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Supreme Court Reconsiders Trump’s White House Ballroom Project
The Supreme Court revisits Trump's contested $400M White House ballroom project, spotlighting executive authority limits and congressional approval requirements.
Federal Court Allows Disability Claims in University of Michigan AI Misconduct Case
A federal court permits disability discrimination claims against University of Michigan over AI misconduct ruling, emphasizing ADA compliance in academia.
California Appeals Court Dismisses School Districts' Social Media Liability Claims
The California Court of Appeal rejects negligence and nuisance claims against Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube by four school districts over student mental health.
Harbor Acquires AAC Consulting to Expand Aderant Services
Harbor acquires AAC Consulting, its fourth purchase post-BayPine investment, boosting legal financial management systems expertise.
Democrats Win Congress But Voters Back Tougher Crime Measures in Six States
In 2026 midterms, Democrats gained Congress and state legislatures, while voters approved six tougher crime laws, impacting litigation and corrections.
Insurers Clash Over $157M Montana Asbestos Settlement Costs
A $157M asbestos settlement in Montana sparks a dispute between insurers over who must pay millions, spotlighting challenges in complex reinsurance claims.
Elvis Presley Rights Holders Sue AI Music Generator Suno
Elvis Presley Enterprises sues AI music generator Suno for unauthorized use of Presley's voice, likeness, and 859 copyrighted songs, seeking $50M+ damages.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Faces Lawsuit Over Undisclosed Affair with Alleged Spy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sued for not disclosing an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, raising governance and security concerns.
Monsanto Scores Key Roundup Win After Supreme Court Preemption Ruling
The Supreme Court's 7-2 ruling preempts state failure-to-warn claims against Monsanto's Roundup, leading to a unanimous defense win in Missouri.
Class Action Alleges Coca-Cola Tracks Users Despite Cookie Opt-Outs
A class action lawsuit claims Coca-Cola continued tracking California website visitors despite their cookie opt-outs, raising privacy enforcement issues.
Rep. Massie files impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie introduces eight impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war policy and alleged misconduct amid partisan division.
Democrats’ Denver Summit Signals New Legal Battles for 2028 Election
Democrats meet in Denver to strategize 2028 run, impacting election law and compliance challenges for legal professionals.
Supreme Court Reviews Canada’s 2020 Assault Rifle Ban Challenge
Canada's Supreme Court is hearing challenges to the 2020 assault rifle ban, testing constitutional law and firearm regulation.
Ninth Circuit Pauses FY 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration
The Ninth Circuit Court halted the Diversity Visa lottery registration for FY 2027, delaying visa processing and impacting immigration compliance strategies.
Ninth Circuit Limits California's Greenhouse Gas Disclosure Laws
Ninth Circuit curtails parts of California's climate disclosure laws, upholding Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting but blocking Scope 3 and risk reports. Impact on corporate compliance expected.
Supreme Court leans toward limiting lawsuits against federal prison officials
The Supreme Court signals it may restrict prisoners' lawsuits over medical care, favoring legislative remedies over Bivens claims.
EFF and ACLU Push for Warrants on ALPR Searches in Sixth Circuit
EFF and ACLU urge Sixth Circuit to require warrants for license plate tracking, a key privacy dispute in United States v. Sturdivant.
DOJ Issues First 'Near-Miss' Enforcement Deal in OFAC Sanctions Case
DOJ announces first 'near-miss' non-prosecution agreement with Extreme Networks over OFAC due diligence failures, paired with a major OFAC settlement.
Court Dismisses Colorado Regent Wanda James's Lawsuit Over Cannabis, Race Dispute
Federal judge dismisses Wanda James's lawsuit against CU regents citing legislative immunity in a high-profile case involving race and cannabis issues.
Trial Opens for French Police Officers Over 2020 Michel Zecler Beating
Three French police officers stand trial for the 2020 beating of Michel Zecler, spotlighting police accountability and contradictory evidence.