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Court Approves $400K Settlement for Walmart Heat Safety Case
Federal court preliminarily approves $400,000 settlement for Walmart workers exposed to unsafe heat at California store, highlighting OSHA risks.
11th Circuit Upholds Florida's Social Media Limits for Minors
The 11th Circuit ruled Florida's law restricting social media use for kids under 14 likely constitutional, shaping state tech regulations.
10th Circuit Shifts Burden: Defendants Must Prove Native American Status
The 10th Circuit requires defendants to prove Native American status to use tribal jurisdiction defense, reshaping federal tribal crime litigation.
California AG Sues to Stop Closure of SF National Archives Facility
California AG Rob Bonta sues to prevent closure of San Francisco National Archives, citing limited digital access and impacts on legal research.
Nancy Mace’s Ex-Fiancé, 2 Others Charged in 2018 Sexual Assault Case
South Carolina charges three men, including Nancy Mace’s ex-fiancé, in a 2018 sexual assault involving an incapacitated woman, highlighting legal and legislative issues.
Ninth Circuit Nixes California 'No Vigilantes Act' as Unconstitutional
Ninth Circuit rules California's 'No Vigilantes Act' unconstitutional for regulating federal agents without Congress, affirming Supremacy Clause limits.
Federal Judge Likely to Allow Challenge to Hawaii’s Corporate Spending Ban
A federal judge signals denial of Hawaii's motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its corporate spending ban, impacting campaign finance law.
Utah Judge Advances Manslaughter Charges in Protest Shooting
Utah judge advances manslaughter case against volunteer who shot and killed a protester at 2025 No Kings protest in Salt Lake City.
ICE Agent Testifies Emotionally in Minneapolis Assault Case Amid Jurisdiction Debate
ICE agent Gregory Morgan Jr. gave emotional testimony in a Minnesota assault case as the court weighs federal vs. state jurisdiction over immigration enforcement incidents.
Trial Begins for Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Corruption Charges
Federal corruption trial started for former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three co-defendants over bribery and fraud allegations involving city contracts.
Honeywell Sues Scribd for Hosting Leaked Aerospace Trade Secrets
Honeywell Aerospace filed suit against Scribd for hosting proprietary manuals, highlighting trade secret risks and regulatory challenges in aerospace.
Joe Gibbs Racing Seeks Sanctions in NASCAR Trade Secret Case
Joe Gibbs Racing accuses former director and Spire Motorsports of trade secret theft in a high-stakes NASCAR legal dispute over confidential data.
ACLU Sues ICE Over Withholding Detainee Property After Release
ACLU files a lawsuit against ICE for failing to return personal items to detainees months after release, raising civil rights and due process concerns.
CVS to Pay $315M in Opioid Prescription Settlement with New Oversight
CVS agrees to $315 million settlement over opioid prescription allegations, including enhanced compliance and monitoring measures to address controlled substances.
Lawsuit Claims OpenAI’s ChatGPT Exploits Children's Data
A federal class action alleges OpenAI’s chatbot targets minors to collect personal data without consent, raising privacy and legal concerns.
Judge Approves $68M Google Assistant Settlement Over Privacy Claims
Federal judge approves $68 million class settlement for privacy violations by Google Assistant, highlighting AI assistant risks for legal teams.
Duane Davis Sentenced to 40 Years for Tupac Shakur Murder
Duane Davis was sentenced to 40 years to life in 2026 for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, closing a decades-old case with implications for criminal law.
Jury Selection Begins in Federal Death Penalty Trial of Buffalo Shooter
Jury selection starts October 13 in the federal death penalty trial of Payton Gendron for the 2022 Buffalo supermarket shooting, facing hate crime charges.
Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as Ambassador to Greece Amid Ethics Allegations
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. Ambassador to Greece after allegations of soliciting funds for political access and improper gifts, prompting calls for investigation.
Supreme Court to Decide if Cooking for Terrorists Bars Asylum
The Supreme Court will rule on whether coerced cooking for terrorists qualifies as material support, impacting immigrant asylum cases in the U.S.