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Trump Delays 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods for Three Days After Talks
U.S. delays 50% tariffs on $20B Canadian goods following talks; impacts trade law and cross-border business under Section 338 of the Tariff Act.
Buc-ee’s sued Beaver’s Mini Mart over logo similarity on July 28, 2026
Buc-ee’s filed a trademark lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Ohio, sparking vandalism, political reactions, and community fundraising efforts.
DOJ Investigates William & Mary for Possible Race-Based Scholarships
The DOJ is probing the College of William & Mary for potentially favoring minority students in scholarship policies, raising questions on affirmative action compliance.
Ninth Circuit Lets Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Against Meta, TikTok Proceed
Ninth Circuit rules tech platforms must face lengthy litigation before early dismissal under Section 230. Lawsuits include claims of addiction and youth harm.
Court Allows Epstein Survivors’ Suit Against DOJ to Proceed Despite Hurdles
A federal court lets 30+ Jeffrey Epstein survivors continue their lawsuit against DOJ over case mishandling and compliance with transparency law.
Glynn Simmons Sues Detective After Nearly 50 Years Wrongly Imprisoned
Glynn Simmons, exonerated after 48 years, sues detective for civil rights violations in wrongful conviction case.
DOJ Launches Probe into Andreessen Horowitz’s Board Seat Practices
The DOJ has launched an antitrust investigation into Andreessen Horowitz’s board practices under the Clayton Act, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny on venture capital firms.
Federal Authorities Charge 17 in Iran-Backed Hack of 100,000 Academics
Federal authorities charge 17 individuals linked to Iran-backed Mabna Institute for hacking 100,000 academic emails worldwide, raising cybersecurity concerns.
Litigant Hid AI Prompts in Connecticut Filings, Court Imposes Sanctions
Connecticut court sanctions litigant who hid AI prompt instructions in filings, highlighting new AI risks for legal workflows and court fairness.
Colleges Sue DHS Over New Four-Year Visa Cap for Students
A coalition of colleges challenges DHS's new rule capping student visas at four years, citing harms to U.S. higher education and economy.
New Video Series Guides Healthcare AI Governance and Compliance
National Law Review’s video series offers legal and legal ops teams practical insights on AI governance, compliance, and vendor risks in healthcare.
California’s Privacy Agency Fines Data Broker $150K for Opt-Out Failures
The California Privacy Protection Agency fined a data broker $150,000 for failing to meet consumer opt-out requirements under new privacy laws.
NFHA Expands Legal Challenge Against CFPB’s Regulation B Rule
The National Fair Housing Alliance deepens its legal challenge to CFPB's amended Regulation B, criticizing the agency's rulemaking process amid fair lending debate.
Ex-Meta Manager Sues Over False AI Role Claim in Immigration Petition
In 2024 lawsuit, ex-Meta manager alleges wrongful termination over false AI role claims in visa petition, highlighting legal risks in immigration and AI HR practices.
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down DOE Appliance Efficiency Rule
The Fifth Circuit invalidates a Biden-era appliance efficiency rule citing procedural APA violations, affecting federal regulatory practices.
Federal Court Mentorships Forge Diverse Legal Careers
Federal court mentorship programs and fellowships guide diverse legal talent into the profession, revealing critical pathways for law firms and in-house teams.
ABC Files Suit Against FCC Over Broadcast License Reviews
ABC and Disney sue FCC over accelerated license reviews, citing First Amendment retaliation and regulatory overreach.
Federal Circuit Tightens Rules on Patent Injunctions Before Trial
The Federal Circuit vacated a preliminary patent injunction in the Socket Solutions case, signaling stricter standards for granting pre-trial relief in patent disputes.
EU AI Act Bans Emotion-Detecting AI in Workplace Monitoring
The EU AI Act prohibits AI systems that infer emotions in workplaces from February 2025, impacting compliance and HR monitoring practices.
FBI: U.S. Violent Crime Fell 9.3% in 2025, Largest Drop Since 1937
The FBI reports a 9.3% drop in U.S. violent crime in 2025, the biggest decline in nearly 90 years, impacting legal strategies and criminal justice policy.