Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
Canada Supreme Court: NB's lieutenant-governor must be bilingual
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that New Brunswick's lieutenant-governor must be bilingual, affirming constitutional language rights and official bilingualism.
California Sues Shasta County Over Measure B Election Rules
California sued Shasta County over Measure B, which imposes strict voter ID and ballot counting rules conflicting with state law.
Judge Denies Stay Motion, Orders Kennedy Center to Remove Trump’s Name
Judge Christopher Cooper denies stay motion, orders Kennedy Center to remove Donald Trump’s name by June 12, reaffirming legal limits on institutional naming.
WHO Alerts Ebola Spread in NE Congo as Contact Tracing Hits 70%
WHO warns of Ebola outbreak in northeastern DR Congo with 70% contact tracing amid conflict; legal and policy challenges affect response efforts.
Kenya Law Society Sues Govt for Contempt Over Undisclosed SGR Contracts
Kenya Law Society files contempt suit against government for ignoring court order to disclose Standard Gauge Railway contracts, underscoring compliance risks.
UK Protesters Demand End to Palantir NHS Contract Over Privacy
UK protests at healthcare event oppose Palantir's £330M NHS contract amid privacy, human rights concerns.
Ex-Colorado Film Commissioner Sues Over Sundance Festival Firing
Donald Zuckerman sues Colorado for wrongful termination linked to Sundance Festival move to Boulder, highlighting risks in public sector arts roles.
19 States Sue Over Federal Ban on DEI Initiatives in Contracts
A coalition of 19 states and D.C. sues the federal government challenging Trump's ban on DEI initiatives in federal contracts, raising compliance and legal risks.
RFK Jr.'s Mixed Messages Amid US Measles Surge Raise Legal Risks
RFK Jr.'s inconsistent statements on measles amid 2026 outbreak raise legal compliance and public health messaging concerns in the US.
California Lawmakers Renew Push for Tough AI Training Data Disclosure
California's proposed AB 412 would require AI developers to disclose copyrighted materials in training data, despite industry pushback.
House Passes Bill Overhauling U.S. Copyright Office Structure
The House passed H.R. 6028 to restructure the U.S. Copyright Office, shifting appointment powers and creating new oversight roles.
EU Court Rules Auditors Must Allow Criminal Interviews of Officials
EU General Court annuls refusal of the European Court of Auditors to allow EPPO interviews amid criminal probe on recruitment irregularities.
Ohio Appeals Court Rules Google Is Not a Common Carrier
Ohio's appellate court ruled Google is not a common carrier, shaping regulation of tech platforms and editorial discretion.
Kenya Arrests Ex-Chief Justice Maraga in National Park Protest
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested amid protests against Nairobi National Park construction, highlighting tensions over environmental rights and rule of law in Kenya.
DOJ Declares EEOC Disparate Impact Rules Unconstitutional
The DOJ overturns longstanding EEOC guidelines, requiring discriminatory intent in employment cases, reshaping civil rights and DEI enforcement.
Richard Barnett Files $18M Claim for Alleged Abuse During Jan. 6 Detention
Richard Barnett, convicted Jan. 6 rioter, files $18 million claim alleging brutal pretrial detention abuse, highlighting detainee rights legal risks.
Estonia's Supreme Court Upholds Law Limiting Foreign Religious Ties
Estonia's Supreme Court upholds amendments restricting domestic religious groups’ ties with foreign organizations deemed threats to state security.
Trump Nominates Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General
President Trump nominated Todd Blanche as permanent U.S. Attorney General, signaling potential DOJ shifts impacting legal strategies.
White House Starts Talks to Preempt State AI Laws with Federal Rules
The White House has begun negotiating with Congress to federally preempt some state AI laws, aiming to simplify compliance and legal strategies.
Undisclosed AI Use in Federal Bid Evaluations Heightens Protest Risks
Federal agencies’ undisclosed use of AI in contract evaluations raises transparency and legal protest challenges for contractors, with GAO and courts issuing clarifications.