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DOJ Challenges New Jersey Law Banning ICE Agents’ Masks on Duty
The DOJ has sued New Jersey over its law banning federal ICE agents from wearing masks, raising crucial questions about state authority, federal supremacy, and law enforcement safety.
Texas Sues Houston Birth Tourism Center Alleging Illegal Citizenship Scheme
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues De'Ai Postpartum Care Center, alleging 20 years of illegal birth tourism services to secure U.S. citizenship for foreign clients, amid legal debate.
Sixth Circuit Nixes Class Status in State Farm Total Loss Lawsuit
The Sixth Circuit en banc reversed class certification for 90,000 State Farm policyholders, shaping future insurance class action strategies and aligning with other federal rulings.
Virginia Bans Salary History Questions, Mandates Pay Ranges in Job Listings
Virginia employers must stop asking about salary history and disclose pay ranges in job postings under new laws signed by Gov. Spanberger, effective July 1, 2026.
FinCEN Proposes Overhaul of AML/CFT Rules for U.S. Financial Institutions
FinCEN's proposed reforms to AML/CFT rules shift focus to program effectiveness and risk, impacting legal and compliance obligations for financial institutions nationwide.
Australia Unveils Digital Tax to Fund News, Targeting Meta, Google, TikTok
Australia proposes a 2.25% tax on Meta, Google, and TikTok to boost journalism funding, raising compliance and contracting stakes for digital platforms and media firms.
LegalOn Unveils Vault, Expands AI Contract Management to US and Europe
LegalOn launches Vault, an AI contract management platform for US and European in-house legal teams, amid rising demand for smarter post-signature workflows.
Supreme Court Rolls Back Key Voting Rights Act Provision in Louisiana
The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais limits Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, with broad implications for Southern states and U.S. House control.
Afghanistan Risks Losing 25,000 Female Professionals by 2030, UNICEF Warns
UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose 25,000 women teachers and healthcare workers by 2030, threatening vital services. Legal professionals should watch policy impacts.
Hawaii Advances Bill to Let Nieces, Nephews Inherit Native Homestead Leases
A Hawaii committee advances a bill allowing nieces and nephews to inherit Hawaiian home leases, addressing a century-old issue in Native Hawaiian land succession laws.
California Court Advances Special Needs School Restraint Death Lawsuit
A California court allows civil claims to proceed against a special needs school over a student's restraint-related death, highlighting school liability and risk for legal counsel.
USA Powerlifting Settles Transgender Athlete Discrimination Lawsuit
USA Powerlifting settled a transgender discrimination lawsuit with JayCee Cooper, following a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling on transgender rights in sports.
California Coastal Commission Settles Retaliation Suit with SpaceX
SpaceX and the California Coastal Commission have settled a lawsuit over rocket launch approvals, spotlighting regulatory impartiality issues for aerospace companies.
DOJ Sues Cloudera for Alleged Discriminatory PERM Practices
The DOJ has sued Cloudera, alleging it blocked U.S. workers from tech jobs under the PERM program, raising compliance risks for tech companies.
EU EmpCo Rules Set Tougher Standard for Green Claims and Packaging
The EU Empowering Consumers Directive tightens rules for environmental claims and packaging, raising compliance stakes for legal and IP teams in Europe.
Ken Abraham’s SSRN Essay: Tort Law’s Role in Shaping Regulation
Ken Abraham’s new SSRN essay explores how tort law and regulation interact, offering actionable insights for legal professionals on liability and regulatory strategy.
IRS 280E Loophole Closes for Medical Marijuana After Schedule Shift
A single sentence in tax code—Section 280E—had outsized impact on cannabis taxation. Marijuana’s rescheduling removes its bite, potentially saving the industry $2.3B annually.
House Approves Haitian TPS Extension; Senate Uncertain
The House passed a bipartisan bill to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians through 2029, affecting over 350,000 nationals and raising immigration compliance stakes for employers.
Texas Ties Matter: Court Pushes Rodriguez v. Thoratec to Dallas
A federal court transferred Rodriguez v. Thoratec from California to Texas, spotlighting the risks of forum shopping for plaintiffs seeking a favorable jurisdiction in cross-state disputes.
Legal AI’s Multilingual Promise Hinges on Data, Not Just Smarter Models
TransLegal's Michael Krallmann says high-quality multilingual legal data—not just better AI models—is essential to trustworthy cross-jurisdictional legal AI.