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IRS Illegally Shared 42,695 Tax Records with ICE, Court Rules
Federal courts ruled IRS unlawfully shared 42,695 taxpayer records with ICE, affirming strong privacy protections under Section 6103. Legal pros must monitor compliance.
California Appeals Court Says Managers Not Liable for Whistleblower Retaliation
California Court of Appeal rules individual supervisors cannot be held personally liable for retaliation under labor code section 1102.5 in whistleblower cases.
DOJ’s New Directive Tightens Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities
The DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division issued Directive 26-12, updating corporate fraud enforcement priorities and procedures with key focus areas.
New Advisory Warns B2B Firms: Avoid Unintentional Data Broker Status
California's new guidance warns B2B companies to reassess data management to avoid costly data broker registration fines.
DNC Files October 2026 Lawsuit Against Trump Over $20M Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads
In October 2026, the DNC sued former President Trump alleging illegal use of $20M federal funds for political ads, citing 18 U.S.C. § 1913.
OCC Seeks Dismissal of Multistate Lawsuit on Mortgage Escrow Preemption
The OCC filed to dismiss a lawsuit from 10 states challenging its mortgage escrow preemption rule, impacting federal-state regulatory balance.
11th Circuit Lets Family Sue FBI Agent Over Wrongful Home Raid
The 11th Circuit allows a family to sue an FBI agent for a wrongful 2017 raid, highlighting federal accountability and civil rights issues.
Florida sues Meta to impose stricter teen limits than $18B settlement
Florida sues Meta seeking to remove users under 14 and cap teen usage to 2 hours daily, rejecting recent $18B settlement by 29 states.
Ninth Circuit Revives Sex Trafficking Suit, Upholds Plaintiff Anonymity
The Ninth Circuit reinstated Jane Doe's sex trafficking lawsuit against Nevada brothels, preserving her anonymity and overturning dismissal.
Third Circuit Rules Against Fair Use for AI Training on Westlaw Headnotes
The Third Circuit ruled that using Westlaw headnotes to train AI legal tools is not fair use, setting key precedent for AI training data use.
Judge Dismisses Hiring Bias Suit Against Sirius XM’s AI Tools
A federal court dismissed a racial discrimination lawsuit alleging Sirius XM's AI hiring tools biased against Black applicants, setting legal standards for AI use in hiring.
Debevoise Considers New Pricing Models for AI Advisory Platform
Debevoise explores innovative pricing beyond billable hours for its AI platform STAAR, signaling shifts in Big Law client billing.
U.S. Employers Must Expand AI Compliance Beyond Domestic Laws
With global AI laws evolving, U.S. employers must adopt cross-border compliance strategies to avoid heavy fines and legal risks.
TrueAccord Wins Key TCPA Rulings on Debt Collection Text Messaging
Two 2026 court rulings clarify TCPA compliance for debt collection texts, easing legal risks for legal teams.
Nonprofit Linked to SpaceXAI Lawyer Funds White House Design Staff
WIRED investigation reveals White House gov design staff paid by nonprofit linked to SpaceXAI's general counsel, raising compliance concerns.
Delaware Suit Challenges Nvidia-Groq $20B Deal as 'Not a Merger'
Two former Groq engineers sue over alleged fiduciary duty breaches in Nvidia's $20B licensing deal, highlighting shareholder rights in semiconductor M&A.
FTC Warns 24 Major Health Systems Over Price Transparency
The FTC has issued warning letters to 24 large health systems about deceptive pricing practices under new healthcare price transparency rules.
LA Attorney Bryan Freedman Sued for Alleged Online Smear Campaign
Model Paige Jimenez sues attorney Bryan Freedman for allegedly orchestrating defamatory website and smear campaign in Los Angeles.
10th Circuit Vacates Kidnapping Convictions in 3-Year-Old’s Death Case
The 10th Circuit overturned federal kidnapping convictions in a high-profile child death case, clarifying legal limits on parental custody rights in kidnapping law.
Salem, Marion County Sue to Halt Detroit Reservoir Drawdown Plan
Salem and Marion County sue Army Corps over Detroit Reservoir drawdown, citing legal risks to water supply and environmental compliance.