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Krafton, Unknown Worlds Settle $250M Earnout Dispute
Krafton and Unknown Worlds settled a $250 million lawsuit over a Subnautica 2 earnout after a Delaware court ruling and leadership reinstatement.
Getty Ends $3.7B Shutterstock Merger Over UK Regulator Demands
Getty Images terminates $3.7B merger with Shutterstock after UK CMA demands Shutterstock sell editorial business, despite US DOJ approval.
Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power to Fire Agency Heads, Except Fed Officials
Supreme Court overturns key precedent letting Trump remove independent agency heads except Federal Reserve governors, reshaping federal governance and compliance.
Google to Allow Outside Payments in Play Store Worldwide
Google will let Android app developers use alternative payments globally after antitrust settlement, impacting developer contracts and compliance.
Experts Warn Flawed Voter Database Risks 2026 Midterm Integrity
Experts warn that a flawed US voter database could disenfranchise millions and increase data breach risks in the 2026 midterms.
Florida AG Sues TikTok Over Under-14 User Ban Violation
Florida Attorney General sues TikTok for violating state law banning under-14 users on social media, signaling tighter enforcement for legal teams.
Big Tech Spends $20M Lobbying for Federal AI Rules Over State Laws
Major tech firms ramp up lobbying with $20M spent in Q1 2026 to push for federal AI regulation that preempts state laws, reshaping compliance nationwide.
EU orders Meta to restore free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
The European Commission mandates Meta to allow free API access for rival AI assistants on WhatsApp during antitrust investigation, safeguarding competition.
Apple unveils new parental controls at WWDC 2026 to boost child safety
Apple's iOS 27 introduces 'Ask to Browse,' Time Allowances, and more to enhance parental control and comply with internet safety regulations.
Apple Rolls Out Age Verification for Texas App Store Users
Apple starts age verification on June 4 in Texas App Store following new state law requiring parental consent for minors in app downloads and purchases.
Microsoft unveils Scout AI and ends exclusive OpenAI IP license
Microsoft launches Scout personal AI agent and NLWeb Protocol, ending exclusive OpenAI IP license, reshaping AI for legal tech and developers.
Trump Signs Voluntary 30-Day AI Frontier Model Review Order
President Trump issues executive order for voluntary 30-day AI model reviews, impacting legal compliance and cybersecurity risk management.
Google Launches Gemini Spark, an AI Agent for Autonomous Task Handling
Google debuts Gemini Spark, a 24/7 AI assistant that handles complex tasks autonomously, raising privacy and cost questions for legal professionals.
Microsoft Threatens Legal Action Over Public Windows Exploit Disclosures
Microsoft threatens legal action against 'Nightmare Eclipse' for publicly sharing six zero-day Windows exploits, sparking cybersecurity and legal debates.
Google Appeals Search Monopoly Ruling, Citing Market Fairness
Google has filed an appellate brief challenging a federal ruling labeling it a search monopoly, escalating a precedent-setting antitrust battle impacting Big Tech regulation.
NY Judge Bars Warrantless Evidence in Mangione Murder Case
A New York judge excludes evidence from a warrantless search in the Luigi Mangione murder trial, clarifying boundaries of evidence collection and media access in high-profile cases.
Meta Reaches Settlement With Kentucky School District Over Teen Mental Health
Meta settled with Kentucky's Breathitt County schools over claims social media harms students, marking a key moment in tech's legal risk on youth mental health.
Study: Workplace Monitoring Apps Share Employee Data with Ad Giants
A new study finds workplace monitoring apps send employee data to ad platforms like Meta and Google, raising major privacy and compliance concerns for organizations.
US Rejects UN Migration Declaration, Imposes New Visa Restrictions
The US abstained from the 2026 UN migration review, rejecting its declaration and indefinitely suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, signaling stricter immigration policy.
New US Law Forces Quick Removal of Sexual Deepfakes, Raises Free Speech Concerns
The TAKE IT DOWN Act requires US platforms to remove sexual deepfake and nonconsensual images within 48 hours, but experts warn about possible censorship and legal challenges.