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9th Circuit Upholds FMCSA Preemption of California Driver Break Rules
The 9th Circuit confirmed FMCSA's authority to override California meal and rest break rules for passenger drivers, affecting labor compliance in transport.
GAO Report Flags Safety, Waste Issues at Texas ICE Facility
GAO report finds safety, medical, and financial failings at Texas ICE detention center, prompting contractor change and DHS action.
EU Court Rules Auditors Must Allow Criminal Interviews of Officials
EU General Court annuls refusal of the European Court of Auditors to allow EPPO interviews amid criminal probe on recruitment irregularities.
Emory Scholar: Federal Judges’ Life Tenure Depends on Good Behavior
Emory Law professor explains that federal judges hold office during good behavior, underpinning accountability amid Georgia judge misconduct case.
D.C. Boutique Wilkinson Stekloff Matches New Big Law Pay Scale
Wilkinson Stekloff LLP raises associate salaries to match big law firms' new 2026 market rates, heightening competition in elite litigation recruiting.
Ohio Appeals Court Rules Google Is Not a Common Carrier
Ohio's appellate court ruled Google is not a common carrier, shaping regulation of tech platforms and editorial discretion.
Survey Shows Complex Self-Censorship Patterns Among Law Professors
New data reveals nuanced self-censorship in law faculty, highlighting ideological divides and impacts on legal education debates in the U.S.
Montana Supreme Court Revises Ballot Statement on Corporate Spending Initiative
Montana Supreme Court removes argumentative sentence from AG’s ballot statement, affecting legal framing of corporate election spending measures.
California Court Lets Privacy Claims Proceed Against Inspire Brands Over Cookies
A California court denied in part Inspire Brands' motion to dismiss class action alleging unauthorized tracking despite opt-outs, highlighting data privacy challenges.
Colorado Firms Settle Dispute Over Google Ads Using Competitor Name
Franklin D. Azar & Associates and Bachus & Schanker settled over misleading competitor-name Google ads, highlighting risks in legal marketing compliance.
Virginia Appeals Court Overturns Convictions on Obscene Sexual Gesture
Virginia Court of Appeals reverses two obscene sexual display convictions, refining legal standards on simulated masturbation acts under state law.
US Ties Health Aid to Data Sharing in 7 African Countries
US health aid to seven African nations requires pathogen samples and surveillance data sharing, raising legal and privacy concerns for compliance officers.
Kenya Arrests Ex-Chief Justice Maraga in National Park Protest
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested amid protests against Nairobi National Park construction, highlighting tensions over environmental rights and rule of law in Kenya.
BC Civil Liberties Groups Demand End to Police in Schools
The BCCLA and Policing-Free Schools Canada petition BC ministers to stop police programs in schools amid rights concerns.
Clio Acquires Jurisage to Boost AI Legal Tools in Canada
Clio completes acquisition of Canadian legal data startup Jurisage to expand AI-powered workflow solutions with Clio Work in Canada.
Cyera Raises $600M, Valued at $12B for AI Cybersecurity Platform
Cyera secures $600 million funding, hitting a $12 billion valuation as AI-driven cybersecurity demand surges for legal and corporate sectors.
EU orders Meta to restore free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
The European Commission mandates Meta to allow free API access for rival AI assistants on WhatsApp during antitrust investigation, safeguarding competition.
Canada's Senate Passes Bill Criminalizing Forced Sterilization
Canada's Senate approves Bill S-228 to criminalize forced sterilization, enhancing protections against coerced medical procedures
Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5 and Claude for Legal With AI Plugins
Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5 and Claude for Legal with over 20 connectors and 12 legal practice plugins, advancing AI in law firms and departments.
House Passes Faster Labor Contracts Act to Speed Union Negotiations
U.S. House passes FLCA to accelerate first contract negotiations between new unions and employers, imposing strict timelines and arbitration.