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Regulatory & Compliance

Supreme Court OKs Cheaper TV Ads for Trump Midterms Campaign

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 to let political parties buy TV ads at discounted rates ahead of 2026 midterms, reshaping campaign spending rules.

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Litigation

Utah Police Sued for Armed Raid Over Disputed $200K Lego Collection

Four plaintiffs sue American Fork police alleging unlawful armed raid, harassment, and civil rights violations linked to a $200,000 Lego dispute.

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Employment & Labor

Court Approves $400K Settlement for Walmart Heat Safety Case

Federal court preliminarily approves $400,000 settlement for Walmart workers exposed to unsafe heat at California store, highlighting OSHA risks.

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Regulatory & Compliance

CFTC and DOJ Crack Down on Insider Trading in Prediction Markets

CFTC and DOJ intensify scrutiny of insider trading in prediction market event contracts, signaling new regulatory risks for legal and compliance teams.

Regulatory & Compliance

CFTC Seeks Feedback on New Rules for Retail Crypto Trading

The CFTC proposes regulations for retail crypto trading to protect investors and ensure market integrity, seeking public comments through Dec 2026.

Artificial Intelligence

Law Firms Debate AI's Role in Training Junior Lawyers

Law firms grapple with AI's impact on junior lawyer training amid fears it may hinder skill development and career growth.

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Artificial Intelligence

Paul Weiss and Columbia Law Launch AI Initiative for Law Students

Oct 15
Artificial Intelligence

NY AG Leads Multi-State Probe Into Character.AI Data Handling Amid Bankruptcy

Oct 14
Litigation

10th Circuit Shifts Burden: Defendants Must Prove Native American Status

Oct 15
Artificial Intelligence

Q3 2026 Sees Billion-Dollar Deals Amid Legal Tech Market Cooling

Oct 13
Litigation

Honeywell Sues Scribd for Hosting Leaked Aerospace Trade Secrets

Oct 14
Regulatory & Compliance

11th Circuit Upholds Florida's Social Media Limits for Minors

Oct 15
Artificial Intelligence

Law Firms Adjust Budgets as AI Vendors Shift to Consumption Pricing

Oct 15
Regulatory & Compliance

Supreme Court to Decide if Cooking for Terrorists Bars Asylum

Oct 13
Legal Education

Stanford Names 2026–27 Bremond Fellows Advancing Racial Justice Law

Oct 14
Regulatory & Compliance

Cornell Hires Sally Yates to Review Sexual Assault Policies

Oct 9
Privacy & Data Protection

EFF Podcast Highlights Encryption’s Role in Privacy and Security

Oct 13
Regulatory & Compliance

EU Sanctions Nearly 1,600 Russian Entities Linked to Military Industry

Oct 13
Artificial Intelligence

New Jersey's FAIR Act Clears Key Committee to Regulate AI at Work

Oct 14
Antitrust

Ninth Circuit Lets Antitrust Class Action vs. Align Tech Proceed

Oct 9
Regulatory & Compliance

California AG Sues to Stop Closure of SF National Archives Facility

Oct 15
Litigation

Nancy Mace’s Ex-Fiancé, 2 Others Charged in 2018 Sexual Assault Case

Oct 14
Litigation

Trial Begins for Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Corruption Charges

Oct 14
Regulatory & Compliance

FCC Adopts New TCPA Opt-Out Rules for Retailers and Brands

Oct 8

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