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California court says lawyers must verify AI-generated briefs themselves
California Court of Appeal rules attorneys—not paralegals—are responsible for checking AI-generated legal briefs for accuracy and ethics.
LAPD Ends Contract with Flock Over Privacy and Civil Rights Concerns
The LAPD lets its contract with surveillance firm Flock Safety expire amid serious privacy and civil liberties concerns, joining other cities in reconsidering ALPR use.
NYC Moves to End Police Union Lawsuit Over Officer Discipline Records
New York City challenges police union lawsuit blocking public access to NYPD disciplinary records, impacting transparency and accountability.
Court Rules AI-Generated Documents Lack Attorney-Client Privilege
A 2026 court ruling finds AI-created legal documents lack privilege, raising risks for corporations and law firms.
DOJ Sues Maryland Over Community Trust Act, Citing Immigration Enforcement Clash
DOJ sues Maryland alleging the Community Trust Act obstructs federal immigration enforcement, spotlighting a federal-state legal conflict under the Supremacy Clause.
New Mexico AG accuses DOJ of withholding Epstein files for 130+ days
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez accuses DOJ of withholding key unredacted documents critical to the Epstein Zorro Ranch investigation, highlighting state-federal tensions.
Family Seeks Independent Probe into Nolan Wells’ July 4 Death in Mississippi
Mississippi family demands independent investigation into 18-year-old Nolan Wells' death after a July 4 boat trip amid questions on law enforcement transparency and wrongful death liability.
Florida Lawyer Sabatini Slammed for AI Hallucinations in Court Briefs
Florida attorney Anthony F. Sabatini criticized for submitting legal briefs with AI-generated fake citations, highlighting risks of unverified AI use in law.
Microsoft Cuts 3,200 Xbox Jobs, Divests Five Studios to Cut Losses
Microsoft cuts 3,200 Xbox jobs and divests five game studios by mid-2027 to address losses, raising key legal challenges in labor law and IP transfer.
Detainees Strike at Adelanto ICE Over Unsafe Conditions
Detainees at Adelanto ICE began hunger strike May 19, 2026, citing poor detention conditions amid worsening overcrowding and legal concerns.
California Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Over Data Center Reporting
California judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against journalist covering Imperial Valley data center, affirming free speech protections in environmental reporting.
Hunter Biden Wins $1.7M Defamation Award Against Patrick Byrne
Hunter Biden awarded $1.7 million in punitive damages in a July 2026 defamation case against Patrick Byrne over false Iran bribery claims.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Recognizes Unborn Children as Patients with Rights
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules unborn children can sue for medical malpractice, expanding prenatal care legal protections.
Trump Asks Iowa Judge to Keep His First Amendment Poll Lawsuit Alive
Donald Trump urges Iowa court to continue his lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations over campaign poll coverage, spotlighting media law tensions.
Arkansas Federal Court Orders $15K in Landlord Sexual Harassment Case
The U.S. District Court in Arkansas ordered $15,000 damages against a landlord harassing a prospective tenant during a rental showing.
USPTO Warns Trademark Applicants of New Scam Emails Impersonating Office
USPTO alerts trademark applicants to ongoing phishing scams using fake verification emails to steal sensitive data.
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft in Talent Recruitment
Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets through former employees and aggressive recruitment tactics, signaling rising AI legal battles.
Judge Tigar Blocks Enforcement of Anti-DEI Federal Grant Conditions in CA, OR
U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar blocks Trump-era Executive Order on anti-DEI grant conditions in California and Oregon, affecting federal funding policies.
HSR Report: Stable Merger Filings, More Billion-Dollar Deals in FY 2025
The FTC and DOJ report stable merger filings in fiscal 2025 with 31.8% valued over $1B, highlighting growing high-value M&A activity.
Kansas Supreme Court Requires Factual Innocence for Wrongful Conviction Pay
Kansas Supreme Court rules that factual innocence is necessary to claim wrongful conviction compensation, impacting legal standards and reform efforts.