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Appeals Court Dismisses Coppola's $15M Defamation Suit Over 'Megalopolis'
An appellate court dismissed Francis Ford Coppola's $15M defamation lawsuit against Variety over 2024 'Megalopolis' misconduct allegations.
Take-Two's DMCA Subpoenas Sweep Up GameStop, Gaming Journalist
Take-Two's DMCA subpoenas aimed at GTA 6 leakers mistakenly targeted GameStop and a journalist, raising enforcement questions for legal teams.
Supreme Court Pauses GOP Access to Discounted Political Ad Rates
The Supreme Court blocks a lower court ruling restricting GOP groups’ discounted TV ad rates, affecting midterm campaign strategies.
Rights Groups Report Sri Lanka Delays War Crimes Prosecutions
Human Rights Watch's Sept 2026 report details stalled Sri Lankan prosecutions for civil war abuses, highlighting legal setbacks for international justice.
Nick Shirley Sues California Over Immigration Aid Workers' Privacy Law
Journalist Nick Shirley challenges California's AB 2624, citing First Amendment violations, raising key free speech and privacy issues for legal professionals.
Federal court denies injunction against Pentagon firing Stars and Stripes journalists
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon can fire Stars and Stripes journalists despite First Amendment concerns over press freedom within military media.
Judge John Cronan Allows Sean Combs' Defamation Case Against NewsNation
Federal judge lets Sean Combs' defamation lawsuit against NewsNation move forward, highlighting media liability risks in high-profile cases.
Federal Judge Bars Interference in Washington Tribal Prawn Harvest
A federal judge ruled against stopping a Washington tribal prawn harvest, affirming legal limits on court intervention in tribal fishing rights.
FTC Eyes AI Talent Acquisitions as Potential Antitrust Mergers
FTC and DOJ scrutinize AI acquihires under Clayton Act amid Nvidia and Amazon deals, signaling growing antitrust concerns over talent hiring.
U.S. Courts Allow Thousands of Youth Social Media Addiction Lawsuits to Proceed
Thousands of lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, and YouTube proceed alleging youth addiction harms, raising legal and ethical challenges for attorneys.
Trial of Lindsay Clancy Ends in Mistrial After Jury Deadlock
The mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's case highlights legal challenges in handling postpartum psychosis defenses in criminal court.
D.C. Court Flags Lawyer Liability for AI-Generated Fake Citations
D.C. Court of Appeals strikes Deutsche Bank brief over AI-made fake citations, stressing attorney responsibility for verifying AI output.
Eleventh Circuit Rules FCA Relators Aren’t 'Officers of the United States'
The Eleventh Circuit clarified qui tam relators aren’t Officers under the Constitution, impacting whistleblower case strategy under the FCA.
LEGALFLY Launches AI Tool to Automate Contract Monitoring and Approvals
LEGALFLY debuts Contract Intelligence, an AI-powered software that streamlines contract management by tracking key dates and automating approvals.
UN Urges Iran to Withdraw Bill Criminalizing Foreign Contacts with 30-Year Terms
The UN urges Iran to withdraw a bill imposing up to 30-year prison terms for foreign contacts, raising global legal and human rights concerns.
UNICEF: 20M Kids Faced Tech-Facilitated Sexual Abuse in 21 Countries
UNICEF reports nearly 20 million children aged 12-17 suffered tech-facilitated sexual abuse across 21 countries, highlighting urgent digital child safety issues.
NHTSA Investigates Tesla Cybercab Over Safety Compliance
Federal regulators launch audit of Tesla's new Cybercab car for safety compliance amid autonomy concerns.
US Law Firm Claims UK AI Vendor Forced Contract Renewal Amid Issues
DK Law accuses UK AI vendor ConnexAI of forced contract extension despite system failures; vendor sues over unpaid fees. This case highlights AI legal risks.
AI Models Grow Safer but Opaque, Raising Monitoring Challenges
New AI models improve safety but become harder to monitor, complicating legal and regulatory oversight in the EU.
ICE subpoenas REI for customer data linked to Minnesota protest
HSI subpoenaed REI for purchaser data of green beanies tied to a 2026 protest at a Minnesota church, raising privacy and legal concerns.