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Federal Circuit Endorses Unjust Enrichment Damages Under DTSA
The Federal Circuit formally permits unjust enrichment damages in Defend Trade Secrets Act cases, guiding legal professionals on new damage calculations.
USPTO Reprimands Patent Attorney Over AI-Generated Fake Citations
USPTO disciplines a patent attorney for unverified AI-generated citations, highlighting AI risks in patent filings and ethical duties for lawyers.
Taylor Swift Owns Masters; No Public Evidence of Songwriting Dispute with Kelce
Taylor Swift regained master ownership of earliest albums; no verified details on songwriting rights dispute with Travis Kelce.
DOJ Moves PPP Fraud Enforcement Toward Civil False Claims Act Cases
The DOJ shifts PPP fraud enforcement to civil False Claims Act suits, increasing risk for companies over affiliate loan eligibility.
California Bill Targets AI That Reads and Interprets Human Thoughts
California lawmakers introduced AB 2741 to regulate AI systems analyzing neural data, setting new privacy and ethical standards for mind-reading AI tech.
Texas Halts All New Data Center Permits Until December
Texas Governor Abbott orders a pause on data center permits amid energy and environmental audits, affecting developers and legal advisors.
Employers Face Rising AI-Driven Candidate Fraud Risks
Employers must update hiring vetting amid AI fraud risks from deepfakes and fake profiles threatening recruitment integrity.
ShinyHunters Claims FBI Staff Data Breach Via Oracle PeopleSoft Zero-Day
Cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claims to have stolen 2-3TB of FBI staff data exploiting an Oracle PeopleSoft zero-day vulnerability, raising federal cybersecurity and compliance risks.
Court Rules Arbitration Clause Too Narrow for Wrongful Termination Claims
California court invalidates narrow arbitration clause, allowing employees to litigate wrongful termination and discrimination claims in court.
Mass. Appeals Court Defines Landlord Liability Under Chapter 93A
Massachusetts Appeals Court clarifies landlord obligations and tenant remedies under Chapter 93A in AIF Dartmouth, LLC v. Hanson decision.
Private Equity Faces Market Challenges But Spots Legal Opportunities
Private equity deal volumes drop in 2026 while firms shift focus to AI and infrastructure, creating new legal advisory needs.
OSHA Sets November 2026 Deadline for Updated Hazard Communication Compliance
Employers must update labels, training, and hazard programs by Nov 2026 under OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard based on GHS Revision 7.
Appellate Court Vacates EPA’s Methylene Chloride Exposure Rule
The 5th Circuit vacates EPA's 2024 methylene chloride rule, overturning federal exposure limits and altering workplace safety compliance.
USCIS Denies Many Nurse Visa Applications Over License Issues
USCIS is denying numerous nurse visa applications citing state license issues amid a nursing shortage and visa processing freezes.
DOJ Updates False Claims Act Guidance for Government Contractors
The DOJ revises its Justice Manual to clarify False Claims Act enforcement, focusing on meritless qui tam suits and guidance limits for contractors.
SEC Proposes Rescinding Rule 14a-8, Updating Proxy Solicitation Rules
The SEC proposes rescinding Rule 14a-8 and modernizing proxy solicitation rules to streamline shareholder voting and corporate disclosures.
Treasury, IRS Propose Rules Ending Tax Breaks for Discriminatory Private Schools
Treasury and IRS propose new regulations targeting racial discrimination in private schools' tax-exempt status, affecting up to 18,000 institutions.
Fifth Circuit Warns Lawyers on Citations But Mis-Cites Its Own Rule
The Fifth Circuit advised lawyers to verify citations but ironically mis-cited a rule itself, spotlighting citation accuracy in appellate courts.
SEC Unveils Innovation Exemption for On-Chain Trading of Tokenized Stocks
The SEC's new Innovation Exemption allows on-chain trading of tokenized NMS stocks under regulated conditions, reshaping legal frameworks for blockchain securities.
Villages Health System Pays $541.5M Over Medicare Advantage False Claims
Villages Health System settles for $541.5M over false Medicare Advantage claims from 2020-2024, highlighting False Claims Act risks for healthcare compliance.