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Colleges Sue DHS Over New Four-Year Visa Cap for Students
A coalition of colleges challenges DHS's new rule capping student visas at four years, citing harms to U.S. higher education and economy.
New Video Series Guides Healthcare AI Governance and Compliance
National Law Review’s video series offers legal and legal ops teams practical insights on AI governance, compliance, and vendor risks in healthcare.
California’s Privacy Agency Fines Data Broker $150K for Opt-Out Failures
The California Privacy Protection Agency fined a data broker $150,000 for failing to meet consumer opt-out requirements under new privacy laws.
NFHA Expands Legal Challenge Against CFPB’s Regulation B Rule
The National Fair Housing Alliance deepens its legal challenge to CFPB's amended Regulation B, criticizing the agency's rulemaking process amid fair lending debate.
Ex-Meta Manager Sues Over False AI Role Claim in Immigration Petition
In 2024 lawsuit, ex-Meta manager alleges wrongful termination over false AI role claims in visa petition, highlighting legal risks in immigration and AI HR practices.
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down DOE Appliance Efficiency Rule
The Fifth Circuit invalidates a Biden-era appliance efficiency rule citing procedural APA violations, affecting federal regulatory practices.
Federal Court Mentorships Forge Diverse Legal Careers
Federal court mentorship programs and fellowships guide diverse legal talent into the profession, revealing critical pathways for law firms and in-house teams.
ABC Files Suit Against FCC Over Broadcast License Reviews
ABC and Disney sue FCC over accelerated license reviews, citing First Amendment retaliation and regulatory overreach.
Federal Circuit Tightens Rules on Patent Injunctions Before Trial
The Federal Circuit vacated a preliminary patent injunction in the Socket Solutions case, signaling stricter standards for granting pre-trial relief in patent disputes.
EU AI Act Bans Emotion-Detecting AI in Workplace Monitoring
The EU AI Act prohibits AI systems that infer emotions in workplaces from February 2025, impacting compliance and HR monitoring practices.
FBI: U.S. Violent Crime Fell 9.3% in 2025, Largest Drop Since 1937
The FBI reports a 9.3% drop in U.S. violent crime in 2025, the biggest decline in nearly 90 years, impacting legal strategies and criminal justice policy.
Advocates Challenge Ontario's Mandatory Cash Bail as Unconstitutional
Rights groups filed a constitutional challenge against Ontario's cash bail law, citing Charter violations and impacts on vulnerable populations.
Federal Evidence Rules Evolve for AI Data; Rule 707 Still Pending
Federal Rules 902(13), 902(14) ease AI evidence admission; Rule 707 for AI expert evidence is pending adoption.
ACLU’s Supreme Court bid in Texas Ten Commandments case sparks debate
The ACLU’s petition for Supreme Court review of Texas’s Ten Commandments law raises questions about First Amendment precedent and implications for religious displays in public schools.
10th Circuit Questions Burden of Proving Native Status in Tribal Crime Cases
10th Circuit overturns convictions due to government's failure to prove non-Indian status, impacting tribal land crime jurisdiction and legal strategies.
House Ethics Committee Investigates Rep. Jimmy Gomez for Misconduct
The House Ethics Committee has launched a formal probe into Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations, spotlighting ethics enforcement in Congress.
Judge Delays Luigi Mangione’s State Trial Pending Dismissal Motion
Judge Gregory Carro delays Luigi Mangione's state trial to let prosecutors respond to defense's double jeopardy motion, affecting case timeline.
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Request for Minnesota Voter Data
A federal judge blocked the DOJ's attempt to obtain Minnesota voter data, marking another legal defeat amid national disputes over voting privacy and jurisdiction.
Federal Court Upholds DHS Authority to End Somali TPS Amid Lawsuits
Federal court upholds DHS discretion to terminate Somali Temporary Protected Status, affecting immigration law and humanitarian protections.
NC Governor Vetoes Bill Letting Chief Justice Suspend Judges Without Pay
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes bill that would allow chief justice to suspend elected trial judges without pay, citing judicial independence concerns.