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Canada's Supreme Court Declines Aboriginal Title Appeal on Private Lands
Supreme Court of Canada refuses Wolastoqey Nation's Aboriginal title appeal on private lands, deepening uncertainty in Indigenous land rights.
ICC Sets November 30, 2026 Trial for Ex-Philippine President Duterte
The ICC has scheduled Rodrigo Duterte's trial for crimes against humanity in The Hague, marking a key moment in international law.
Five Progressive Democrats Demand Stricter AI Rules and Data Center Moratorium
Five progressive Democrats back new AI regulations, including an AI data center moratorium and taxes, impacting legal and tech compliance sectors.
Judge Denies California’s Bid to Halt Pipeline Under State Park
Federal judge rejects California's injunction to stop offshore oil pipeline use under Gaviota State Park, intensifying state-federal legal tensions.
National Law Review Warns Legal Pros: Stop Using Shadow AI
National Law Review's May 2026 privacy tip urges legal professionals to halt unauthorized AI use amid rising shadow AI risks.
Nevada Supreme Court blocks parental notification abortion law for minors
Nevada Supreme Court pauses enforcement of a 1985 law requiring parental notification for minors seeking abortions amid constitutional challenges.
California Clears First U.S. Bill to Protect Video Game Access and Preservation
California advances 'Protect Our Games Act,' addressing game server shutdowns and preservation—key issues for IP law and digital rights.
Study Questions Effectiveness of Teen Social Media Bans Amid New Laws
A 2026 study finds limited impact of teen social media bans as US states and UK explore varied regulations. Legal counsel should monitor evolving compliance risks.
Florida Supreme Court Sets AI Filing Rules, Effective June 15
Florida Supreme Court adopts new AI use rule for filings, requiring certification of legal citations starting June 15, 2026.
Kirkland & Ellis Launches $500M AI Platform Investment
Kirkland & Ellis commits $500M over 3-4 years to build proprietary AI to enhance legal services and client work across practices.
Fried Frank Launches FundAssist AI for Asset Management Tasks
Fried Frank debuts FundAssist, a proprietary AI platform using OpenAI models to streamline asset management with client-specific tools and secure cloud deployment.
FDIC Proposes AML and Sanctions Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
FDIC sets new anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance standards for stablecoin issuers, impacting fintech and crypto compliance teams.
Google Engineer Charged with $1.2M Insider Trading via Prediction Market
DOJ and CFTC charge Google software engineer Michele Spagnuolo with insider trading on Polymarket, marking key regulatory enforcement in prediction markets.
Supreme Court Expands Arbitration Exemption to More Transportation Workers
The Supreme Court clarified that FAA arbitration exemptions include transportation workers even outside traditional transport firms, impacting employment disputes.
Class Action Challenges Boulder Police's Use of Flock Cameras for Warrantless Tracking
Two Boulder residents sue city over use of 31 Flock Safety cameras for warrantless surveillance shared with immigration authorities, raising privacy concerns.
Sports Influencer Marves Fairley Pleads Guilty to NCAA Bribery Scheme
Marves Fairley admitted to bribing NCAA basketball players to fix games in late 2022 to early 2023, highlighting compliance risks in sports betting.
Mexico’s Antimonopoly Commission Unveils Draft 2026-2030 Enforcement Plan
Mexico's National Antimonopoly Commission releases a draft institutional program focusing on priority sectors for antitrust enforcement from 2026 to 2030.
Amnesty Flags Unlawful Data Scraping by Big Tech for AI Training
Amnesty International reports major tech firms use unlawful data scraping violating privacy for generative AI training, raising legal and regulatory concerns.
Law Firm MSOs Boost Efficiency and Access to Investment Capital
MSOs help law firms streamline operations and access investment while complying with ethical rules, reshaping legal business models for growth.
DOJ Probes E. Jean Carroll for Alleged Perjury on Funding Statements
DOJ investigates E. Jean Carroll for alleged perjury regarding third-party funding in deposition, raising legal ethics and accountability concerns.