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23 States Warn of Vote Suppression as SCOTUS Reviews Trump Voting Order
A coalition of 23 states challenges Trump's 2026 executive order on mail-in voting, raising vote suppression concerns ahead of Supreme Court review.
Ninth Circuit Upholds LA Politician Ridley-Thomas’s 2023 Bribery Conviction
The Ninth Circuit affirmed Mark Ridley-Thomas’s 2023 bribery conviction, clarifying public corruption enforcement and fraud statutes for legal teams.
Diner Revives Class Action Over Mary Mahoney's Fish Fraud
Diner Todd McCain appeals to restart class action accusing Mary Mahoney's of selling cheaper imported fish as local seafood, challenging deceptive marketing.
Tech Entrepreneur Uri Raz Pleads Guilty to $2M Tax Evasion
Uri Raz pleaded guilty to felony tax evasion for hiding $2 million in income, signaling stricter IRS enforcement on tech sector tax compliance.
California Supreme Court Clears Gilead of Liability in HIV Drug Lawsuit
The California Supreme Court ruled Gilead not liable for delaying its safer HIV drug TAF, clarifying pharma liability standards for product release timing.
US Accelerates Efforts to Cut China Dependency for Critical Military Minerals
US ramps up domestic production of critical military minerals amid Iran conflict and Trump executive order mandating supply chain changes.
Michigan Supreme Court Vacates Line 5 Pipeline Replacement Approval
Michigan Supreme Court vacates MPSC approval for Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline replacement, ordering a new environmental impact study amid safety concerns.
Tenth Circuit Revives Clean Air Act Suit Against Suncor Energy Refinery
The Tenth Circuit reinstated a lawsuit accusing Suncor Energy of decades-long Clean Air Act violations at its Colorado refinery, impacting compliance and enforcement.
Second Circuit Affirms Deutsche Bank Suit Dismissal over ISIS Links
Second Circuit rejects estate claims against Deutsche Bank under TVPRA for alleged ISIS financial support, limiting corporate liability in trafficking cases.
Maryland Court Blocks Education Dept's Cut to Blind Vendors' Priority Contracting
A Maryland federal court ruled on Aug 3, 2026, to restore priority contracting rights for blind vendors, reinforcing federal compliance in procurement.
Appeals Court Narrows Leah Remini’s Scientology Suit, Keeps Defamation Claims
California appeals court dismisses some claims in Leah Remini’s suit against Scientology but allows defamation claims to proceed, impacting religious defamation law.
Florida Appeals 11th Circuit on Immigrant Transport Felony Law
Florida appeals 11th Circuit ruling blocking its felony immigrant transport law, underscoring federal-state immigration legal conflicts.
ICE Denies Active TB Cases Amid Outbreak at Aurora Detention Center
ICE denies active tuberculosis cases at Aurora ICE Detention Center despite multiple positive tests and state enforcement actions in July 2026.
New York Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Sports Betting
New York Attorney General sues Kalshi alleging violations of state gambling laws over prediction markets on sports and events.
7th Circuit Allows Enbridge Line 5 to Keep Operating Despite Tribal Land Suit
7th Circuit rules Line 5 pipeline can operate across Wisconsin's Bad River Reservation amid tribal trespass claims and pending reroute plans.
Maryland Synagogue Sues County Over Firearm Ban Near Worship Places
A Maryland synagogue challenges Montgomery County's firearms ban near places of worship, citing constitutional violations affecting Second Amendment law.
Federal Judge Approves $24.75M Settlement for Grubhub Drivers
A federal judge approves a $24.75 million settlement for thousands of California Grubhub drivers misclassified as contractors, marking a milestone in gig worker rights.
San Diego Money Service Owner Faces Federal Charges for Laundering, Murder Plot
A San Diego money service business owner faces federal charges for money laundering and a murder-for-hire plot, highlighting compliance risks for legal teams.
11th Circuit Reverses TVA Immunity, Revives Fishermen’s Negligence Suit
The 11th Circuit reversed dismissal of negligence claims against TVA in a boat collision case, impacting government liability on waterways.
Ninth Circuit blocks Trump policy detaining immigrants without bail
The Ninth Circuit rejects the Trump administration's no-bail immigration detention policy, impacting immigration law and corporate compliance.