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First Circuit Rules on Retaliation Risks During Employee Offboarding
The First Circuit's Russo decision highlights new retaliation risks during employee separations, urging employers to review offboarding practices.
Stanford Computational Antitrust Project Hosts 2026 Report Launch in Paris
The Stanford Computational Antitrust Project will launch its fifth annual report in Paris, featuring advances in AI tools used by antitrust agencies worldwide.
TikTok Faces Class Action Over AI Homework Assistant Sharing Data with Google
A class action lawsuit claims TikTok's AI tool Gauth sends user queries and data to Google without consent, raising legal and privacy concerns.
Texas AG Paxton Appeals to Revive Pfizer Covid Vaccine Lawsuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appeals dismissal of Pfizer Covid vaccine lawsuit, challenging PREP Act immunity and impacting public health claims.
Consilio Acquires Australian eDiscovery Leader icourts
Consilio expands its legal tech presence in Australia by acquiring eDiscovery provider icourts, enhancing services for law firms and corporate legal teams.
ECHR Rules Dutch Courts Erred Relying on Written Witness in Irish Murder Appeal
The European Court of Human Rights found Dutch courts violated fair trial rights by convicting two men based on written witness testimony without oral examination in a manslaughter case involving a...
EEOC Updates Strategic Plan to 2030 to Bolster Discrimination Prevention
The EEOC announced its updated Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, focusing on enforcement, prevention, and organizational excellence to address workplace discrimination.
California DFPI Fines PCM Funding $44K for Unlicensed Lending
California DFPI fined Houston's PCM Funding $44K for unlicensed commercial lending and ordered $89K refunds to borrowers.
Meta Agrees to $18B Settlement Over Child Safety Rules in 29 States
Meta will pay $18 billion to settle child safety claims with 29 U.S. states, setting new rules and industry standards for minors on social media.
Minnesota Supreme Court weighs religious freedom vs. trans employee rights
Minnesota Supreme Court hears case on balancing religious liberty with protections for a transgender employee at a Catholic school, setting a key legal precedent.
Apple Accuses OpenAI of Destroying Evidence in Trade Secret Lawsuit
Apple alleges OpenAI is withholding and destroying evidence in a 2026 lawsuit over alleged AI trade secret theft.
OCC and FDIC Finalize Rules Targeting Material Financial Risks in Banks
OCC and FDIC issued final rules focusing supervision on material financial risks for banking institutions, effective Nov 2, 2026.
Oregon Court Upholds Sweeping EPR Law, Raising Multi-State Compliance Stakes
Oregon's federal court upholds Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, increasing legal complexity for producers facing multi-jurisdictional EPR regulations.
House GOP Links Socialism Resolution with Controversial Voter ID Bill
House Republicans tie socialism resolution to SAVE America Act voter ID law, raising legal election challenges debated by election law experts.
State Dept. to Revoke B-1/B-2 Visas for Asylum Seekers Entering 2016-2026
The U.S. State Department will revoke B-1 and B-2 visas issued from 2016 to 2026 for individuals who entered on these visas and applied for asylum, impacting immigration compliance and litigation r...
International Court Orders India to Honor 1960 Indus Waters Treaty
The Permanent Court of Arbitration rules India must uphold the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, rejecting India's suspension attempt.
Florida, Texas Move to Block Flock's License Plate Cameras Over Privacy Concerns
Florida and Texas block Flock Safety's license plate readers citing surveillance and data privacy concerns. Legal implications grow for compliance and civil liberties.
Apple Names Craig Federighi AI Strategy Lead, Adopts Hybrid AI Model
Apple appoints Craig Federighi to lead AI strategy featuring hybrid use of proprietary and Google AI models, raising legal and compliance considerations.
U.S. District Court Lets Canadian Spouse Pursue Fourteenth Amendment Claims
U.S. District Judge Casey Pitts allows Canadian woman to sue for family rights violations after husband's wrongful arrest in California.
Federal Judge Lets Pearl Harbor Fuel Contamination Lawsuit Move Forward
A federal judge denied the Navy's motion to dismiss a citizen lawsuit over the 2021 Pearl Harbor jet fuel spill, continuing legal scrutiny of environmental compliance.