Legal Operations
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Judge Delays Luigi Mangione’s State Trial Pending Dismissal Motion
Judge Gregory Carro delays Luigi Mangione's state trial to let prosecutors respond to defense's double jeopardy motion, affecting case timeline.
Tupac Murder Trial Focuses on Revenge Motive in Gang-Linked 1996 Shooting
Trial against Duane Davis for Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder highlights legal challenges in gang-related cold cases and contested memoir evidence.
AI Cuts Outside Counsel Use as Legal Departments Take More In-House Work
Generative AI boosts in-house legal teams' capabilities, reducing reliance on outside counsel and reshaping legal spending and staffing.
Cal/OSHA Aligns Indoor and Outdoor Heat Illness Rules
Cal/OSHA revises draft heat illness regulations to harmonize indoor and outdoor worker protections in California workplaces.
Medicare updates FQHC and RHC billing codes for care management in 2026
Starting 2026, Medicare requires FQHCs and RHCs to use new CPT and HCPCS codes for care management and telehealth billing.
DHS ends 'duration of status' for F-1 students starting Sept 15, 2026
DHS final rule ending duration of status for F-1, J-1, and I visa holders takes effect Sept 15, 2026, imposing fixed stays and mobility limits.
HRSA Revises 340B Rebate Pilot Program, Alters Drug Pricing Compliance
HRSA updates its 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, impacting drug pricing compliance and hospital rebate processes starting January 2027.
AI Drives New Skills and Hiring Trends in Legal Teams by 2028
AI is reshaping legal team roles, hiring practices, and billing models, requiring legal pros to adapt skills and workflows now.