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Top AI CEOs Call to Slow Development, Demand New Regulations
Leading AI executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and Microsoft unite in urging a measured slowdown and regulatory guardrails to prevent AI risks.
Over Two Dozen Lawmakers Rarely or Never Use AI Despite Regulating It
More than two dozen U.S. lawmakers admit to little or no AI use amid growing AI regulation efforts, highlighting a disconnect in policymaking.
Federal Judge Refers Philadelphia DA Krasner for Potential Prosecution
Judge Paul Diamond refers Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner to DOJ over alleged unethical conduct in criminal case handling in 2026.
UK Tribunal OKs $351M Google App Store Fee Settlement
UK Competition Appeal Tribunal approves $351M Google app fee settlement, a key precedent for antitrust claims in digital marketplaces.
Thailand, Cambodia Hold First UN Conciliation to Resolve Maritime Dispute
Thailand and Cambodia begin UN-backed conciliation over a Gulf of Thailand maritime boundary dispute involving critical resource claims.
Bridget McCormack Named GM of Judiciary at Clio
Bridget McCormack, ex-Chief Justice of Michigan Supreme Court, joins Clio as General Manager of its Judiciary unit to advance legal tech in courts.
Brazil Supreme Court Rift Deepens as Justices Clash Over Integrity
Brazil's Supreme Court justices publicly accuse each other of power abuse, delaying key decisions amid election tensions that threaten judicial stability.
EU proposes ban on under-13s using social media without parental consent
The EU proposes the EU Kids Act to restrict social media use for under-13s, requiring parental control and strict age verification for compliance.
UK Ministry of Justice apologizes for unauthorized access to 2024 attack victims' court files
The UK Ministry of Justice admitted unauthorized access to court files of victims from the 2024 Southport attack, prompting ICO investigation and official apologies.
Ninth Circuit Questions Executive Power Over Arctic Oil Lease Cancellations
The Ninth Circuit panel challenges the scope of executive authority on Alaska Arctic oil lease cancellations, raising legal uncertainties for energy sector counsel.
Hawaii Supreme Court Reviews $222M Fee Cap in Maui Wildfire Litigation
Hawaii Supreme Court reviews $222M attorney fee cap in $4.03B Maui wildfire settlement, with implications for mass tort legal strategies.
Nvidia CEO Urges AI Safety via Engineering, Not New Regulation
Nvidia's Jensen Huang calls for engineering-based AI safety over new laws, shaping legal and regulatory debates on AI governance.
DOJ Alleges Russia Financed Assassination Network Targeting U.S. Dissidents
The U.S. DOJ unsealed charges against Russian operatives accused of financing plots to assassinate Kremlin critics, highlighting rising geopolitical tensions.
Fourth Circuit Reviews Dismissal of Indictments Due to U.S. Attorneys’ Appointments
The Fourth Circuit reviews dismissal of indictments tied to Trump-appointed U.S. Attorneys amid questions about appointment legality and prosecution validity.
Trial Begins for DC Council Member Trayon White Sr. on Bribery Charges
Trial started Sept 15, 2026, for DC Council member Trayon White Sr. accused of bribery linked to city contracts for violence prevention.
Taiwan Innocence Project Seeks Retrial in 2000 Execution Case
Taiwan Innocence Project files motion for retrial on 2000 execution, citing new evidence of wrongful conviction and coerced confession.
Taxi Firms Use Uber Arbitration Clauses to Push Price-Fixing Case to Arbitration
Several taxi companies invoke Uber’s arbitration agreements to compel individual arbitration in a California price-fixing lawsuit, raising legal questions about third-party arbitration rights.
Eighth Circuit Allows Doctor’s Lawsuit Over Medical Board’s COVID Probes
The Eighth Circuit ruled Dr. Scott Jensen can sue Minnesota’s medical board over investigations linked to his COVID-19 speech, clarifying First Amendment protections for doctors.
UN Expert Condemns Sexual Harassment at California Women’s Prison
UN Special Rapporteur raises serious concerns over sexual violence against female inmates at Central California Women’s Facility, spotlighting systemic abuse.
Meta Faces Renewed Lawsuit Over Buffalo Shooting’s Hate Content Links
Victims' families renewed their lawsuit against Meta, alleging the company’s platforms fueled radicalization behind the 2022 Buffalo shooting.