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Intellectual PropertyRegulatory & Compliance

NASCAR Sues Online Sellers Over Counterfeit Merchandise

NASCAR filed a trademark lawsuit against online counterfeit sellers in North Carolina federal court on July 27, 2026, targeting deceptive e-commerce tactics.

Jul 28, 20262 min read
Legal OperationsRegulatory & Compliance

NY Public Defenders End Strike After Weeklong Fight Over Conditions

After a weeklong strike, Brooklyn public defenders return to work with new contract raising pay and restoring remote work, spotlighting legal aid funding issues.

Jul 25, 20262 min read
Artificial IntelligencePrivacy & Data Protection

Employers Face Biometric Privacy Risks From AI-Powered Smart Glasses

Employers using AI smart glasses must navigate biometric privacy laws like Illinois BIPA and Texas CUBI to avoid lawsuits and penalties.

Jul 16, 20262 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLitigation

Texas Judge Indicted, Suspended, Resigns Under Lifetime Ban

Texas Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez indicted for official oppression, suspended, and resigns under lifetime ban following judicial misconduct case.

Jul 10, 20262 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLitigation

Former Wisconsin Judge Fined $5K After Obstructing ICE Arrest

Ex-Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan fined $5,000 after conviction for obstructing ICE agents during courthouse arrest of an immigrant.

Jul 9, 20262 min read
Supreme CourtLitigation

Supreme Court Blocks Alabama’s Nitrogen Gas Execution of Jeffery Lee

The Supreme Court blocked Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for execution, citing Eighth Amendment concerns, impacting death penalty litigation nationwide.

Jun 13, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLitigation

Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Resume Gender-Affirming Care

Colorado Supreme Court’s 5–2 ruling requires Children’s Hospital Colorado to restore gender-affirming care for transgender youth, shaping healthcare and civil rights law.

May 18, 20263 min read