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2nd Circuit Revives NYC Handgun Licensing Challenges
Second Circuit court partially reinstates challenges to NYC's handgun carry limits, delaying dismissal and impacting Second Amendment litigation.
Fourth Circuit Narrows Government Demand for Journalists’ LinkedIn Data
Fourth Circuit restricts broad government requests for journalists’ LinkedIn records, balancing press freedoms and national security in leak investigation.
Hegseth Faces Impeachment Over Unauthorized Military Actions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces impeachment over alleged unauthorized military actions, raising legal and compliance issues for national security counsel.
Australia Sets AI Safety Regulator After OpenAI's Delayed Data Breach Report
Australia will create a new AI safety regulator following OpenAI’s delayed breach notification, impacting AI compliance standards for legal professionals.
Insurers Clash Over $157M Montana Asbestos Settlement Costs
A $157M asbestos settlement in Montana sparks a dispute between insurers over who must pay millions, spotlighting challenges in complex reinsurance claims.
Elvis Presley Rights Holders Sue AI Music Generator Suno
Elvis Presley Enterprises sues AI music generator Suno for unauthorized use of Presley's voice, likeness, and 859 copyrighted songs, seeking $50M+ damages.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Faces Lawsuit Over Undisclosed Affair with Alleged Spy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sued for not disclosing an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, raising governance and security concerns.
Class Action Alleges Coca-Cola Tracks Users Despite Cookie Opt-Outs
A class action lawsuit claims Coca-Cola continued tracking California website visitors despite their cookie opt-outs, raising privacy enforcement issues.
Supreme Court Reviews Canada’s 2020 Assault Rifle Ban Challenge
Canada's Supreme Court is hearing challenges to the 2020 assault rifle ban, testing constitutional law and firearm regulation.
Ninth Circuit Limits California's Greenhouse Gas Disclosure Laws
Ninth Circuit curtails parts of California's climate disclosure laws, upholding Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting but blocking Scope 3 and risk reports. Impact on corporate compliance expected.
Supreme Court leans toward limiting lawsuits against federal prison officials
The Supreme Court signals it may restrict prisoners' lawsuits over medical care, favoring legislative remedies over Bivens claims.
Trial Opens for French Police Officers Over 2020 Michel Zecler Beating
Three French police officers stand trial for the 2020 beating of Michel Zecler, spotlighting police accountability and contradictory evidence.
Nvidia Investigates CEO’s Ties to Chinese-Linked Executive
Nvidia probes CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with a Chinese intelligence-linked executive amid national security concerns affecting legal compliance.
Democrats Launch Congressional Probes into Trump Fossil Fuel Rollbacks
After the 2026 midterms, Democrats begin congressional investigations into Trump-era fossil fuel policies, signaling potential legal and compliance shifts for energy firms.
Melania Trump, LSU Launch $7M Foster Youth Scholarship
Melania Trump and LSU have launched a $7 million scholarship program supporting foster youth across 26 universities, backed by major private donors.
Scott Colom Leads Mississippi Senate Race Near Historic Win
Scott Colom leads by 2,645 votes in Mississippi Senate race, nearing a historic win as the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction, with key election legal implications.
Pornhub $120M Settlement Nears Approval With New Age Checks
A court nears approval of Pornhub's $120M settlement enforcing strict government ID age verification for all video content participants and uploaders.
Federal Judge Dismisses Pornhub Suit Over Childhood Exposure Claims
A Utah federal judge rules Pornhub is not subject to lawsuits alleging harm from childhood exposure to pornography, citing jurisdiction issues.
DOJ Drops Election Lawsuit Against California Over Ballot Dispute
The DOJ formally dismisses its lawsuit challenging California's ballot verification after courts rejected its claims of noncitizen voting.
Ninth Circuit Orders New Trial for Arizona Man Over ISIS Support Conviction
Ninth Circuit reverses Abdul Kareem's ISIS material support conviction for insufficient evidence of intent, impacting terrorism case standards.