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EEOC Votes July 21 to End Employer Race and Sex Data Reporting
On July 21, 2026, the EEOC voted to propose ending the EEO-1 race and sex demographic reporting for large employers and federal contractors.
DOJ Probes Harvard’s China-Funded Financial Aid for Discrimination
The DOJ is investigating whether Harvard’s China-based financial aid discriminates against American students, focusing on compliance with Title VI.
EU Fines AliExpress €550M for Illegal, Counterfeit Products
European Commission fines AliExpress €550 million for Digital Services Act breaches involving counterfeit and unsafe goods.
Judge Gives Final OK to Anthropic's $1.5B Copyright Settlement
Federal court approves Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement resolving AI copyright claims, setting precedents for future AI training and legal standards.
Federal Judge Pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros Merger for 14 Days
A federal judge issued a 14-day halt on the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros merger citing antitrust concerns, signaling challenges for media M&A and BigLaw.
New York AI Regulations and Data Center Moratorium Take Effect in 2027
New York's RAISE Act and data center moratorium begin January 1, 2027, impacting AI compliance and infrastructure regulation.
USCIS Revives Public Charge Rule Tightening Green Card Eligibility
USCIS will deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits under a new 2026 policy reinstating the broader public charge rule.
Federal Judge Rules US Border Phone Searches Violated Rights of Activist
A federal court rules that US Customs and Border Protection's 2024 phone searches of Palestinian American activist Osama Abu Irshaid violated the Fourth Amendment.
HRW, ACLU Report Abuse and Deaths at Fort Bliss Detention Camp
HRW and ACLU detail abuse, neglect, and detainee deaths at Fort Bliss immigration camp, highlighting legal risks and oversight gaps for practitioners.
Third Circuit Rules NJ Assault Weapons Ban Unconstitutional
The Third Circuit struck down New Jersey's assault weapons ban, citing the 2022 Supreme Court Bruen ruling, reshaping gun law enforcement.
UN Experts Demand UK Review Indefinite IPP Sentences Over Mental Harm
UN human rights experts urge UK to review indefinite IPP sentences causing severe psychological harm to thousands of prisoners held beyond original tariffs.
US Groups Sue Trump Over ICC Sanctions, Claim Free Speech Violation
Democracy for the Arab World Now and TAAG sue Trump administration over sanctions targeting ICC activism, alleging First Amendment violations.
Federal Court Ends 60-Year School Desegregation Case in Louisiana
The Smith v. Concordia Parish School Board case ends after six decades, closing federal oversight of desegregation in Louisiana schools.
Wisconsin Panel Finds Probable Cause Elon Musk Violated Bribery Law
Wisconsin Elections Commission refers Elon Musk bribery complaints over $1M voter payments in 2023 Supreme Court race, highlighting legal risks for political spending.
Mexico Files Criminal Complaints Over 17 ICE Custody Deaths in US Courts
Mexico files criminal complaints in US over 17 Mexican nationals' deaths in ICE custody, raising immigration enforcement legal risks for corporations and law firms.
US Appeals Court Revives 500+ Autism Lawsuits Against Tylenol Maker
Second Circuit reinstates over 500 lawsuits linking prenatal Tylenol use to autism, reopening major mass tort litigation against Kenvue.
Mahmoud Khalil Sues Trump Admin Over Activism Suppression Claims
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump officials and private groups under 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act for alleged civil rights violations.
Judge Sanctions Trump Lawyers, Rejects IRS Audit Immunity Deal
Judge Kathleen Williams sanctions Trump’s lawyers and rejects IRS audit immunity in $10B tax return leak lawsuit, signaling court scrutiny of political immunity deals.
Top Indonesian Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Resigns Amid $275M Corruption Probe
Febrie Adriansyah resigns after police find gold bars and $20M cash linked to state-owned enterprises corruption case in Indonesia.
California AG Leads 12 States to Block $110B Warner-Paramount Merger
California AG Rob Bonta and 11 states sue to block the $110 billion Warner Bros.-Paramount merger citing antitrust and industry harm concerns.