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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.
Judge Halts USPS Mail-In Voting Restrictions Before Midterms
US District Judge Indira Talwani blocks USPS mail-in voting rule from Trump's executive order, affecting election law before 2026 midterms.
Taiwan Blocks Judicial Caning Referendum Over Human Rights Concerns
Taiwan's Central Election Commission rejects judicial caning referendum, citing ICCPR human rights obligations, sparking debate on criminal punishment reform.
Wired Details How to Run Private Chatbots Locally on Personal PCs
Wired's August 2026 guide explains running large language models locally, helping legal pros safeguard client data with on-device AI tools.
Sixth Circuit Revives Challenge to Tennessee's Social Media Age Law
The Sixth Circuit allows NetChoice to resume its challenge to Tennessee's law requiring social media age verification and parental consent for minors.
Federal Judge Orders Resume of Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
Federal judge vacates policy halting immigrant visas from 75 countries, requiring immediate processing and reconsideration of denied applications.
Buc-ee’s ramps up trademark fights, stokes partisan backlash
Buc-ee’s intensifies trademark lawsuits and links expansion to political leanings, sparking controversy over brand protection tactics.
San Francisco Judge Strikes Down Trump Policy Punishing Noncitizen Speech
A 2026 federal ruling in San Francisco found a Trump-era policy penalizing noncitizens for protected speech unconstitutional, impacting immigration law.
New Legal Guidance Highlights AI Ownership Issues in Contracts
National Law Review outlines key legal considerations for managing AI-generated content ownership in commercial agreements amid evolving US laws.
California Supreme Court Upholds Part of Ex-Felon Prison Visit Ban
California Supreme Court partially upholds law restricting ex-felons from visiting inmates, affecting rehabilitation and civil rights compliance.
Valve, Sony, Blizzard Face Lawsuit Over Online Game Price-Fixing
A lawsuit alleges Valve, Sony, and Blizzard conspired to fix online game prices, impacting antitrust enforcement in digital marketplaces.
Colorado Proposes Detailed Rules to Enforce Revised AI Act
Colorado releases proposed rules to implement its revamped AI Act, focusing on AI transparency and human review in automated decisions.
Ninth Circuit Rules Nevada Can Regulate Kalshi Sports Betting Platform
The Ninth Circuit upheld Nevada's authority to regulate Kalshi's sports betting contracts, creating a circuit split and raising legal uncertainty for sports betting platforms.
Judge Blocks HUD's Halt of Private Enforcement Initiative Funding
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking HUD from stopping funding to private fair housing enforcement groups, impacting civil rights enforcement.
Oregon Judge Upholds Plastic Pollution EPR Law Despite Legal Challenge
Federal judge affirms Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility law, rejecting constitutional challenges and setting key environmental precedent.
Department of Justice Charges 81 Puerto Rican Gang Members in Major Bust
Department of Justice charges 81 members of Puerto Rican gang 'Los Baja Deo' on drug and gun trafficking; important for legal professionals tracking federal enforcement.
Judge Denies Trump’s Bid to Vacate Hush Money Conviction
Federal judge rejects Trump's attempt to move and erase his hush money conviction, reaffirming its state court validity in August 2026 ruling.
Judge Rebukes DOJ for Discovery Misconduct in Trump Slush Fund Case
Magistrate Judge Ivan D. Davis reprimands DOJ officials over discovery failures in lawsuit tied to $1.8B Trump-era anti-weaponization fund.
BakerHostetler Unveils Proprietary AI Platform with Clio Partnership
BakerHostetler launches Practice Intelligence Center, integrating AI workflows and institutional knowledge, marking BigLaw's move toward bespoke AI solutions.
OFAC Licenses Explained: General vs. Specific for Compliance
Understand the difference between OFAC General and Specific Licenses and their compliance implications for legal professionals managing sanctions risks.