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Instagram Rolls Out Affiliate Product Tagging in Reels Across Five Markets
Instagram now allows creators in five key markets to earn affiliate commissions through product tagging in Reels, intensifying legal and compliance responsibilities for brands.
Meta Can't Duck Most Android Ad Tracking Claims, Court Rules
A Sixth Circuit panel ruled Meta can't avoid most claims over linking Android users’ browsing data to advertising profiles, heightening legal risks for tech firms.
Justice Gap Study: 79% of Americans See Legal System as Unfair
A 2026 Justice Gap study finds 79% of Americans view the legal system as unfair, with cost and inadequate legal help remaining major barriers to justice, especially for low-income households.
IRS Restores Significant Issue Rulings, Expands AI-Driven Audit Approach
The IRS revives its significant issue ruling program and boosts use of AI in audit selection as staffing and funding shrink, impacting tax law practice and corporate compliance.
NC Man Pleads Guilty to Doxxing Supreme Court Justice Online
Kyle Andrews Edwards pleaded guilty to doxxing a U.S. Supreme Court Justice with intent to threaten or incite violence, spotlighting security concerns for the federal judiciary.
Texas A&M Law, DHR Health Launch CALMA for Free Legal Aid in Hospitals
Texas A&M Law and DHR Health launch CALMA, a medical-legal partnership in Edinburg, TX, offering free legal aid to low-income hospital patients through on-site clinics and a legal kiosk.
Texas AG Sues Netflix Over Child Data Collection and Platform Design
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files suit against Netflix, alleging violations of child privacy laws and addictive platform design. Legal, compliance teams face new scrutiny.
Texas Secures LG Smart TV Privacy Settlement Over User Data Collection
Texas reaches a settlement with LG over smart TV data collection practices, highlighting growing privacy enforcement for IoT devices and consumer protection concerns.
Supreme Court Blocks AI in Its Deliberations, Endorses Human Judgment
The US Supreme Court formally rejects artificial intelligence in its deliberations, affirming reliance on human judgment for top-level judicial decision-making. Legal tech adoption in courts faces ...
Supreme Court Keeps Mifepristone Access Until May 14, 2026 During Appeal
The Supreme Court extended nationwide access to abortion pill mifepristone until May 14, 2026, maintaining current prescribing rules while legal challenges proceed.
EU Merger Guidelines Updated for Digital Markets and Sustainability
The European Commission's revised merger guidelines integrate digital, innovation, and sustainability concerns, expanding the EU’s merger review framework for future deals.
Army MAPS $50B Procurement Spurs Early Legal Counsel Guidance
Contractors are urged to engage legal teams early for the Army's $50B MAPS IDIQ, as bid protests spotlight litigation risks and complex compliance for this major federal acquisition.
House Passes Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
The U.S. House passes the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, extending agricultural programs through 2031 and introducing national security measures.
Federal Judges Push Back on DOJ Subpoenas in Trans Youth Care Cases
Federal judges and hospitals challenge DOJ subpoenas seeking transgender youth healthcare data, raising legal and strategic implications for healthcare counsel and compliance teams.
EPA Withdraws Proposed RCRA PFAS Hazardous Listing
The EPA has withdrawn its proposal to list nine PFAS as hazardous under RCRA, citing existing regulatory sufficiency and recent CERCLA designations. What it means for compliance.
Trump Backs Federal Gasoline Tax Suspension Amid Price Surge
President Trump reverses stance and backs suspending the federal gasoline tax, intensifying debates among legal counsel as Congress faces pressure over rising fuel prices.
Texas Court: LLC Managers Owe Fiduciary Duties Only to the Entity
Texas Business Court's Enosis v. Jensen ruling clarifies that managers of manager-managed LLCs owe fiduciary duties to the LLC, not its members, impacting corporate governance advice.
Zilis Testifies on Musk, OpenAI Board Dynamics in Legal Showdown
Shivon Zilis testified in court on her ties to Elon Musk and board tenure at OpenAI, spotlighting disclosure and governance fault lines in a heated ownership dispute.
HUD Tightens Fair Housing Focus, Targets Intentional Discrimination
HUD narrows Fair Housing Act enforcement to intentional discrimination and increases scrutiny of special purpose credit programs. Legal advisors must adapt compliance strategies.
UK Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes Timelines for Insolvency Claims
The UK Supreme Court clarified unfair prejudice claim limits in THG v Zedra but has complicated timelines for other insolvency claims, impacting UK litigators and insolvency practitioners.