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IRS Illegally Shared 42,695 Tax Records with ICE, Court Rules
Federal courts ruled IRS unlawfully shared 42,695 taxpayer records with ICE, affirming strong privacy protections under Section 6103. Legal pros must monitor compliance.
11th Circuit Lets Family Sue FBI Agent Over Wrongful Home Raid
The 11th Circuit allows a family to sue an FBI agent for a wrongful 2017 raid, highlighting federal accountability and civil rights issues.
Florida sues Meta to impose stricter teen limits than $18B settlement
Florida sues Meta seeking to remove users under 14 and cap teen usage to 2 hours daily, rejecting recent $18B settlement by 29 states.
Ninth Circuit Revives Sex Trafficking Suit, Upholds Plaintiff Anonymity
The Ninth Circuit reinstated Jane Doe's sex trafficking lawsuit against Nevada brothels, preserving her anonymity and overturning dismissal.
LA Attorney Bryan Freedman Sued for Alleged Online Smear Campaign
Model Paige Jimenez sues attorney Bryan Freedman for allegedly orchestrating defamatory website and smear campaign in Los Angeles.
10th Circuit Vacates Kidnapping Convictions in 3-Year-Old’s Death Case
The 10th Circuit overturned federal kidnapping convictions in a high-profile child death case, clarifying legal limits on parental custody rights in kidnapping law.
Salem, Marion County Sue to Halt Detroit Reservoir Drawdown Plan
Salem and Marion County sue Army Corps over Detroit Reservoir drawdown, citing legal risks to water supply and environmental compliance.
Federal Court: California Man Pleads Guilty to $1.8M Romance Scam Targeting Elderly Women
Troy Van Sickle pleaded guilty in federal court to a romance scam defrauding two elderly women of $1.8 million, highlighting elder fraud risks and DOJ prosecutions.
Mistral AI Launches Le Chonk, Europe’s Largest Open-Weight AI Model
Mistral AI introduces Le Chonk, a 1.05T-parameter open-weight AI supporting 160+ languages and long documents, aiding legal compliance workflows.
Colorado Woman Sues Flock Over False Theft Claim From Surveillance Footage
Chrisanna Elser sues Flock Safety and Columbine Valley, alleging wrongful theft charges from ALPR footage misuse. Privacy and accuracy in AI surveillance under scrutiny.
Texas Supreme Court Reviews AI-Generated Depositions with Video Verification
Texas Supreme Court reviews AI-generated deposition transcripts verified by video, impacting legal evidentiary standards.
9th Circuit Revives Antitrust Suit Against Invisalign Maker
The Ninth Circuit reverses summary judgment for Align Technology, allowing antitrust claims over alleged monopolistic practices in the dental aligner market to proceed.
10th Circuit Allows Utah to Prosecute Religious Psychedelic Use
The 10th Circuit overturned a federal injunction blocking Utah's prosecution over religious use of psilocybin mushrooms, impacting religious freedom and drug law enforcement.
Federal Judge Upholds Virginia Dream Act Tuition Rules
A federal court ruled that Virginia's Dream Act residency requirements for in-state tuition comply with federal law, impacting education and immigration policy.
California Woman Charged with Spying on Taiwanese President’s Son for China
Heather Zhang, a California real estate agent, faces federal charges for spying on Taiwanese President's son for China, highlighting espionage risks.
Class Action Alleges Expedia Inflated Hotel Prices Using Algorithms
Expedia faces a class action alleging its pricing algorithms forced hotels to raise rates across all platforms, impacting consumers nationwide.
California Court Rules Proposition 51 Limits Abuse Damages Against Catholic Church
California Court of Appeal rules that Proposition 51 caps noneconomic damages in Catholic Church abuse lawsuits revived by 2019 law, impacting mass tort claims.
Prince Andrew Moves to Quash UK Search Warrants in Epstein Probe
Prince Andrew challenges UK search warrants tied to Epstein investigation; High Court to decide on evidence use, impacting legal procedures.
Kinahan Trial Adjourned Amid Solicitor Absence and US Criminal Charges
Daniel Kinahan’s Ireland trial paused after solicitor missed hearing; highlights legal challenges in international organized crime cases.
Senator Schiff Urges AI Regulation with New Bills on Defense, IP Transparency
Senator Adam Schiff pushes bipartisan AI bills in 2026 addressing Defense use and IP transparency for legal and corporate compliance.