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LA Jury Acquits Atkins of Murder After Police Kill Trader Joe’s Employee
A Los Angeles jury acquitted Gene Evin Atkins of murder despite police killing employee Melyda Corado during his 2018 rampage.
Yelp Moves to Block Google’s Search Monopoly After Antitrust Ruling
Yelp seeks issue preclusion to stop Google’s monopolistic search practices after 2024 antitrust verdict, impacting corporate legal strategies.
Richard Barnett Files $18M Claim for Alleged Abuse During Jan. 6 Detention
Richard Barnett, convicted Jan. 6 rioter, files $18 million claim alleging brutal pretrial detention abuse, highlighting detainee rights legal risks.
FDA Backs Rule Requiring Vape Makers to Prove Flavors Aid Smoking Cessation
FDA defends rule mandating vape manufacturers demonstrate flavored products better help smokers quit, impacting regulatory and legal strategies.
ICC Suspends Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Over Sexual Misconduct Claims
The ICC suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan following a UN inquiry into sexual misconduct, prompting a vote among member states on his future.
Federal Court Sanctions Four Lawyers for AI Misuse in Mississippi Case
A federal court in Mississippi sanctioned four attorneys with fines and bans for submitting AI-generated briefs with fabricated citations in a city contract dispute.
OnlyFans Creator Sentenced to 4 Years in Fetish Suffocation Death
OnlyFans creator Michaela Rylaarsdam sentenced to four years for involuntary manslaughter in fetish suffocation death of Michael Dale in California.
Partner Sues Maynard James Keenan Over Thirteen Moons Gin Partnership Dispute
Maynard James Keenan faces lawsuit from partner alleging conspiracy to remove him from Thirteen Moons Gin. Key issues for legal counsel in partnership governance.
Judge Blocks Trump’s $100K Fee on H-1B Visa Applications
A federal judge ruled Trump’s $100,000 fee on H-1B visas illegal, impacting visa costs and immigration policy enforcement for skilled workers.
Federal Court Certifies Class of 6M Illinois Users in Apple Biometric Privacy Suit
Over 6 million Illinois iPhone users join class-action certifying Apple faces biometric privacy violation claims under BIPA regarding Photos app.
Iowa Supreme Court Keeps Scholarship Race Terms Under Review
Iowa Supreme Court rejects dismissal of lawsuit challenging changes to scholarship for Black students, emphasizing donor intent and legal standards.
Fifth Circuit Reverses Sanctions Mandating Religious Training for Southwest Lawyers
The Fifth Circuit reversed sanctions forcing Southwest Airlines' lawyers to attend religious training, limiting courts' power over personal belief-based sanctions.
WhatsApp Blocks New NSO Group Spyware Campaign, Files Court Motion
WhatsApp disrupts a new NSO Group spyware attack, violating a court injunction and raising cybersecurity concerns for legal tech users.
Trump Pardons Ex-Rep Stephen Buyer for Insider Trading Conviction
On June 5, 2026, President Trump pardoned ex-Rep. Stephen Buyer, convicted of insider trading related to T-Mobile's merger.
Xavier Becerra Leads California Governor Race Heading to November
Xavier Becerra advanced to California's November governor race, impacting state legal policies on energy, housing, and insurance for corporations and law firms.
Grossman’s Husband Testifies on Family Wealth in $176M Hit-and-Run Trial
New testimony on Rebecca Grossman’s family wealth surfaces in $176M civil trial for fatal 2020 hit-and-run, influencing punitive damages phase.
Ninth Circuit Denies Qualified Immunity to San Francisco Cops in Evidence Fabrication Case
On June 6, 2026, the Ninth Circuit denied qualified immunity to SF police officers accused of fabricating evidence, impacting civil rights litigation.
Ex-IBM VP’s 2020 Suit Claims IBM Hid 56,000 Cyberattacks by China
Ex-IBM VP William Barlow’s 2020 lawsuit alleges IBM concealed 56,000 cyberattacks, raising legal compliance issues for federal contractors.
Rights Groups Sue to Stop US Deportations to Equatorial Guinea
Rights groups sue the African Commission to halt US deportations to Equatorial Guinea amid abuse claims of indefinite detention.
Federal Judge Orders Detention of Ex-CIA Officer in $40M Gold Fraud Case
Ex-CIA official David J. Rush detained for $40M gold fraud and fraudulently claiming military leave pay, highlighting compliance risks in national security cases.