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Fourth Circuit Rejects Appeal in Settled Wage and Hour Class Case
Fourth Circuit affirms dismissal for lack of standing in settled wage and hour class-action claims, clarifying appellate jurisdiction rules.
DOJ's OLC Challenges EEOC's Disparate-Impact Guidelines as Unconstitutional
The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel issues an opinion narrowing EEOC's disparate-impact enforcement, reshaping employer risks under civil rights laws.
SEC Proposes Ending Trade-Through Rule, Shifting Market Order Standards
The SEC proposes rescinding Rule 611, ending the trade-through rule to simplify trading and cut compliance costs for broker-dealers.
Federal Data Center Enhancement Act Expires Without Replacement Legislation
The Federal Data Center Enhancement Act expired in mid-2026 with no new laws to replace it, creating uncertainty for legal and IT compliance on data center standards.
Judge Orders Restoration of Diversity Displays in U.S. National Parks
Federal judge mandates reversal of Trump-era removals of educational exhibits in national parks, ensuring fuller historical representation.
UK Court of Appeal to Review Sentence in Controversial Murder Case
The UK Court of Appeal agrees to reassess the sentence in the Henry Nowak murder case, raising legal and hate crime sentencing questions.
EU Opens First Negotiation Chapter with Ukraine Amid War
Ukraine has begun formal EU membership talks, marking key legal and geopolitical shifts amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
Japan enacts tighter foreign investment rules over national security risks
Japan amends Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, enhancing foreign investment screening with new cross-ministerial oversight to address national security.
Federal Court Dismisses Dawn Richard’s Lawsuit Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
A New York federal court dismissed Dawn Richard's lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, citing statute of limitations and co-authorship on copyright claims.
DOJ Investigates Calif. Gov. Newsom, Raising Political and Legal Stakes
DOJ confirms investigation into California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife, spotlighting legal challenges amid political tensions with Trump.
AI Search Changes Legal Marketing: Firms Must Rethink Client Engagement
AI-powered search is reshaping how legal clients find firms, prompting a shift from SEO to verified data strategies.
Big Tech Spends $20M Lobbying for Federal AI Rules Over State Laws
Major tech firms ramp up lobbying with $20M spent in Q1 2026 to push for federal AI regulation that preempts state laws, reshaping compliance nationwide.
GLBA Safeguards Rule Tightens AI Use Controls for Financial Firms
Updated GLBA Safeguards Rule effective June 2023 adds controls on AI tool use in financial firms amid rising compliance risks.
SCOTUS Will Review Constitutionality of Six-Person Juries
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging six-person juries, potentially reshaping criminal trials in six states.
Brokers, landlords sue CoStar alleging rental data monopoly
A June 2026 class action accuses CoStar Group of monopolizing commercial lease data, raising key antitrust issues in real estate and tech law.
Berkeley Law Student Critiques AI Ban, Proposes Disclosure Model
Berkeley Law's AI ban sparks student response advocating a permitted-but-disclosed use model for accountability and learning enhancement.
Trump Conditions FISA Section 702 Renewal on Voting Reform Bill Passage
Trump links renewal of Section 702 FISA surveillance powers to passage of a voting reform bill, complicating legislative prospects and legal compliance.
US-Iran to Sign 60-Day Ceasefire and Reopen Strait of Hormuz June 16
US and Iran plan to sign a 60-day ceasefire on June 16, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing sanctions compliance challenges for legal teams.
Medical examiner rules Haitian asylum seeker's death a homicide after ICE release
Haitian asylum seeker Daphy Michel died of hypothermia after ICE released her without proper winter gear; medical examiner ruled it a homicide.
Nara Organics Recalls Infant Formula Over Botulism Outbreak
Nara Organics recalls baby formula linked to infant botulism across multiple states, raising concerns for legal compliance and liability.