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EFF Warns New Laws on 'Stealth Crawlers' Could Harm Open Web
EFF challenges new laws like New York's targeting stealth crawlers, urging caution on AI-related data access rules affecting web openness and privacy.
EB-5 Grandfathering Deadline Looms on Sept. 30, 2026
Podcast highlights key compliance for EB-5 investors before the crucial September 30, 2026, grandfathering deadline under the 2022 Reform and Integrity Act.
Second Circuit Revives Prenatal Acetaminophen Claims, Limits Expert Exclusions
The Second Circuit's 2026 ruling reinstates failure-to-warn claims in prenatal Tylenol exposure cases, shaping expert testimony standards in product liability.
Federal Circuit Updates Pharma Method-of-Use Patent Guidance
New legal insights from Teva v. Eli Lilly and In re Xencor shape pharma method-of-use patent claims strategy.
AI Cuts Drug Development Time by 70%, Doubling Clinical Success
AI is transforming drug discovery, reducing preclinical timelines by up to 70%, doubling clinical success, and attracting $2B in investments.
New York AI Regulations and Data Center Moratorium Take Effect in 2027
New York's RAISE Act and data center moratorium begin January 1, 2027, impacting AI compliance and infrastructure regulation.
Pentagon Official Critiques OpenAI's Dean Ball Amid AI Regulation Debate
Pentagon official Emil Michael criticizes OpenAI's Dean Ball during growing tensions over AI regulatory frameworks, relevant for legal tech compliance.
FBI reportedly told to stop investigating ICE confrontations, agencies deny
Reports say FBI was instructed to halt probes into ICE incidents, but DOJ and DHS deny policy change amid scrutiny of ICE enforcement.
DOJ Files First Case in Alien Terrorist Removal Court Since 1996
The DOJ filed its first case in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, reviving a decades-old court for national security deportations.
Hawaii Supreme Court's 'Aloha Spirit' Clashes with Second Amendment
Hawaii Supreme Court invoked the 'Aloha Spirit' to limit gun rights, but the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it violates the Second Amendment.
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Canada Over Wildfires, Raising Trade Concerns
Trump threatens tariffs on Canada citing wildfire impact, but legal experts say such action likely violates USMCA and WTO rules, escalating trade tensions.
USCIS Revives Public Charge Rule Tightening Green Card Eligibility
USCIS will deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits under a new 2026 policy reinstating the broader public charge rule.
AI Vendor Contracts Pose New Risks for Legal Teams
Legal teams face new challenges in AI vendor contracts with clauses allowing data use for training and IP ownership issues.
Redi-Bag USA Pays $7.3M for Customs Fraud on Country of Origin
Redi-Bag USA settles for $7.3M over misrepresenting Chinese goods' origin, highlighting DOJ's crackdown on trade compliance.
Federal Judge Rules US Border Phone Searches Violated Rights of Activist
A federal court rules that US Customs and Border Protection's 2024 phone searches of Palestinian American activist Osama Abu Irshaid violated the Fourth Amendment.
DOJ Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Anti-Weaponization Fund After Court Block
DOJ seeks dismissal of lawsuits after federal judge blocks $1.776B anti-weaponization fund tied to Trump IRS settlement, impacting civil rights litigation.
HRW, ACLU Report Abuse and Deaths at Fort Bliss Detention Camp
HRW and ACLU detail abuse, neglect, and detainee deaths at Fort Bliss immigration camp, highlighting legal risks and oversight gaps for practitioners.
Senator Wyden Files Hatch Act Complaint Against RFK Jr. for Iowa Calls
Senator Ron Wyden filed a Hatch Act complaint against RFK Jr. alleging improper political pressure on Iowa Libertarian candidates in June 2026.
Six Journalists Killed in Mexico in 2026 Amid Criticism of Government Response
Six journalists, including Josué Martínez Contreras and Roxana Guzmán Ramírez, were killed in Mexico in 2026, raising concerns over government protection and impunity.
Third Circuit Rules NJ Assault Weapons Ban Unconstitutional
The Third Circuit struck down New Jersey's assault weapons ban, citing the 2022 Supreme Court Bruen ruling, reshaping gun law enforcement.