Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
Sopra Steria Widens Legal Challenge Against Capita's £370M UK Govt Contract
Sopra Steria expands legal action over Capita's £370M UK Whitehall contract, citing preferential treatment and risks for DWP. Highlights outsourcing scrutiny.
Congo Official Killed After Backing Ebola Fight in Butembo
Marie-Célestin Karondwa was killed after supporting Ebola prevention in Congo’s deadliest outbreak, raising legal and governance concerns.
Two White Supremacists Charged with Federal Hate Crimes in Oceanside Attack
Two alleged white supremacists charged federally for hate crimes after assaulting Marines near Oceanside Pier in 2025, highlighting ongoing legal action against racial violence.
Federal Court Dismisses Six of Seven Conspiracy Claims Against Oregon City
A federal court dismissed six of seven conspiracy claims by nonprofit Stabbin’ Wagon against Oregon City for insufficient evidence.
Senator Marsha Blackburn Sues Jack Smith Over Phone Record Seizure
Senator Marsha Blackburn filed a lawsuit against Special Counsel Jack Smith alleging unconstitutional seizure of her phone records during Trump's 2020 election probe.
California enacts refundable tax credits to support local media jobs
Governor Newsom signed legislation establishing refundable employment tax credits for local news organizations in California to support journalism jobs through 2031.
Third District Court Rejects OLC’s CFPB Funding Interpretation
The Third District Court ruled against the Office of Legal Counsel’s view on CFPB funding, affirming the agency’s financial independence and regulatory authority.
EU Court Upholds Sanctions on Ex-President Yanukovych and Son
The EU General Court maintained sanctions on Viktor Yanukovych and his son for ties to separatists, reinforcing legal accountability in Ukraine conflict.
Appeals Court Grants Last-Minute Stay for Tennessee’s Only Female Death-Row Inmate
The Sixth Circuit granted a last-minute stay for Christa Pike’s execution, highlighting death penalty procedural safeguards.
Supreme Court Will Review Federal Court Role in Veterans’ Benefits Cases
The Supreme Court agreed to decide the scope of federal district courts' jurisdiction over veterans’ benefits disputes, impacting veterans' legal rights.
Renewable Energy Growth May Stall Post-2028 Amid Permit Hurdles
US renewable energy sector faces sharp slowdown after 2028 due to political and permitting barriers, risking $121B in investments and regulatory shifts.
Supreme Court Quickly Stays Third-Country Removal Injunction After Reply
The Supreme Court halted a removal injunction 40 minutes after the government reply brief, impacting immigration litigation timing for legal teams.
EU Sanctions 10 Russian Officials Over Yabloko Election Ban
The EU imposes sanctions on 10 Russian officials tied to banning opposition party Yabloko from 2026 elections, highlighting election integrity issues.
Polls Show Democrats Leading in 2026 House Race, Raising Legal Policy Stakes
2026 midterm polls favor Democrats for House control, signaling shifts in legal and regulatory policy priorities for law firms and in-house counsel.
Eleventh Circuit Upholds Ban on Calling Trump-IRS Deal a ‘Settlement’
Eleventh Circuit affirms ban on using 'settlement' to describe Trump-IRS agreement in official proceedings, highlighting judicial speech limits.
FAR Council Proposes Overhaul of 16 FAR Parts with Four Key Rules
FAR Council proposes revising 16 FAR parts, reshaping federal contracting rules on commercial buying, contract types, data rights, and contractor responsibility.
California Civil Rights Department Sues Employers Over Pay Data Reporting
California's Civil Rights Department sued two employers for violating new pay data reporting law requiring detailed workforce data submissions and classifications.
EEOC Issues Legal Guidance on Firing Amid Discrimination Claims
The EEOC provides clear guidance on lawful termination practices to avoid retaliation and discrimination lawsuits in the workplace.
BYD Sues DoD Over Military Company Label Hindering Lobbying Efforts
Chinese automaker BYD filed a lawsuit against the U.S. DoD over its military company designation and related lobbying restrictions.
EFF Urges SFPD to Tighten Drone Use Policies Amid Rising Surveillance
EFF raises alarms over San Francisco Police's expanding drone surveillance lacking robust privacy safeguards, pushing for stronger policies and transparency.