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Washington Mandates Disclosure of AI Chatbot Use in Customer Interactions
Washington State enacts the first law requiring businesses to disclose chatbot use in customer communications, setting a new regulatory standard for AI transparency.
Florida Court Dismisses Judge Judy’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Tabloid
A Florida judge dismissed Judge Judy Sheindlin’s defamation suit against InTouch Weekly, highlighting the high bar public figures face in defamation cases involving news media.
Ninth Circuit Revives Class Action Over Target Bed Sheet Thread Counts
The Ninth Circuit has revived a consumer class action against Target over alleged deceptive bed sheet thread count claims, signaling greater legal risk for product labeling.
Colorado Court Sets AI Discovery Rules in Morgan v. V2X Inc.
A Colorado court has set precedent by limiting AI use for confidential discovery materials, requiring disclosure of AI tools and contractual safeguards from AI vendors.
Supreme Court Sends Louisiana Coastal Damage Cases to Federal Court
The Supreme Court's unanimous ruling moves Louisiana's coastal damage lawsuits against oil and gas companies to federal court, reshaping litigation strategies.
Lafarge Executives Jailed in France for ISIS Payments, Prompting US Legal Warnings
French court sentences Lafarge executives for financing terrorism, spotlighting cartel and bribery risks for US corporate leaders and compliance advisors.
NYC Proposes Rule Requiring Easy Online Subscription Cancellation
New York City has proposed a rule mandating businesses let customers cancel subscriptions online as easily as signing up, with fines for violations. What compliance teams need to know.
Congress Splits Over Section 702 Surveillance Reform as 2026 Expiration Looms
US lawmakers debate reforms to Section 702 surveillance law, highlighting sharp divides and privacy concerns as the program faces 2026 expiration. Legal, compliance teams on alert.
Court Orders Unprecedented CBP, BIS Depositions in Section 232 Tariff Dispute
The U.S. Court of International Trade orders depositions for CBP and BIS officials in TransSteel’s Section 232 tariff refund case, increasing scrutiny on government trade enforcement.
Fourth Circuit Sparks Circuit Split on 340B Drug Pharmacy Mandates
A Fourth Circuit ruling against West Virginia’s 340B drug law deepens a federal circuit split, setting the stage for Supreme Court review and impacting pharmaceutical compliance nationwide.
Anthropic CEO Heads to White House for High-Stakes AI Regulation Talks
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei will meet the White House chief of staff April 17 to try to resolve major legal and regulatory battles with the Pentagon over military use of AI.
Anthropic Faces Backlash Over Claude AI Performance Decline
Anthropic’s Claude AI sees reduced performance, sparking user discontent and trust concerns for legal tech adopters. Key details on the changes and user reaction.
BigLaw Partner Pay Soars as Firms Report Record Profits for 2025
BigLaw firms announce major partner compensation increases after record profits in 2025, driving trends in legal talent recruitment, retention, and partnership models.
Maine Passes First Moratorium on Large Data Centers
Maine enacts the first statewide moratorium on large data centers, halting new approvals until November 2027 as it studies power grid impacts. Governor’s signature is pending.
LAPD Officer Testifies to Warnings Before Valentina Orellana-Peralta’s Fatal Shooting
LAPD faces a $100M wrongful death suit after testimony that warnings preceded the fatal shooting of Valentina Orellana-Peralta, highlighting police liability standards.
SEC Grants Exemption to 20-Day Tender Offer Rule for Certain M&A Deals
The SEC has granted exemptive relief from the 20-business-day tender offer minimum for specific transactions. Legal and M&A professionals must note the impacted eligibility criteria.
FDA, CDC Probe E. coli Outbreak Tied to Raw Farm Cheese Recall
FDA and CDC investigate a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to RAW FARM-brand raw dairy products, prompting a voluntary cheese recall and new compliance warnings.
Texas AG Sues Houston Over Police Limits On ICE Detentions
Texas Attorney General sues Houston over new ordinance restricting police from detaining people solely on ICE civil immigration warrants, sparking a clash on state vs. local authority.
Ninth Circuit Slashes Fee in U.S. ex rel. Hartpence FCA Case to $1.5M
The Ninth Circuit cut attorneys’ fees in U.S. ex rel. Hartpence v. Kinetic Concepts from $8.5M to $1.5M, signaling closer scrutiny of False Claims Act fee requests by federal courts.
Alabama Enacts Business-Friendly Consumer Data Privacy Law
Alabama becomes the 21st state with a consumer data privacy law, focusing on business-friendly provisions and new compliance obligations for companies handling personal data.