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EFF, ACLU Ask Ninth Circuit to Declare Reverse Location Warrants Unconstitutional
EFF and ACLU challenge 'tower dump' warrants in Ninth Circuit, arguing they violate the Fourth Amendment by overbroadly collecting location data.
Cornell Tech’s Generative Legal Conference Highlights AI Adoption Challenges
At Cornell Tech's 2026 Generative Legal conference, legal pros discussed overcoming AI procurement chaos and integrating AI in legal services.
Seventh Circuit Reviews Jurisdiction in Forced Labor Suit Against Milwaukee Tool
The Seventh Circuit hears a case on whether US courts can hear forced labor claims abroad under TVPRA, impacting corporate accountability.
EEOC To Narrow PWFA Rules in 2026 but Enforces Accommodations Now
The EEOC will revise the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act rules by November 2026 but continues strict enforcement of pregnancy-related accommodations now, impacting legal compliance.
DOJ Confirms High Error Rate in California Voter List, Courts Reject Ballot Challenges
The DOJ admitted errors in its California voter list compromise election challenges; courts denied efforts to discard over 20,000 ballots in 2026 midterms.
Wildtype and UPSIDE Foods Challenge Texas Ban on Lab-Grown Meat
Two lab-grown meat startups legally challenge Texas's ban on cultivated seafood and poultry, spotlighting economic protectionism issues in food law.
Supreme Court Will Hear Pipeline Eminent Domain Compensation Case
The Supreme Court will decide the compensation standard for land taken by interstate pipelines under the Natural Gas Act, affecting landowners nationwide.
Supreme Court to Decide Limits on Federal Officials’ Qualified Immunity
SCOTUS will hear a case defining when federal officials lose qualified immunity in constitutional violation claims, impacting civil rights litigation.
Palestine Action Co-Founder Challenges UK Terror Ban at Supreme Court
Palestine Action co-founder challenges UK's terrorism ban after 4,000 arrests, raising civil liberties issues in Supreme Court case.
AI-Native Firms Bid to Acquire Weil Gotshal’s Data and IP Assets
AI-native law firms Crosby, Scissero, and Vetta bid to acquire Weil Gotshal’s data, IP, and lawyers, challenging traditional law firm asset models.
Supreme Court Weighs Colorado’s Preschool LGBTQ+ Non-Discrimination Rule
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination policy affecting Catholic preschools and religious freedom.
Trump’s 2026 AI Orders and DOJ Probe Shape Tech Industry Rules
Trump's 2026 executive order mandates voluntary AI model reviews; DOJ probes Nvidia-Hugging Face deal amid antitrust concerns; Meta forms bipartisan AI policy team.
Pennsylvania Court Limits Wage Claims to Three Years
A Pennsylvania court ruled that workers have three years to sue for unpaid wages, clarifying wage law compliance and litigation risk.
Florida voters approve expanded Super Homestead Exemption in 2026
Florida's Amendment 3 passes with 62% support, raising homestead tax exemptions and altering property tax rules starting 2027.
Jeffries to Lead Democratic House Majority After 2026 Midterms
Hakeem Jeffries will become Speaker after Democrats secure House majority in 2026 midterms, impacting legal and regulatory agendas.
Democrats Win Texas Legislature, AG James Talarico Defeats Ken Paxton
Democrats gained control of Texas legislature and elected James Talarico as AG in 2026, altering the state's legal and political landscape.
Alaska Tribes Win Court Halt on Unsafe Gold Dredging Project
Alaska tribal villages win a court ruling halting IPOP LLC's gold dredging in Bonanza Channel for violating environmental laws.
Minneapolis, Houston Voters Protest ICE at Memorials with ‘I Voted’ Stickers
On Election Day 2026, voters in Minneapolis and Houston protested ICE by placing stickers at memorials, signaling voter activism around immigration enforcement.
Lawsuits Over AI Training on Copyrighted Content Are Escalating
Legal battles intensify as AI companies face lawsuits for training models on copyrighted works, shaping future IP law and compliance.
Oregon Wildfire Victims Back Jury Instruction in $1B PacifiCorp Case
Oregon wildfire victims defend jury instructions in $1B lawsuit against PacifiCorp, shaping wildfire liability and class-action law.