FCC vs Legora

Court Orders FCC to Answer Fox License Challenge

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered the FCC to respond to a mandamus petition from the Media and Democracy Project (MAD), which seeks to force action on a Fox-owned TV station license renewal challenge. The petition concerns WTXF in Philadelphia, where MAD alleges Fox disseminated false election claims. The FCC's Media Bureau dismissed the complaint in 2023, but the Commission has not voted on the appeal for 20 months. MAD argues this inaction blocks judicial review. The court's directive requires the FCC to explain its handling of the case. This procedural move highlights concerns about FCC transparency and the application of character qualifications for broadcast licensees.

• The D.C. Circuit Court ordered the FCC to respond to a mandamus petition by the Media and Democracy Project.
• The petition seeks to compel FCC action on a license renewal challenge for Fox-owned WTXF in Philadelphia.
• The FCC's Media Bureau dismissed the complaint in 2023, and the Commission has not voted on the appeal for 20 months.

FCC Cuts Off 'Digital Solutions' for Violating Robocall Rules

The FCC has taken action against Digital Solutions for violating robocall rules, cutting off their services. Additionally, the FCC has announced new spectrum initiatives, proposed modernization of ultra-wideband technology rules, and updated NEPA environmental regulations.

FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The FCC news page has been updated with new headlines, including an announcement for an upcoming Open Commission Meeting on September 30, 2026, a news release about guides to stop unwanted calls and texts, and a statement on the Paramount-WBD settlement.

Legora raises $550 million Series E at $8.8 billion valuation to accelerate growth.

Legora raises $550 million Series E at $8.8 billion valuation to accelerate growth.

Legora raises $550 million Series E at $8.8 billion valuation to accelerate growth

Legora announced a $550 million Series E funding round at an $8.8 billion valuation, as highlighted in the newsroom's top story.

Legora Raises €489M Series E at €7.8B Valuation

Swedish legal AI company Legora has raised $550 million (€489 million) in a Series E round led by Atreides Management, achieving a post-money valuation of $8.8 billion (€7.8 billion). This follows a $600 million Series D in April that valued the company at $5.6 billion. New investors include Baron Capital, Capital Group, Fidelity, Glade Brook Capital Partners, and JP Morgan, with existing backers such as Accel, Benchmark, Bessemer, General Catalyst, ICONIQ, Insight Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Sands Capital also participating. The funds will support expansion in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, and the development of its agentic operating system (aOS). Legora, which competes with US rival Harvey, has surpassed $200 million in ARR, growing from $1 million in under 18 months. It serves over 140,000 legal professionals across 2,400 firms in over 80 markets, with in-house teams now accounting for over 40% of new customers and the US as its largest market. Customer Strabag is doubling its licenses to 400.

• Legora raised $550 million (€489 million) in a Series E round led by Atreides Management, at a post-money valuation of $8.8 billion (€7.8 billion).
• The Series E follows a $600 million Series D in April that valued the company at $5.6 billion.
• New investors include Baron Capital, Capital Group, Fidelity, Glade Brook Capital Partners, and JP Morgan, with existing backers also participating.