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Appeals Court Dismisses Coppola's $15M Defamation Suit Over 'Megalopolis'
An appellate court dismissed Francis Ford Coppola's $15M defamation lawsuit against Variety over 2024 'Megalopolis' misconduct allegations.
Nick Shirley Sues California Over Immigration Aid Workers' Privacy Law
Journalist Nick Shirley challenges California's AB 2624, citing First Amendment violations, raising key free speech and privacy issues for legal professionals.
Federal court denies injunction against Pentagon firing Stars and Stripes journalists
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon can fire Stars and Stripes journalists despite First Amendment concerns over press freedom within military media.
Federal Judge Bars Interference in Washington Tribal Prawn Harvest
A federal judge ruled against stopping a Washington tribal prawn harvest, affirming legal limits on court intervention in tribal fishing rights.
ICE subpoenas REI for customer data linked to Minnesota protest
HSI subpoenaed REI for purchaser data of green beanies tied to a 2026 protest at a Minnesota church, raising privacy and legal concerns.
11th Circuit Finds Fishery Council Vetoes Unconstitutional, Upholds Quota Limits
11th Circuit rules Gulf Fishery Council's veto powers violate the Appointments Clause but affirms gag grouper quotas, impacting regulatory authority and compliance.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Idaho’s Attempts to Delay Court Filings
Ninth Circuit affirms First Amendment right to timely public access to judicial documents, rejecting Idaho's policy delaying court filing disclosures.
Ninth Circuit Rejects Roblox's Arbitration Demand in Kids Safety Suit
The Ninth Circuit denied Roblox's bid to force arbitration in a parental class-action lawsuit over child safety, signaling limits on arbitration clauses in consumer tech.
9th Circuit Reverses Conviction for Compelled Tattoo Testimony in Hobbs Act Case
The 9th Circuit ruled that forced testimony revealing tattoos violated a defendant’s Fifth Amendment rights in a federal Hobbs Act robbery case.
Court Blocks California Firm's Effort to Restart 2027 Green Card Lottery
Federal judge denies California firm's bid to compel restart of the 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery, citing lack of legal standing.
ICE Agent Charged for False Statements in Minneapolis Shooting During Metro Surge
ICE agent Christian Castro faces federal and state charges for false statements and assault in a 2026 Minneapolis shooting during Operation Metro Surge.
Supreme Court weighs emergency bid to reinstate Trump mail-in voting rules
The Trump administration seeks the Supreme Court's emergency review to lift a restraining order blocking USPS mail-in voting rules, impacting election law ahead of 2026 midterms.
Judge Blocks Both Trump Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship
A federal judge blocked Trump's August 2026 executive orders restricting birthright citizenship, reaffirming 14th Amendment rights amid ongoing litigation.
Court Denies Dismissal for Luke Brugnara in Pandemic Relief Fraud Case
Judge denies Luke Brugnara’s motions to dismiss pandemic relief fraud charges, pressing forward with federal enforcement of relief fund misuse.
22 States Sue Trump Admin Over Medicaid Ban on Transgender Youth Care
A coalition of 22 states challenges the Trump administration's Medicaid ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, citing federal overreach and discrimination.
Idaho Supreme Court Reviews Legal Challenge to Proposition One Ballot Language
The Idaho Supreme Court is reviewing challenges to the ballot language for Proposition One, a key abortion rights initiative for 2026.
EU Court Blocks Commission from Changing 2030 Emission Targets
EU court rules the European Commission cannot unilaterally revise 2030 emissions targets, reaffirming legal limits on climate policy changes.
10th Circuit Reinstates Title IX Claims Against ENMU for Assault Allegations
The 10th Circuit Court restored Title IX and assault claims against Eastern New Mexico University, clarifying liability standards for universities.
Ex-Google Engineer Sentenced to Nearly 12 Months for AI Trade Secret Theft
Linwei Ding, ex-Google engineer, sentenced to nearly 12 months for stealing AI trade secrets, exceeding guidelines due to crime severity, signaling stricter IP enforcement.
Alanis Morissette sues ex-tour manager for alleged extortion scheme
Alanis Morissette filed extortion and fraud claims against her former tour manager, highlighting legal risks in reputation management.