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Wisconsin Panel Finds Probable Cause Elon Musk Violated Bribery Law
Wisconsin Elections Commission refers Elon Musk bribery complaints over $1M voter payments in 2023 Supreme Court race, highlighting legal risks for political spending.
Fifth Circuit Rules No Duty to Mitigate Emotional Distress in Title VII Cases
The Fifth Circuit clarifies that Title VII plaintiffs need not mitigate emotional distress damages, affecting employment law damage standards nationwide.
US Charges Russian Hosts Enabling $62M in Cybercrime
US DOJ unseals indictment accusing Russian hosts Medialand LLC and ML.Cloud LLC of enabling cyberattacks causing $62M losses, impacting corporate cybersecurity risks.
Federal Judges Sanction Pro Se Litigants for AI Hallucination Errors
Federal courts sanction pro se litigants for false filings caused by AI hallucinations, prompting legal teams to revise workflows and policies for accuracy.
Mexico Files Criminal Complaints Over 17 ICE Custody Deaths in US Courts
Mexico files criminal complaints in US over 17 Mexican nationals' deaths in ICE custody, raising immigration enforcement legal risks for corporations and law firms.
7th Circuit Rules Texts Aren't 'Calls' Under TCPA's Do-Not-Call Rule
The Seventh Circuit rules text messages don't qualify as telephone calls under the TCPA, impacting compliance for corporate marketing communications.
New York Halts New Hyperscale Data Centers for One Year
New York Governor Hochul issues a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers over energy and environmental concerns.
Courts mandate parental proof for social media use by under-16s
Courts and lawmakers impose proof of parental consent for social media use by under-16s, affecting compliance and content moderation.
July 15 Ruling: Federal Court Denies Expedited ICE Deportation Data Release
A federal judge on July 15 denied UC Berkeley Prof. David Hausman’s request to expedite ICE deportation and detention data release under FOIA, highlighting legal access challenges.
Judge Orders July Hearing on Racial Bias in Cash App CEO Murder Case
Federal judge schedules July 2026 hearing on racial bias claims in murder conviction of Cash App CEO's accused killer.
Seller Alleges TikTok, Fanatics, NFL Ban Independent Sales to Monopoly NFL Collectibles
A sports memorabilia seller sued TikTok, Fanatics, and NFL alleging anti-competitive bans on independent livestream sales in the NFL collectibles market.
Judge Blocks State Dept. Visa Ban on Foreign Misinformation Researchers
A U.S. judge halts State Department visa restrictions targeting foreign researchers studying disinformation, citing First Amendment concerns.
Justice Kagan Warns Congress of Rising Threats to Supreme Court Justices
Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett testify to Congress on increased threats and request $228M for security enhancements in FY 2027.
EU Court Allows Naming Doped Athletes After Privacy Review
The EU Court ruled athletes' doping names can be published after a GDPR privacy test, shaping data protection and sports law practices.
Reza Zarrab Sentenced for Iran Sanctions Evasion After Cooperation
Reza Zarrab received time served in 2026 after aiding U.S. authorities in a major Iran sanctions evasion case involving Halkbank.
Court Dismisses Key Claims in Meta-Epidemic Sound Copyright Suit
A U.S. judge dismisses major infringement claims in Epidemic Sound's lawsuit against Meta's Reels Remix feature, affecting user content policies.
Federal Court Upholds Trans-Inclusive Bathroom Policy in Illinois School
A federal court dismissed constitutional challenges to a transgender bathroom policy in an Illinois school, affirming rights protections.
Trump Pays $5.625M to E. Jean Carroll After Legal Appeals End
Donald Trump has paid E. Jean Carroll $5.625 million following appellate defeats and Supreme Court refusal to hear appeal, ending years of legal delays.
US Appeals Court Revives 500+ Autism Lawsuits Against Tylenol Maker
Second Circuit reinstates over 500 lawsuits linking prenatal Tylenol use to autism, reopening major mass tort litigation against Kenvue.
DoD Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements Ahead of November Deadline
The Department of Defense suspends Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Phase II, impacting contractor compliance obligations and legal counsel guidance.