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Saudi Arabia Proposes Major Data Protection Overhaul Impacting Global Firms
Saudi Arabia's SDAIA releases draft amendments to data protection law, introducing strict data localization and breach notification rules with global compliance implications.
Republicans Sue Iowa Auditor Over Voting Machine Seal Records
The Iowa Republican Party sued an Iowa county auditor for refusing to release voting machine seal records, citing violation of public records law and state directives.
Pentagon Fires Top Planner for Leaking Classified Iran, Ukraine Intel
Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia admitted leaking classified Iran and Ukraine info for over a year; Pentagon refers case to DOJ, raising legal and operational concerns.
Ninth Circuit Blocks California Ban on Forced Political, Religious Talks at Work
The Ninth Circuit struck down California Senate Bill 399 banning mandatory political or religious meetings, citing free speech rights for employers.
Judge Richard Stearns Blocks CMS’s Narrow Medicaid Work Exemption Rule
U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns ruled against CMS’s restrictive Medicaid 'medically frail' definition tied to 2025 work requirements.
Eighth Circuit Vacates Fed’s 21-Cent Debit-Card Fee Cap
The Eighth Circuit overturned the Federal Reserve’s 21-cent cap on debit-card interchange fees, impacting fee policies nationwide for banks and merchants.
NY AG Settles $480K Case Against Debt Buyers Over Expired Mortgages
NY Attorney General settles for over $480K with debt buyers over attempts to collect expired mortgages, highlighting legal compliance risks.
GM to Pay $220M Over Selling Drivers' Location and Behavior Data
GM settles for $220M with 36 states over unauthorized sales of driver data from its Smart Driver program used by insurers.
UK Supreme Court Lets Insurer Sue Spain and France Over 2002 Oil Spill
UK Supreme Court rules insurers can sue Spain and France despite arbitration clauses in 2002 Prestige oil spill case, impacting international insurance law.
Harvey Acquires AI Sales Platform Aida to Boost Legal AI Agents
Harvey adds AI sales platform Aida to enhance its AI agents and context capabilities, marking its fifth acquisition in 2026.
Trump Signs Order to Cut Mortgage and Title Insurance Costs
President Trump’s Executive Order 14438 aims to lower mortgage and title insurance costs, impacting legal and financial services in real estate.
Sandy Hook Families Urge Supreme Court to Uphhold AR-15 Bans
Sandy Hook families filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold AR-15 bans, ahead of Dec. 2 hearing on Illinois and Connecticut laws.
Kalshi Raises $1B at $40B Valuation Despite Legal Challenges
Kalshi secured $1 billion funding, doubling its valuation to $40 billion amid Washington state legal restrictions on some contracts.
Paris Court Orders Meta to Share News Usage Data with Publishers
Paris Court of Appeal rules Meta must provide French publishers data on news usage amid royalty dispute over neighboring rights.
Google Unveils Gemini 4 Carbon AI With Enhanced Cybersecurity Features
Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon AI model emphasizing cybersecurity and autonomous coding, impacting legal tech data protection and compliance.
Epic Games Delays Disney Shooter to Pivot Toward AI-Driven Development
Epic Games delays Disney shooter to adopt AI-first workflows, critiques Valve's AI disclosure policy amid legal scrutiny in AI adoption.
California Water Board Debates Major Bay-Delta Supply Plan Update
California's State Water Board held a hearing on updating water protections for the Bay-Delta, affecting 30M residents and 4M acres of farmland.
NM Livestock Board Employee Sues Over Braided Locs Hairstyle Firing
Christian Patrick sues New Mexico Livestock Board alleging firing over hairstyle, raising legal issues under the state’s CROWN Act workplace protections.
Ninth Circuit Hears Appeal Over Spokane’s ‘Domestic Terrorist’ Resolution
Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in lawsuit against Spokane City Council’s resolution labeling Matthew Shea a domestic terrorist, testing bill of attainder claims and government speech limits.
EFF, ACLU Challenge DHS Grand Jury Subpoenas Targeting Reddit User
EFF and ACLU filed briefs in D.C. Circuit challenging DHS grand jury subpoenas for Reddit user data citing free speech and privacy concerns.