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Rights Groups Sue to Stop US Deportations to Equatorial Guinea
Rights groups sue the African Commission to halt US deportations to Equatorial Guinea amid abuse claims of indefinite detention.
Federal Judge Orders Detention of Ex-CIA Officer in $40M Gold Fraud Case
Ex-CIA official David J. Rush detained for $40M gold fraud and fraudulently claiming military leave pay, highlighting compliance risks in national security cases.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump-Era Immigration Freeze for 39 Countries
Judge McConnell rules Trump's 2025 immigration freeze unlawful, citing misuse of national security claims affecting asylum applications from 39 countries.
EFF Shares LGBTQ+ Online Safety Q&A Recap for Legal Advisers
EFF's 2026 LGBTQ+ online safety Q&A recap offers tailored privacy and digital rights advice for legal professionals.
Call for Congressional Probe into Judge's Fabricated Police Affair
A federal judge lied about a sexual relationship with a police officer, sparking calls for a congressional investigation into judicial ethics and accountability.
Supreme Court Rules Generics Not Liable for Pharmacists' Prescribing
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that generic drugmakers can't be held liable for pharmacists' prescribing decisions, limiting liability in pharma patent cases.
Court Rejects $1.41B Suit Over Notre Dame Law Clinic Amicus Brief
Court dismisses $1.41 billion lawsuit, ruling plaintiffs lack standing to sue Notre Dame Law Clinic over amicus brief on Uyghur genocide claims.
Polls Show Public Split on Supreme Court Expansion After June 2026 Rulings
Polls in 2025-2026 reveal divided American views on Supreme Court expansion amid key June 2026 rulings, affecting legal strategy and reform debates.
Texas Court Restricts Senior Life’s Duty to File Agent Appointments and Policy Records
A 2026 Texas ruling limits Senior Life Insurance's obligations to file agent appointments and policy records, reshaping insurer compliance and litigation risks.
New Guidance Clarifies Bad Faith Claims Against Insurers in North Carolina
Overview of unfair trade practices claims under North Carolina law, helping policyholders and risk managers navigate litigation risks.
ESAs Release First Report on DORA ICT-Related Incidents in EU Finance
The ESAs' inaugural report under DORA reveals 3,383 major ICT incidents in the EU financial sector, spotlighting system failures and cross-border impacts.
Supreme Court Backs SEC’s Power to Seek Disgorgement in Fraud Cases
On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court affirmed the SEC’s authority to impose disgorgement without proving direct investor losses, impacting enforcement and compliance.
Louisiana Appeals Court Affirms Murder Conviction Despite Children’s Testimony
Louisiana appeals court upheld a murder conviction despite minor children's incriminating testimony and vacated life sentence due to absent counsel at resentencing.
Illinois Court Lets MAC Biometric Privacy Suit Move Forward
A federal court ruled that MAC Cosmetics can face class action under Illinois' strict biometric privacy law BIPA for alleged facial scan violations.
Capita's £370M bid for UK HR contract is 40% below government estimate
Capita wins £370M UK government HR and finance contract with a bid 40% below estimate, sparking legal challenge and scrutiny of cost models.
Hawaii Supreme Court to Rule on Use of Sobriety Test Refusals in DUI Cases
Hawaii Supreme Court will decide if refusal of roadside sobriety tests can imply DUI guilt, influencing legal strategies statewide and beyond.
Amsterdam Court Lets Greenpeace's Anti-SLAPP Suit Against Energy Transfer Move Forward
The Amsterdam District Court permitted Greenpeace to proceed with its anti-SLAPP lawsuit against Energy Transfer, underscoring protections for environmental activists.
Connecticut's CART Act Sets AI Hiring Disclosure Rules by 2027
Connecticut’s CART Act mandates employers disclose AI use in hiring by October 2027, shaping transparency in employment decisions.
Lawsuits Challenge Qualified Immunity in California Prison Visit Deaths
Families sue California prison officials over two deaths during conjugal visits, challenging qualified immunity protections in wrongful death claims.
Arizona Supreme Court Orders Fake Elector Case Back to Grand Jury
Arizona Supreme Court ruled to return the 2020 fake elector conspiracy case to grand jury after procedural concerns, keeping key defendants under scrutiny.