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Federal Court Orders ICE to Release Pakistani Detainee Held Nearly Two Years
A federal court in Louisiana ordered ICE to release a Pakistani detainee held 21 months due to failed third-country transfer efforts, citing constitutional limits.
Swedish Court Orders Google to Pay $1.46B for Antitrust Violations
Swedish court fines Google $1.46 billion for favoring its own price comparison service, reinforcing EU antitrust enforcement against tech giants.
Court Strikes Down DOE's Restrictive PSLF Eligibility Rule
Federal court invalidates Education Department's limits on Public Service Loan Forgiveness, expanding access for public service borrowers nationwide.
Judge Orders Arbitration for Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft Parental Suits
A federal judge ruled that parental lawsuits against Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft makers must go to arbitration, impacting minors' digital contract enforcement.
Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Donor Disclosure Law for Political Ads
Arizona Supreme Court upholds Proposition 211 requiring disclosure of major donors for political ads, reinforcing campaign finance transparency.
Federal Judge Upholds DOJ's Finding of Google's Search Monopoly
A federal judge applied DOJ monopoly findings to Yelp's antitrust case against Google, reinforcing antitrust scrutiny of Big Tech.
Eleven Plead Guilty in $65M Cross-Border Elder Fraud Scheme
Eleven defendants admitted guilt in a $65M elder fraud and money laundering scheme involving China-based operatives and Indian call centers targeting seniors in the U.S.
Proprietary 'WL' Citations Raise Unique AI Hallucination Risks in Legal Research
Experts warn that proprietary 'WL' citations increase AI hallucinations, risking costly errors and sanctions in legal filings.
UK CMA reviews Apple and Google app store fees and NFC access rules
UK CMA proposes new rules to let app developers avoid high fees and open NFC for contactless payments, impacting tech compliance and antitrust law.
10th Circuit Revives Utah Journalist’s Lawsuit Over Denied Press Credentials
The 10th Circuit reinstates journalist Bryan Schott's lawsuit challenging Utah's denial of statehouse press credentials to his independent publication.
Judge Stops DOT From Freezing $16B Hudson Tunnel Funds Over DEI Review
A federal judge blocks DOT’s attempt to halt $16 billion Hudson Tunnel funding over DEI compliance, impacting key legal and infrastructure stakeholders.
LA Homeless Agency Sues HUD Over $220M Funding Suspension
LA Homeless Services Authority sues HUD after $220M funding suspension amid fraud allegations, risking thousands losing housing support.
Judge Denies Acquittal for Ex-Google Engineer in AI Trade Secret Case
A judge rejected acquittal motions for former Google engineer Linwei Ding, convicted of stealing AI trade secrets, highlighting challenges in tech espionage cases.
Alaska court lets namesake challenger Dan Sullivan stay on Senate primary ballot
Alaska Supreme Court ruled Dan J. Sullivan can remain on primary ballot despite confusion claims, spotlighting election law challenges.
DOJ Sues Mass. and R.I. Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
The DOJ challenges Massachusetts and Rhode Island's laws offering in-state tuition to undocumented students, sparking key legal battles over education and immigration.
Former NBA Players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis Charged in Federal Gambling Indictment
Malik Beasley and Ed Davis face federal charges for rigging NBA games in a gambling scheme, highlighting rising sports corruption enforcement.
Texas Requires Bible Stories in Public Schools Starting 2030
Texas Board of Education mandates Bible stories in K-12 reading lists from 2030, raising legal debates over church-state separation in education.
Federal Court Certifies Class of Journalists Suing DHS Over Violent Protest Crackdown
Federal court certifies class of journalists suing DHS for excessive force during immigration protests in LA, spotlighting First Amendment issues.
California's $310B 2026-27 Budget Cuts Deficit, Boosts Legal-Linked Programs
California's 2026-27 budget reduces deficit by $1.8B, funds education, legal compliance, and disaster recovery, impacting corporate and public interest law.
CFTC Proposes New Rules for Event Contracts on Prediction Markets
CFTC unveiled proposed amendments to Rule 40.11 to regulate event contracts on prediction markets, impacting financial services and trading firms.