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Trump Asks Iowa Judge to Keep His First Amendment Poll Lawsuit Alive
Donald Trump urges Iowa court to continue his lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations over campaign poll coverage, spotlighting media law tensions.
Arkansas Federal Court Orders $15K in Landlord Sexual Harassment Case
The U.S. District Court in Arkansas ordered $15,000 damages against a landlord harassing a prospective tenant during a rental showing.
USPTO Warns Trademark Applicants of New Scam Emails Impersonating Office
USPTO alerts trademark applicants to ongoing phishing scams using fake verification emails to steal sensitive data.
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft in Talent Recruitment
Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets through former employees and aggressive recruitment tactics, signaling rising AI legal battles.
Judge Tigar Blocks Enforcement of Anti-DEI Federal Grant Conditions in CA, OR
U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar blocks Trump-era Executive Order on anti-DEI grant conditions in California and Oregon, affecting federal funding policies.
HSR Report: Stable Merger Filings, More Billion-Dollar Deals in FY 2025
The FTC and DOJ report stable merger filings in fiscal 2025 with 31.8% valued over $1B, highlighting growing high-value M&A activity.
Kansas Supreme Court Requires Factual Innocence for Wrongful Conviction Pay
Kansas Supreme Court rules that factual innocence is necessary to claim wrongful conviction compensation, impacting legal standards and reform efforts.
Class Action Alleges CeraVe Baby Ointments Use Adult Formula
A July 2026 class action claims CeraVe baby ointments share formulas with adult versions despite sensitive skin claims, raising liability concerns.
Keystone Operator to Pay $26.8M Over 2022 Oil Spill Violations
Keystone Pipeline operator TC Energy agrees to pay $26.8 million to settle Clean Water Act violations after 2022 oil spill in Kansas, highlighting legal risks for infrastructure projects.
Plaintiffs' Bar Files More Lawsuits Under Driver’s Privacy Protection Act
A surge in lawsuits citing the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act signals rising privacy risks for vehicle data handling in the US.
Reed Smith merges ALSP, legal ops, e-discovery under Legal Solutions
Reed Smith consolidates 200+ professionals in ALSP, legal operations, and e-discovery into Legal Solutions, boosting efficiency and tech use.
Setfords Launches Custom Platform for Self-Employed Consultant Lawyers
UK law firm Setfords launches a proprietary legal tech platform in April 2024 tailored to its consultant lawyers, integrating case, accounts, and practice management.
New Alito Biography Details His Conservative Supreme Court Impact
Peter Canellos' 2026 biography of Justice Samuel Alito reveals his judicial philosophy and role in key Supreme Court rulings affecting U.S. law.
Human Rights Watch Warns Civilians Trapped in Kherson Face Crisis
Human Rights Watch reports dire humanitarian conditions for civilians trapped in Russian-occupied Kherson amid ongoing conflict and legal concerns.
SCOTUS Narrows Gun Law Restrictions, Opens New Assault Rifle Review
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii handgun carry ban and plans to hear assault rifle case, reshaping gun law limits for legal professionals and policymakers.
SCOTUS Rarely Grants Rehearings, Birthright Citizenship Case Highlights
SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship 6-3; rare rehearing requests shed light on court strategy and constitutional debates.
Meta’s AI Image Tool Uses Instagram Photos by Default, Raising Consent Issues
Meta's Muse Image AI tool uses public Instagram photos by default without clear consent, sparking legal and privacy concerns for users and advisors.
Illinois Court: Emotional Distress Means More Than $1 in Defamation Cases
Illinois appellate court rules nominal damages insufficient when emotional distress evidence exists in defamation per se cases, refining legal standards for damages.
Federal Judge Upholds Salvation Army’s Methadone Ban in Rehab Centers
A federal judge ruled the Salvation Army can lawfully prohibit methadone in its rehab centers, highlighting First Amendment protections for faith-based organizations.
Ohio Judge Blocks NCAA Eligibility Rules for 24 College Hoops Players
Ohio judge grants injunction allowing 24 college basketball players to compete despite new NCAA age eligibility rules, challenging NCAA authority.