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Nancy Mace’s Ex-Fiancé, 2 Others Charged in 2018 Sexual Assault Case
South Carolina charges three men, including Nancy Mace’s ex-fiancé, in a 2018 sexual assault involving an incapacitated woman, highlighting legal and legislative issues.
New Jersey's FAIR Act Clears Key Committee to Regulate AI at Work
New Jersey advances the FAIR Act to regulate employer use of AI in hiring, monitoring, and benefits, enforcing transparency and worker protections.
Ninth Circuit Nixes California 'No Vigilantes Act' as Unconstitutional
Ninth Circuit rules California's 'No Vigilantes Act' unconstitutional for regulating federal agents without Congress, affirming Supremacy Clause limits.
Third Circuit: Past DUIs Don’t Strip Second Amendment Rights
Third Circuit en banc rules that prior DUI convictions do not forfeit Second Amendment rights, impacting firearms law and constitutional defenses.
NY AG Leads Multi-State Probe Into Character.AI Data Handling Amid Bankruptcy
NY AG leads a multi-state investigation into Character.AI's data practices amid bankruptcy and consumer protection concerns involving minors.
Federal Judge Likely to Allow Challenge to Hawaii’s Corporate Spending Ban
A federal judge signals denial of Hawaii's motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its corporate spending ban, impacting campaign finance law.
EU Labels AWS, Microsoft Azure as Gatekeepers Under Digital Markets Act
EU's Digital Markets Act designates AWS and Microsoft Azure as gatekeepers, impacting legal compliance and digital competition.
Utah Judge Advances Manslaughter Charges in Protest Shooting
Utah judge advances manslaughter case against volunteer who shot and killed a protester at 2025 No Kings protest in Salt Lake City.
ICE Agent Testifies Emotionally in Minneapolis Assault Case Amid Jurisdiction Debate
ICE agent Gregory Morgan Jr. gave emotional testimony in a Minnesota assault case as the court weighs federal vs. state jurisdiction over immigration enforcement incidents.
Trial Begins for Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Corruption Charges
Federal corruption trial started for former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three co-defendants over bribery and fraud allegations involving city contracts.
Honeywell Sues Scribd for Hosting Leaked Aerospace Trade Secrets
Honeywell Aerospace filed suit against Scribd for hosting proprietary manuals, highlighting trade secret risks and regulatory challenges in aerospace.
Bank of America Hit With $1.2B Penalty for AML Failures
The U.S. Treasury fines Bank of America $1.2 billion for anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance failures over multiple years.
Stanford Names 2026–27 Bremond Fellows Advancing Racial Justice Law
Stanford selects three legal scholars for 2026–27 Bremond Fellowship supporting racial justice advocacy and legal scholarship.
California Court Defines Supervisor Harassment Liability Standards
California Court of Appeal limits strict liability for employer harassment to supervisors with direct authority over victims, affecting employer policies.
Washington State Proposes PPE Rule Update for Construction Workers
Washington DOSH proposes updated construction PPE rules to align with federal OSHA standards, emphasizing properly fitting equipment to enhance worker safety.
Joe Gibbs Racing Seeks Sanctions in NASCAR Trade Secret Case
Joe Gibbs Racing accuses former director and Spire Motorsports of trade secret theft in a high-stakes NASCAR legal dispute over confidential data.
ACLU Sues ICE Over Withholding Detainee Property After Release
ACLU files a lawsuit against ICE for failing to return personal items to detainees months after release, raising civil rights and due process concerns.
CVS to Pay $315M in Opioid Prescription Settlement with New Oversight
CVS agrees to $315 million settlement over opioid prescription allegations, including enhanced compliance and monitoring measures to address controlled substances.
Judge Orders OpenAI to Hand Over Hiring Records in Apple Trade Secrets Suit
Federal judge orders OpenAI to produce hiring and communication records in Apple trade secrets lawsuit, highlighting key legal issues in AI and IP law.
Lawsuit Claims OpenAI’s ChatGPT Exploits Children's Data
A federal class action alleges OpenAI’s chatbot targets minors to collect personal data without consent, raising privacy and legal concerns.