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Seventh Circuit weighs TCPA coverage for spam text messages
The Seventh Circuit is hearing arguments on whether the TCPA covers spam texts, a decision with major implications for privacy laws and telecom industries amid rising cyber scams.
EU Court clears Italy to unmask trust beneficiaries under AML law
The EU's top court ruled Italy can require fiduciary trusts to disclose ultimate beneficiaries, stepping up transparency and compliance under anti-money laundering rules.
House Democrats Target Supreme Court 'Shadow Docket' With Reform Bills
Rep. Jamie Raskin and House Democrats introduce legislation to require Supreme Court justices to explain emergency orders and increase transparency in case selection.
BLM, Oil Interests Face Conservation Lawsuit Over Sage Grouse Lease Sales
Federal and industry lawyers defend oil leases on sage grouse habitat in court as conservation groups challenge BLM's rollback of protections. Legal compliance stakes rise for energy sector.
Tennessee Death Row Inmate Denied SCOTUS Review for Untested DNA Evidence
Tony Carruthers sought Supreme Court intervention for DNA testing ahead of his execution, highlighting debates on wrongful convictions and legal safeguards in capital cases.
Eighth Circuit: Ex-Inmates Can Sue Over Daily Iowa Jail Fees
Eighth Circuit revives suit letting ex-inmates challenge $95/day jail fees, impacting county compliance, litigation risks, and due process requirements for legal teams nationally.
NY Judicial Retirement Age Under Fire as Court Hears Civil Rights Challenge
New York's top court is reviewing the legality of mandatory judicial retirement ages following lawsuits claiming age discrimination under the state's new Equal Rights Amendment.
EU Finalizes Turnberry Trade Deal, Slashing U.S. Tariffs
The EU finalized a compromise on the Turnberry trade deal, proposing sweeping tariff reductions with the U.S. Legal teams must prepare for compliance and safeguard provisions.
Feds Urge Second Circuit to Reinstate Hate Crime Aggravators in Buffalo Shooting
Federal prosecutors are appealing to the Second Circuit to reinstate hate crime aggravators in the Buffalo mass shooter’s trial, a move that could reshape federal hate crime prosecution strategies.
Soros Foundation Commits $300M to U.S. Democracy Amid Scrutiny
The Open Society Foundations, led by Alex Soros, pledge $300 million over five years to support U.S. democracy and civil rights as attacks on nonprofits increase.
Jan. 6 Officers Challenge Legality of Trump’s $1.8B Settlement Fund
Capitol Police and DC officers sue to block Trump’s $1.8B IRS settlement fund, arguing it could compensate convicted Jan. 6 rioters. Case probes presidential power and public fund use.
TikTok influencer’s father charged in alleged $14K murder-for-hire plot
Los Angeles prosecutors charged TikTok star Gabriela Gonzalez, her father, and another man in a $14K murder-for-hire scheme tied to a heated custody dispute.
DOJ Indicts CIMC, Singamas in Global Container Price-Fixing Scheme
The DOJ indicted leading shipping container firms CIMC, Singamas, and others for alleged price-fixing from 2019–2024, spotlighting antitrust risks in global supply chains.
25 States, DC Sue Over Federal Student Loan Caps
A coalition of 25 states and Washington, DC has sued the U.S. Department of Education, challenging federal student loan caps and their impact on financial aid for key healthcare fields.
Texas AG Sues Islamic School Over 'TexAM' Name and Unauthorized Degrees
Texas AG Paxton sues Texas American Muslim University for allegedly offering unauthorized degrees and misleadingly using a name similar to Texas A&M. Legal, education sectors take note.
Ex-Phoenix Cop Denies Inciting Violence at Student Protest in Federal Lawsuit
Fired Phoenix police sergeant Dusten Mullen denies provoking student protesters at a 2026 rally, escalating a federal lawsuit on police conduct and accountability.
Federal Court Reinstates Pentagon's Press Escort Rule Amid NYT Challenge
A federal court reinstated the Pentagon's journalist escort policy, intensifying The New York Times' legal battle over press freedom and government transparency.
Georgia Court Blocks Election Speech Gag for Supreme Court Candidates
A federal judge bars Georgia's judicial commission from publicly accusing Supreme Court candidates of ethical violations over campaign speech, impacting future judicial elections.
11th Circuit Revives Alabama Coal Ash Pit Lawsuit
The 11th Circuit revived a lawsuit against Alabama Power over coal ash storage at Plant Barry, raising key public health and regulatory compliance issues.
Ninth Circuit to Decide Federal Venue in California v. ExxonMobil Plastics Case
A Ninth Circuit decision is pending on whether California’s plastics suit against ExxonMobil stays in state or moves to federal court, shaping future environmental litigation.