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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.
Texas Appeals Court Affirms Conviction Despite Defendant’s Absence After Suicide Attempt
Texas Court of Appeals upholds conviction despite defendant missing trial for suicide attempt, clarifying waiver of right to be present in criminal cases.
Federal Court Advances Pebble Mine Case Amid Alaska Environmental Clash
Federal court progresses Pebble Mine lawsuit challenging EPA's 2023 ban, spotlighting resource and environmental legal battles in Alaska.
Hung Jury in 2025 Palisades Fire Arson Trial
A federal jury deadlocked on arson charges against Jonathan Rinderknecht in the 2025 Palisades Fire case, underscoring prosecutorial challenges.
Judge Orders DOJ to Clarify Epstein Files Redactions by July 2
Judge Sullivan mandates the DOJ to justify or lift redactions on key Epstein case files, impacting legal transparency and privilege claims.
Virginia Judge Blocks Assault Weapons Ban Days Before July 1 Start
Virginia judge issues preliminary injunction blocking assault weapons ban days before enforcement, complicating legal compliance and gun law litigation.
400 Newspapers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement
Nearly 400 newspapers file lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft alleging mass copyright infringement over AI training data use, raising legal stakes for AI development.
Conservationists Challenge Oregon Logging Projects Over Legal Violations
Conservation groups sue to block Oregon logging projects, citing legal breaches and environmental concerns amid wildfire mitigation efforts.
Ninth Circuit Questions Auto Groups’ Legal Standing in Emissions Lawsuit
Ninth Circuit panel questions auto industry groups’ legal standing to intervene in California emissions waiver case, affecting compliance and litigation strategies.
Supreme Court Blocks State Failure-to-Warn Lawsuits on Chemicals
The Supreme Court bars consumers from suing chemical manufacturers in state courts over failure-to-warn claims, reshaping product liability risks.
California Court Orders Rady Children’s to Keep Gender-Affirming Care
California court rules that Rady Children’s Hospital must continue gender-affirming care for minors amid lawsuits challenging its decision to stop such treatments.
Feds Denied Access to Michigan’s Sensitive Voter Data Over Privacy Concerns
Michigan refuses DOJ demand for unredacted voter records including SSNs and driver’s license numbers, raising key privacy and election law issues.
Kalshi Sues Illinois Over 15% Tax on Prediction Markets Revenue
Kalshi challenges Illinois' new 15% tax on sports prediction markets, citing federal regulatory preemption and supremacy clause conflicts.
Chris Gabehart Countersues JGR Over Breach of Attorney-Client Privilege
Chris Gabehart accuses Joe Gibbs Racing of improperly disclosing privileged communications amid trade secrets dispute.
ICC Judges Sue Over U.S. Sanctions Blocking Their Work
Three ICC judges sued the U.S. over 2025 sanctions that froze their assets and disrupted court duties, raising legal and diplomatic stakes.
California Trial Begins Over Abortion Pill Reversal Advertising Claims
California AG sues nonprofits for false advertising abortion pill reversal; trial began in June 2024 in San Francisco. Legal implications for medical claims advertising.
College Basketball Players Sue NCAA Over New Eligibility Rules
Fifteen basketball players sue NCAA challenging new five-year eligibility rule and its impact on NIL rights.
South Korean Church Leader Arrested for Coercing Votes in Party Primaries
Lee Man-hee arrested for coercing followers to illicitly join a political party, raising electoral and corruption law issues in South Korea.