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Federal Judge Denies Anti-SLAPP Protection for Foreign Speech in Lufthansa Case
Judge Illston rules California anti-SLAPP law doesn't cover foreign speech by non-U.S. persons, impacting cross-border defamation litigation.
Top AI Firms Pivot to Healthcare to Boost Public Perception
Leading AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI expand into healthcare to improve public trust, reduce costs, and demonstrate AI’s societal benefits.
NY AG Hits Online Med Provider Thirty Madison with $400K Settlement
New York AG secures $400,000 settlement from Thirty Madison for deceptive subscription practices, underscoring regulatory focus on online health services.
UN Experts Urge ICC States to Act Against US Sanctions Targeting ICC Leaders
UN experts call on ICC member states to protect court after US sanctions on ICC president and senior lawyer threaten international legal cooperation.
FBI Ends Automatic Ban for Applicants with Prostitution History
The FBI will now assess applicants with past prostitution-related activities case-by-case, affecting law enforcement hiring standards and legal background checks.
Sony Music, Warner Chappell Sue Anthropic Over AI Copyright Infringement
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music sue Anthropic for unauthorized use of copyrighted songs in AI training, seeking substantial damages.
Judge Halts USPS Mail-In Voting Restrictions Before Midterms
US District Judge Indira Talwani blocks USPS mail-in voting rule from Trump's executive order, affecting election law before 2026 midterms.
Taiwan Blocks Judicial Caning Referendum Over Human Rights Concerns
Taiwan's Central Election Commission rejects judicial caning referendum, citing ICCPR human rights obligations, sparking debate on criminal punishment reform.
Wired Details How to Run Private Chatbots Locally on Personal PCs
Wired's August 2026 guide explains running large language models locally, helping legal pros safeguard client data with on-device AI tools.
Sixth Circuit Revives Challenge to Tennessee's Social Media Age Law
The Sixth Circuit allows NetChoice to resume its challenge to Tennessee's law requiring social media age verification and parental consent for minors.
Federal Judge Orders Resume of Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
Federal judge vacates policy halting immigrant visas from 75 countries, requiring immediate processing and reconsideration of denied applications.
Buc-ee’s ramps up trademark fights, stokes partisan backlash
Buc-ee’s intensifies trademark lawsuits and links expansion to political leanings, sparking controversy over brand protection tactics.
San Francisco Judge Strikes Down Trump Policy Punishing Noncitizen Speech
A 2026 federal ruling in San Francisco found a Trump-era policy penalizing noncitizens for protected speech unconstitutional, impacting immigration law.
New Legal Guidance Highlights AI Ownership Issues in Contracts
National Law Review outlines key legal considerations for managing AI-generated content ownership in commercial agreements amid evolving US laws.
California Supreme Court Upholds Part of Ex-Felon Prison Visit Ban
California Supreme Court partially upholds law restricting ex-felons from visiting inmates, affecting rehabilitation and civil rights compliance.
Valve, Sony, Blizzard Face Lawsuit Over Online Game Price-Fixing
A lawsuit alleges Valve, Sony, and Blizzard conspired to fix online game prices, impacting antitrust enforcement in digital marketplaces.
Colorado Proposes Detailed Rules to Enforce Revised AI Act
Colorado releases proposed rules to implement its revamped AI Act, focusing on AI transparency and human review in automated decisions.
Ninth Circuit Rules Nevada Can Regulate Kalshi Sports Betting Platform
The Ninth Circuit upheld Nevada's authority to regulate Kalshi's sports betting contracts, creating a circuit split and raising legal uncertainty for sports betting platforms.
Judge Blocks HUD's Halt of Private Enforcement Initiative Funding
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking HUD from stopping funding to private fair housing enforcement groups, impacting civil rights enforcement.
Oregon Judge Upholds Plastic Pollution EPR Law Despite Legal Challenge
Federal judge affirms Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility law, rejecting constitutional challenges and setting key environmental precedent.