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FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Price Inflation Scheme
The FTC and 22 states filed a lawsuit accusing Amazon of secretly inflating ad prices, affecting over 1.2 million advertisers and stirring legal challenges.
NLRB Plans to Overturn McLaren Macomb, Shifting Labor Law Landscape
NLRB General Counsel unveils roadmap to reverse key Biden-era labor precedents, impacting union negotiations and severance agreements.
AI Chat Tools Challenge Attorney-Client Privilege in Group Messaging
New legal insights reveal risks to privilege and confidentiality from AI-integrated messaging platforms in legal practice.
ChatGPT hits new EU mark: first AI chatbot under tougher rules
The EU names ChatGPT a Very Large Online Search Engine, imposing new compliance rules affecting 159M users under the Digital Services Act.
EFF Reports Progress and Challenges in Location Data Privacy Enforcement
EFF's 2026 report reviews enforcement wins and ongoing challenges protecting location data privacy in the U.S.
California’s SB 690 Limits Private Actions in CIPA Pen Register Cases
California’s SB 690 narrows CIPA litigation rights, limiting private lawsuits on pen register violations to the Attorney General.
Supreme Court Asked to Order Michigan Citizenship Proof Measure on Ballot
Michigan petitioners seek Supreme Court emergency order after state board deadlocks on citizenship proof amendment ballot certification.
New Jersey’s Kids Code Act sets strict rules for kids’ online safety
New Jersey’s Kids Code Act mandates privacy and design safeguards for minors online, effective September 2027, with $5,000 statutory damages per violation.
California Fines Data Brokers to Enforce Stricter Consumer Opt-Outs
California ups enforcement with fines and new rules requiring data brokers to simplify consumer data deletion and opt-outs.
McKesson Data Breach Exposes 284M Patient Records
Healthcare giant McKesson confirms data breach by ShinyHunters; 284 million patient records stolen, raising legal and compliance risks for healthcare providers.
Blue Voice Raises $6M to Develop AI Legal Advisor for Police
Blue Voice raised $6M to build AI delivering tailored legal guidance to police, highlighting AI's growing role in complex legal compliance.
Weil Gotshal Adopts Google Cloud’s Gemini AI Platform for Legal Workflows
Weil Gotshal adopts Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise for Legal on Aug 25, 2026, to streamline AI in legal workflows and improve litigation strategy.
Musk, Bezos Influence Redirects Billions in Broadband Grants to Satellites
Investigation reveals Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos swayed broadband grants from fiber to satellite, raising oversight and antitrust concerns.
Supreme Court Reaffirms ‘Born Free and Equal’ Principle in February 2024 Statement
The Supreme Court reiterated the constitutional importance of ‘born free and equal’ in a Feb 2024 statement, linked to Lawrence v. Texas.
Federal Judge Denies Anti-SLAPP Protection for Foreign Speech in Lufthansa Case
Judge Illston rules California anti-SLAPP law doesn't cover foreign speech by non-U.S. persons, impacting cross-border defamation litigation.
Top AI Firms Pivot to Healthcare to Boost Public Perception
Leading AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI expand into healthcare to improve public trust, reduce costs, and demonstrate AI’s societal benefits.
NY AG Hits Online Med Provider Thirty Madison with $400K Settlement
New York AG secures $400,000 settlement from Thirty Madison for deceptive subscription practices, underscoring regulatory focus on online health services.
UN Experts Urge ICC States to Act Against US Sanctions Targeting ICC Leaders
UN experts call on ICC member states to protect court after US sanctions on ICC president and senior lawyer threaten international legal cooperation.
FBI Ends Automatic Ban for Applicants with Prostitution History
The FBI will now assess applicants with past prostitution-related activities case-by-case, affecting law enforcement hiring standards and legal background checks.
Sony Music, Warner Chappell Sue Anthropic Over AI Copyright Infringement
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music sue Anthropic for unauthorized use of copyrighted songs in AI training, seeking substantial damages.