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OpenAI Accuses Plaintiffs’ Lawyers of Concealing Paid Research in AI Copyright Suit
OpenAI alleges plaintiffs’ law firm hid paid research in AI copyright case, raising new issues on evidence disclosure and litigation tactics.
DC Circuit Reverses District Court, Upholds Pentagon's Anthropic Risk Label
DC Circuit affirms Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk, impacting defense contracting and AI compliance.
California AG Settles, Clearing Path for $110B Paramount-Warner Merger
California AG Rob Bonta settles antitrust lawsuit, allowing the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger with conditions to preserve competition and support workers.
CNN, MSNBC, and Politico Sue White House Over Reporter Ban
CNN, MSNBC, and Politico filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the White House over banned reporters, raising key issues about press freedom and government transparency.
Judge Dismisses Deportation Suit, Allows Free Speech Claim to Proceed
Judge Preska dismisses deportation case on jurisdiction grounds but lets free speech claim against U.S. immigration actions move forward.
214+ U.S. Cities End Flock Safety Contracts Amid Privacy Concerns
Over 214 U.S. cities and counties canceled Flock Safety surveillance contracts since 2021 over privacy and legal issues.
Meta Publicly Rejects ICE Subpoenas Seeking Immigration Critics’ Data
Meta publicly refused ICE subpoenas demanding user data on immigration critics, highlighting legal risks for counsel amid rising DHS data requests.
Take-Two's DMCA Subpoenas Sweep Up GameStop, Gaming Journalist
Take-Two's DMCA subpoenas aimed at GTA 6 leakers mistakenly targeted GameStop and a journalist, raising enforcement questions for legal teams.
U.S. Courts Allow Thousands of Youth Social Media Addiction Lawsuits to Proceed
Thousands of lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, and YouTube proceed alleging youth addiction harms, raising legal and ethical challenges for attorneys.
Health Secretary Nominee RFK Jr. Faces Calls to Resign Over Vaccine Trip Lies
Health Secretary nominee RFK Jr. lied about the 2019 Samoa trip's vaccine purpose, sparking calls for resignation and legal scrutiny during Senate confirmation.
Court Bars HHS from Using AI-Generated False Citations in Grants
A court injunction stops HHS from using AI-generated false citations in Teen Pregnancy Prevention grants, highlighting AI risks in government policies.
Hackers Leak 153M Driver’s Licenses Via IDScan.net Breach
Hackers accessed live ID data streams at IDScan.net for over a year, exposing 153 million US and Canadian driver's licenses and IDs.
Colorado’s First Right-to-Repair Lawsuit Targets Tech Companies
Colorado files its first lawsuit enforcing the new digital electronic right-to-repair law, signaling shifts in repair liability for tech firms.
Sony Calls Digital PlayStation Games Licensed, Not Owned Property
Sony says digital games on PlayStation are licensed, not owned, in court filings, impacting consumer rights and class actions.
Musk, Bezos Influence Redirects Billions in Broadband Grants to Satellites
Investigation reveals Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos swayed broadband grants from fiber to satellite, raising oversight and antitrust concerns.
Buc-ee’s ramps up trademark fights, stokes partisan backlash
Buc-ee’s intensifies trademark lawsuits and links expansion to political leanings, sparking controversy over brand protection tactics.
Federal Court Invalidates Pentagon's Blacklisting of AI Firm Anthropic
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI company Anthropic unconstitutional, impacting AI industry regulation and government vendor risk protocols.
Iowa Joins 12 AGs to Block $111B Paramount-Warner Merger
Iowa attorney general joins 12 others in lawsuit seeking to block $111 billion Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. merger amid antitrust concerns.
Meta’s $18B Child Safety Settlement Hinges on Flawed Age Verification Tech
Meta agrees to an $18 billion settlement on child safety, contingent on unreliable age verification tools. Legal teams face compliance and privacy challenges.
Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Editor Over Editorial Control Dispute
Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor and staff amid conflict over editorial independence and military-focused content shift.