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Sixth Circuit Strikes Down Tennessee Ban on Recruiting Minors for Abortions
The Sixth Circuit invalidated Tennessee's abortion law banning recruitment of minors for out-of-state abortions, citing First Amendment violations.
New Legal Risks Emerge Over AI Bias and Privacy in Hiring Tools
Recent lawsuits and regulations highlight growing compliance risks in AI-driven hiring for legal and corporate counsel.
DC Circuit Reverses District Court, Upholds Pentagon's Anthropic Risk Label
DC Circuit affirms Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk, impacting defense contracting and AI compliance.
New Mexico Jury Holds Facebook Liable for Privacy Breach Deceptions
In September 2026, a New Mexico jury found Facebook liable for deceptive privacy practices affecting 350,000 residents, highlighting rising liability risks for tech firms.
Sullivan & Cromwell Unveils AI-Powered Agreement Analyzer with OpenAI
Sullivan & Cromwell launched Agreement Analyzer on Sept 17, 2026, an AI tool built with OpenAI to streamline contract review and negotiation for legal teams.
Trade Secret Risks Rise for NC Firms with Remote Work and AI Use
Legal experts warn North Carolina companies face heightened trade secret risks from remote work infiltration, foreign vendors, and AI technology misuse.
Washington Supreme Court Strikes Down Natural Gas Rollback Initiative
Washington Supreme Court invalidates voter-approved Initiative 2066, preserving state climate policies on natural gas regulation.
FDIC Proposes Major Overhaul of Bank Merger Review Process
FDIC unveils proposed rule modernizing bank merger reviews, adding faster approvals and updated competition criteria for financial legal teams.
Epiq Acquires Canopy to Internalize Data Breach Response
Epiq acquires Canopy, ending prior partnerships to expand and control data breach response services in-house.
Kiteworks Urges Customers to Shut File-Sharing Servers Amid Cyberattack Warning
Kiteworks warns of imminent law enforcement–alerted cyberattack targeting its file-sharing servers, urging immediate shutdown to protect sensitive data.
US Chamber Sues Hawaii Over Law Blocking Corporate Election Spending
The US Chamber of Commerce challenges Hawaii’s 2026 law limiting corporate political spending, testing First Amendment rights after Citizens United.
Trump admin renews emergency Supreme Court bid on deporting migrants abroad
The Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to resume expedited deportations to third countries amid legal challenges over due process.
Judge Halts EPA Move to Alter California Vehicle Emission Waivers
A federal judge blocked EPA's June 2026 reclassification of California vehicle emission waivers, preserving state environmental authority.
14 States Reaffirm Robust Enforcement of Disparate Impact Laws
Fourteen U.S. states reaffirm ongoing enforcement of disparate impact laws against employers amid federal rollback efforts.
Connecticut’s Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect October 1, 2026
Connecticut expands pay transparency rules starting October 1, 2026, requiring wage range and benefits disclosure across job postings and current employees.
DOJ Backs Religious Groups Challenging Johnson Amendment Enforcement
The DOJ filed a brief supporting religious groups appealing Johnson Amendment enforcement, signaling shifts for nonprofits and legal counsel.
Justice Jackson Critiques Supreme Court's Emergency Docket Handling
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warns that the Supreme Court's emergency docket risks judicial legitimacy due to inconsistent processes.
Feds Say 2027 Green Card Lottery Deadline Passed; Attorneys Disagree
The U.S. government claims the 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery deadline expired, while immigration attorneys contest delays blocking registration, creating legal uncertainty.
Judge Rules Forest Service Environmental Review Falls Short on Arizona Mine
A federal judge rules the Forest Service's environmental review insufficient for Pinto Valley Mine expansion, spotlighting endangered species protection in mining compliance.
Brad Smith Takes Over Microsoft Communications, Merging Legal and Messaging
Microsoft shifts communications leadership to Brad Smith within Legal Affairs, signaling tighter legal-corporate integration and a new transparency focus.