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U.S. Steel, Union Seek Antidumping Duties on Tin Mill Imports
U.S. Steel and United Steelworkers petition for antidumping duties on tin mill products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey, marking a key development for the steel industry and trade lawyers.
Florida's accreditation fight heads to 11th Circuit, challenging college oversight
Florida's legal battle against federal college accreditation rules escalates to the 11th Circuit, questioning private gatekeepers' control over $112B in student aid.
Fifth Circuit Curtails FTC's In-House Adjudication on Deceptive Ads
A Fifth Circuit ruling finds FTC's administrative process unconstitutional, disrupting the agency’s ability to penalize deceptive advertising and reshaping enforcement strategies.
Valtrus Sues Five Data Center Operators Over Chicago Cooling Patents
Valtrus Innovations sues Netrality, Lumen, CoreSite, NTT, and Prime Data Centers in Chicago for alleged patent infringement of key cooling technology.
GAO Flags Unfairly Tight Response Deadlines in Federal Contract Bid
GAO sustains protest over government contracting officer's compressed response deadlines, reinforcing importance of fair procurement for legal advisors and contractors.
Federal Judges Demand Concrete Trial Plans, Data Proof for Class Certification
Federal judges are pushing lawyers to provide detailed, data-backed trial plans for Rule 23 class certification. GCs must prepare with robust analytics and litigation strategies.
Legal Teams Face Growing Risk from AI Hallucinations
Court sanctions and state AG warnings highlight the need for legal professionals to actively oversee and manage AI hallucination risks in legal practice.
7,000 Protest in Brasília Over Indigenous Land Rights Threats
Over 7,000 Indigenous people rallied in Brasília, pressing for urgent action on land rights amid stalled demarcations and regulatory risks for legal practitioners.
PPC Initiates London Arbitration Against Maersk Over Panama Port Takeover
Hong Kong's Panama Ports Company files arbitration in London against Maersk, alleging breach of contract tied to Panama port operations. Dispute underscores cross-border complexity.
Judge Orders Navy to Release Records in USS Bonhomme Richard Arson Case
A federal judge has directed the Navy to release court records tied to the USS Bonhomme Richard arson case, boosting transparency in military legal proceedings after the sailor's acquittal.
Delaware Supreme Court: Some News Reports Can Justify Corporate Records Demands
A split Delaware Supreme Court decision allows, in rare cases, news articles published after a formal demand to serve as a credible basis for corporate records suits. Legal teams should heed this n...
Judge Orders Pentagon to Restore Full Press Access After Court Challenge
A federal judge has ordered the Pentagon to reinstate wider press access after its restrictive policies were found unconstitutional, signaling judicial limits on executive media controls.
Delaware Chancery Nixes Section 225 Claim Over Fake Corporate Records
The Delaware Court of Chancery rejected a director determination action based on fraudulent documents, clarifying its stance on governance disputes in a key March 2026 ruling.
Australia Releases Draft Children’s Privacy Code With Strict Consent Rules
Australia published a draft Children’s Online Privacy Code with tougher consent, age, and data rules. Public input is open until June 5, 2026. Legal and compliance teams should prepare.
Musk's x.AI Pushes Back on Colorado’s Sweeping AI Discrimination Law
Elon Musk’s x.AI challenges Colorado’s first-in-the-nation law targeting AI-based discrimination, raising free speech and innovation concerns for legal tech stakeholders.
COPPA Rewrites: CLE to Guide Legal Teams on New Parental Consent Rules
Greenberg Traurig hosts a CLE on April 28, 2026, dissecting COPPA's tougher parental consent, new state laws, and recent FTC enforcement for children’s privacy online.
John Deere Settles Right-to-Repair Suit for $99 Million
John Deere will pay $99 million to settle claims it restricted farmers' repair access, marking a major development in right-to-repair legal battles.
Florida AG Probes OpenAI After FSU Shooting Tied to ChatGPT Use
Florida's Attorney General investigates OpenAI after claims that the FSU shooting suspect used ChatGPT. The outcome could set precedents for AI legal liability and compliance.
Justice Sotomayor Urges Law Students: Learn Legal AI Tools, Heed Their Risks
Justice Sotomayor tells law students at UCLA and Kansas to master legal AI—despite calling it 'very dangerous'—to stay relevant as technology reshapes legal practice.
Texas Bar Podcast Spotlights 2025-26 Priorities and AI Toolkit Launch
Texas Bar leaders highlight 2025-26 initiatives, from new AI resources for attorneys to scholarships and major events, in a new podcast. Key details for firm and in-house counsel.