Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
EU Sanctions 10 Russian Officials Over Yabloko Election Ban
The EU imposes sanctions on 10 Russian officials tied to banning opposition party Yabloko from 2026 elections, highlighting election integrity issues.
Polls Show Democrats Leading in 2026 House Race, Raising Legal Policy Stakes
2026 midterm polls favor Democrats for House control, signaling shifts in legal and regulatory policy priorities for law firms and in-house counsel.
Eleventh Circuit Upholds Ban on Calling Trump-IRS Deal a ‘Settlement’
Eleventh Circuit affirms ban on using 'settlement' to describe Trump-IRS agreement in official proceedings, highlighting judicial speech limits.
FAR Council Proposes Overhaul of 16 FAR Parts with Four Key Rules
FAR Council proposes revising 16 FAR parts, reshaping federal contracting rules on commercial buying, contract types, data rights, and contractor responsibility.
California Civil Rights Department Sues Employers Over Pay Data Reporting
California's Civil Rights Department sued two employers for violating new pay data reporting law requiring detailed workforce data submissions and classifications.
EEOC Issues Legal Guidance on Firing Amid Discrimination Claims
The EEOC provides clear guidance on lawful termination practices to avoid retaliation and discrimination lawsuits in the workplace.
BYD Sues DoD Over Military Company Label Hindering Lobbying Efforts
Chinese automaker BYD filed a lawsuit against the U.S. DoD over its military company designation and related lobbying restrictions.
EFF Urges SFPD to Tighten Drone Use Policies Amid Rising Surveillance
EFF raises alarms over San Francisco Police's expanding drone surveillance lacking robust privacy safeguards, pushing for stronger policies and transparency.
Republican Majority at NLRB Begins Reversing Biden-Era Labor Precedents
The NLRB's new Republican majority starts overturning key Biden-era labor board decisions, impacting union and employer law strategy.
California enacts sweeping data center laws effective 2027
California's new laws regulate data centers with tariffs, disclosure, and environmental rules starting 2027, impacting tech legal compliance.
UN Warns US Deportations to Third Countries Risk Rights Abuses
UN experts warn that US deportations to third countries expose individuals to human rights abuses and complicate legal compliance for US legal teams.
Mistrial in DC Councilman Trayon White Sr.'s Federal Bribery Trial
Federal bribery trial of DC Councilmember Trayon White Sr. ends in mistrial after jury deadlock, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of local government corruption.
Supreme Court Blocks Missouri's GOP-Favored Congressional Map Again
New analysis highlights legal risks and electoral chaos from Missouri's blocked congressional map ruling, impacting election law and policy.
Sixth Circuit Rules States Can Regulate Kalshi’s Sports Event Contracts
The Sixth Circuit ruled states have authority to regulate Kalshi’s sports prediction market contracts, deepening a federal circuit split over oversight.
Brazil Bans Online Betting from Sept 25, Ending $24B Market
Brazil's provisional measure bans online betting effective Sept 25, impacting $24B market and 52M bettors; legal teams must swiftly adapt compliance.
EFF Challenges Trump’s Pay-to-See Posts on Truth Social as Unconstitutional
EFF filed briefs arguing Truth Social's $100K/month pay-to-see feature violates First Amendment access rights, impacting social media free speech standards.
Amnesty International Report Demands ICE Abolition Over Rights Abuses
Amnesty International’s 2026 report calls for abolishing ICE due to documented human rights violations, impacting immigration law and enforcement policy.
Judge Orders Federal Agencies to Restore CFPB Funding
A federal judge requires restoration of funding to the CFPB, which has reclaimed $20B for consumers since 2010, impacting regulatory compliance.
Judge Holds DHS in Contempt for Illegal Deportation of Asylum Seeker
Judge Stephanie Gallagher holds DHS, ICE, and USCIS in contempt over unlawful deportation violating court orders and 2024 settlement protecting minors.
Supreme Court lets Trump admin resume voter citizenship checks with SAVE
Supreme Court pauses lower court order to allow Trump's expanded SAVE database for voter citizenship verification ahead of 2026 midterms, impacting election law.