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EU Labels AWS, Microsoft Azure as Gatekeepers Under Digital Markets Act
EU's Digital Markets Act designates AWS and Microsoft Azure as gatekeepers, impacting legal compliance and digital competition.
Utah Judge Advances Manslaughter Charges in Protest Shooting
Utah judge advances manslaughter case against volunteer who shot and killed a protester at 2025 No Kings protest in Salt Lake City.
ICE Agent Testifies Emotionally in Minneapolis Assault Case Amid Jurisdiction Debate
ICE agent Gregory Morgan Jr. gave emotional testimony in a Minnesota assault case as the court weighs federal vs. state jurisdiction over immigration enforcement incidents.
Trial Begins for Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Corruption Charges
Federal corruption trial started for former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three co-defendants over bribery and fraud allegations involving city contracts.
Honeywell Sues Scribd for Hosting Leaked Aerospace Trade Secrets
Honeywell Aerospace filed suit against Scribd for hosting proprietary manuals, highlighting trade secret risks and regulatory challenges in aerospace.
Bank of America Hit With $1.2B Penalty for AML Failures
The U.S. Treasury fines Bank of America $1.2 billion for anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance failures over multiple years.
Stanford Names 2026–27 Bremond Fellows Advancing Racial Justice Law
Stanford selects three legal scholars for 2026–27 Bremond Fellowship supporting racial justice advocacy and legal scholarship.
California Court Defines Supervisor Harassment Liability Standards
California Court of Appeal limits strict liability for employer harassment to supervisors with direct authority over victims, affecting employer policies.
Washington State Proposes PPE Rule Update for Construction Workers
Washington DOSH proposes updated construction PPE rules to align with federal OSHA standards, emphasizing properly fitting equipment to enhance worker safety.
Joe Gibbs Racing Seeks Sanctions in NASCAR Trade Secret Case
Joe Gibbs Racing accuses former director and Spire Motorsports of trade secret theft in a high-stakes NASCAR legal dispute over confidential data.
ACLU Sues ICE Over Withholding Detainee Property After Release
ACLU files a lawsuit against ICE for failing to return personal items to detainees months after release, raising civil rights and due process concerns.
CVS to Pay $315M in Opioid Prescription Settlement with New Oversight
CVS agrees to $315 million settlement over opioid prescription allegations, including enhanced compliance and monitoring measures to address controlled substances.
Judge Orders OpenAI to Hand Over Hiring Records in Apple Trade Secrets Suit
Federal judge orders OpenAI to produce hiring and communication records in Apple trade secrets lawsuit, highlighting key legal issues in AI and IP law.
Lawsuit Claims OpenAI’s ChatGPT Exploits Children's Data
A federal class action alleges OpenAI’s chatbot targets minors to collect personal data without consent, raising privacy and legal concerns.
Judge Approves $68M Google Assistant Settlement Over Privacy Claims
Federal judge approves $68 million class settlement for privacy violations by Google Assistant, highlighting AI assistant risks for legal teams.
California Court Upholds Warrantless ALPR Searches in San Jose
A Santa Clara judge dismisses EFF lawsuit, ruling warrantless use of ALPR data in San Jose constitutional amid privacy debates.
Duane Davis Sentenced to 40 Years for Tupac Shakur Murder
Duane Davis was sentenced to 40 years to life in 2026 for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, closing a decades-old case with implications for criminal law.
Jury Selection Begins in Federal Death Penalty Trial of Buffalo Shooter
Jury selection starts October 13 in the federal death penalty trial of Payton Gendron for the 2022 Buffalo supermarket shooting, facing hate crime charges.
Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as Ambassador to Greece Amid Ethics Allegations
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. Ambassador to Greece after allegations of soliciting funds for political access and improper gifts, prompting calls for investigation.
Q3 2026 Sees Billion-Dollar Deals Amid Legal Tech Market Cooling
Q3 2026 global venture funding hits $159B with record billion-dollar AI rounds; legal tech raises $2.2B despite overall market contraction.