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NC Man Pleads Guilty to Doxxing Supreme Court Justice Online
Kyle Andrews Edwards pleaded guilty to doxxing a U.S. Supreme Court Justice with intent to threaten or incite violence, spotlighting security concerns for the federal judiciary.
Texas A&M Law, DHR Health Launch CALMA for Free Legal Aid in Hospitals
Texas A&M Law and DHR Health launch CALMA, a medical-legal partnership in Edinburg, TX, offering free legal aid to low-income hospital patients through on-site clinics and a legal kiosk.
Texas AG Sues Netflix Over Child Data Collection and Platform Design
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files suit against Netflix, alleging violations of child privacy laws and addictive platform design. Legal, compliance teams face new scrutiny.
Texas Secures LG Smart TV Privacy Settlement Over User Data Collection
Texas reaches a settlement with LG over smart TV data collection practices, highlighting growing privacy enforcement for IoT devices and consumer protection concerns.
Supreme Court Blocks AI in Its Deliberations, Endorses Human Judgment
The US Supreme Court formally rejects artificial intelligence in its deliberations, affirming reliance on human judgment for top-level judicial decision-making. Legal tech adoption in courts faces ...
Supreme Court Keeps Mifepristone Access Until May 14, 2026 During Appeal
The Supreme Court extended nationwide access to abortion pill mifepristone until May 14, 2026, maintaining current prescribing rules while legal challenges proceed.
EU Merger Guidelines Updated for Digital Markets and Sustainability
The European Commission's revised merger guidelines integrate digital, innovation, and sustainability concerns, expanding the EU’s merger review framework for future deals.
Army MAPS $50B Procurement Spurs Early Legal Counsel Guidance
Contractors are urged to engage legal teams early for the Army's $50B MAPS IDIQ, as bid protests spotlight litigation risks and complex compliance for this major federal acquisition.
House Passes Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
The U.S. House passes the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, extending agricultural programs through 2031 and introducing national security measures.
Federal Judges Push Back on DOJ Subpoenas in Trans Youth Care Cases
Federal judges and hospitals challenge DOJ subpoenas seeking transgender youth healthcare data, raising legal and strategic implications for healthcare counsel and compliance teams.
EPA Withdraws Proposed RCRA PFAS Hazardous Listing
The EPA has withdrawn its proposal to list nine PFAS as hazardous under RCRA, citing existing regulatory sufficiency and recent CERCLA designations. What it means for compliance.
Trump Backs Federal Gasoline Tax Suspension Amid Price Surge
President Trump reverses stance and backs suspending the federal gasoline tax, intensifying debates among legal counsel as Congress faces pressure over rising fuel prices.
Texas Court: LLC Managers Owe Fiduciary Duties Only to the Entity
Texas Business Court's Enosis v. Jensen ruling clarifies that managers of manager-managed LLCs owe fiduciary duties to the LLC, not its members, impacting corporate governance advice.
Zilis Testifies on Musk, OpenAI Board Dynamics in Legal Showdown
Shivon Zilis testified in court on her ties to Elon Musk and board tenure at OpenAI, spotlighting disclosure and governance fault lines in a heated ownership dispute.
HUD Tightens Fair Housing Focus, Targets Intentional Discrimination
HUD narrows Fair Housing Act enforcement to intentional discrimination and increases scrutiny of special purpose credit programs. Legal advisors must adapt compliance strategies.
UK Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes Timelines for Insolvency Claims
The UK Supreme Court clarified unfair prejudice claim limits in THG v Zedra but has complicated timelines for other insolvency claims, impacting UK litigators and insolvency practitioners.
Judge Halts AI Mass Termination of 1,400 NEH Grants
A federal judge halted the Department of Government Efficiency’s AI-driven cancellation of 1,400 NEH grants, spotlighting constitutional limits on automated agency actions.
Clio Launches Beta of AI Word Add-in for Legal Drafting
Clio rolls out the beta of its AI-powered Microsoft Word add-in, letting legal professionals draft, review, and edit documents with AI directly in Word.
iManage Launches AI-Powered Playbook Analysis for Contract Review
iManage debuts Playbook Analysis module, bringing AI-driven contract analysis and compliance tools to its legal platform and deepening its commitment to trusted, secure AI.
Kansas Court: Joint Tenant Can Sever Ownership by Deed to Self
Kansas Appeals Court clarifies joint tenancy law: a quitclaim deed to oneself severs joint tenancy, impacting property and estate planning firms statewide.