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Feds Challenge Minnesota's Lawsuit Over Trump Transgender Sports Policy
The federal government says Minnesota lacks standing in its suit against the 2025 Trump executive order restricting transgender athletes in school sports.
K&L Gates Sued for Firing Manager Soon After Disability Leave
A former K&L Gates IT manager alleges wrongful termination and a hostile work environment linked to her disability leave, raising compliance questions for BigLaw HR leaders.
IBM Pays $17M to Settle DOJ Claims Over 'Illegal' DEI Practices
IBM will pay $17 million to resolve DOJ allegations its DEI programs violated anti-discrimination laws. The settlement is the first under DOJ's new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative.
FTC Sets Enforcement Priorities in 2026–2030 Strategic Plan
The FTC released its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining enforcement and operational goals with new focus on children's online safety and fair competition.
House Moves Toward Expulsion Votes After Twin Misconduct Scandals
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales face calls for expulsion following detailed misconduct allegations. Congress faces bipartisan pressure for stronger ethics oversight and accountability.
DC Court Denies Anonymity in Case Against Iranian Guard Corps
A DC federal court denied a plaintiff's request for anonymized litigation against Iran's Revolutionary Guard, stressing public interest in open proceedings. Opinion issued April 13, 2026.
PFAS Litigation Expands: New Crowell & Moring Analysis Charts 2026 Trends
Crowell & Moring releases new PFAS litigation data and analysis, revealing continued growth, shifting claims, and rising risks for corporations and litigators in 2026.
DOJ Clarifies FOIA Exemptions for Contractor Confidential Data
The DOJ has clarified FOIA Exemption 4 rules, outlining steps agencies and contractors must take to protect confidential commercial information from public disclosure.
Court Considers Blocking ChatGPT User After Harassment Lawsuit Targets OpenAI
A California court may force OpenAI to restrict ChatGPT use after harassment claims, spotlighting legal obligations around AI safety and company liability.
Supreme Court Hears Just 1% of Petitions Each Term
SCOTUS reviews 7,000–10,000 petitions annually but grants only 80–100 cases. We break down the 'Rule of Four' and what drives Supreme Court case selection for legal pros.
SCOTUSblog Dissects 'The People' in Second Amendment Debates
SCOTUSblog analyzes historical and doctrinal meaning of 'the people' in the Second Amendment—key context for Supreme Court watchers ahead of pivotal gun rights cases.
KPMG Expands AI Assurance to Address Global Regulatory Demands
KPMG launches new AI Trust Assurance services in 2025 to help legal, compliance, and risk teams manage regulatory challenges from EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001, and NIST RMF.
Partner Billing Rates Top $1,000 as AFA Adoption Inches Up, Per CounselLink
New CounselLink data shows law firm billing rates continue rising in 2024, while corporate legal departments slowly increase use of alternative fee arrangements.
Australia Doubles Competition Law Penalties to AU$100 Million Per Offense
Australia has doubled maximum penalties for competition and consumer law violations to AU$100 million per offense, raising compliance risks for multinationals.
StubHub Settles FTC Fee Disclosure Case With $10M Refund to U.S. Consumers
StubHub will pay $10M to settle FTC charges over hidden ticket fees, marking the first enforcement under the FTC’s Fees Rule. Legal, compliance, and in-house teams face new risks.
FinCEN Proposes Overhaul of U.S. AML Rules
FinCEN proposes new rules to reform AML/CFT compliance, signaling upcoming regulatory changes for U.S. banks and financial institutions.
Anodot Breach Exposes Rockstar Games, 14 Others to Extortion by ShinyHunters
14 companies, including Rockstar Games, had data exposed in the Anodot breach. Legal teams face new litigation and compliance risks tied to third-party analytics vendors.
Lafarge Convicted in France for Financing Terrorist Groups in Syria
A French court convicted Lafarge SA and former execs for funding ISIS and al-Nusra to operate in Syria, setting a global precedent for corporate counterterrorism compliance.
Orbital launches UK real estate law firm Farringdon to integrate tech, legal service
Orbital has launched Farringdon, a UK law firm focused on real estate, aiming to blend AI tech and legal service for faster, more transparent transactions.
Yale Loses Top Spot in U.S. News Law School Rankings After 36 Years
Yale Law School drops from No. 1 in the 2026 U.S. News rankings for the first time in 36 years, with Stanford taking the lead. Find out what this means for legal education.