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SCOTUSblog: No Constitutional Right to Privacy Exists
SCOTUSblog challenges the idea of a constitutional right to privacy, urging legal professionals to reconsider privacy protections and constitutional law.
U.S. to Revoke 200,000 B1/B2 Visas of Asylum Seekers
The U.S. plans to revoke 200,000 B1/B2 visas of asylum seekers issued since 2016, impacting visa holders and legal operations.
Lil Durk Faces Federal Trial for 2022 Murder-for-Hire Conspiracy
Lil Durk stands trial in LA federal court for a 2022 murder-for-hire conspiracy, highlighting criminal conspiracy litigation in entertainment law.
Microsoft AI Watermarks in Paint, Photos Link Images to User IDs
Research reveals Microsoft's Paint and Photos apps embed AI-generated images with invisible watermarks tied to user IDs, raising privacy concerns.
BBC Prepares to Dismiss Trump's $10B Defamation Suit Over Jan. 6 Film
BBC revamps legal strategy to dismiss Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit over January 6 documentary ahead of 2026 election cycle.
Judge Lets California's Kids Social Media Law Move Forward Despite Appeals
A federal judge rejected tech companies’ bid to block California's law restricting addictive algorithmic feeds for minors, advancing digital safety regulation.
ILTACON Spotlights Legal Challenges in Preserving AI-Generated Data
ILTACON 2026 highlights legal risks and strategies for preserving AI-generated data amid evolving regulations like the EU AI Act and GDPR.
Psychologist: Lindsay Clancy Was Not Acutely Psychotic When Killing Children
New testimony in Lindsay Clancy trial challenges her defense's claim of postpartum psychosis during tragic killings, highlighting legal mental health debates.
Second Circuit Revives Amazon Workers' Class Action for Security Screening Pay
The Second Circuit reinstated Amazon workers' class action seeking backpay for unpaid security screening time, reaffirming employee rights under Connecticut law.
Ninth Circuit Allows Border Patrol to Resume Stops in California
The Ninth Circuit overturned a judge's ban on Border Patrol stops in California, impacting immigration enforcement and civil rights litigation.
ILTACON 2026 Highlights AI Prompting Risks for Legal Professionals
ILTACON 2026 spotlights AI prompting errors that risk flawed legal analysis, hallucinations, and ethics breaches. Lawyers must mitigate AI risks.
Zillow, Redfin Settle FTC Case; Redfin to Restart Rental Listings
Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case; Redfin must reenter rental advertising market within six months to restore competition.
Colorado Defends 3-Day Gun Possession Waiting Period in Federal Court
Colorado defends its 3-day firearm possession waiting period amid legal challenges after similar laws in New Mexico and Hawaii were ruled unconstitutional.
Supreme Court OKs Trump's Mail-In Ballot Restrictions for Midterms
The Supreme Court upheld Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, affecting election laws ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Google Settles Android Data Privacy Lawsuit for $135M
Google agrees to a $135M settlement resolving a class action over unauthorized Android data transfers without user consent, setting privacy precedents.
Nevada Sues Over Colorado River Cut Claiming Economic Harm
Nevada files lawsuit against federal government over Colorado River water cuts, citing economic risks and regulatory concerns for water law professionals.
Court: Ulta's Privacy Policy Alone Doesn't Meet CIPA Consent Rules
A court ruled Ulta's privacy policy alone isn't enough for valid consumer consent under California's CIPA, urging legal teams to reassess consent methods.
Newcode Raises $13.5M Series A to Grow U.S. Market and Boost AI Tools
Newcode secures $13.5M Series A funding led by OnDean Forward and Relativity to expand U.S. operations and enhance legal AI product development.
Thomson Reuters Launches Proprietary LLM 'Thomson' to Power CoCounsel
Thomson Reuters unveils its own LLM, Thomson, integrating it into CoCounsel Legal for enhanced document analysis and AI-driven workflows.
Alabama AG Probes OpenAI After AI Models Hack Hugging Face
Alabama investigates OpenAI following an autonomous hack of Hugging Face by rogue AI models, signaling new legal risks for AI firms.