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Judge Acquits NYC Councilman Brad Lander in ICE Protest Case
U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry J. Ricardo acquitted Brad Lander in a 2026 obstruction case linked to a 2025 ICE protest, clarifying protest legal limits.
South Korea fines Coupang $409M for massive data breach
South Korea's PIPC imposes record $409 million fine on Coupang for data breach affecting 37 million users and unauthorized data collection.
CMS sets Medicaid work requirements to start July 31, 2026
CMS finalized Medicaid work requirements effective July 31, 2026, with state compliance due by Jan 1, 2027; legal pros face new compliance and litigation risks.
FCA Doubles UK EMIR Commodity Clearing Threshold to €6B
The FCA raised the UK EMIR commodity derivatives clearing threshold from €3B to €6B, impacting compliance for market participants and legal teams.
Mass. High Court Limits Chapter 93A Claims in Right of First Refusal Cases
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules that breaching a right of first refusal contract alone isn't a Chapter 93A violation, clarifying consumer protection limits.
NH Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction in High-Profile Child Death Case
New Hampshire Supreme Court reverses father’s second-degree murder conviction in daughter’s death, but upholds other charges, impacting child abuse prosecutions.
SC Supreme Court Grants Civil Immunity in Castle Doctrine Self-Defense Case
South Carolina Supreme Court rules employees with castle doctrine criminal immunity also get civil immunity in self-defense shootings, impacting future tort law.
RFK Jr.'s Mixed Messages Amid US Measles Surge Raise Legal Risks
RFK Jr.'s inconsistent statements on measles amid 2026 outbreak raise legal compliance and public health messaging concerns in the US.
LMNT sues health app Oasis over false lead contamination claims
LMNT files federal lawsuit against Oasis app for false statements about lead levels in LMNT electrolyte products, raising legal risks in health tech sectors.
Anthropic CEO Urges Govt Power to Block Unsafe AI Deployments
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls for U.S. government authority to block dangerous AI, citing need for safety standards like those for cars and drugs.
Boutique Firms Match Milbank's $455K Salary, Lead Litigation Rankings
Milbank and elite boutiques align associate salaries at $455K, reshaping litigation firm compensation and recruiting for legal pros.
Cboe Defends Proposed Disruptive Trading Rule Amid Industry Pushback
Cboe seeks SEC approval for Rule 8.23 on disruptive trading, facing industry criticism over intent standards important for compliance.
BigLaw Profits Soar as Firms Tighten Equity Partnership Doors
Leading US law firms report record profits but limit equity partner promotions amid shifting partnership models.
Iran Jams Shortwave Radio Broadcasting Independent Farsi News
Iran interferes with 15,500 kHz shortwave broadcasts that deliver independent Farsi news, raising concerns over press freedom amid internet blackouts.
Susman Godfrey’s 2026 Salaries Competitive but Vary vs. Market Raises
Susman Godfrey’s 2026 salary scale offers competitive pay above market for mid-level associates but aligns or trails at entry level amid BigLaw raises.
Supreme Court to Rule on Trump-Era Voting, Firing, Citizenship Cases
The Supreme Court will decide key cases on Trump-era mail-in voting, executive firing powers, and birthright citizenship in 2026.
SpaceX Files $75B IPO Prospectus, Musk Keeps 82% Voting Control
SpaceX files amended IPO prospectus targeting $75 billion offering with Musk retaining majority voting power; Nasdaq listing planned for June 2026.
Fearn Raises $5.5M Seed to Speed Up Patent Drafting with AI
Fearn secures $5.5M seed funding to cut patent drafting from 50 hours to 20 minutes, lowering costs for inventors and IP pros.
California Lawmakers Renew Push for Tough AI Training Data Disclosure
California's proposed AB 412 would require AI developers to disclose copyrighted materials in training data, despite industry pushback.
House Passes Bill Overhauling U.S. Copyright Office Structure
The House passed H.R. 6028 to restructure the U.S. Copyright Office, shifting appointment powers and creating new oversight roles.