News
Legal and legal technology news, distilled daily.
Judge Voids $1.776B Trump-IRS Settlement Over Collusion
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams invalidated a $1.776 billion Trump-IRS settlement citing collusion, with sanctions for attorneys and DOJ criticism.
Trump Cuts Utah Monuments by 90%, Shrinking Nearly 3M Acres
President Trump slashes Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments almost 90%, raising legal and regulatory issues.
Top Indonesian Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Resigns Amid $275M Corruption Probe
Febrie Adriansyah resigns after police find gold bars and $20M cash linked to state-owned enterprises corruption case in Indonesia.
HHS Pushes HIPAA Security Rule Update to July 2027
HHS delays HIPAA Security Rule amendments to July 2027, extending compliance timelines for healthcare cybersecurity and documentation requirements.
California AG Leads 12 States to Block $110B Warner-Paramount Merger
California AG Rob Bonta and 11 states sue to block the $110 billion Warner Bros.-Paramount merger citing antitrust and industry harm concerns.
Second Circuit Upholds Injunction Against Nielsen Over Radio Ratings Tying
Second Circuit affirms injunction blocking Nielsen from tying local radio ratings data sales to national data access, impacting media market competition.
Supreme Court Opinion Assignments Shape Key Legal Outcomes
The Supreme Court’s opinion assignment process strategically influences rulings, benefiting litigators and scholars predicting decisions.
California court says lawyers must verify AI-generated briefs themselves
California Court of Appeal rules attorneys—not paralegals—are responsible for checking AI-generated legal briefs for accuracy and ethics.
LAPD Ends Contract with Flock Over Privacy and Civil Rights Concerns
The LAPD lets its contract with surveillance firm Flock Safety expire amid serious privacy and civil liberties concerns, joining other cities in reconsidering ALPR use.
NYC Moves to End Police Union Lawsuit Over Officer Discipline Records
New York City challenges police union lawsuit blocking public access to NYPD disciplinary records, impacting transparency and accountability.
Court Rules AI-Generated Documents Lack Attorney-Client Privilege
A 2026 court ruling finds AI-created legal documents lack privilege, raising risks for corporations and law firms.
DOJ Sues Maryland Over Community Trust Act, Citing Immigration Enforcement Clash
DOJ sues Maryland alleging the Community Trust Act obstructs federal immigration enforcement, spotlighting a federal-state legal conflict under the Supremacy Clause.
New Mexico AG accuses DOJ of withholding Epstein files for 130+ days
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez accuses DOJ of withholding key unredacted documents critical to the Epstein Zorro Ranch investigation, highlighting state-federal tensions.
Family Seeks Independent Probe into Nolan Wells’ July 4 Death in Mississippi
Mississippi family demands independent investigation into 18-year-old Nolan Wells' death after a July 4 boat trip amid questions on law enforcement transparency and wrongful death liability.
Florida Lawyer Sabatini Slammed for AI Hallucinations in Court Briefs
Florida attorney Anthony F. Sabatini criticized for submitting legal briefs with AI-generated fake citations, highlighting risks of unverified AI use in law.
Microsoft Cuts 3,200 Xbox Jobs, Divests Five Studios to Cut Losses
Microsoft cuts 3,200 Xbox jobs and divests five game studios by mid-2027 to address losses, raising key legal challenges in labor law and IP transfer.
Detainees Strike at Adelanto ICE Over Unsafe Conditions
Detainees at Adelanto ICE began hunger strike May 19, 2026, citing poor detention conditions amid worsening overcrowding and legal concerns.
California Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Over Data Center Reporting
California judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against journalist covering Imperial Valley data center, affirming free speech protections in environmental reporting.
Hunter Biden Wins $1.7M Defamation Award Against Patrick Byrne
Hunter Biden awarded $1.7 million in punitive damages in a July 2026 defamation case against Patrick Byrne over false Iran bribery claims.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Recognizes Unborn Children as Patients with Rights
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules unborn children can sue for medical malpractice, expanding prenatal care legal protections.