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Supreme Court Backs SEC’s Power to Seek Disgorgement in Fraud Cases
On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court affirmed the SEC’s authority to impose disgorgement without proving direct investor losses, impacting enforcement and compliance.
Louisiana Appeals Court Affirms Murder Conviction Despite Children’s Testimony
Louisiana appeals court upheld a murder conviction despite minor children's incriminating testimony and vacated life sentence due to absent counsel at resentencing.
Illinois Court Lets MAC Biometric Privacy Suit Move Forward
A federal court ruled that MAC Cosmetics can face class action under Illinois' strict biometric privacy law BIPA for alleged facial scan violations.
Capita's £370M bid for UK HR contract is 40% below government estimate
Capita wins £370M UK government HR and finance contract with a bid 40% below estimate, sparking legal challenge and scrutiny of cost models.
Hawaii Supreme Court to Rule on Use of Sobriety Test Refusals in DUI Cases
Hawaii Supreme Court will decide if refusal of roadside sobriety tests can imply DUI guilt, influencing legal strategies statewide and beyond.
Amsterdam Court Lets Greenpeace's Anti-SLAPP Suit Against Energy Transfer Move Forward
The Amsterdam District Court permitted Greenpeace to proceed with its anti-SLAPP lawsuit against Energy Transfer, underscoring protections for environmental activists.
Connecticut's CART Act Sets AI Hiring Disclosure Rules by 2027
Connecticut’s CART Act mandates employers disclose AI use in hiring by October 2027, shaping transparency in employment decisions.
Lawsuits Challenge Qualified Immunity in California Prison Visit Deaths
Families sue California prison officials over two deaths during conjugal visits, challenging qualified immunity protections in wrongful death claims.
Arizona Supreme Court Orders Fake Elector Case Back to Grand Jury
Arizona Supreme Court ruled to return the 2020 fake elector conspiracy case to grand jury after procedural concerns, keeping key defendants under scrutiny.
NJ Court Rules Streamate Performers Are Independent Contractors Federally, Employees Statewide
A NJ federal court ruled that Streamate performers are independent contractors under federal law but employees under New Jersey law, affecting gig economy labor classifications.
John Bolton to Plead Guilty to Classified Documents Charge
Former Trump adviser John Bolton will plead guilty to retaining classified documents, with a fine over $2M, in a key national security case.
Ninth Circuit Upholds Federal Preemption of CA Bus Driver Rest Break Rules
The Ninth Circuit affirms federal motor carrier safety rules override California's stricter bus driver rest break laws, shaping regulatory compliance.
Florida Enacts AI Liability Law, Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over ChatGPT
Florida passes AI liability law and sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT risks, reshaping AI legal landscape for lawyers nationwide.
ECtHR Rules Swiss Male-Only Military Service Is Not Discriminatory
The European Court of Human Rights upheld Switzerland's male-only military conscription, affecting legal advice on gender discrimination and military law in Europe.
Supreme Court Allows Alabama GOP Map, Alters Racial Justice Law
On June 4, 2026, SCOTUS upheld Alabama's GOP-favored map despite racial discrimination claims, reshaping civil rights and voting rights law.
DOJ Appeals to Access Arizona's Voter Registration Database
The DOJ appeals after a federal judge blocks access to Arizona's sensitive voter data, raising privacy and federal-state tensions in election law.
2026 Lawsuit: South Korean Adoptees Seek Records, Compensation From Denmark
In 2026, eight South Korean adoptees sued Denmark for sealed birth records and damages, highlighting adoption secrecy and rights issues.
Lawyers Share Strategies to Stay Relevant Amid AI Disruption
Explore how lawyers can adapt careers and develop skills to thrive as AI reshapes the legal profession.
Kirkland & Ellis, Palantir Unveil AI Platform for Private Equity Fundraising
Kirkland & Ellis and Palantir launch AI platform in April 2024 to streamline private equity fundraising workflows with AI and legal expertise.
Federal Court Rules Nebraska Can't Offer In-State Tuition to Unauthorized Immigrants
A 2026 federal court ruling struck down Nebraska’s law granting in-state tuition to unauthorized immigrants, reinforcing federal immigration authority.