Legal News
Sourced, journalistic coverage of legal-industry news — court filing trends, statute of limitations changes, and legal-tech developments — updated as new stories break.
Legal Tech Leaders Say 2026 Is the Year AI Becomes Embedded, Not Experimental
Industry commentary describes 2026 as a turning point where AI shifts from a standalone tool to something built into everyday legal workflows.
Report: Self-Represented Litigants Still Lose at Higher Rates, Even When Well-Prepared
Legal research continues to find that pro se litigants face structural courtroom disadvantages independent of the underlying merit of their claims.
Federal Ruling Clarifies Limits of Attorney-Client Privilege for AI-Generated Legal Documents
A February 2026 federal decision found AI-generated legal materials do not automatically retain privilege protection without explicit confidentiality safeguards.
Small Claims Court Limits Remain Wide-Ranging Heading Into 2026, From $2,500 to $25,000
A state-by-state review confirms small claims court dollar ceilings still vary by a factor of ten, with Tennessee and Delaware highest and Kentucky lowest.
Several States Shortened or Extended Statute of Limitations Periods in Recent Legislative Sessions
A running tracker of recent statute of limitations changes shows several states moving deadlines in both directions for personal injury and medical malpractice claims.
Consumer Litigation Under FDCPA and TCPA Continues Elevated Pace Through 2026
Monthly litigation tracking shows sustained, sometimes sharply rising, filing volume under core federal consumer protection statutes.
Law Firm AI Adoption Nearly Doubles Year Over Year, New Survey Finds
A 2026 industry survey finds a majority of law firms and corporate legal departments now use generative AI, alongside near-universal skepticism about AI replacing lawyers in court.
Pro Se Filings Climb Sharply in Federal Courts, Researchers Link Rise to AI Tools
Multiple academic studies find a marked jump in self-represented plaintiffs in federal civil court, with researchers pointing to generative AI as a contributing factor.
Eviction Filings Hit Multi-Year Highs in Several Metro Areas
New tracking data shows eviction filings well above baseline in cities including Nashville, Austin, and Greenville, driven by rising rents and shrinking rental assistance.
Debt Collection Lawsuits Return to Pre-Pandemic Highs, Researchers Find
State courts are seeing debt collection filings surge back to, and in some places past, pre-pandemic levels, according to new research from The Pew Charitable Trusts and the National Center for State Courts.