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Brazil fines TikTok $30M for mishandling child data
Brazil's data regulator fines TikTok $30 million for alleged violations in handling minors' data, highlighting rising global social media enforcement.
DHS Proposes $103K Fee for All H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
DHS proposes a sweeping $103,265 fee on all H-1B cap-subject petitions, reshaping immigration filing costs and strategies.
Colorado Revises Filing Rules for SEC-Registered Investment Advisers
Colorado updates notice filing and fee requirements for SEC-registered investment advisers operating in the state, including representative registration and education rules.
Judge Dismisses AIDS Healthcare Foundation's Antitrust Suit Against Express Scripts
A federal judge dismissed AIDS Healthcare Foundation's 2024 antitrust claims against Express Scripts over specialty pharmacy contracts in Louisiana.
PA Federal Court Allows White Employee’s Discrimination Suit to Proceed
A Pennsylvania federal court lets a white employee's racial and disability discrimination claims against Equis Research move forward, highlighting legal risks in diversity policies.
FBI Offers $25K Minimum Rewards for 50+ Unsolved Native American Cases
FBI launches Voices Not Forgotten initiative with $25K minimum rewards for over 50 unsolved Native American cases to improve justice access.
Delaware Judge Highlights Counsel’s Integrity in Patent Suit Ruling
Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves praised counsel’s candor and responsibility in the August 2026 patent case Disruptive Resources v. Ballistic Barrier.
Google Cloud Launches Gemini Enterprise for Legal with Leading Firms
Google Cloud rolls out Gemini Enterprise AI platform for top law firms, focusing on contract review, research, and compliance with robust data security.
USCIS Updates Public Charge Rules Effective Sept 18, 2026
USCIS revises public charge criteria for immigration benefit denials, expanding means-tested benefits considered starting Sept 18, 2026.
DOJ Allows Firearms for Self-Defense in Post Offices, Says New Memo
DOJ Office of Legal Counsel says federal law permits carrying firearms in post offices for self-defense, impacting workplace safety and compliance policies.
Apple Keeps iCloud.com Domain for Hide My Email After August Reversal
Apple reversed its decision on August 25, 2026, to retire iCloud.com domain for Hide My Email, impacting legal privacy and compliance.
DHS Imposes $4,000 Biometric Fee on H-1B, $4,500 on L-1 Extensions in 2026
DHS will require covered employers to pay $4,000 biometric fees for H-1B and $4,500 for L-1 visa extensions starting Sept 2026, impacting legal compliance and costs.
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.