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Trump Expands Military Strikes on Drug-Smuggling Vessels in Eastern Pacific
The Trump administration has launched 62 military strikes on suspected drug vessels, raising legal questions about armed conflict declaration and maritime law.
U.S. Appeals to Resume Logging in Idaho's Grizzly Bear Habitat
The U.S. government appeals a court injunction blocking a 55,000-acre Idaho logging project near grizzly bear habitat, spotlighting federal environmental tensions.
BigLaw Equity Partner Pay Gap Widens with 40-to-1 Ratios
2025 data reveals growing pay disparities among BigLaw equity partners, with the highest PEP hitting $12.15M and average pay ratios at 12.3-to-1.
ACLU Sues Over Prolonged Detention of Asylum-Seeking Teens with Disabilities
The ACLU sues the U.S. government for discriminating against disabled asylum-seeking teens by prolonging detention and denying protections.
Apple Rolls Out Age Verification for Texas App Store Users
Apple starts age verification on June 4 in Texas App Store following new state law requiring parental consent for minors in app downloads and purchases.
LA Jury Awards $176M to Families in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
A Los Angeles jury awarded $176 million to the families of two brothers killed in 2020 hit-and-run by convicted socialite Rebecca Grossman.
Ninth Circuit Reconsiders California's Open Carry Ban En Banc
The Ninth Circuit en banc rehearing revisits California's restrictive open carry firearm laws, impacting gun regulation nationwide.
Harbor Acquires UK HR Firm CE Global Partners to Boost HCM Advisory
Harbor expands into human capital management and UK advisory market through CE Global Partners acquisition, enhancing law firm workforce services.
First Circuit Courts Heated Debate on 340B Subsidy Lawsuit
The First Circuit is hearing a critical lawsuit on federal subsidies for low-income healthcare providers, potentially affecting millions' access to care.
Legal AI Costs Rise Despite Cheaper Tokens Due to High Usage
Legal AI adoption faces budget challenges as rising token consumption offsets falling token prices, impacting law firms and legal tech buyers in 2026.
2026 Cyberattacks Hit FBI, Healthcare, Education & Legal Sectors
In 2026, major cyberattacks compromised FBI data, healthcare devices, education records, and legal sector systems, raising regulatory and compliance demands.
Canada's Military Police Watchdog Seeks Broader Investigative Powers
The Military Police Complaints Commission of Canada urges legislative reforms to enhance military police oversight and accountability in its 2025 report.
D&O Insurance Limits Director Liability in Delaware Shareholder Derivative Suits
D&O insurance Side A coverage is essential for directors facing shareholder derivative lawsuits in Delaware and similar jurisdictions.
Milbank Raises Salaries to $235K, McDermott Matches Promptly
Milbank raises associate salaries to $235,000–$455,000 effective July 2026, prompting quick match by McDermott Will & Emery in BigLaw pay battle.
LawGeex Founder Launches Superlegal, an AI-Powered Legal Firm for SMBs
Noory Bechor launched Superlegal in 2021, integrating AI with attorney oversight under a Utah Supreme Court license to serve SMB legal needs efficiently.
Fifth Circuit Lets Texas App Store Age-Verification Law Take Effect
The Fifth Circuit lifts injunction, allowing Texas's age-verification app store law to be enforced, impacting digital privacy and compliance.
UK rules Google must let publishers opt out of AI search summaries
UK's Competition and Markets Authority mandates Google to provide opt-out tools for publishers against AI-generated content in search results, impacting global AI content control.
Microsoft unveils Scout AI and ends exclusive OpenAI IP license
Microsoft launches Scout personal AI agent and NLWeb Protocol, ending exclusive OpenAI IP license, reshaping AI for legal tech and developers.
Senator John Thune Signals Break With Trump Amid GOP Tensions
Senate Majority Leader John Thune breaks from Trump on key issues, signaling shifting GOP dynamics with legal policy implications.
No Twitter DMs in Trump Library Undermines Presidential Records Act Compliance
Trump Presidential Library reports no Twitter DMs from his first term, raising concerns over PRA compliance and digital record preservation for legal professionals.