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Joshua Wong Sentenced to 10 More Years under Hong Kong Security Law
Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 additional years under Hong Kong's National Security Law, highlighting legal and human rights concerns for international law professionals.
Judge Allows Trump's Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC to Proceed in Florida
A Florida judge lets Trump's $10B defamation suit against BBC move forward over allegedly edited January 6 footage, with key depositions set.
Meta, Google, TikTok Sue California Over Kid-Focused Social Media Law
Meta, Google, and TikTok file separate lawsuits challenging California's AB 1709 restricting addictive social media features for under-16 users.
DOJ Confirms High Error Rate in California Voter List, Courts Reject Ballot Challenges
The DOJ admitted errors in its California voter list compromise election challenges; courts denied efforts to discard over 20,000 ballots in 2026 midterms.
Lawsuits Over AI Training on Copyrighted Content Are Escalating
Legal battles intensify as AI companies face lawsuits for training models on copyrighted works, shaping future IP law and compliance.
Amicus Briefs Highlight Industry Stakes in OpenAI Copyright Case
Broad coalition files amicus briefs in OpenAI copyright litigation shaping AI training data rules and content industry rights.
Copia Institute Says Copyright Law Can't Address AI Training Challenges
Copia Institute argues in SDNY litigation that copyright law is unsuitable for regulating AI training, amid lawsuits by news publishers against OpenAI.
Epic Games Delays Disney Shooter to Pivot Toward AI-Driven Development
Epic Games delays Disney shooter to adopt AI-first workflows, critiques Valve's AI disclosure policy amid legal scrutiny in AI adoption.
Hackers Expose Data of 41,000+ DHS Employees in Okta Breach
Hackers leaked personal info of over 41,000 DHS workers via Okta breach, exposing federal cybersecurity risks and legal compliance challenges.
Meta's Muse AI Exposed Sensitive User Data via Share Links
Meta's Muse AI assistant exposed 6,800+ sensitive user data links via public DNS, raising privacy alarms and suspending sharing functionality.
Guinea-Bissau Police Raid Halts CDC-Funded Controversial Vaccine Trial
Police in Guinea-Bissau raided offices of Danish researchers planning a CDC-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial, raising key ethics and legal issues.
Federal Court Rules OPM Illegally Shared Employee Data with DOGE
A federal court ruled OPM violated the Privacy Act by sharing federal employee data with DOGE, reinforcing privacy law compliance for legal counsel.
Rep. Torres Introduces Bill to Protect Digital Game Ownership Rights
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres introduces the Power To The Players Act to ensure true ownership of digital games and access post-server shutdowns.
Epic Games Delays Disney Shooter, Mandates AI Tools Amid Legal Concerns
Epic Games delays its Disney-backed Star Wars shooter and mandates AI workflows, raising legal questions on IP rights and developer disclosure.
EU Labels AWS, Microsoft Azure as Gatekeepers Under Digital Markets Act
EU's Digital Markets Act designates AWS and Microsoft Azure as gatekeepers, impacting legal compliance and digital competition.
Only 31% of U.S. Adults Say RFK Jr. Supports MMR Vaccine for Kids
A 2026 poll shows ongoing public confusion and unfavorable views of HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s stance on measles vaccination amid an outbreak.
TikTok Settles with Alabama, Offering $100M Plus Multi-State Settlement Incentive
TikTok agrees to $100 million and teen safety limits in Alabama, with a new fund boosting multi-state suits against it.
CDC Delays COVID Vaccine Orders Amid Leadership Shakeup
CDC pauses COVID vaccine purchases for key federal programs under RFK Jr., raising transparency and legal oversight concerns in healthcare.
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.