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S. Korea’s Ex-Justice Minister Gets 25 Years for 2024 Martial Law Role
South Korea sentences former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae to 25 years for insurrection linked to 2024 martial law attempt amid political crisis.
California Files Suit Against EPA Over Emissions Waiver Repeal Attempt
California sues EPA for sending its vehicle emissions waivers to Congress for repeal, challenging federal overreach and impacting compliance strategies.
As You Sow Sues to Force EEOC to Resume EEO-1 Data Collection
As You Sow files FOIA lawsuit demanding EEOC continue collecting detailed workforce demographic data vital for enforcing equal employment laws.
Environmental Group Sues for Transparency on AI Role in Herbicide Order
The Center for Biological Diversity sues the federal government for records on AI's involvement in a controversial herbicide policy, highlighting regulatory accountability.
17 States Sue California Over Plastic Recycling Law Citing Constitutional Issues
Seventeen states sue California over SB 54, the Plastic Pollution Prevention Act, alleging constitutional violations and challenging state regulatory authority.
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Suit Against LA Sanctuary City Ordinance
On June 23, 2026, a federal judge dismissed the Trump administration lawsuit challenging LA's sanctuary city ordinance, affirming local control over immigration enforcement.
BigLaw Firms Shift Partner Pay with Bonuses and Performance Cuts
BigLaw firms like Debevoise & Plimpton are changing partner pay with bonus pools and possible mid-year cuts, affecting retention and morale.
Judge Blocks Government’s Expanded SAVE System Over Privacy Violations
A federal judge barred the government from using the expanded SAVE system, citing violations of privacy and unauthorized data collection affecting voter registration.
OpenAI Launches 'Patch the Planet' to Secure Open-Source AI Code
OpenAI's new 'Patch the Planet' initiative aims to fix open-source software bugs alongside GPT-5.5 cybersecurity upgrades, enhancing legal AI security.
Attorney Relinquishes License After AI-Generated Legal Errors
A U.S. lawyer voluntarily gives up their license following submission of AI-generated court documents with fabricated citations, highlighting risks of careless AI use in law.
Detroit Retirement System Sues Uber Board Over Sexual Assault Risks
Detroit Retirement System sues Uber’s board alleging negligence on sexual assault lawsuit risks, spotlighting governance and compliance challenges.
Benchmark Reveals Frontier AI Models Struggle on Complex Legal Tasks
Percipient's benchmark shows leading AI models falter on insurance and contract review, highlighting limits for legal professionals.
London Trial Starts Over Google’s Post-2017 Shopping Search Changes
A London damages trial began June 2026 over Google’s post-2017 shopping search changes amid UK CMA’s new conduct rules.
Supreme Court Grants Rehearing on Illegally Recorded FaceTime Evidence
The Supreme Court will reconsider admissibility of illegally recorded digital evidence in a high-profile murder-for-hire conviction.
EEOC Approves Revised National Enforcement Plan for FY 2025–29
The EEOC approved its National Enforcement Plan for fiscal years 2025–2029, focusing on intentional workplace discrimination and litigation priorities.
Unpatchable Apple Chip Flaw Enables iPhone Jailbreaks
Paradigm Shift disclosed an unpatchable hardware flaw in Apple A12 and A13 chips enabling iPhone jailbreaks, raising legal and cybersecurity risks.
Zimbabwe Parliament Extends Presidential Term, Ends Direct Elections
On June 18, 2026, Zimbabwe’s Parliament passed a bill extending presidential terms to seven years and ending direct presidential elections.
AI Misuse Nearly Misapplied Right to Counsel in Heppner Case
AI-generated legal documents in the Heppner case were ruled non-privileged, highlighting risks of AI errors and need for human oversight in legal tech.
Kirkland Tops $10B Revenue as BigLaw Partner Pay Gaps Widen
Kirkland & Ellis tops $10.6B revenue in 2025; BigLaw sees growing partner pay gaps and a 9.4% rise in lateral partner hiring impacting firm economics.
SCOTUS Allows Texas to Proceed with Victor Saldao Execution Over Disability Claim
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Victor Saldao's execution despite intellectual disability claims, impacting capital case legal standards.