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Seattle Times and Newsday Sue OpenAI, Microsoft Over AI Training Use
Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft for unauthorized use of journalism in AI training, highlighting copyright and fair use debates.
Senate Dems Demand USPS Halt Trump-Ordered Mail-In Ballot Rules
Seven Senate Democrats call on USPS to stop implementing Trump executive order restricting mail-in ballots amid legal battles.
Ex-DOJ Lawyer Sues Over Firing Linked to Mel Gibson Gun Rights Case
Elizabeth Oyer sued DOJ in Sept 2026, alleging wrongful termination for refusing to restore Mel Gibson’s gun rights, raising DOJ ethics concerns.
Kirkland & Skadden Fined $2M for Covering False Testimony in Georgia Fraud Case
Kirkland & Ellis and Skadden each fined $1M for attorney misconduct in eClinicalWorks fraud case; penalty funds ethics education in Georgia.
NC Court Affirms Jurisdiction Over Alienation Suit vs. Ex-Senator Sinema
A North Carolina court ruled it has jurisdiction over an alienation of affection lawsuit against former Senator Kyrsten Sinema involving her former staffer.
Missouri Appeals to Supreme Court to Use New GOP-Favored Map
Missouri seeks U.S. Supreme Court's approval to use a new congressional map favoring Republicans despite state court blocking it over voter approval issues.
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.