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Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life for sexual assault convictions
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse, known for 'Dances With Wolves,' received a life sentence for sexually assaulting Indigenous women, concluding a years-long high-profile case.
Virginia Bans Most Noncompetes for Healthcare and Discharged Staff in 2026
Virginia will ban most noncompete agreements for healthcare professionals and employees fired without cause starting July 1, 2026. Employers face new compliance risks and penalties.
Ninth Circuit Lifts Tear Gas Restrictions at Portland ICE Facility
A federal appeals panel has lifted restrictions on tear gas use at the Portland ICE facility, impacting law enforcement powers and raising civil rights concerns.
Maine Enacts Dual Laws Tightening Health Care Deal Reviews
Maine's new laws put stricter review and notice requirements on health care M&A, impacting legal teams and compliance timelines for deals with private equity or major state revenue.
Fifth Circuit Considers If Spin-Off Share Swaps Are 'Sales' Under SEC Rules
The Fifth Circuit reviews whether exchanging shares in a corporate spin-off counts as a 'sale' under the Securities Act of 1933—a decision that could reshape compliance in restructurings.
FTC: $2.1B Lost to Social Media Scams in 2025, Up 8x Since 2020
FTC data reveals U.S. consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025—a surge highlighting urgent regulatory and compliance risks on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Jury Selection Begins in Musk-Altman OpenAI Lawsuit
Jury selection started April 27 in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. The case tests legal accountability in tech leadership and nonprofit-to-profit conversions.
Federal judge backs Pennsylvania voter roll internet sharing ban
A federal court upheld Pennsylvania’s ban on publishing voter registration rolls online, reinforcing state privacy protections but limiting nonprofit online access.
CFTC Files First Insider Trading Case Over Crypto Prediction Market
CFTC and DOJ charge U.S. Army sergeant with insider trading on Polymarket, marking the first case involving prediction markets, classified intelligence, and crypto.
Supreme Court Scrutinizes Geofence Warrants and Digital Privacy
The U.S. Supreme Court examines the constitutionality of geofence warrants, weighing privacy rights against law enforcement needs in a pivotal digital privacy case.
Legal Discovery Zeroes In on AI Prompts as Courts Compel Production
US courts are requiring production of AI prompt logs in litigation, raising new challenges for legal discovery and privilege strategies as AI outputs are treated as ESI.
Law Firms Face Ethics Tests as AI Filing Errors Trigger Sanctions
Law firms are under scrutiny as AI-driven filing errors lead to sanctions and fines, raising new ethical challenges for attorneys. Experts warn traditional rules are harder to follow with AI.
Montana Supreme Court Greenlights Ballot Initiative Targeting Corporate Election Spending
Montana's highest court cleared a ballot initiative banning corporate and non-human entity election spending, advancing a major test for campaign finance reform.
Supreme Court to Review Migrant Farmworker Penalty Dispute
The Supreme Court will decide whether migrant farmworker penalties from the Department of Labor should be heard by administrative judges or in federal court—a ruling with major impact on labor law.
DOL Unveils Joint Employer Rule, Targeting Workplace Liability Clarity
The U.S. Department of Labor's proposed rule redefines joint employer status, reshaping employer liability and compliance for businesses engaging contract and supply chain labor.
Colorado AG Pauses AI Act Enforcement Pending New Rules or Laws
Enforcement of Colorado’s AI Act is on hold until rulemaking or legislative updates, offering companies temporary relief but prolonging compliance uncertainty.
Supreme Court declines Florida school gender-identity challenge
The Supreme Court declined to hear a lawsuit from Florida parents challenging school gender-identity policies, leaving the state's approach intact amid national debate.
GSA to Mandate AI Clause Acceptance in 60 Days with Refresh 32
GSA's upcoming MAS Refresh 32 requires contractors to accept a stringent new AI clause within 60 days or risk contract loss, marking a major shift in federal AI regulation.
Clio Adds SEC Filing Search to Vincent AI for Corporate Legal Teams
Clio integrates SEC EDGAR filings into its Vincent AI platform, offering law firms new tools for corporate legal research. The update broadens access to 30+ years of searchable disclosures.
Manhattan Judge Denies Comedy Club's Bid to Block Allegation Posts
A Manhattan judge denied an injunction to stop social media claims of assault and discrimination at Rodney's Comedy Club, reinforcing strong First Amendment protections.