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Second Circuit Upholds Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Fraud Conviction
The Second Circuit court rejects Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal, upholding his 2023 FTX fraud conviction and 25-year sentence.
US Scholar Min Zin Detained in China on Espionage Charges
Min Zin, US scholar and Myanmar activist, was detained in China on espionage suspicions, raising legal and consular access concerns.
Judge Denies Stay Motion, Orders Kennedy Center to Remove Trump’s Name
Judge Christopher Cooper denies stay motion, orders Kennedy Center to remove Donald Trump’s name by June 12, reaffirming legal limits on institutional naming.
WHO Alerts Ebola Spread in NE Congo as Contact Tracing Hits 70%
WHO warns of Ebola outbreak in northeastern DR Congo with 70% contact tracing amid conflict; legal and policy challenges affect response efforts.
Florida Nonprofit Sues Over Potentially Misleading Property Tax Amendment Title
A Florida nonprofit challenges the ballot title of a property tax amendment, alleging misleading language that could affect voter perception and election law.
Judge Blocks Texas AG Paxton's Lawsuit Against ActBlue
U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns issues injunction blocking Texas AG Ken Paxton's lawsuit against fundraising platform ActBlue over alleged foreign donations.
Ex-Colorado Film Commissioner Sues Over Sundance Festival Firing
Donald Zuckerman sues Colorado for wrongful termination linked to Sundance Festival move to Boulder, highlighting risks in public sector arts roles.
Supreme Court: Bankruptcy Filing Error Won't Block Injury Lawsuit
The Supreme Court ruled that accidental bankruptcy paperwork errors don’t bar debtors from personal injury suits, clarifying procedural protections.
Judge Acquits NYC Councilman Brad Lander in ICE Protest Case
U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry J. Ricardo acquitted Brad Lander in a 2026 obstruction case linked to a 2025 ICE protest, clarifying protest legal limits.
NH Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction in High-Profile Child Death Case
New Hampshire Supreme Court reverses father’s second-degree murder conviction in daughter’s death, but upholds other charges, impacting child abuse prosecutions.
SC Supreme Court Grants Civil Immunity in Castle Doctrine Self-Defense Case
South Carolina Supreme Court rules employees with castle doctrine criminal immunity also get civil immunity in self-defense shootings, impacting future tort law.
LMNT sues health app Oasis over false lead contamination claims
LMNT files federal lawsuit against Oasis app for false statements about lead levels in LMNT electrolyte products, raising legal risks in health tech sectors.
Supreme Court to Rule on Trump-Era Voting, Firing, Citizenship Cases
The Supreme Court will decide key cases on Trump-era mail-in voting, executive firing powers, and birthright citizenship in 2026.
EU Court Rules Auditors Must Allow Criminal Interviews of Officials
EU General Court annuls refusal of the European Court of Auditors to allow EPPO interviews amid criminal probe on recruitment irregularities.
Montana Supreme Court Revises Ballot Statement on Corporate Spending Initiative
Montana Supreme Court removes argumentative sentence from AG’s ballot statement, affecting legal framing of corporate election spending measures.
California Court Lets Privacy Claims Proceed Against Inspire Brands Over Cookies
A California court denied in part Inspire Brands' motion to dismiss class action alleging unauthorized tracking despite opt-outs, highlighting data privacy challenges.
Colorado Firms Settle Dispute Over Google Ads Using Competitor Name
Franklin D. Azar & Associates and Bachus & Schanker settled over misleading competitor-name Google ads, highlighting risks in legal marketing compliance.
Virginia Appeals Court Overturns Convictions on Obscene Sexual Gesture
Virginia Court of Appeals reverses two obscene sexual display convictions, refining legal standards on simulated masturbation acts under state law.
CA, RI, WI States Sue Over Federal Special Ed Grant Cuts
California, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin sue the US Education Department over termination of federal special ed development grants, raising legal challenges.
DOJ Declares EEOC Disparate Impact Rules Unconstitutional
The DOJ overturns longstanding EEOC guidelines, requiring discriminatory intent in employment cases, reshaping civil rights and DEI enforcement.