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AI-Driven Cyberattacks Are Disrupting Security, Warns Expert
Cybersecurity risks are escalating as AI enables more sophisticated attacks; legal teams must adapt to protect sensitive data.
Court Upholds Prosecution Over Threat Against AFT President Weingarten
Federal court rejects dismissal in case prosecuting threats against American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, affirming limits on threatening speech.
Melania Trump, LSU Launch $7M Foster Youth Scholarship
Melania Trump and LSU have launched a $7 million scholarship program supporting foster youth across 26 universities, backed by major private donors.
Arkansas Supreme Court Probes Bar Exam Score Tampering by Official
Arkansas Supreme Court investigates allegations that a former official manipulated bar exam scores, raising concerns about exam integrity.
Judge Allows Discovery into DOJ’s Prosecution of Smartmatic's Parent Company
U.S. District Judge Williams permits discovery into DOJ’s prosecution tactics in Smartmatic's parent company case, probing potential vindictive motives amid political fallout.
Scott Colom Leads Mississippi Senate Race Near Historic Win
Scott Colom leads by 2,645 votes in Mississippi Senate race, nearing a historic win as the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction, with key election legal implications.
Pornhub $120M Settlement Nears Approval With New Age Checks
A court nears approval of Pornhub's $120M settlement enforcing strict government ID age verification for all video content participants and uploaders.
Federal Judge Dismisses Pornhub Suit Over Childhood Exposure Claims
A Utah federal judge rules Pornhub is not subject to lawsuits alleging harm from childhood exposure to pornography, citing jurisdiction issues.
DOJ Drops Election Lawsuit Against California Over Ballot Dispute
The DOJ formally dismisses its lawsuit challenging California's ballot verification after courts rejected its claims of noncitizen voting.
Ninth Circuit Orders New Trial for Arizona Man Over ISIS Support Conviction
Ninth Circuit reverses Abdul Kareem's ISIS material support conviction for insufficient evidence of intent, impacting terrorism case standards.
OCC Issues Risk-Based Framework for Banks’ Use of Generative AI
The OCC released a supervisory framework guiding banks on managing risks of Super Intelligence AI, focusing on risk-based controls over generative and agentic AI.
Judge Lets Civil Rights Claims Against San Diego Bike Cops Proceed
Federal judge permits civil rights lawsuit over alleged excessive force and unlawful arrests by San Diego police bike team in Gaslamp Quarter.
Dem Leaders Warn Counsel to Preserve Texts, Brace for 2026 Probes
Democratic chairs urge legal counsel to preserve records and prepare for 2026 investigations into Trump-era document handling and obstruction claims.
EPA Launches PFAS TECH Strategy to Advance Cleanup Technology Innovation
EPA's PFAS TECH strategy funds and tests new cleanup technologies, signaling increased legal and regulatory PFAS risks.
Two Bettors Testify About Pitch Rigging by Emmanuel Clase
Two bettors testified that Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase rigged pitches, raising legal and compliance questions for MLB and sports betting.
Juritas Raises $1.4M to Boost Post-Signature Contract Oversight
Stockholm startup Juritas gets $1.4M pre-seed funding to develop AI-driven platform that helps legal teams recover lost contract value post-signature.
Supreme Court Weighs When New Constitutional Rules Aid Prisoners
Supreme Court hears Guerrero v. Johnson on criteria for 'previously unavailable' constitutional rules in prisoner habeas petitions.
Fox Completes $22B Roku Acquisition After DOJ Antitrust Review
Fox Corporation finalized its $22 billion acquisition of Roku on Nov 6, 2026, following DOJ antitrust clearance, marking a key streaming market consolidation.
Harvey starts early IPO talks with Latham & Watkins
Legal AI startup Harvey holds preliminary IPO discussions with Latham & Watkins, reflecting its growth and market validation in legal tech.
Second Circuit Voices Doubts on $2.5B NYC Taxi Medallion Damages
In Nov 2026, the Second Circuit questioned a $2.5B damage claim in NYC taxi medallion litigation, raising issues for municipal liability and public finance.