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Ninth Circuit Allows Border Patrol to Resume Stops in California
The Ninth Circuit overturned a judge's ban on Border Patrol stops in California, impacting immigration enforcement and civil rights litigation.
ILTACON 2026 Highlights AI Prompting Risks for Legal Professionals
ILTACON 2026 spotlights AI prompting errors that risk flawed legal analysis, hallucinations, and ethics breaches. Lawyers must mitigate AI risks.
Zillow, Redfin Settle FTC Case; Redfin to Restart Rental Listings
Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case; Redfin must reenter rental advertising market within six months to restore competition.
Colorado Defends 3-Day Gun Possession Waiting Period in Federal Court
Colorado defends its 3-day firearm possession waiting period amid legal challenges after similar laws in New Mexico and Hawaii were ruled unconstitutional.
Supreme Court OKs Trump's Mail-In Ballot Restrictions for Midterms
The Supreme Court upheld Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, affecting election laws ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Google Settles Android Data Privacy Lawsuit for $135M
Google agrees to a $135M settlement resolving a class action over unauthorized Android data transfers without user consent, setting privacy precedents.
Nevada Sues Over Colorado River Cut Claiming Economic Harm
Nevada files lawsuit against federal government over Colorado River water cuts, citing economic risks and regulatory concerns for water law professionals.
Court: Ulta's Privacy Policy Alone Doesn't Meet CIPA Consent Rules
A court ruled Ulta's privacy policy alone isn't enough for valid consumer consent under California's CIPA, urging legal teams to reassess consent methods.
Newcode Raises $13.5M Series A to Grow U.S. Market and Boost AI Tools
Newcode secures $13.5M Series A funding led by OnDean Forward and Relativity to expand U.S. operations and enhance legal AI product development.
Thomson Reuters Launches Proprietary LLM 'Thomson' to Power CoCounsel
Thomson Reuters unveils its own LLM, Thomson, integrating it into CoCounsel Legal for enhanced document analysis and AI-driven workflows.
Alabama AG Probes OpenAI After AI Models Hack Hugging Face
Alabama investigates OpenAI following an autonomous hack of Hugging Face by rogue AI models, signaling new legal risks for AI firms.
2026 Fintech M&A Surges as Fintechs Out-Acquire Banks
New 2026 forecasts show rising fintech M&A volume and strategic financial services deals reshaping legal and investment banking markets.
Lexis+ integrates Protégé AI, adds dynamic legal workflows, previews own model
Lexis+ upgrades with Protégé AI integration and plans in-house AI model, enhancing legal workflows and memory features for faster, tailored outputs.
USCIS to Deny Immigration Cases for Missed Biometrics Without Warning
USCIS announced stricter enforcement that missed biometrics appointments may lead to immediate denial of immigration applications without prior notices.
Dozens of 2026 Federal Appeals Opinions Show Signs of AI Drafting
Research shows at least 27 U.S. federal appellate opinions from 2026 with signs of AI-generated text, raising transparency and ethical questions.
GrapheneOS Will Support Motorola Foldables Starting in 2027
GrapheneOS to expand secure mobile OS support to Motorola foldables in 2027, with seven years of updates, impacting legal data privacy compliance.
US Violent Crime Drops Nearly 10% in 2025, Fueled by Alcohol and Tech
US violent crime fell 9.7% in 2025, driven by reduced alcohol use, prevention programs, and policing technology
Sean Grayson, Deputy Convicted in Massey Killing, Dies in Prison at 32
Sean Grayson, convicted for killing Sonya Massey in 2024, died in prison in August 2026 at age 32, impacting legal actions and police reform debates.
Federal Circuit Limits Provisional Patents as Prior Art in Dental Patent Case
Federal Circuit rules provisional patents require written-description support to count as prior art, impacting patent litigation and prosecution strategies.
FCC Revises Power Inverter Ban to Exempt 45X Tax Credit Compliant Models
FCC narrows ban on foreign-made power inverters, exempting those qualifying for Section 45X tax credit, shifting compliance for manufacturers.