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EU Court Allows Naming Doped Athletes After Privacy Review
The EU Court ruled athletes' doping names can be published after a GDPR privacy test, shaping data protection and sports law practices.
Reza Zarrab Sentenced for Iran Sanctions Evasion After Cooperation
Reza Zarrab received time served in 2026 after aiding U.S. authorities in a major Iran sanctions evasion case involving Halkbank.
Court Dismisses Key Claims in Meta-Epidemic Sound Copyright Suit
A U.S. judge dismisses major infringement claims in Epidemic Sound's lawsuit against Meta's Reels Remix feature, affecting user content policies.
Federal Court Upholds Trans-Inclusive Bathroom Policy in Illinois School
A federal court dismissed constitutional challenges to a transgender bathroom policy in an Illinois school, affirming rights protections.
Trump Pays $5.625M to E. Jean Carroll After Legal Appeals End
Donald Trump has paid E. Jean Carroll $5.625 million following appellate defeats and Supreme Court refusal to hear appeal, ending years of legal delays.
US Appeals Court Revives 500+ Autism Lawsuits Against Tylenol Maker
Second Circuit reinstates over 500 lawsuits linking prenatal Tylenol use to autism, reopening major mass tort litigation against Kenvue.
DoD Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements Ahead of November Deadline
The Department of Defense suspends Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Phase II, impacting contractor compliance obligations and legal counsel guidance.
CMS Proposes Expanded Authority to Deny or Revoke Medicare Enrollment
CMS proposes new Medicare rules expanding powers to deny or revoke provider enrollment, targeting fraud with retroactive revocations and ownership disclosures.
FDA Denies Petition to Set Temporary PFAS Food Tolerances
FDA rejects petition to establish provisional PFAS limits in foods, maintaining current regulatory stance amid evolving science on contamination and health risks.
Judge Dismisses CSAM Lawsuit, Upholds Apple’s CDA Immunity
A California judge ruled Apple immune under Section 230 of the CDA in a child exploitation case, urging lawmakers for legislative reforms.
US Seismologist Youlin Chen Detained in China Nearly 2 Years Without Trial
Youlin Chen detained in China since August 2024 without trial or disclosed charges; US State Department designated him 'wrongfully detained.'
Mahmoud Khalil Sues Trump Admin Over Activism Suppression Claims
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump officials and private groups under 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act for alleged civil rights violations.
Courts Tighten Enforcement Standards for Online Terms of Service
Recent court rulings reinforce stricter scrutiny on online contracts, urging clearer notice and explicit user assent.
California Launches AI-Unemployment Tracker to Address Workforce Impact
California launches AI-Unemployment Tracker and executive orders to monitor and mitigate AI's impact on workforce and labor laws, setting precedent nationwide.
Illinois Court Sends Political Defamation Case to Jury Over Actual Malice
Illinois appellate court allows a defamation case between political rivals to proceed to jury on actual malice, shaping standards for political speech cases.
Judge Sanctions Trump Lawyers, Rejects IRS Audit Immunity Deal
Judge Kathleen Williams sanctions Trump’s lawyers and rejects IRS audit immunity in $10B tax return leak lawsuit, signaling court scrutiny of political immunity deals.
xAI Stops Grok Build’s Unauthorized Repo Uploads, Plans Data Deletion
xAI halted Grok Build's automatic uploads of full Git repos without consent and vows to delete stored data, raising legal and privacy concerns.
U.S. Trade Rep. Greer Urges EU to Ease Tech Enforcement on American Firms
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calls on Europe to reduce enforcement measures that disproportionately affect American tech companies, signaling rising transatlantic tensions.
Opioid trial begins against Albertsons in Washington state
Washington state starts trial accusing Albertsons of fueling opioid crisis by dispensing 641M pills, with over $1.3B from related settlements.
Meta Employees Sue Over AI-Driven Layoff Process Alleging Discrimination
Meta employees sue over AI system 'Metamate' used in layoffs, alleging violations of FMLA and ADA, highlighting legal risks in AI-driven HR practices.