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Brazil’s Supreme Court Upholds Amazon Soy Moratorium, Allows State Tax Penalties
Brazil’s Supreme Court upheld the Amazon Soy Moratorium and state tax penalties, affecting legal compliance for agribusinesses and supply chain risk in the Amazon.
11th Circuit Backs Florida Road Made From Radioactive Fertilizer Byproduct
The 11th Circuit upheld Florida's pilot road project using phosphogypsum, addressing legal and environmental challenges around radioactive fertilizer waste reuse.
Jury Selection Starts in States’ Lawsuit Against Meta Over Youth Harms
Federal jury selection begins for a high-profile trial against Meta over alleged youth mental health harms and illegal data collection across four states.
WSJ Seeks Dismissal of Binance Defamation Suit Over Compliance Story
WSJ moves to dismiss Binance defamation suit over a 2026 compliance probe report; impacts media liability and crypto transparency standards.
Court Upholds Iowa's Insurance Advice Laws Against Free Speech Challenge
The Eighth Circuit upheld Iowa's laws restricting unlicensed insurance advice by contractors, rejecting free speech claims in a key regulatory case.
Ninth Circuit Denies Habeas to Former Al-Qaida Suspect, OKs Extradition
Ninth Circuit upholds denial of habeas corpus for Ali Yousif Ahmed Al-Nouri, permitting extradition to Iraq over terrorism charges.
Lawsuit: Trump Sold Early Access to Presidential Posts for $100K/Month
A 2026 lawsuit alleges Donald Trump and TMTG sold exclusive early access to presidential posts on Truth API for $100K monthly, raising constitutional issues.
ICE to Spend $20M on Electric Shock Gloves for Officers
ICE plans to buy electric shock gloves costing up to $20 million, prompting legal and civil rights concerns about use-of-force policies and oversight.
Ninth Circuit Upholds RICO Claims in Student Loan Fraud Case
Ninth Circuit affirms $43M judgment for students in RICO fraud case against loan servicers, underscoring risks for the lending industry.
NY Judge Unseals Maxwell-Epstein Grand Jury Subpoenas on Aug. 11, 2026
Judge Analisa Torres unsealed grand jury subpoenas related to Maxwell-Epstein cases, revealing key investigation documents per 2025 law.
Catholic Physicians, Clergy Sue to Block Illinois Assisted Suicide Law
Catholic doctors and clergy challenge Illinois' End-of-Life Options Act, citing conflicts with medical ethics and the Hippocratic oath.
10 States Sue Trump Admin Over Federal Mortgage Escrow Interest Rule
Oregon and nine states sue the Trump administration over a federal rule preempting state laws that require interest on mortgage escrow funds, challenging regulatory authority.
Federal Court Upholds California's S.B. 261 on Climate Disclosures
A federal court rejected Exxon Mobil's challenge to California's S.B. 261, clarifying climate risk disclosure rules for companies.
Federal Court to Rule on Legality of Apple’s App Store Commission Rate
A federal court will decide if Apple’s 27% commission on external app purchases complies with legal injunctions, impacting platform compliance and developer risks.
California Water Rights Suit Filed by FWC Water Companies in Ninth Circuit
FWC Water Companies sued California in Ninth Circuit over water curtailment orders, alleging due process violations and unlawful taking of water rights.
Federal Judge Allows Excessive Force Lawsuit Over Diabetic Man to Proceed
Federal judge allows lawsuit against deputy for alleged excessive force on diabetic man to proceed, highlighting legal issues in police conduct cases.
Ninth Circuit Reviews Alaska Fishery Plan Amendments in Environmental Appeal
The Ninth Circuit hears Oceana's appeal on Alaska fishery plan amendments affecting environmental law and fisheries compliance.
Retrial begins in deadly Trader Joe’s shooting under provocative act theory
The retrial of Gene Evin Atkins on second-degree murder charges in the deadly 2018 Trader Joe’s shooting starts August 3, 2026, spotlighting provocative act legal doctrine.
Jury Selection Starts in Duane 'Keffe D' Davis Trial Over Tupac Murder
Jury selection begins for Duane Davis, charged in 1996 Tupac Shakur murder, impacting criminal justice proceedings in Las Vegas.
Trump orders DOJ to sue states lacking vaccine exemptions in schools
In August 2026, Trump directed DOJ to sue states without religious and medical vaccine exemptions for school immunizations, raising legal questions on federal authority and states' rights.