https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/de-ressourcen/b/broschuren/posts/nexis-data-vertrauenswuerdige-daten-fuer-ki--broschuere-deThu, 16 Apr 2026 21:38:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:ab92a7ef-7a98-496d-99a9-eb007f83fc5dOlivia HeinKI- und generative KI-Initiativen, die auf hochwertigen Daten basieren, können Ihr Unternehmen grundlegend verändern. Doch ohne verlässliche, vollständige und qualitativ hochwertige Daten besteht ein hohes Risiko, dass KI-Projekte scheitern.Nexis Data+https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/pressroom/b/news/posts/ai-powered-legal-drafting-is-now-a-competitive-necessity-for-law-firmsThu, 16 Apr 2026 21:11:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:a2d06410-c2c9-4482-a4a9-4735ac8917bdAnuj BavejaNEW YORK, April 16, 2026 - AI-powered legal drafting is quickly becoming essential for law firms to stay competitive, and the firms seeing the greatest impact are the ones adopting end-to-end legal AI solutions built specifically for legal work. New data from the American Bar Association shows 65% of lawyers are already saving up to five hours per week using AI in legal writing. Lexis+® with Protégé™ is helping drive this shift, enabling lawyers to draft faster, with greater accuracy and confidence. The advantage goes beyond efficiency with: Outputs grounded in authoritative, citable, and verifiable legal content The ability to seamlessly incorporate enriched web data and internal firm documents An integrated platform that connects drafting and legal analysis in one place Built-in legal citation checks to reduce risk and improve consistency Easy-to-use, intuitive drafting workflows designed for how lawyers actually work What differentiates this approach is its foundation. Protégé is grounded in world-leading LexisNexis authoritative content and a legal knowledge graph that spans more than 200 billion documents, with more than 4 million new documents added daily, and citation, trust, and validity signals continuously updated, delivering depth, currency, and connectivity that popular AI tools cannot replicate. The result is faster, more reliable, and fully defensible legal drafting that minimizes risks like hallucinated citations or unsupported analysis. As adoption accelerates in 2026, firms are moving beyond general AI tools to end-to-end drafting workflows purpose-built for the legal profession that deliver measurable gains in quality, efficiency, and client value. AI-powered drafting is no longer a nice-to-have – it’s how modern law firms compete using trusted data and AI built specifically for legal professionals. To learn more about Protégé: www.lexisnexis.com/protege and Lexis+ with Protégé: www.lexisnexis.com/ai . ### Media contact: Anuj Baveja anuj.baveja@lexisnexis.comMedia Alerthttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/de-ressourcen/b/leitfaden/posts/nexis-data-verantwortungsvolle-ki-leitfaden-deThu, 16 Apr 2026 20:21:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:4de2df24-fe8c-4640-bc76-de68c905bee1Olivia HeinKünstliche Intelligenz verändert, wie Unternehmen arbeiten – von der Recherche und Analyse bis hin zum Reporting. Gleichzeitig zeigt sich: Viele KI-Projekte werden den Erwartungen nicht gerecht oder scheitern ganz.Nexis Data+https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/b/product-features/posts/how-practice-area-workflows-tailor-automationThu, 16 Apr 2026 19:33:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:fc28fa04-83ac-4aa6-8377-9cd70844bacdVirginie De SmechtLegal work has never been a one-size-fits-all endeavor across all areas of practice. A labor and employment attorney navigating a wrongful termination claim operates in a fundamentally different world than a transactional lawyer closing a multimillion-dollar M&A deal. These two lawyers face different challenges, statutes, document types, deadlines and risk profiles. But for years, legal technology has largely treated all lawyers the same, offering various productivity tools that require significant customization or, worse, constant manual effort to fit real practice contexts. That mismatch has been targeted in recent years with the emergence of practice area workflows — and now the technology has caught up to lawyers’ needs. As AI-powered workflow automation matures in the legal industry , the most significant development is targeted automation, built around how specific practice areas actually function. Why General-Purpose AI Falls Short Many legal professionals have experimented with general-purpose AI tools. The experience tends to follow a predictable arc: the output is impressive at first, but quickly reveals its limits. A chatbot can summarize a contract, but it doesn’t know your firm’s standard clause language. It can draft interrogatories, but without awareness of jurisdiction-specific rules or the particulars of your case. And critically, it can’t verify whether its citations are accurate or whether the law it references is still good law. The problem isn’t AI capability … it’s AI context. Legal work depends on deep, domain-specific knowledge layered with procedural precision. A litigation attorney preparing for discovery needs more than a smart drafting assistant; they need a system that understands the sequence of tasks involved — from document review and case timeline construction to interrogatory drafting and motion preparation — and can move through those steps in a structured, repeatable way. How Practice Area Workflows Deliver Better Results Practice area workflows go beyond individual AI prompts. They are guided, multi-step processes that mirror how legal work actually gets done within a specific domain. Rather than asking a lawyer to chain together a series of ad hoc AI interactions, a well-designed workflow handles a full task from start to finish, preserving context across each step and grounding outputs in authoritative legal sources throughout. For example, consider a real estate transaction that requires legal counsel. The workflow might begin by organizing uploaded deal documents, proceed to a due diligence review flagging key provisions and risks, then draft relevant clauses or agreements based on what was surfaced, and then receive a quality control review of primary and secondary legal content to ensure the analysis is accurate and citable. What would have taken hours of fragmented work across multiple tools becomes a single, structured process with consistent and reliable outputs. For litigators, the value proposition is equally clear. Workflows can automate the extraction of key facts from complaints, flag procedural issues, generate draft motions grounded in relevant case law and verify that all cited authority is still good law. No need for lawyers to manually navigate between research databases, drafting platforms and citation checkers. Where the Legal AI Market Is Headed AI-powered legal workflows will help law firms standardize how legal work gets done across a team within each area of practice. The key way this will happen is by encoding institutional knowledge into repeatable systems. In most firms, quality depends heavily on individual habits and experience. A senior associate might know to run a Shepard’s® check on every brief, but a junior lawyer may overlook this sometime. A partner might have a preferred structure for deposition outlines, but the rest of the team may not know about this approach. When a firm builds a practice area workflow that reflects its standards — e.g., its preferred clause language, quality-check sequence, jurisdictional defaults, etc. — every attorney who runs that workflow benefits from it, regardless of their seniority. Consistency becomes structural, rather than aspirational. This is where an integrated platform such as Lexis+® with Protégé™ demonstrates its value, offering legal professionals pre-built and customizable AI-powered workflows grounded in authoritative legal content. By connecting research, drafting and review into intelligent, verifiable processes, these breakthrough tools represent a new model for how legal work gets done and enable firms to build consistency at scale. Experience Lexis+ with Protégé Building on the authoritative agentic AI capabilities available from Lexis+ AI — including conversational research, personalized legal drafting, document upload, summarization and analysis — legal professionals can now automate their work to an even greater extent using Lexis+ with Protégé, the new integrated flagship platform from LexisNexis that replaces Lexis+ AI. Lexis+ with Protégé delivers purpose-built, end-to-end legal AI workflows with an intuitive user interface designed to make trusted legal work possible with one prompt. New workflow capabilities within Lexis+ with Protégé automate drafting, review, analysis and citation checking into scalable and repeatable legal processes that simplify complex legal work and deliver consistent, high-quality results across teams. Explore the capabilities of our AI assistant for legal professionals and request a free trial today.ProtégéLegal WorkflowsLexis+ with Protégéhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/b/thought-leadership/posts/key-litigation-trends-of-federal-class-action-statisticsThu, 16 Apr 2026 18:33:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:d962dc38-e27f-4ec3-bcac-b404d7423f73Virginie De SmechtAfter several years of relative stability, federal class action filings jumped in 2025 to more than 12,200 cases, a roughly 25 percent increase year over year and the highest total in at least a decade. The newly released Lex Machina 2026 Class Action Litigation Report examines the factors behind the increase in class action lawsuits and the implications for law offices moving forward. Request your copy now on  the Lex Machina Litigation Reports page . “Our Class Action Litigation Report helps legal teams assess the rising class action risk,” said Eric Wright, senior vice president for Lex Machina at LexisNexis. “As filings increase, customers need clear insight into where cases are being filed, how they are progressing, who the key players are, and where financial exposure is rising. Lex Machina helps firms and in-house counsel assess risk earlier, forecast timing more accurately, budget with greater confidence, and pursue smarter litigation and settlement strategies.” Have federal class action lawsuits recently increased? Yes, federal class action lawsuits have recently increased. After years of relative stability, federal class action filings surged in 2025 to more than 12,200 cases, marking a year-over-year increase of about 25 percent as well as the highest volume in at least the past decade. This increase reflects renewed litigation activity following pandemic-era disruptions and signals sustained momentum in the years. What are the latest trends in class action cases? Consumer protection class actions have emerged as the dominant force in federal litigation, accounting for nearly half of all filings over the past decade. In 2025 alone, these cases exceeded 7,600 filings, representing a nearly 50 percent year-over-year increase and fueling the broader rise in class actions. Substantial damage awards and litigation timelines in recently terminated class action cases also underscore the heavy financial stakes involved. From 2023 through 2025, courts approved more than $32 billion in class action settlement damages, highlighting the significant financial exposure associated with these cases. Class certification and settlements typically occurred more than two years after filing, while trials took closer to four years. At the same time, filing patterns in class actions are shifting across jurisdictions. The Southern District of New York remains the most active district, but the Central District of California is gaining ground fast. Several other major districts are expanding their share of filings. What industries are seeing the most class action suits? Companies with large workforces and broad geographic footprints have faced the highest number of class action lawsuits in recent years. Leading the list are several technology firms, retailers, financial institutions, health insurers, and manufacturers, including those in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer packaged goods. Repeat-player behavior is intensifying with certain plaintiffs, firms, and defendants appearing at unprecedented levels. Data from Lex Machina shows a continued rise in repeat-player activity on both sides of the federal class actions docket. Where can I find statistics on federal class action cases? In Lex Machina, the LexisNexis Legal Analytics platform, you can find powerful statistics and exclusive insights for filing patterns and litigation outcomes in federal class actions. The service is also available as an API . Lex Machina is built on comprehensive information derived from court filings that has been carefully cleaned, tagged, and normalized through a unique combination of artificial intelligence and manual review by subject-matter experts. By extracting key details like motion outcomes, trial verdicts, damage awards, and the attorneys involved, the platform transforms raw court records into structured insights for commercially relevant cases across federal courts and an expanding range of state courts – now including  docket-level data for more than 1,300 venues . Lex Machina provides detailed information about outcomes in class action cases throughout federal district and circuit courts. Legal and risk professionals use Lex Machina to inform decisions throughout the class action lifecycle, from evaluating exposure and estimating claim value to choosing venues, shaping arguments, negotiating settlements, and assessing trial and appellate strategies. The platform also supports business development by helping firms spot high-potential clients, showcase their record of success, and evaluate prospective lateral hires. “Lex Machina provides crucial timing analytics, including data on key case milestones, that have transformed our approach to forecasting, calendaring, and legal budgeting,” said Mary Parker, associate attorney at Fields Han Cunniff. “Relying on these timing metrics perfectly supplements our traditional research and gives our firm a competitive edge.” Is your law office ready to make data-informed litigation decisions? Visit the  Lex Machina product page  for more information and to sign up for a demonstration and customized analytical report.Lex Machinahttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/de-ressourcen/b/checklisten/posts/agentic-ai-leitfaden-deThu, 16 Apr 2026 16:57:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:a79426df-a550-49f1-a683-0412a3206ab3Olivia HeinSind Sie bereit für Agentic AI? Entdecken Sie 10 entscheidende Fragen, die Ihnen helfen, Ihre strategische Ausrichtung zu überdenken und den Weg in eine digitalisierte Zukunft verantwortungsvoll zu gestalten.Nexis+ AIhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/de-ressourcen/b/checklisten/posts/agentic-ai-glossar-die-wichtigsten-begriffe-erklartThu, 16 Apr 2026 16:28:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:ac83d321-e232-4d55-85b5-9a1f69e52d5bOlivia HeinAgentic AI Glossar bietet Ihnen einen kompakten Überblick über die zentralen Begriffe rund um künstliche Intelligenz im Agentic-Kontext. Dieses Dokument dient ausschließlich zu Informationszwecken und hilft Ihnen, die wesentlichen Konzepte hinter Agentic AI verständlich zu machen.Nexis+ AIhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/de-ressourcen/b/broschuren/posts/data-driven-innovation-across-enterprises-brochure-enThu, 16 Apr 2026 16:17:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:402527ca-5344-4d92-abad-76553c892ae0Olivia HeinFor more than 50 years, a diverse range of organizations have relied on global data and technology pioneer LexisNexis® to access the data they need to support confident decision making. LexisNexis empowers multinationals, financial services, consultancies, media, government, and academia by helping you harness our vast data universe to unlock actionable insights.Nexis NewsdeskNexis Diligence+Nexis+ AINexis Intelligence ServicesNexis Social AnalyticsNexis Data+Nexis Media ContactsNexishttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/pressroom/b/news/posts/lex-machina-2026-class-action-litigation-report-filings-surge-to-highest-level-in-a-decade-driven-by-consumer-protection-claimsThu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:6c71b7a1-ea42-4516-909a-6fa1398ae818Anuj BavejaNew analysis highlights sharp rise in consumer protection class actions, shifting venue dynamics, and increasing concentration among repeat litigants and firms San Jose, CA — April 16, 2026 — LexisNexis® Legal & Professional today announced the release of the Lex Machina ® 2026 Class Action Litigation Report , delivering a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of class action litigation trends in federal courts. Drawing on powerful data and exclusive insights from Lex Machina, the LexisNexis® Legal Analytics® platform, the report examines key developments from 2023 through 2025, with additional historical context dating back to 2016. Key findings from the report include: Class action filings reach decade high: After years of relative stability, federal class action filings surged in 2025 to more than 12,200 cases, marking the highest volume in the past decade. This increase reflects renewed litigation activity following pandemic-era disruptions and signals sustained momentum in the years. Consumer protection cases drive growth: Consumer protection class actions have emerged as the leading driver of federal litigation, accounting for nearly half of all filings over the past decade. In 2025 alone, these cases exceeded 7,600 filings, representing a nearly 50 percent year-over-year increase and fueling the broader rise in class actions. Substantial damage awards and litigation timelines underscore financial stakes: From 2023 through 2025, courts approved more than $32 billion in class action settlement damages, highlighting the significant financial exposure associated with these cases. Class certification and settlements typically occurred more than two years after filing, while trials on median took closer to four years. “Lex Machina gives transactional attorneys (like me) a data-driven window into how deals play out if they were to end up in litigation,” said Eric Andalman, partner at Hogan Lovells. The platform “helps assess each party’s risk, understand how specific clauses have been litigated, and negotiate with clarity as to the real world consequences behind the contractual provisions.” “Lex Machina provides crucial timing analytics, including data on key case milestones, that have transformed our approach to forecasting, calendaring, and legal budgeting,” said Mary Parker, associate attorney at Fields Han Cunniff. “Relying on these timing metrics perfectly supplements our traditional research and gives our firm a competitive edge.” “Our Class Action Litigation Report helps legal teams assess the rising class action risk,” said Eric Wright, senior vice president for Lex Machina at LexisNexis . “As filings increase, customers need clear insight into where cases are being filed, how they are progressing, who the key players are, and where financial exposure is rising. Lex Machina helps firms and in-house counsel assess risk earlier, forecast timing more accurately, budget with greater confidence, and pursue smarter litigation and settlement strategies.” To request a copy of the report, visit LexisNexis.com/LexMachina . The Lex Machina Legal Analytics platform equips litigation professionals to develop stronger case strategies and generate business. From precise timing metrics that inform legal budgeting to trend data on top law firms and leading judges, Lex Machina supplements traditional legal research and experience with customized, data-backed insights. These insights help lawyers identify and pursue new matters, navigate motion and trial strategies, and negotiate smarter settlements, ultimately giving firms a competitive edge in litigation. About LexisNexis® Legal & Professional LexisNexis® Legal & Professional provides AI-powered legal, regulatory, business information, analytics and workflows that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,900 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. About Lex Machina Lex Machina® fundamentally changes how companies and law firms compete in the business and practice of law. The company provides strategic insights on judges, lawyers, law firms, parties, and other critical information across 22 federal practice areas and a rapidly growing number of state courts. Lex Machina allows law firms and companies to anticipate the behaviors and outcomes that different legal strategies will produce, supporting more effective case strategy and business development efforts. Lex Machina was named Winner of the “Overall LegalTech Data Solution Provider of the Year” LegalTech Breakthrough Award 2025, “Best Data Analytics & Insight Solution” 2025 CODiE Award, and Winner of the “Media Excellence Award” for Analytics/Big Data 2024. Based in Silicon Valley, Lex Machina is part of LexisNexis®, a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics. For more information, please visit https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-us/products/lex-machina.page . Eric Andalman and Mary Parker are customers of Lex Machina. ### Media Contact: Venture PR lexmachina@venturepr.coPress ReleaseLex Machinahttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/de-ressourcen/b/broschuren/posts/datengetriebene-innovation-fuer-unternehmen-broschuere-deThu, 16 Apr 2026 15:54:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:bf961436-ff9e-4967-ae36-4924f9f64b3fOlivia HeinSeit mehr als 50 Jahren vertrauen Organisationen weltweit auf LexisNexis ® , um auf die Informationen zuzugreifen, die sie für fundierte Entscheidungen benötigen. Als Pionier für Daten und Technologie unterstützen wir Unternehmen, Finanzdienstleister, Beratungen, Medien, Behörden und Forschungseinrichtungen dabei, das Potenzial unserer Datenwelt für wertvolle Erkenntnisse zu nutzen.Nexis NewsdeskNexis Diligence+Nexis+ AINexis Social AnalyticsNexis Data+Nexis Media ContactsNexishttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/de-ressourcen/b/checklisten/posts/nexis-data-datenqualitaet-checkliste-deThu, 16 Apr 2026 14:38:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:5632c969-e6aa-4683-899d-c89ee35e691aOlivia HeinDer gezielte Einsatz von KI gilt heute als entscheidender Erfolgsfaktor für Unternehmen. Ob maschinelles Lernen, Prognosemodelle, Sprachverarbeitung oder generative KI – diese Technologien verändern Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft nachhaltig.Nexis Data+https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/infopro/b/weeklyupdate/posts/lexisnexis-infopro-weekly-update-april-16-2026Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:02:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:35f6227c-06b5-4ec0-843a-5dd6a1dc7c62InfoPro Community ManagerKRC Insights: Did You Know? LexisNexis Practical Guidance Rolls Out Dedicated Practice Area for AI & Technology What’s New: Product Updates, Thought Leadership, & Practice Area Resources In Study, AI Helped Law Students Without Hurting Reasoning (Law360 Pulse) A 2026 Mental Model for Generative AI in Legal Practice Timekeeping In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence Threat Or Opportunity: Junior Attys Face The AI Future Now (Law360 Pulse) Trainings & Webinars 2026 KRC Webinar Series: April 15: Protégé Possibilities: ​Using the Vault, 50 State Surveys, and General AI​ View Recording May 6: A Summer Associate Playbook: ​Resources to Ease the Summer Transition Register Now June 11: Litigation Analytics Demystified: A Researcher’s Guide to Choosing the Right Tool ​ (AALL Partner webinar- registration link coming soon ) ​ Webinars that may be of interest to you and others in your organization: Artificial Intelligence in the Energy Sector (April 23) Register Now Risk, Accuracy & Defensibility - Trusted AI for Litigation with Confidence in Every Citation (April 23) Register Now Lexis Webinar and Training WebpageTOCApril 16 2026InfoPro Weeklyhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/infopro/b/researchtip/posts/lexisnexis-practical-guidance-rolls-out-dedicated-practice-area-for-ai-technologyThu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:6e504346-6336-44e9-ad89-d3c069e3edc9InfoPro Community ManagerLexisNexis Practical Guidance has launched a dedicated AI & Technology Practice Area, a single destination consolidating and expanding all AI and technology-related practitioner resources into one location. Practitioner-focused organization The new AI & Technology Practice Area is organized around the tasks and matter types that are encountered in practice, rather than around abstract doctrinal categories. This task-based architecture allows practitioners to begin with the nature of the work (e.g., drafting an agreement, assessing regulatory exposure, advising on governance, etc.) and navigate directly to relevant resources, without first determining which traditional practice area might contain them. Comprehensive coverage across the AI lifecycle Content coverage spans the full lifecycle of AI and technology development, deployment and use. For example, transactional practitioners will find guidance on SaaS agreements, cloud computing contracts, AI development and licensing arrangements, outsourcing structures and data use provisions. These agreement types, which have grown central to commercial practice, are now organized as a coherent body of transactional guidance rather than dispersed across unrelated sections. Regulatory and compliance practitioners will have access to an analysis of AI-specific legislation alongside assessment of how existing legal frameworks apply to novel technology contexts, guidance that is particularly valuable where statutory or regulatory coverage remains unsettled. AI in M&A, litigation, and legal practice management The practice area also includes dedicated coverage of M&A and investment transactions involving AI-driven businesses, AI-related litigation — encompassing claims, discovery, evidentiary issues, and emerging trends — and a section on Technology in the Practice of Law. This area specifically addresses professional responsibility obligations, court rules governing AI use in proceedings and law department policies, providing guidance relevant to attorneys managing their own practices as well as advising clients. Access tools, templates, and expert AI legal resources with LexisNexis Practical Guidance The new AI & Technology Practice Area from LexisNexis Practical Guidance provides legal professionals with timely insights in the form of task-ready, practice-specific guidance. The AI & Technology Practice Area is available within standalone Practical Guidance and Practical Guidance on Lexis+ and Lexis+ with Protégé . LexisNexis Practical Guidance provides access to a wide range of resources — from templates and checklists to practice notes and authoritative analysis — that help lawyers develop the critical knowledge needed to accomplish the most complex tasks, including those outside of their primary areas of expertise. If you have any questions, please check with your account team, Knowledge & Research Consultant, or law school representative.April 16 2026InfoPro Weeklyhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/capitol-journal/b/state-net/posts/junk-fee-ban-advancing-in-ilWed, 15 Apr 2026 21:05:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:754743c0-71ae-4da6-b7e9-876e2d8ddae0Alyzza AustriacoIL House Passes ‘Junk Fee’ Bill The Illinois House passed a bill ( HB 228 ) that would amend the state’s Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to prohibit businesses from advertising, displaying or offering a price for goods or services that doesn’t include all mandatory fees and surcharges. The “junk fee” ban is similar to one the chamber passed two years ago, but vague language has been tightened up to make it easier for businesses to comply with it and easier for the attorney general’s office to enforce it. Gov. J.B. Pritzker called for lawmakers to pass the legislation in his State of the State address this year. ( CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS ) —Compiled by SNCJ Managing Editor KOREY CLARK Visit our webpage to connect with a LexisNexis® State Net® representative and learn how the State Net legislative and regulatory tracking service can help you identify, track, analyze and report on relevant legislative and regulatory developments.Capitol JournalThis Week in the StatesInsurancehttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/capitol-journal/b/state-net/posts/anthropic-s-new-ai-model-too-powerful-for-public-use-moreWed, 15 Apr 2026 21:01:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:8f9909fd-7386-4ed1-b74a-a3480ca5fa93Alyzza AustriacoAnthropic Not Releasing New AI Model to Public The artificial intelligence company Anthropic—recently in the headlines for demanding that the Pentagon agree to certain limitations on the use of its technology—announced last week that it would not be releasing its new AI model to the public because it is too powerful. Company executives said the new model, called Claude Mythos Preview, is capable of autonomously scanning for and exploiting vulnerabilities in software programs, including all of the major operating systems and browsers. The company said it would allow a group of about 40 technology companies, including Apple and Amazon, to use the new model to find and patch security vulnerabilities in critical software. ( NEW YORK TIMES ) Ballot Measures Aimed at Limiting Data Center Development Voters in the city of Port Washington, Wisconsin, became the first in the country to approve a ballot measure to limit the construction of data centers. Similar proposals are already on the ballot in at least three other cities, and a proposed initiative is also circulating in Ohio. ( PLURIBUS NEWS ) MN Lawmakers Aim to Prohibit Data Center NDAs Fast-moving legislation in Minnesota ( HF 4077 / SF 4379 ) would prohibit local government officials from signing nondisclosure agreements for projects involving public funding. Local governments have signed contracts with major tech companies like Meta, agreeing not to share information about proposed data centers with the public. ( MINNESOTA REFORMER ) ME Data Privacy Bill Remains Alive The Maine Senate approved legislation ( HB 1220 a ) that would allow companies to collect and store only the data that’s necessary to provide a good or service; prohibit them from collecting biometric information unless necessary; and ban them from advertising directly to children or selling children’s data. The measure failed in the House the week before, but the Senate’s vote sends it back to the House for reconsideration. ( PORTLAND PRESS HERALD , LEXISNEXIS STATE NET) —Compiled by SNCJ Managing Editor KOREY CLARK Visit our webpage to connect with a LexisNexis® State Net® representative and learn how the State Net legislative and regulatory tracking service can help you identify, track, analyze and report on relevant legislative and regulatory developments.Capitol JournalThis Week in the StatesTechnologyhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/capitol-journal/b/state-net/posts/ct-bill-focusing-on-ai-in-employmentWed, 15 Apr 2026 20:59:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:54cca8a4-06ad-4d1d-ba42-354975993f36Alyzza AustriacoCT Lawmakers Target AI in Employment A bill (SB 435) before Connecticut’s legislature would require employers to disclose to job applicants when they are communicating with artificial intelligence, when their resumes will be scanned by AI, or when AI will be involved in the hiring process at all. The measure would also require employers to inform unions before deploying AI and prohibit the use of AI that undermines an existing labor agreement. ( CT INSIDER , LEXISNEXIS STATE NET) —Compiled by SNCJ Managing Editor KOREY CLARK Visit our webpage to connect with a LexisNexis® State Net® representative and learn how the State Net legislative and regulatory tracking service can help you identify, track, analyze and report on relevant legislative and regulatory developments.Capitol JournalThis Week in the StatesLabor & Employmenthttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/capitol-journal/b/state-net/posts/washington-joins-states-limiting-employer-mandated-worker-microchippingWed, 15 Apr 2026 17:38:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:c5ca4e59-ff38-433b-802a-c08be6ee56a7Mary Anne PeckOn March 11, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) signed HB 2303 . The law, which takes effect June 11, bars employers from requesting, requiring or coercing workers or job applicants to accept a subcutaneous microchip implant, while exempting devices used for diagnosis, monitoring, treatment or prevention of a health condition. The law also provides a private right of action, allowing employees harmed by employers that violate the law to seek injunctive relief, actual damages, punitive damages and attorneys’ fees and costs. The legislation is part of a broader state trend toward preemptive limits on employer-driven microchip implants. At least 11 other states already had laws prohibiting the mandatory microchipping of employees in place before Washington enacted HB 2303, according to LexisNexis® State Net® data. The laws in Alabama ( Code of Ala. § 25-1-4 ) and Nevada ( Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 200.870 ) make forced microchipping a felony. “Microchips may seem like science fiction, but the technology is here,” said Washington Rep. Brianna Thomas (D), the author of HB 2303, in a press release . “The concept is pretty simple. Don’t chip me, bro!” In all seriousness, she added, forced microchipping “creates an opportunity for employers to track employees during work hours and at home. That is scary. We recognize that the power dynamic between an employer and an employee makes true freedom of choice nearly impossible. This is a big step to help protect our employees from being microchipped by their employer.” Legislators Remain Concerned about Employer Surveillance In the House Bill Report for HB 2303, legislative staff wrote that the practice of implanting microchips into workers “has not yet occurred in Washington.” But lawyer Scott Prange of the national law firm Davis Wright Tremaine LLP wrote that while this forced employee microchipping isn’t happening “in any widespread way—at least not yet,” the technology not only exists but is “increasingly normalized in certain contexts.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the VeriChip system for medical use in 2004, allowing an implanted ID number to be used to retrieve patient identity and authorized health information from a secure database. “Outside healthcare, these implants—typically about the size of a grain of rice—can function as ID badges or enable contactless payments,” Prange wrote. “In practical terms, an RFID chip could replace access badges, unlock doors, access computer networks, enable cashless purchases, and streamline everyday workplace tasks. From an employer perspective, proponents point to potential benefits like reduced administrative costs, improved efficiency, and even the ability to track certain aspects of employee activity.” Prange said legislators are concerned about microchipping because of “the broader implications to worker surveillance and individual autonomy.” “Because these devices are embedded and not easily turned off (or removed), it becomes far less clear where an employee’s privacy rights begin and end—particularly for workers expected to remain connected or responsive outside traditional working hours,” he wrote. “HB 2303 reflects the legislature’s efforts to ‘hardwire’ boundaries before that monitoring crosses from devices employees carry to the bodies they inhabit.” Worker Microchipping Laws Enacted in Dozen States At least 11 states have laws in effect prohibiting employers from requiring employees to be implanted with a microchip or other permanent identification marker as a condition of employment, according to State Net® data. Washington enacted a worker microchipping ban ( HB 2303 ) this year that takes effect on June 11. Three other states considered bills this year dealing with worker microchipping. Human Microchipping Remains Rare The Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs reported in 2024 that more than 50,000 people had received microchip implants that can act as credit cards, swipe keys or allow them to instantly share social media information. In 2017, a Wisconsin company called Three Square Market held a “ chip party ” where 41 of its 85 employees volunteered to be microchipped in what company leaders said was the first U.S. use of technology already used in Europe. Microchipping has also drawn a fair amount of interest in Sweden; NPR reported in 2018 that more than 4,000 Swedes elected to implant the devices, with the company Biohax International dominating the market. In the United States, microchipping is much more common for pets and other animals. And legislative efforts are currently focused there. As of April 10, over 40 bills mentioning some form of the word “microchip” had been introduced by state lawmakers, according to the LexisNexis® State Net® legislative tracking system. But only four of those measures concern human implantation: Washington’s new law, HB 2303; Minnesota SF 4881 , which, like the Washington bill, would prohibit employers from requesting, requiring or coercing employees or job applicants to be microchipped and create a private right of action for violations; Oklahoma SB 1656 , a much broader bodily-autonomy bill that would establish a “right to refuse any vaccine, medication, microchip, external tracker, or other manufactured product” and prohibit public and private entities from requiring such things in order to receive “public services, admittance to an educational institution, employment, consumer goods or services, access to a place of public accommodation, or any other privilege or right;” and Tennessee HB 1877 , which would have barred government entities from requiring a microchip or other permanent ID marker in order to receive benefits or services, and barred employers from requiring microchipping as a condition of employment, with violators subject to civil penalties up to $10,000, as well as private lawsuits for actual and punitive damages and attorneys’ fees. The measure would also have made it a Class E felony for individuals, including certain insurance licensees and professional bondsmen, to require someone to be microchipped. But after being referred to subcommittee on February 2, the measure was withdrawn. The other 30-plus measures deal with the microchipping of animals. Although human microchipping remains uncommon, Washington HB 2303 fits a wider state trend of setting privacy and autonomy limits before implantable technology becomes an issue in the workplace and elsewhere. —By SNCJ Correspondent BRIAN JOSEPH Visit our webpage to connect with a LexisNexis® State Net® representative and learn how the State Net legislative and regulatory tracking service can help you identify, track, analyze and report on relevant legislative and regulatory developments.Capitol JournalSpotlighthttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/counsellink/b/counsellink/posts/data-maturity-and-modern-gcs-credibility-through-insightWed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:751fde82-fc2d-43db-9c05-12e0f204d61eJayme SoulatiThis is the second of three articles in the GC Leadership Series, examining how modern General Counsel align strategy, data and governance to lead high-performing legal departments. In today’s legal department, data maturity is no longer optional. It is expected. Boards ask about legal spend trends. CFOs ask about rate pressure. Executive teams ask whether internal investments are delivering measurable impact. The modern General Counsel must respond with clarity not only about outcomes, but about how those outcomes are measured. Data maturity goes beyond having dashboards or reporting tools. It reflects the legal department’s ability to structure information, interpret patterns and translate operational insight into strategic narrative. And that level of maturity requires alignment. From Visibility to Data Maturity Many legal departments now have access to reporting across: Legal spend Matter volume and cycle times Vendor performance Budget adherence Workflow efficiency Operational visibility is no longer rare. It is increasingly standard. The differentiator is not access to data. It is the ability to use that data to drive strategic decisions. Mature legal departments do not simply collect metrics. They: Prioritize the right metrics Align reporting with enterprise goals Anticipate executive questions Use trends to inform forward-looking decisions Data becomes part of decision architecture, not just reporting cadence. The Interpretation Imperative In most organizations, legal operations compiles and structures performance data. The GC remains accountable for how that data is framed and defended at the executive level. This division of responsibility works when priorities are aligned. A 6% increase in outside counsel spend may reflect business growth, regulatory complexity, or unmanaged rate inflation. Reduced internal headcount growth may signal efficiency or hidden strain. Numbers do not speak for themselves. They require interpretation grounded in enterprise strategy. When GC and legal operations are aligned, reporting becomes proactive rather than reactive. It anticipates scrutiny and contextualizes tradeoffs. Technology as Infrastructure, Not Decoration The shift toward data-driven leadership does not happen organically. It requires infrastructure. Enterprise legal management platforms and integrated reporting systems provide the structural backbone that feeds both sides of the equation: Legal operations gains visibility into performance patterns and cost trends. The GC gains defensible insight to support executive decision-making. When technology is fragmented, reporting becomes manual and interpretation becomes inconsistent. When systems are integrated, data becomes reliable enough to anchor strategic discussions. Technology, in this context, is not about automation alone. It is about coherence. It ensures that operational metrics and executive narratives are built from the same foundation. When Reporting and Strategy Drift Without coordination, even sophisticated reporting can create unintended tension. Operational metrics may emphasize cost discipline while executive leadership prioritizes risk tolerance or growth enablement. Technology utilization data may exist without a clear narrative about return on investment. In these moments, the issue is not insufficient data. It is misaligned framing. Alignment ensures that operational insight reinforces, rather than complicates, strategic messaging. Data Maturity as Strategic Capital Legal departments remain cost centers. As more work moves in-house and investment decisions become more visible, justification becomes essential. Aligned data becomes strategic capital: Supporting headcount discussions Informing vendor negotiations Clarifying technology investment decisions Strengthening credibility with finance Legal operations safeguards the integrity of the information. The GC ensures that information supports enterprise priorities. Together, they transform reporting into influence. From Reporting to Executive Confidence Structured dialogue between GC and legal operations leaders around metrics, assumptions, and narrative framing is foundational to modern legal leadership. Mature departments recognize that data is not a byproduct of operations, it is a strategic asset. Because in today’s environment, credibility is not built on the volume of data presented, but on the clarity and cohesion behind it.General Counselhttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/law-books/b/law-books/posts/michigan-attorneys-get-the-latest-business-entity-law-in-one-authoritative-deskbookTue, 14 Apr 2026 18:56:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:550388fd-bc07-46da-a6df-85d5097a3cd6Joshua LloydBy Eric Geringswald | CSC Statutory Coverage for Michigan Practitioners Legal practitioners in Michigan need a comprehensive statutory resource to conduct research effectively, complete transactions efficiently, and advise clients with confidence. CSC’s Michigan Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated is that resource. The 2026 edition of Michigan Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated is now available, featuring the full text of Chapter 449 (Partnerships) and Chapter 450 (Corporations) from the Michigan Compiled Laws Service, as well as related sections covering taxation, trademarks, securities, arbitration, and civil procedure, in addition to Articles 1, 8, and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. All statutes are current through Act 7 of the 2026 Michigan legislative session. Annotations, Practical Tools and Digital Access The book is fully annotated with case notes from state and federal courts interpreting the law. New case notes are listed in a Table of New Annotations, and new cases are marked with a gray bar in the body of the book for fast identification An up-to-date Fee Schedule provides a list of required filing fees for Michigan business services, and readers also get online access to more than 60 Michigan forms for incorporation and formation, qualification, mergers, dissolution, and name reservation for all entity types via the LexisNexis® Store download center. A listing of forms and contact information for the Corporations Division is included in the book’s appendix. Michigan Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated is available as a softbound book or as an eBook, compatible with dedicated eReader devices, computers, tablets and smartphones that use eReader software or applications. It's also available on the LexisNexis® Digital Library. To learn more about the 2026 Edition of Michigan Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated , call 1.800.533.1637 or visit us online at lexisnexis.com/csc .CSCCorporate LawMichiganStoreLaw Bookshttps://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/b/practical-guidance/posts/practical-guidance-march-2026-highlightsTue, 14 Apr 2026 14:17:00 GMT39668f7f-eeae-45ef-a75f-231f85198c72:9035bcbe-bc6a-4e4e-9cc4-dc5f05911b40Virginie De SmechtPractical Guidance continues to expand its collection of workflow-focused legal resources with the March 2026 update. This release introduces new templates, trackers, practice notes, and jurisdiction-specific materials across a wide range of practice areas. The updates reflect ongoing attention to practical drafting, compliance support, and visibility into legal developments. From corporate governance and securities regulation to employment compliance and international data protection, this month’s additions are designed to support day-to-day legal work with current, task-oriented resources. Corporate and transactional tools expand across business entities and capital markets Business Entities content grows with a series of new templates supporting corporate governance and formation tasks. These include bylaws for California corporations and multiple board resolutions for appointing officers across jurisdictions such as California, Delaware, Florida, New York, and Ohio. A shareholders’ agreement for a Florida corporation and a membership interest purchase agreement for a California LLC add further drafting support. Benefit corporations are also addressed with new bylaws for a Florida benefit corporation. Capital Markets and Corporate Governance updates focus on both regulatory coverage and board-level guidance. Blue Sky Regulations Q&A coverage now spans all 50 states and the District of Columbia, with expanded treatment of securities offering registration exemptions. A new Shareholder Engagement Strategies Board Memorandum for 2026 and updated market trends guidance on financial disclosures in M&A transactions provide additional context for corporate decision-making. Client alert digests track recent regulatory developments, including SEC rulemaking related to Section 16(a) reporting and statements addressing tokenized securities. Construction and infrastructure content addresses regulatory and market developments Construction updates introduce new jurisdiction-specific materials on public construction projects prevailing wage requirements across multiple states, including Utah, Arizona, Washington, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia. Additional content highlights broader industry developments, including coverage of data center expansion trends and tariff and trade considerations for 2026. A client alert digest examines the implications of AI use in construction arbitration, alongside materials addressing infrastructure projects under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. Data security and privacy adds global coverage and program development tools The Data Security and Privacy practice area expands with resources supporting vulnerability disclosure and bug bounty programs. New materials include both a development checklist and a corresponding practice note. International coverage grows significantly with the addition of Multilaw Data Protection Guides for jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Singapore, Estonia, Israel, the UAE, Japan, and others. These additions extend comparative insight into data protection requirements across multiple regions. Environmental and regulatory content introduces litigation templates and state Q&A coverage Environmental updates include new materials addressing New Jersey environmental justice law and regulations. Litigation-focused templates are added for Endangered Species Act and RCRA citizen suits, including complaint and answer templates. State-level coverage expands with Recycling and Solid Waste Management Q&As for jurisdictions such as Oregon, the District of Columbia, Alabama, and Alaska. Labor and employment focuses on AI, workplace compliance, and policy tools Labor and Employment additions include a practice note on the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, outlining its risk-based framework and implementation timeline for U.S. employers. Additional guidance addresses health and safety obligations in joint employment relationships. New templates and tools support workplace compliance, including a wage overpayment recoupment notice and authorization template and a decisional flowchart for illness and injury recordkeeping under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Real estate and corporate compliance resources support leasing and operational decisions Real Estate updates introduce both transactional and operational tools. New leasing materials include a short-form industrial or warehouse lease for Alabama and a residential leasing resource kit for Florida. Property management resources expand with checklists for selecting and terminating property managers in commercial and multifamily contexts. A Corporate Transparency Act compliance checklist provides additional support for entity-level regulatory obligations. Client alert coverage includes developments affecting investment in single-family housing. Securities litigation and white collar content strengthens compliance and enforcement coverage Securities Litigation and White Collar updates add materials focused on compliance programs and enforcement strategy. New resources include guidance on maintaining an effective DOJ corporate compliance program and a presidential clemency checklist. Additional content addresses cooperation credit in SEC investigations for both companies and individuals, along with a series of ethics checklists for securities lawyers across multiple jurisdictions. Client alert digests provide analysis of DOJ enforcement trends and updates to SEC enforcement priorities and processes. Trusts and estates adds resource kits and probate templates Trusts and Estates content expands with a new Transfer on Death Deed Resource Kit, which compiles related templates available within the practice area. Additional probate and estate administration templates include family settlement agreements, petitions, and related correspondence for North Carolina matters. Broader platform coverage across litigation, finance, and regulatory practice areas The March 2026 update also includes expanded content across additional practice areas. Bankruptcy materials include new trackers, resource kits, and Chapter 11 checklists, along with expert analysis on recent developments. Civil Litigation content adds early case assessment materials across multiple jurisdictions and guidance for associate development. Corporate and M&A updates introduce market trends practice notes addressing termination fees, purchase price adjustments, and deal protections. Federal Government content expands with practice notes and checklists covering constitutional law, contracting, and agency processes. Finance and Financial Services Regulation updates include materials on refinancing provisions, EBITDA considerations, fair lending claims, and litigation tools. Healthcare, In-House Advisor, Intellectual Property, and Life Sciences sections also add new templates, checklists, and articles addressing current regulatory and operational topics. Real Estate and Tax sections further expand with lease abstract templates across multiple states and new tax-focused practice notes and trackers. Trusts and Estates continues to grow with additional drafting resources and articles. FAQs 1. What is included in the Practical Guidance March 2026 update? The update includes new templates, trackers, practice notes, and client alert digests across multiple practice areas, including corporate, litigation, employment, and regulatory topics. 2. Are Practical Guidance new resources jurisdiction-specific? Yes. Many additions include state-specific templates, checklists, and Q&A materials covering jurisdictions such as California, Florida, New York, and others. 3. Do Practical Guidance updates include international content? Yes. The Data Security and Privacy section adds Multilaw Data Protection Guides covering multiple international jurisdictions. Explore the latest Practical Guidance updates here . For the latest legal developments in your practice area, sign up for the weekly Practical Guidance Newsletter .Practical Guidance