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DOJ Launches West Coast Strike Force to Target Health Care Fraud
The DOJ has formed a West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force to intensify enforcement in Arizona, Nevada, and Northern California, signaling heightened legal risks for providers.
Ninth Circuit Vacates Nevada Kidnapping Conviction Over Jury Coercion
Ninth Circuit orders retrial in US v. Shaw, citing improper judicial pressure on deliberating jurors in a 2019 Nevada kidnapping case. Key implications for trial conduct.
BMS Faces Antitrust Claims Over Delayed Generics for Cancer Drugs
Bristol Myers Squibb is accused of using pay-for-delay deals to block generic versions of its cancer drugs Thalomid and Revlimid, sparking new antitrust concerns.
San Diego County Faces Wrongful Death Claims After Judge’s Ruling
A federal judge lets wrongful death and civil rights claims proceed against San Diego County after an inmate's overdose death. The case highlights public liability for inmate care.
Second Circuit Again Preempts NY Mortgage Escrow Interest Law
The Second Circuit reaffirmed that New York’s mortgage escrow interest mandate is preempted by federal law, intensifying a circuit split and raising Supreme Court prospects.
Linklaters Debuts Applied Intelligence Practice for Custom AI Legal Solutions
Linklaters launches its Applied Intelligence practice, uniting lawyers and data scientists to develop custom AI tools and workflows for complex legal matters.
Supreme Court Scrutiny Grows on Alabama’s Nitrogen Gas Executions
Alabama’s nitrogen gas executions face heightened Supreme Court scrutiny as new filings challenge method’s constitutionality and raise concerns over inmate suffering.
GenAI Reshapes E-Discovery: Top Risks, Rewards, and Legal Lessons
New analysis answers top practitioner questions on using generative AI in e-discovery, outlining core risks, oversight needs, and how courts are responding.
Senate Panel Unanimously Advances GUARD Act on AI, Kids, and Safety
The Senate Judiciary Committee moved forward the GUARD Act, a key bill setting age-verification and disclosure rules for AI chatbots targeting minors.
US Trade Court Strikes Down Trump's Section 122 Tariffs
The US Court of International Trade invalidated Trump's 10% global tariffs under Section 122, reshaping relief eligibility and challenging executive trade authority.
Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Redistricting Referendum
Virginia's top court has voided the state's recently approved redistricting referendum, reversing Democrats' attempt to redraw congressional maps and raising new legal questions.
THL Partners Acquires Celerion for $1.8B in Major Life Sciences Deal
THL Partners is acquiring clinical pharmacology leader Celerion from H.I.G. Capital for $1.8 billion, strengthening its healthcare portfolio and reflecting strong private equity interest in drug de...
Podcast Unpacks Million-Dollar Fee Battles in FCA Whistleblower Cases
A new podcast episode details how attorney fee petitions in False Claims Act cases raise complex questions, with relators’ lawyers sometimes seeking millions in fees post-settlement.
FTC Bans Kochava from Selling Sensitive Location Data
The FTC has banned data broker Kochava from selling or sharing sensitive location data, underlining regulatory scrutiny on data privacy practices for legal and compliance teams.
EDNY Doubles Down on Preemption in Insulin Pump Liability Case
The Eastern District of New York reaffirmed federal preemption, dismissing Gallego v. Tandem Diabetes Care and limiting state law claims against FDA-approved medical devices.
ASIC Sets June 30 Deadline for Digital Asset Licence Applications
ASIC reminds digital asset service providers in Australia to apply for or vary AFS licences by June 30, 2026, as regulatory scrutiny tightens ahead of new laws.
US Commerce Dept to Vet AI Models From Google DeepMind, Microsoft, xAI
The Commerce Dept's CAISI now has formal agreements to evaluate AI models from Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI for national security risks—advancing federal AI oversight.
Federal Judge Dismisses Driver Privacy Act Suit for Lack of Concrete Harm
A federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois dismissed a DPPA lawsuit for lack of standing, clarifying strict harm requirements for future driver data privacy claims.
Medtronic Breach: ShinyHunters Claims 9M Records in Attack
Medtronic confirms a major data breach linked to ShinyHunters, highlighting cybersecurity risks for medical device firms and compliance teams across regulated industries.
California OKs $25M to Aid Rural Hospitals Amid Mandate Pressures
California legislators approve $25M to support rural hospitals facing wage hikes and retrofit mandates, highlighting legal and regulatory issues for healthcare providers.