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10th Circuit Allows Utah to Prosecute Religious Psychedelic Use
The 10th Circuit overturned a federal injunction blocking Utah's prosecution over religious use of psilocybin mushrooms, impacting religious freedom and drug law enforcement.
Federal Judge Upholds Virginia Dream Act Tuition Rules
A federal court ruled that Virginia's Dream Act residency requirements for in-state tuition comply with federal law, impacting education and immigration policy.
Cornell President Vows Better Sexual Assault Response After Lawsuit
Cornell University President Kotlikoff commits to transparency and improvements following high-profile sexual assault allegations and legal action.
Justice Alito’s WSJ Column Sparks New Originalism Debate
Justice Alito’s recent Wall Street Journal column renews debate on originalism, emphasizing a 'populist' constitutional interpretation approach.
California's COMPETE Act Targets Monopolies Starting 2027
California's COMPETE Act, effective January 1, 2027, expands state antitrust laws to prohibit single-firm monopolization and monopsonization.
Supreme Court’s 2026 Term Opens with Cases on Climate, Guns, and Immigration
The Supreme Court began its 2026 term with major cases on climate tort claims, gun rights, immigration enforcement, and religious land use.
California Woman Charged with Spying on Taiwanese President’s Son for China
Heather Zhang, a California real estate agent, faces federal charges for spying on Taiwanese President's son for China, highlighting espionage risks.
Class Action Alleges Expedia Inflated Hotel Prices Using Algorithms
Expedia faces a class action alleging its pricing algorithms forced hotels to raise rates across all platforms, impacting consumers nationwide.
California Court Rules Proposition 51 Limits Abuse Damages Against Catholic Church
California Court of Appeal rules that Proposition 51 caps noneconomic damages in Catholic Church abuse lawsuits revived by 2019 law, impacting mass tort claims.
New AI Rules Tighten Ethical Use in Arbitration by 2026
Key arbitration bodies and the EU AI Act set firm AI ethics and transparency rules to protect fairness and privacy in arbitration.
California's 2027 Employment Laws Limit AI in Firing, Raise Wages
California's 2027 laws ban automated firing without human review, raise wages, and increase reporting penalties for employers.
Illinois Supreme Court to Decide Solar Project Siting Dispute
Illinois Supreme Court agrees to hear case resolving conflicting appellate rulings on local solar project siting regulations affecting developers and counties.
ICBA Sues OCC Over Crypto National Trust Bank Charters
ICBA filed a lawsuit challenging OCC's authority to grant crypto firms national trust bank charters, spotlighting regulatory disputes in banking and crypto sectors.
Prince Andrew Moves to Quash UK Search Warrants in Epstein Probe
Prince Andrew challenges UK search warrants tied to Epstein investigation; High Court to decide on evidence use, impacting legal procedures.
Supreme Court Passes on Cases About Political Apparel, Gun Rights, COVID Mandates
SCOTUS declines to hear high-profile cases on 'Let's Go Brandon' sweatshirts, defamation verdicts, and Defense Dept. COVID mandates, leaving lower court rulings intact.
Senate Bill Proposes Major Overhaul of Environmental Permitting
The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 aims to streamline environmental permit reviews, affecting infrastructure legal compliance.
Kinahan Trial Adjourned Amid Solicitor Absence and US Criminal Charges
Daniel Kinahan’s Ireland trial paused after solicitor missed hearing; highlights legal challenges in international organized crime cases.
California enacts sweeping data center regulations on environment and operations
California's new laws set strict data center rules on energy, water, and infrastructure costs, reshaping compliance for tech firms and legal teams.
Pandektes Raises €13.5M to Expand AI Legal Research Across Europe & US
Danish legal tech firm Pandektes secures €13.5 million Series A to grow internationally and open database access to developers, advancing AI legal research.
Senator Schiff Urges AI Regulation with New Bills on Defense, IP Transparency
Senator Adam Schiff pushes bipartisan AI bills in 2026 addressing Defense use and IP transparency for legal and corporate compliance.