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Judge Dismisses AIDS Healthcare Foundation's Antitrust Suit Against Express Scripts
A federal judge dismissed AIDS Healthcare Foundation's 2024 antitrust claims against Express Scripts over specialty pharmacy contracts in Louisiana.
PA Federal Court Allows White Employee’s Discrimination Suit to Proceed
A Pennsylvania federal court lets a white employee's racial and disability discrimination claims against Equis Research move forward, highlighting legal risks in diversity policies.
FBI Offers $25K Minimum Rewards for 50+ Unsolved Native American Cases
FBI launches Voices Not Forgotten initiative with $25K minimum rewards for over 50 unsolved Native American cases to improve justice access.
Lil Durk Faces Federal Trial for 2022 Murder-for-Hire Conspiracy
Lil Durk stands trial in LA federal court for a 2022 murder-for-hire conspiracy, highlighting criminal conspiracy litigation in entertainment law.
BBC Prepares to Dismiss Trump's $10B Defamation Suit Over Jan. 6 Film
BBC revamps legal strategy to dismiss Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit over January 6 documentary ahead of 2026 election cycle.
Judge Lets California's Kids Social Media Law Move Forward Despite Appeals
A federal judge rejected tech companies’ bid to block California's law restricting addictive algorithmic feeds for minors, advancing digital safety regulation.
ILTACON Spotlights Legal Challenges in Preserving AI-Generated Data
ILTACON 2026 highlights legal risks and strategies for preserving AI-generated data amid evolving regulations like the EU AI Act and GDPR.
Psychologist: Lindsay Clancy Was Not Acutely Psychotic When Killing Children
New testimony in Lindsay Clancy trial challenges her defense's claim of postpartum psychosis during tragic killings, highlighting legal mental health debates.
Second Circuit Revives Amazon Workers' Class Action for Security Screening Pay
The Second Circuit reinstated Amazon workers' class action seeking backpay for unpaid security screening time, reaffirming employee rights under Connecticut law.
Ninth Circuit Allows Border Patrol to Resume Stops in California
The Ninth Circuit overturned a judge's ban on Border Patrol stops in California, impacting immigration enforcement and civil rights litigation.
Zillow, Redfin Settle FTC Case; Redfin to Restart Rental Listings
Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case; Redfin must reenter rental advertising market within six months to restore competition.
Colorado Defends 3-Day Gun Possession Waiting Period in Federal Court
Colorado defends its 3-day firearm possession waiting period amid legal challenges after similar laws in New Mexico and Hawaii were ruled unconstitutional.
Supreme Court OKs Trump's Mail-In Ballot Restrictions for Midterms
The Supreme Court upheld Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, affecting election laws ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Google Settles Android Data Privacy Lawsuit for $135M
Google agrees to a $135M settlement resolving a class action over unauthorized Android data transfers without user consent, setting privacy precedents.
Nevada Sues Over Colorado River Cut Claiming Economic Harm
Nevada files lawsuit against federal government over Colorado River water cuts, citing economic risks and regulatory concerns for water law professionals.
Karmelo Anthony Seeks New Murder Trial Citing Omitted Victim Evidence
Karmelo Anthony requests new trial after key victim character evidence was excluded, highlighting evidence disclosure in high-profile criminal cases.
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse; Tariffs Hit Steel and Aluminum Today
U.S. and Canada impose new tariffs on steel and aluminum after trade talks fail, impacting legal and trade compliance roles across borders.
Ninth Circuit Rejects California’s Challenge to Federal ATF Ghost Gun Rule
The Ninth Circuit ruled California and Giffords Law Center lack standing to challenge ATF's 2022 ghost gun regulation, affecting legal strategies.
Streamers Sue Twitch, Amazon Over AI Training Use of Content
A class action lawsuit alleges Twitch and Amazon used streamers’ content to train AI without consent or compensation, raising key IP and liability issues.
California Appeals Court Reinstates iPhone Repair Lawsuit Against Apple
On August 21, 2026, a California appeals court revived a class-action suit alleging Apple blocks independent iPhone repairs, impacting compliance and vendor management.