurse for Neglecting Injury From Gang Attack Blog of Legal Times, June 22, 2026
- Regulators Propose Customer-ID Rules for Stablecoin Issuers Blog of Legal Times, June 22, 2026
- Veteran D.C. Regulatory Lawyers Jump to O'Melveny From Cleary Blog of Legal Times, June 22, 2026
- Kannon Shanmugam On His Move to Davis Polk, the Shrinking SCOTUS Docket and Appellate Strategy Blog of Legal Times, June 22, 2026
- Supreme Court Wants Trump Administration's View on New Jersey State Bar Association's DEI Program Blog of Legal Times, June 22, 2026
- Suzette Allaire Joins DocSolid Advisory Board as Cloud Momentum Accelerates DocSolid, June 22, 2026
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LEADERSHIP / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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News and Blogs
- Leadership Perspectives From RelFest London 2026 Reinventing Professional Services, June 23, 2026
- Ropes & Gray recruits Paul Weiss financial services co-chief in Washington DC Global Legal Post: Big Stories, June 23, 2026
- SK Hynix Tops Samsung Market Value Amid Memory Boom Silicon UK, June 23, 2026
- California Lawsuit Claims AI Inflated Petrol Prices Silicon UK, June 23, 2026
- Apple Supplier Plans HK Listing To Fund Robotics Expansion Silicon UK, June 23, 2026
- UK Information Commissioner Resigns After Workplace Probe Silicon UK, June 23, 2026
- Plans Filed For Second Major Northumberland Data Centre Silicon UK, June 23, 2026
- WhatsApp Boss To Step Down After Seven Years Silicon UK, June 23, 2026
- Two Men Plead Guilty To TfL Hack Silicon UK, June 23, 2026
- After testing dozens of TVs of the years, I know why they look so different at home ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 23, 2026
- 20+ pocket-sized gadgets that will make your life easier - and they're all under $50 ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 23, 2026
- June Prime Day live blog 2026: We're tracking Amazon deals on SSDs, TVs, laptops and more ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 23, 2026
- Yes, you need to be a Prime member to shop Prime Day - here's how to get it for free ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 23, 2026
- Gmail's genius Gemini Flows feature fixes filters - but only for your first 2000 emails a month ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 23, 2026
- This 4TB Samsung external SSD is the last one you'll ever need - and it's 32% off ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 23, 2026
- This tablet solved my biggest smart home problem - and it just hit an all-time low price ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 23, 2026
- I got a Fire TV Stick this Prime Day - here are other streaming deals I'm watching ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 23, 2026
- The base model Kindle is my summer reading secret weapon - and it's on sale ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 23, 2026
- Memory Chips and China, Microsoft and Chinese Models Stratechery, June 23, 2026
- With Starfall, SpaceX eyes an edge in global cargo delivery from orbit Ars Technica, June 23, 2026
- China Takes Supercomputer Crown From U.S. For First Time Since 2017 New York Times: Technology, June 23, 2026
- Thomson Reuters Opens Early Access to the ‘Next Generation’ of CoCounsel Legal, Saying Beta Users ‘F#@%ing Loved’ the Product Robert Ambrogi's LawSites, June 22, 2026
- Thomson Reuters ‘Future of Professionals’ Report Warns of Widening Gap Between AI Adoption and AI Value Robert Ambrogi's LawSites, June 22, 2026
- BARBRI Acquires Lega, Completing the Startup’s Pivot From AI Governance to Experiential AI Training Robert Ambrogi's LawSites, June 22, 2026
- BARBRI acquires Lega: Interview with co-CEO Lucie Allen - Legal IT Insider (Legal Technology), June 22, 2026
- BARBRI Acquires Lega, Completing the Startup's Pivot From AI Governance to Experiential AI Training - LawSites (Legal Technology), June 22, 2026
- Clio announces major legal AI training target, education program - Canadian Lawyer (Legal Technology), June 22, 2026
- Five takeaways from Europe’s largest legal tech conference - Non-Billable (Legal Technology), June 22, 2026
- Kirkland, Gibson Dunn, Baker Botts guide building materials giant CRH's $8.5bn Arcosa buy Global Legal Post: Big Stories, June 22, 2026
- Legaltech firm Consilio strikes strategic partnership with legal AI start-up Eudia Global Legal Post: Big Stories, June 22, 2026
- How to troubleshoot your PC problems with Copilot or ChatGPT - effectively ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- I tested Android 17 on my Pixel 9 Pro - its app bubbles are a multitasker's dream ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- This 16-inch Acer is the best gaming laptop deal I've found for Prime Day ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- This 2TB WD Blue SSD is almost $400 off right now at Best Buy - and I highly recommend it ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- 5 cheap gadgets that will seriously upgrade your home (and they're on sale) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- I've been a Roborock vacuum user for 10 years - this is the best time to buy one ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- These portable power stations are up to 50% off on Amazon - and they're expert-approved ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- Older iPhones have an unfixable security flaw - why it can't be patched and the models affected ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- Samsung Galaxy vs. Google Pixel: I've used both brands extensively, and this one's better ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- Why AI tokens will send your enterprise cloud bill sky-high again ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- These are the 15 best early Prime Day phone deals I'd actually buy myself ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- The newest AirTag just dropped to $24 for Prime Day - and it's a steal ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- Amazon is selling Garmin watches for up to $350 off - and I recommend these models ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- Palestine Action ban makes us all safer UK Law Society Gazette: Comment and Opinion, June 22, 2026
- GM installs robots at flagship EV factory after laying off 1,300 workers Ars Technica, June 22, 2026
- Report: Kennedy Space Center not ready for era of super heavy rockets Ars Technica, June 22, 2026
- Man used massage gun on his tired eyeballs. It went as well as you'd expect. Ars Technica, June 22, 2026
- Polymarket's viral videos showed people winning big, but the bets were fake Ars Technica, June 22, 2026
- Following user outcry, AMD reinstates memory encryption in consumer CPUs Ars Technica, June 22, 2026
- Valve's Steam Machine ships June 29 for $1,049, but you probably won't be able to buy one yet Ars Technica, June 22, 2026
- NHTSA investigating alleged Tesla Autopilot crash that killed woman in her home Ars Technica, June 22, 2026
- Tesla Crash That Killed a Texas Woman Will be Investigated by Federal Regulators New York Times: Technology, June 22, 2026
- Latham Advises Danone on Made Group Acquisition Corporate Counsel Business Journal: News, June 22, 2026
- Simpson Thacher Advises EQT on Intertek Acquisition Corporate Counsel Business Journal: News, June 22, 2026
- Latham continues London tech transactions push with Travers partner hire Global Legal Post: Big Stories, June 22, 2026
- AI’s Tying Arrangements Jeopardize the Market Disrupt Legal, June 22, 2026
- The Human Skills Challenge: Preparing Employees to Work Alongside AI Silicon UK, June 22, 2026
- Samsung OLED vs. QLED vs. Micro RGB: I compared the 3 TV types and found a surprise winner ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- This is the smartwatch most iPhone users should buy (and it's $120 off) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- Amazon just dropped the price of this 2TB Samsung SSD to 42% off - and it's seriously fast for PC ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- The best early Prime Day headphone deals: Apple, Bose, Sony, and more deals I'd buy myself ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- Forget Neo: This is the best MacBook deal I found ahead of Amazon Prime Day ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- I found the best SSD and storage deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day - including Samsung and Kingston ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- The best early Amazon Prime Day deals: Up to 30% off Anker, Ninja, and Oura (so far) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- The best early Prime Day robot vacuum deals I'd buy (after testing dozens of them) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- I've driven thousands of miles with Android Auto - these 8 tips keep my phone cool ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- One of the smallest power stations we've tested charges incredibly fast - and it's $120 off ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- I've worn dozens of smartwatches, but the Pebble Time 2 is the most fun I've had testing one ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- The Ninja Slushi makes resort-style frozen drinks at home, and I highly recommend it (especially at this price) ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- Walmart's Prime Day sale is here: Up to 50% off laptops, TVs, smart glasses, and more ZDNet: Beyond IT Failure, June 22, 2026
- RECLAIM: A Is for Autonomy Slaw.ca: Practice of Law, June 22, 2026
- Lucid lays off 1,500 workers in second big cut of the year Ars Technica, June 22, 2026
- A US military exercise in space got underway with barely anyone noticing Ars Technica, June 22, 2026
- 1,250 hp hybrid Corvette shatters the Pikes Peak production record Ars Technica, June 22, 2026
- This former hacker saw the light—and now wants to collect all of it Ars Technica, June 22, 2026
- How Anthropic may have talked itself into an AI export ban Ars Technica, June 22, 2026
- Zhang-Whitaker Strengthens Womble’s Corporate Platform Corporate Counsel Business Journal: News, June 22, 2026
- Todd Madras Joins Loeb & Loeb NY Corporate Counsel Business Journal: News, June 22, 2026
- Michael Schneidereit Joins Gibson Dunn Corporate Counsel Business Journal: News, June 22, 2026
- Thomson Reuters Reports that AI is Ready but Firms are Not Corporate Counsel Business Journal: News, June 22, 2026
- Brian Miner Strengthens Paul Hastings’ Private Equity Corporate Counsel Business Journal: News, June 22, 2026
Vendor Announcements
- Cornerstone.IT Cornerstone IT: Events, June 22, 2026
- Cornerstone.IT Cornerstone IT: Events, June 22, 2026
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