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Musk-Altman OpenAI Trial Wraps Testimony, Closing Arguments Next
Testimony concluded in the Musk-Altman OpenAI trial, spotlighting legal questions on AI nonprofit governance. Closing arguments are set for May 14, 2026.
Journalists Sue Microsoft, Nvidia Over Alleged AI Voiceprint Misuse
Journalists and media professionals sue Microsoft and Nvidia, alleging unauthorized use of voiceprints to train AI models, raising major biometric privacy issues under Illinois law.
10th Circuit Sides with UnitedHealthcare in $4M Medicaid Fraud Dispute
UnitedHealthcare wins at the 10th Circuit, fending off $4M fraud claims from La Frontera Center over unpaid Medicaid claims. Decision shapes payor-provider dynamics.
Appeals Court Reviews DOJ Push for Michigan Voter Data Disclosure
Federal appeals court hears dispute over DOJ's request for Michigan's unredacted voter registration list, balancing transparency, privacy, and federal oversight in election law.
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Murder Convictions
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, citing jury tampering by court clerk Becky Hill and ordering a new trial.
EU Court Overturns EUIPO OK for Obelix Firearms Trademark
The European Court of Justice annulled an EUIPO trademark decision for 'Obelix' on firearms, spotlighting how reputation influences IP in regulated sectors.
New Guidance: Human Authorship Required for AI-Generated Copyrights
Recent legal rulings clarify that AI-generated works must contain significant human authorship to qualify for U.S. copyright protection, impacting corporate and legal teams.
Fifth Circuit Reviews Constitutionality of Congressional Proxy Voting
The Fifth Circuit is weighing if House proxy voting during the pandemic tainted a trillion-dollar spending law—a case with far-reaching effects for legislative procedure.
Federal Judge Orders ICE Training After Colorado Warrantless Arrest Violations
A judge has mandated ICE agent retraining in Colorado after repeated violations of court-imposed limits on warrantless arrests, spotlighting stricter judicial oversight.
Utah Urges Tenth Circuit to Resume Crackdown on Psilocybin Churches
Utah officials appeal to the Tenth Circuit, seeking to overturn injunctions that block enforcement of drug laws against a religious group using psilocybin mushrooms.
Ye found liable for one-time music copyright infringement at listening event
Ye was found liable for copyright infringement over using 'MSD PT2' at an Atlanta event, spotlighting evolving IP risks and music licensing nuances for in-house and IP counsel.
Jury Hears Closing Arguments in NYC Chinese Police Outpost Trial
Jurors in Brooklyn federal court heard closing arguments in the trial of Lu Jianwang, accused of running an unauthorized Chinese police station in Manhattan.
Altman Testifies in Musk’s $150B Lawsuit Over OpenAI’s Mission in Oakland
Sam Altman and Greg Brockman testified in Oakland as Elon Musk seeks $150B in damages, alleging OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission for profit. The trial spotlights AI governance.
Meta Can't Duck Most Android Ad Tracking Claims, Court Rules
A Sixth Circuit panel ruled Meta can't avoid most claims over linking Android users’ browsing data to advertising profiles, heightening legal risks for tech firms.
AI-Managed Stockholm Café Raises Labor Law, Compliance Concerns
Stockholm's Andon Café, run by AI manager Mona, sparks debate over Swedish labor law, compliance risks, and legal oversight as AI systems assume real-world management roles.
Sutter Health's $4.3M ERISA Settlement Gets Green Light
A California federal court approved a $4.3M settlement over Sutter Health’s 403(b) plan mismanagement, impacting 73,000 participants and highlighting ERISA fiduciary risks.
NC Voters Drop Senate Map Suit After Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
North Carolina voters have ended their challenge to the state's Senate district map following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Philippine House Impeaches VP Sara Duterte Again Amid Legal Uncertainty
Philippine lawmakers impeached Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time, raising questions about executive accountability, disclosure laws, and constitutional procedure.
Ninth Circuit Vacates Nevada Kidnapping Conviction Over Jury Coercion
Ninth Circuit orders retrial in US v. Shaw, citing improper judicial pressure on deliberating jurors in a 2019 Nevada kidnapping case. Key implications for trial conduct.
BMS Faces Antitrust Claims Over Delayed Generics for Cancer Drugs
Bristol Myers Squibb is accused of using pay-for-delay deals to block generic versions of its cancer drugs Thalomid and Revlimid, sparking new antitrust concerns.