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EU Court Rules YouTube May Lose Liability Shield Over Gambling Content
The EU's top court ruled YouTube can be liable for gambling videos by partnered creators, challenging Google’s liability protections.
Mozilla Finds Stardust App Shares Sensitive Health Data with Analytics Firm
Mozilla reveals Stardust period tracker app shares users' health data with third-party analytics, raising privacy and compliance concerns for legal pros.
Kerkering Barberio Used One Admin Password, Exposing 4,179 Clients' Data
Kerkering Barberio law firm used a single admin password for all accounts, exposing sensitive data of 4,179 individuals in a 2025 breach.
Kevin O’Leary and Fox News Face Defamation Lawsuit Over China Claims
Four plaintiffs file defamation suit against Kevin O’Leary and Fox News over false China connection allegations tied to Utah project.
California Judge Blocks 'Truth in Recycling' Law Enforcement
A federal judge halted California's SB 343 enforcement, delaying packaging recyclability claims amid constitutional challenges.
Amazon Launches Quick for Legal AI Assistant for Contracts and Compliance
Amazon introduces Quick for Legal, an AI assistant for contract review, compliance, and legal research, integrating with major productivity tools.
Google Must Allow Third-Party Android App Stores Starting Next Week
Google and Epic Games drop settlement talks, forcing Google to host rival Android app stores, reshaping app compliance and legal tech distribution.
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.
New York Halts New Hyperscale Data Centers for One Year
New York Governor Hochul issues a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers over energy and environmental concerns.
Courts mandate parental proof for social media use by under-16s
Courts and lawmakers impose proof of parental consent for social media use by under-16s, affecting compliance and content moderation.
Court Dismisses Key Claims in Meta-Epidemic Sound Copyright Suit
A U.S. judge dismisses major infringement claims in Epidemic Sound's lawsuit against Meta's Reels Remix feature, affecting user content policies.
Trump Pays $5.625M to E. Jean Carroll After Legal Appeals End
Donald Trump has paid E. Jean Carroll $5.625 million following appellate defeats and Supreme Court refusal to hear appeal, ending years of legal delays.
Judge Dismisses CSAM Lawsuit, Upholds Apple’s CDA Immunity
A California judge ruled Apple immune under Section 230 of the CDA in a child exploitation case, urging lawmakers for legislative reforms.
Courts Tighten Enforcement Standards for Online Terms of Service
Recent court rulings reinforce stricter scrutiny on online contracts, urging clearer notice and explicit user assent.
Judge Sanctions Trump Lawyers, Rejects IRS Audit Immunity Deal
Judge Kathleen Williams sanctions Trump’s lawyers and rejects IRS audit immunity in $10B tax return leak lawsuit, signaling court scrutiny of political immunity deals.
xAI Stops Grok Build’s Unauthorized Repo Uploads, Plans Data Deletion
xAI halted Grok Build's automatic uploads of full Git repos without consent and vows to delete stored data, raising legal and privacy concerns.
California AG Leads 12 States to Block $110B Warner-Paramount Merger
California AG Rob Bonta and 11 states sue to block the $110 billion Warner Bros.-Paramount merger citing antitrust and industry harm concerns.
Supreme Court Opinion Assignments Shape Key Legal Outcomes
The Supreme Court’s opinion assignment process strategically influences rulings, benefiting litigators and scholars predicting decisions.
Court Rules AI-Generated Documents Lack Attorney-Client Privilege
A 2026 court ruling finds AI-created legal documents lack privilege, raising risks for corporations and law firms.
Florida Lawyer Sabatini Slammed for AI Hallucinations in Court Briefs
Florida attorney Anthony F. Sabatini criticized for submitting legal briefs with AI-generated fake citations, highlighting risks of unverified AI use in law.