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IRS Restores Significant Issue Rulings, Expands AI-Driven Audit Approach
The IRS revives its significant issue ruling program and boosts use of AI in audit selection as staffing and funding shrink, impacting tax law practice and corporate compliance.
NC Man Pleads Guilty to Doxxing Supreme Court Justice Online
Kyle Andrews Edwards pleaded guilty to doxxing a U.S. Supreme Court Justice with intent to threaten or incite violence, spotlighting security concerns for the federal judiciary.
Texas State Bar Honors 2026 Pro Bono Excellence Award Recipients
The State Bar of Texas recognized outstanding individuals and organizations for exemplary pro bono legal service in civil matters, spotlighting access to justice.
Texas Bar Recognizes Indigent Defense Innovators with 2026 Statewide Honors
The Texas Bar's 2026 awards spotlight Capital Area Private Defender Service and Bexar County Public Defender’s Office for pioneering work in indigent criminal defense.
Texas A&M Law, DHR Health Launch CALMA for Free Legal Aid in Hospitals
Texas A&M Law and DHR Health launch CALMA, a medical-legal partnership in Edinburg, TX, offering free legal aid to low-income hospital patients through on-site clinics and a legal kiosk.
Texas AG Sues Netflix Over Child Data Collection and Platform Design
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files suit against Netflix, alleging violations of child privacy laws and addictive platform design. Legal, compliance teams face new scrutiny.
Texas Secures LG Smart TV Privacy Settlement Over User Data Collection
Texas reaches a settlement with LG over smart TV data collection practices, highlighting growing privacy enforcement for IoT devices and consumer protection concerns.
Colorado Senate Advances Bill to Narrow State’s AI Act
Colorado moves to replace its sweeping AI Act with SB 189, focusing on disclosure, recordkeeping, and consumer notice for AI-driven decisions.
Supreme Court Blocks AI in Its Deliberations, Endorses Human Judgment
The US Supreme Court formally rejects artificial intelligence in its deliberations, affirming reliance on human judgment for top-level judicial decision-making. Legal tech adoption in courts faces ...
Supreme Court Keeps Mifepristone Access Until May 14, 2026 During Appeal
The Supreme Court extended nationwide access to abortion pill mifepristone until May 14, 2026, maintaining current prescribing rules while legal challenges proceed.
CLOC Global Institute 2026 Puts AI at Center of Legal Ops in Chicago
The CLOC Global Institute 2026 heads to Chicago, spotlighting AI's impact on legal operations strategies as legal departments face rising workload and tighter budgets.
EU Merger Guidelines Updated for Digital Markets and Sustainability
The European Commission's revised merger guidelines integrate digital, innovation, and sustainability concerns, expanding the EU’s merger review framework for future deals.
NC Voters Drop Senate Map Suit After Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
North Carolina voters have ended their challenge to the state's Senate district map following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Army MAPS $50B Procurement Spurs Early Legal Counsel Guidance
Contractors are urged to engage legal teams early for the Army's $50B MAPS IDIQ, as bid protests spotlight litigation risks and complex compliance for this major federal acquisition.
House Passes Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
The U.S. House passes the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, extending agricultural programs through 2031 and introducing national security measures.
Federal Judges Push Back on DOJ Subpoenas in Trans Youth Care Cases
Federal judges and hospitals challenge DOJ subpoenas seeking transgender youth healthcare data, raising legal and strategic implications for healthcare counsel and compliance teams.
EPA Withdraws Proposed RCRA PFAS Hazardous Listing
The EPA has withdrawn its proposal to list nine PFAS as hazardous under RCRA, citing existing regulatory sufficiency and recent CERCLA designations. What it means for compliance.
Trump Backs Federal Gasoline Tax Suspension Amid Price Surge
President Trump reverses stance and backs suspending the federal gasoline tax, intensifying debates among legal counsel as Congress faces pressure over rising fuel prices.
GM to Pay $12.75M in California Over OnStar Data Sales
General Motors will pay $12.75 million to settle claims it sold Californians’ driving data to insurers, marking the largest CCPA penalty and highlighting ongoing legal privacy risks.
Texas Court: LLC Managers Owe Fiduciary Duties Only to the Entity
Texas Business Court's Enosis v. Jensen ruling clarifies that managers of manager-managed LLCs owe fiduciary duties to the LLC, not its members, impacting corporate governance advice.