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Court Dismisses Key Claims in Meta-Epidemic Sound Copyright Suit
A U.S. judge dismisses major infringement claims in Epidemic Sound's lawsuit against Meta's Reels Remix feature, affecting user content policies.
Trump Pays $5.625M to E. Jean Carroll After Legal Appeals End
Donald Trump has paid E. Jean Carroll $5.625 million following appellate defeats and Supreme Court refusal to hear appeal, ending years of legal delays.
Judge Dismisses CSAM Lawsuit, Upholds Apple’s CDA Immunity
A California judge ruled Apple immune under Section 230 of the CDA in a child exploitation case, urging lawmakers for legislative reforms.
Courts Tighten Enforcement Standards for Online Terms of Service
Recent court rulings reinforce stricter scrutiny on online contracts, urging clearer notice and explicit user assent.
Judge Sanctions Trump Lawyers, Rejects IRS Audit Immunity Deal
Judge Kathleen Williams sanctions Trump’s lawyers and rejects IRS audit immunity in $10B tax return leak lawsuit, signaling court scrutiny of political immunity deals.
xAI Stops Grok Build’s Unauthorized Repo Uploads, Plans Data Deletion
xAI halted Grok Build's automatic uploads of full Git repos without consent and vows to delete stored data, raising legal and privacy concerns.
California AG Leads 12 States to Block $110B Warner-Paramount Merger
California AG Rob Bonta and 11 states sue to block the $110 billion Warner Bros.-Paramount merger citing antitrust and industry harm concerns.
Supreme Court Opinion Assignments Shape Key Legal Outcomes
The Supreme Court’s opinion assignment process strategically influences rulings, benefiting litigators and scholars predicting decisions.
Court Rules AI-Generated Documents Lack Attorney-Client Privilege
A 2026 court ruling finds AI-created legal documents lack privilege, raising risks for corporations and law firms.
Florida Lawyer Sabatini Slammed for AI Hallucinations in Court Briefs
Florida attorney Anthony F. Sabatini criticized for submitting legal briefs with AI-generated fake citations, highlighting risks of unverified AI use in law.
California Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Over Data Center Reporting
California judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against journalist covering Imperial Valley data center, affirming free speech protections in environmental reporting.
Trump Asks Iowa Judge to Keep His First Amendment Poll Lawsuit Alive
Donald Trump urges Iowa court to continue his lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations over campaign poll coverage, spotlighting media law tensions.
USPTO Warns Trademark Applicants of New Scam Emails Impersonating Office
USPTO alerts trademark applicants to ongoing phishing scams using fake verification emails to steal sensitive data.
HSR Report: Stable Merger Filings, More Billion-Dollar Deals in FY 2025
The FTC and DOJ report stable merger filings in fiscal 2025 with 31.8% valued over $1B, highlighting growing high-value M&A activity.
Reed Smith merges ALSP, legal ops, e-discovery under Legal Solutions
Reed Smith consolidates 200+ professionals in ALSP, legal operations, and e-discovery into Legal Solutions, boosting efficiency and tech use.
Setfords Launches Custom Platform for Self-Employed Consultant Lawyers
UK law firm Setfords launches a proprietary legal tech platform in April 2024 tailored to its consultant lawyers, integrating case, accounts, and practice management.
Illinois Court: Emotional Distress Means More Than $1 in Defamation Cases
Illinois appellate court rules nominal damages insufficient when emotional distress evidence exists in defamation per se cases, refining legal standards for damages.
Ex-Epoch Times CFO Pleads Guilty to $67M Money Laundering Scheme
Former Epoch Times CFO Bill Guan pleaded guilty to a $67 million international money laundering conspiracy, exposing major financial fraud risks in media companies.
Federal Judge Orders GEO Group to Allow WA Health Inspections at ICE Facility
A federal judge enforces Washington's health inspection law on GEO Group's ICE detention center, clarifying state authority over federal contractors.
OpenAI Debuts GPT-5.6 with Cybersecurity Boosts for Legal AI
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 family with enhanced cybersecurity features, impacting AI use in legal fields and data protection.