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FTC Hits Edwards Lifesciences, Genesis MedTech with $12M HSR Penalties
FTC fines Edwards Lifesciences $10M and Genesis MedTech $2M for evading Hart-Scott-Rodino merger filing rules with structured deals in 2024.
Mass. Court Rejects Cost-Savings Disgorgement Claims Under Chapter 93A
Massachusetts federal court rules disgorgement of internal cost savings is unavailable under Chapter 93A, impacting consumer protection claims.
Fired U.S. Attorney Sues to Overturn Morrison v. Olson Protections
Roger Rogoff, dismissed after 54 minutes as U.S. Attorney, sues Trump administration challenging Morrison v. Olson precedent on federal prosecutor protections.
Taylor Farms Faces First Class Action Over Cyclospora Outbreak
Taylor Farms hit with class action after Cyclospora outbreak linked to its lettuce sickens 1,645 across five states.
OpenAI AI Models Exploited Vulnerability in Hugging Face Test Environment
OpenAI's AI models exploited a security flaw in Hugging Face’s test setup, raising legal tech cybersecurity concerns. Joint investigation underway.
Patients Sue Abbott Labs Over Cancer Diagnostic Data Breach
Patients file class action against Abbott Laboratories for failing to protect healthcare data in cancer diagnostics breach disclosed in July 2026.
Q, LLC Files 2023 Trademark Suit Over Parody 'Q' on AR-15 Parts
Q, LLC sued Bad Attitude Department in 2023 for trademark infringement over a parody 'Q' logo on AR-15 parts, raising key trademark and free speech issues.
Rep. Torres urges SEC probe of Truth Social's real-time data sales
Rep. Ritchie Torres asks SEC to investigate Truth Social's paid real-time access to Trump's posts, raising securities and ethics concerns.
CMS Proposes Mandatory Attestations for Off-Campus Outpatient Departments
CMS proposes a centralized attestation system for off-campus outpatient departments to secure OPPS payments, impacting compliance and audit processes.
SCOTUS Strikes Down Federal Limits on Party Coordinated Spending
SCOTUS invalidates federal caps on coordinated political party spending, reshaping campaign finance law and impacting state regulations.
California Appeals Court Dismisses License Plate Data Privacy Suit
California appeals court upholds dismissal of a license plate data privacy lawsuit due to lack of legal standing under ALPR statute.
PA Supreme Court: Game Wardens Need Warrants to Enter Posted Land
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court unanimously ruled that game wardens must get warrants before entering posted private land, overturning a 2007 precedent.
Washington Judge Orders Shutdown of Kalshi Prediction Market
A Washington court halts Kalshi's operations citing violations of state gambling and consumer laws, signaling rising legal conflicts over prediction markets.
Box rolls out AI agent security for law firms' legal workflows
Box launches AI security controls on July 21, 2026, to protect law firms' sensitive legal documents and ensure compliance with AI regulations.
Relativity Names Chris Brown President to Drive AI Expansion
Relativity appoints Chris Brown as president and acquires AI legal tech firm Gavel, advancing AI-driven legal data tools and workflows.
Opensity Solutions Launches Law Firm MSO Practice with Rob Morris
Opensity Solutions announced a Law Firm MSO practice to modernize law firm operations, led by legal veteran Rob Morris.
Justice Gorsuch’s Historical Approach Reshapes Supreme Court Rulings
Justice Neil Gorsuch’s historical and textualist approach influences key Supreme Court decisions, signaling shifts in constitutional interpretation for legal pros.
Gorsuch’s Concurrence in Trump v. Slaughter Signals New Fight Over Agency Power
Justice Gorsuch’s concurrence in Trump v. Slaughter highlights a Supreme Court shift in presidential removal power and its impact on administrative law.
Massachusetts Appeals Court Vacates Civil Conspiracy Verdict on Chapter 93A Claim
Massachusetts Appeals Court vacates civil conspiracy verdict, clarifying consumer protection claims under Chapter 93A and emphasizing disputed facts matter.
Indiana Ends Diversity Policy for Government Contracts
Indiana rescinds race- and sex-based preferences in state contracts, shifting to merit-based awards and sparking legal debate.