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Federal Authorities Charge 17 in Iran-Backed Hack of 100,000 Academics
Federal authorities charge 17 individuals linked to Iran-backed Mabna Institute for hacking 100,000 academic emails worldwide, raising cybersecurity concerns.
Colleges Sue DHS Over New Four-Year Visa Cap for Students
A coalition of colleges challenges DHS's new rule capping student visas at four years, citing harms to U.S. higher education and economy.
California’s Privacy Agency Fines Data Broker $150K for Opt-Out Failures
The California Privacy Protection Agency fined a data broker $150,000 for failing to meet consumer opt-out requirements under new privacy laws.
10th Circuit Questions Burden of Proving Native Status in Tribal Crime Cases
10th Circuit overturns convictions due to government's failure to prove non-Indian status, impacting tribal land crime jurisdiction and legal strategies.
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Request for Minnesota Voter Data
A federal judge blocked the DOJ's attempt to obtain Minnesota voter data, marking another legal defeat amid national disputes over voting privacy and jurisdiction.
Federal Court Upholds DHS Authority to End Somali TPS Amid Lawsuits
Federal court upholds DHS discretion to terminate Somali Temporary Protected Status, affecting immigration law and humanitarian protections.
NC Governor Vetoes Bill Letting Chief Justice Suspend Judges Without Pay
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes bill that would allow chief justice to suspend elected trial judges without pay, citing judicial independence concerns.
Tupac Murder Trial Focuses on Revenge Motive in Gang-Linked 1996 Shooting
Trial against Duane Davis for Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder highlights legal challenges in gang-related cold cases and contested memoir evidence.
Ninth Circuit Decertifies False Advertising Class Action Against Egg Producer
Ninth Circuit decertifies class action alleging deceptive 'free range' claims by The Happy Group, affecting consumer class action standards in food labeling.
Federal Judge Rules Google Did Not Breach Contract on Workspace Fees
Federal court rules that Google’s fee changes for legacy Workspace users did not breach contract, clarifying liabilities in tech subscription agreements.
Federal Court Allows Privacy Claims to Proceed Against Otter.ai
A federal court partially dismisses but allows privacy class-action claims against Otter.ai's transcription practices to continue, testing AI privacy boundaries.