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Federal Judges Sanction Pro Se Litigants for AI Hallucination Errors
Federal courts sanction pro se litigants for false filings caused by AI hallucinations, prompting legal teams to revise workflows and policies for accuracy.
7th Circuit Rules Texts Aren't 'Calls' Under TCPA's Do-Not-Call Rule
The Seventh Circuit rules text messages don't qualify as telephone calls under the TCPA, impacting compliance for corporate marketing communications.
Judge Blocks State Dept. Visa Ban on Foreign Misinformation Researchers
A U.S. judge halts State Department visa restrictions targeting foreign researchers studying disinformation, citing First Amendment concerns.
Justice Kagan Warns Congress of Rising Threats to Supreme Court Justices
Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett testify to Congress on increased threats and request $228M for security enhancements in FY 2027.
CMS Proposes Expanded Authority to Deny or Revoke Medicare Enrollment
CMS proposes new Medicare rules expanding powers to deny or revoke provider enrollment, targeting fraud with retroactive revocations and ownership disclosures.
Supreme Court Opinion Assignments Shape Key Legal Outcomes
The Supreme Court’s opinion assignment process strategically influences rulings, benefiting litigators and scholars predicting decisions.
DOJ Sues Maryland Over Community Trust Act, Citing Immigration Enforcement Clash
DOJ sues Maryland alleging the Community Trust Act obstructs federal immigration enforcement, spotlighting a federal-state legal conflict under the Supremacy Clause.
Hunter Biden Wins $1.7M Defamation Award Against Patrick Byrne
Hunter Biden awarded $1.7 million in punitive damages in a July 2026 defamation case against Patrick Byrne over false Iran bribery claims.
Trump Asks Iowa Judge to Keep His First Amendment Poll Lawsuit Alive
Donald Trump urges Iowa court to continue his lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations over campaign poll coverage, spotlighting media law tensions.
Keystone Operator to Pay $26.8M Over 2022 Oil Spill Violations
Keystone Pipeline operator TC Energy agrees to pay $26.8 million to settle Clean Water Act violations after 2022 oil spill in Kansas, highlighting legal risks for infrastructure projects.
Reed Smith merges ALSP, legal ops, e-discovery under Legal Solutions
Reed Smith consolidates 200+ professionals in ALSP, legal operations, and e-discovery into Legal Solutions, boosting efficiency and tech use.
Setfords Launches Custom Platform for Self-Employed Consultant Lawyers
UK law firm Setfords launches a proprietary legal tech platform in April 2024 tailored to its consultant lawyers, integrating case, accounts, and practice management.
SCOTUS Rarely Grants Rehearings, Birthright Citizenship Case Highlights
SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship 6-3; rare rehearing requests shed light on court strategy and constitutional debates.
CFPB Proposes Mortgage Disclosure, Rescission Rule Updates for Feedback
CFPB seeks public input on updates to mortgage disclosure and rescission rules under TILA and RESPA, impacting compliance and borrower protections.
EagleBank Pays $9.7M for Failing BSA/AML Compliance Over a Decade
EagleBank settles for $9.7M with DOJ over Bank Secrecy Act violations, spotlighting AML compliance risks for banks and legal counsel.
Federal Reserve Proposes Risk-Based AML Rules for Banks
The Federal Reserve proposes new risk-based AML/CFT program requirements for banks, aligning with FinCEN reforms and focusing on high-risk activities.
Epiq Acquires Tenor Legal to Boost Flexible Staffing Amid AI Shift
Epiq has acquired Tenor Legal to expand flexible legal staffing services as AI reshapes legal job dynamics. This move supports law firms and corporate legal teams.
Texas Inmate Appeals to Fifth Circuit to Vacate Murder Conviction
Michael Kevin Adams filed a post-conviction appeal to vacate his Texas murder conviction, raising key procedural issues in the Fifth Circuit.
D.C. Circuit Denies Stay to Restore Trump’s Name at Kennedy Center
Appeals court rejects Kennedy Center’s bid to pause removal of Trump’s name, enforcing earlier ruling amid legal dispute.
Costco Sued in Washington Over Lead-Contaminated Orgain Protein Powder
Costco faces a class-action lawsuit over Orgain protein powder contaminated with lead and other heavy metals, highlighting legal risks for retailers.