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Pegasus Spyware Found on EU Parliament Investigator's Phone
Pegasus spyware was detected on an EU Parliament member's phone amid an investigation into spyware abuses, raising cybersecurity and privacy concerns.
Polls Show Broad Support for Supreme Court Reforms, Including Term Limits
New polls reveal bipartisan support for Supreme Court reforms like term limits and ethics probes amid concerns over Court's power and impartiality.
SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship in 6-3 Trump v. Barbara Ruling
Supreme Court affirms Fourteenth Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship despite political challenges, impacting immigration law and policy.
Investors Sue Oracle Over Undisclosed $56B Debt Tied to OpenAI Deal
Oracle faces a securities fraud lawsuit alleging undisclosed $56 billion debt raised for its $300 billion OpenAI cloud contract, raising compliance concerns.
Judge Grants Summary Judgment to Dismiss Trump Media Group Defamation Suit
A federal judge dismissed Trump Media Group's defamation suit against the Washington Post via summary judgment, underscoring high actual malice standards for public figures.
Judge Denies Summary Judgment in Reggaeton Copyright Fight Over 'Fish Market'
Federal judge denies summary judgment in Jamaican producers' suit over reggaeton's 'Fish Market' track, highlighting challenges in music copyright cases.
Lawyers: Use Both Marketing and Business Development to Grow Your Practice
Legal professionals can boost client acquisition and retention by integrating targeted marketing and business development strategies effectively.
Kalshi and Polymarket Sue Minnesota Over Prediction Markets Ban
Kalshi and Polymarket challenge Minnesota's law banning prediction markets, raising federal preemption and First Amendment issues affecting legal compliance.
Legal Rules Extend Pharma Drug Monopolies, Boosting Prices
Pharma companies use laws like the Hatch-Waxman Act to prolong drug monopolies, driving up costs and limiting access, a key concern for legal advisors.
California Fines Carbon Health $4.5M in CPOM Enforcement Push
California's AG hits Carbon Health with $4.5M settlement for violating corporate practice of medicine laws, signaling stronger regulatory oversight.
Hawaii University Officials Granted Immunity in Free Speech Lawsuit
Court grants personal immunity to University of Hawaii officials in a First Amendment case involving professor discipline over Black History Month remarks.
Berkeley, Shelters Clash Over ADA Lawsuit From Disabled Homeless
A lawsuit by disabled homeless individuals sparks public disputes between Berkeley city and shelters over ADA compliance responsibility.
Judge Dismisses Asthma Claims Against USPS Over Mail Carrier’s Pepper Spray
A federal judge rejected asthma claims linked to a USPS mail carrier's pepper spray use on a dog, underscoring causation challenges in public liability cases.
More States Restrict AI in Health Insurance Decisions
Over 24 US states now limit AI use in health insurance decisions, intensifying legal scrutiny and compliance risks for insurers and tech firms.
EEOC Rescinds 1979 Guidelines Protecting Voluntary Affirmative Action Plans
The EEOC rescinded 1979 guidelines on voluntary affirmative action, urging employers to reassess diversity programs under updated Title VII enforcement.
OpenAI Offers US Government 5% Stake Worth $42.6B by 2026
OpenAI plans to sell a 5% equity stake to US government valued at $42.6B by 2026, raising legal and regulatory issues in AI ownership and compliance.
NC Budget Freezes Legal Aid Funds for Immigration Services
North Carolina's proposed budget freezes funds for legal aid tied to immigration and naturalization, threatening access to justice for immigrant communities.
Hopper to pay $35M settlement over hidden fees, deceptive pricing
Travel app Hopper agrees to a $35 million FTC settlement for deceptive hidden fees and misleading pricing tactics, highlighting regulatory scrutiny in travel tech.
Long Island Ambulette Operators Charged in $35M Medicaid Fraud Scheme
Two Long Island ambulette operators charged with $35 million Medicaid fraud involving false trip billing and kickbacks, highlighting Medicaid vulnerabilities.
Eighth Circuit Revives Kansas City Conversion Therapy Ban Challenge
The Eighth Circuit revived a legal challenge to Kansas City's conversion therapy ban following the Supreme Court's March 2026 ruling on free speech.