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US Slaps 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Starting Aug 19, 2026
US imposes 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods Aug 19 amid trade tensions and a Supreme Court ruling limiting presidential tariff powers.
Lightyear Capital Buys Majority Stake in Prosperity Partners Legal Firm
Lightyear Capital acquires controlling stake in Prosperity Partners, signaling strong private equity interest in legal services combining technology and consulting.
Brazilian Legal Tech Jusfy Raises $15M Series A with Thomson Reuters
Jusfy, a Brazilian legal tech startup, secures $15M Series A funding led by Quona Capital and Thomson Reuters Ventures, boosting Latin American legal tech growth.
Microsoft Adopts Harvey AI to Boost Legal and Compliance Workflows
Microsoft's legal department integrates Harvey AI into Microsoft 365 apps, enhancing legal and compliance operations with advanced AI tools.
Lawmakers Propose AI Kill Switch Act to Enable Gov Shutdowns of Risky AI
The AI Kill Switch Act would let DHS order shutdowns of advanced AI systems posing risks, raising new compliance demands for legal advisors.
EU fines Google $1B for Digital Markets Act antitrust breaches
The EU imposed a $1 billion fine on Google for Digital Markets Act violations, highlighting new regulatory risks in digital markets.
Nurse Practitioners Sue Texas Over Delegation Agreement Rules
Nurse practitioners in Texas file suit against strict delegation agreement rules with physicians, challenging burdensome regulatory compliance and scope-of-practice limits.
EEOC Votes July 21 to End Employer Race and Sex Data Reporting
On July 21, 2026, the EEOC voted to propose ending the EEO-1 race and sex demographic reporting for large employers and federal contractors.
AI Tools Move Litigation Decisions Earlier for In-House Counsel
AI enables in-house lawyers to analyze data sooner, reshaping legal strategies and cutting outside counsel costs.
Tohono O’odham Nation Sues to Stop Border Wall Threatening Sacred Mountains
The Tohono O’odham Nation sued in July 2026 to halt border wall construction blasting sacred Baboquivari Mountain, citing religious and environmental law violations.
Hawaii Supreme Court: Maui Cannot Outsource Environmental Reviews to Developers
Hawaii Supreme Court rules Maui County must conduct environmental assessments itself, blocking delegation to developers for coastal projects.
Third Circuit Invalidates New Jersey’s Semiauto Rifle, Magazine Bans
On July 17, 2026, the Third Circuit struck down New Jersey's bans on semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines, challenging state firearm laws.
Secret Service Sees 40% Rise in Threats Before Correspondents' Dinner
The Secret Service reports a 40% increase in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, raising complex legal and operational challenges.
Two Orange County Mexican Mafia Associates Convicted of Murder
Ysrael Cordova and Ricardo Valenzuela convicted for murder tied to Mexican Mafia gang crackdown in Southern California.
Expert Testimony Highlights Pharmacist Training Gaps in Albertsons Opioid Trial
Testimony in Albertsons opioid trial exposes pharmacist training gaps and compliance challenges, impacting pharmacy regulation and opioid litigation.
Clio Launches GPT-5.6 Integration to Improve Legal Research Accuracy
Clio integrates GPT-5.6 in its platforms to enhance legal research precision using a vast global document library and AI advancements.
Lawsuit Claims ChatGPT Gave Harmful Medical Advice Nearly Causing Death
A Florida pastor sues OpenAI over dangerous medical advice from ChatGPT, raising questions on AI liability in healthcare.
SC Supreme Court Rules July 22 on Class Action Predominance Standard
On July 22, 2026, SC Supreme Court clarified class action class certification rules, aligning them with federal predominance test, affecting legal strategies.
Escambia School Board Seeks to Block Book Ban Depositions
Escambia School Board asked the 11th Circuit to block subpoenas demanding depositions on its book removal decisions, raising issues of legislative privilege in education law.
Judge Allows Exxon Suit Over Zinc-Contaminated Oil to Proceed in Baton Rouge
A federal judge denied dismissal in Exxon’s lawsuit over zinc-contaminated crude oil at its Baton Rouge refinery, advancing a key environmental litigation.