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DOJ, DEA Reclassify Medical Cannabis to Schedule III Nationwide
The DOJ and DEA have reclassified medical cannabis from Schedule I to III, easing federal restrictions and opening new opportunities for legal compliance and business deductions.
ICC Upholds Jurisdiction Over Ex-Philippines President Duterte
The ICC Appeals Chamber affirms jurisdiction over former Philippine President Duterte, advancing a major international case on alleged crimes against humanity during his administration.
DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center for Alleged Wire Fraud
The DOJ has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 counts, including wire fraud, over alleged deceptive donor practices and $3M in covert payments to informants.
Pennsylvania Court Strikes Down Medicaid Abortion Funding Ban
A Pennsylvania court has found a constitutional right to abortion, overturning the state's Medicaid abortion funding ban and expanding access for low-income residents.
California Driver Group Sues Uber for Prop 22 Violations
Rideshare Drivers United sues Uber, alleging violations of California's Proposition 22, raising key questions for gig worker classification and compliance by app-based companies.
Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic for $250M Defamation
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million, alleging defamation over claims of misconduct. The case spotlights public figure libel standards and media litigation risks.
Supreme Court to Review Colorado's Catholic Preschool Exclusion
The Supreme Court will decide if Colorado can exclude Catholic preschools from its program for refusing to admit children of LGBTQ+ families, raising major legal questions.
Federal Panel Scraps Donor Disclosure for Amicus Briefs
A federal panel withdrew a proposed rule requiring donor disclosure for amicus briefs, citing privacy concerns. The move impacts appellate legal strategies nationwide.
Supreme Court Sides with Chevron in Key Environmental Venue Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court's April 2026 unanimous ruling lets Chevron move a major Louisiana environmental case to federal court, setting a precedent for future litigation venue battles.
Federal Court Blocks DOJ Bid for Rhode Island Voter Data
A federal judge has dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit seeking detailed, unredacted Rhode Island voter data, reinforcing privacy protections and impacting future regulatory disputes.
Maine Passes First Moratorium on Large Data Centers
Maine enacts the first statewide moratorium on large data centers, halting new approvals until November 2027 as it studies power grid impacts. Governor’s signature is pending.
Jury Finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster Held Illegal Monopoly in Concert Industry
A US federal jury ruled Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated antitrust laws by running an illegal monopoly, shifting the landscape for live event ticketing and antitrust enforcement.
Legal groups push for independent immigration courts after mass judge firings
Six more immigration judges have been fired by the Trump administration, heightening calls from legal groups for an independent immigration judiciary to protect fairness and impartiality.
DOJ Dismisses Two Immigration Judges After Pro-Palestinian Rulings
The DOJ dismissed Judges Roopal Patel and Nina Froes after pro-Palestinian rulings, raising concerns among legal professionals about immigration judiciary independence.
Human Rights Watch Presses Senegal on Forgotten Flood Victims
Human Rights Watch urges Senegal to provide permanent housing and legal status for nearly 1,000 citizens still living in temporary shelters a decade after climate displacement.
xAI Sues to Block Colorado’s First-in-the-Nation AI Law
xAI files federal lawsuit seeking to halt enforcement of Colorado’s landmark AI law, testing the constitutional limits of state-level AI regulation and industry compliance.
7,000 Protest in Brasília Over Indigenous Land Rights Threats
Over 7,000 Indigenous people rallied in Brasília, pressing for urgent action on land rights amid stalled demarcations and regulatory risks for legal practitioners.
Judge Blocks DHS Attempt to End TPS for Ethiopians in U.S.
A federal judge has blocked DHS efforts to end Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians, preserving protection for thousands and setting a precedent for ongoing TPS litigation.
PPC Initiates London Arbitration Against Maersk Over Panama Port Takeover
Hong Kong's Panama Ports Company files arbitration in London against Maersk, alleging breach of contract tied to Panama port operations. Dispute underscores cross-border complexity.
Second Circuit Dismisses Hernández Appeal After Trump Pardon
The Second Circuit dismissed ex-Honduran President Hernández’s appeal after a Trump pardon, spotlighting the far-reaching impact of presidential pardons on international criminal cases.