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Ninth Circuit Rules Nevada Can Regulate Kalshi Sports Betting Platform
The Ninth Circuit upheld Nevada's authority to regulate Kalshi's sports betting contracts, creating a circuit split and raising legal uncertainty for sports betting platforms.
Judge Denies Trump’s Bid to Vacate Hush Money Conviction
Federal judge rejects Trump's attempt to move and erase his hush money conviction, reaffirming its state court validity in August 2026 ruling.
Judge Rebukes DOJ for Discovery Misconduct in Trump Slush Fund Case
Magistrate Judge Ivan D. Davis reprimands DOJ officials over discovery failures in lawsuit tied to $1.8B Trump-era anti-weaponization fund.
Alaska Tribe Sues to Stop Old-Growth Logging in Tongass Forest
The Ketchikan Indian Community files lawsuit against U.S. Forest Service over South Revilla logging, raising environmental and indigenous rights concerns.
OTF Jam Testifies Against Lil Durk in LA Federal Murder-for-Hire Trial
OTF Jam testifies against Lil Durk in a Los Angeles federal murder-for-hire case linked to rapper rivalries, highlighting legal issues in celebrity criminal trials.
Fifth Circuit Upholds News Aggregator, Alters Online Copyright Rules
Fifth Circuit rules for Particle Media, rejects 'server test,' and affirms URLs as copyright management info under DMCA, impacting digital content law.
Federal Court Invalidates Pentagon's Blacklisting of AI Firm Anthropic
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI company Anthropic unconstitutional, impacting AI industry regulation and government vendor risk protocols.
Judge Clears Ex-Abercrombie CEO for Sex Trafficking Trial in October
Judge Nusrat Choudhury rules Michael Jeffries fit for trial on sex trafficking charges, setting key dates for 2026 proceedings.
23 States Sue Over Trump-Era Limits on Family Planning Funding
A coalition of 23 states challenges Trump administration's new Title X funding conditions restricting contraception and LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
DOJ Settles TikTok Privacy Case for $400M Over Child Data Violations
The U.S. DOJ secured a $400 million settlement with TikTok for alleged violations of child data protections under COPPA, signaling heightened enforcement.
Federal Govt Schedules Potent Kratom Derivatives as Schedule I Opioids
The DOJ has placed three kratom-derived opioids into Schedule I, raising compliance risks for kratom product companies and prompting regulatory scrutiny.
Judge Approves Luke Brugnara's Self-Representation in Pandemic Fraud Trial
Federal judge permits Luke Brugnara to represent himself in 2026 pandemic relief fraud trial despite prior convictions and court warnings.
Judge Rules Trump-Era Farmworker Wage Cuts Illegal
Federal court strikes down Trump administration's pay cuts for migrant farmworkers, impacting labor and immigration compliance.
Second Circuit Blocks DOJ from Accessing Trans Patient Medical Records
The Second Circuit denies DOJ’s stay request, protecting transgender patients' medical privacy amid ongoing legal battles over gender-affirming care.
Senator Hawley Launches Probe into Flock AI Surveillance Cameras
Senator Hawley launches Senate investigation into Flock AI surveillance amid privacy and misuse concerns, pressing legal and ethical implications.
Ninth Circuit Upholds $62M Google Location Tracking Settlement
The Ninth Circuit Court approved a $62 million settlement over Google's unauthorized location tracking, impacting 247.7 million users.
Prosecutors Rest in Duane Davis' Criminal Trial for Tupac Murder
Prosecutors concluded presenting evidence against Duane Davis for Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder; defense prepares response in high-profile criminal case.
DR Congo Suspends Universities in M23-Controlled Zones
DR Congo halts university activities in 11 public institutions in M23-controlled areas due to security and governance concerns, affecting the 2026-2027 academic year.
Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Editor Over Editorial Control Dispute
Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor and staff amid conflict over editorial independence and military-focused content shift.
Hawaii Supreme Court Weighs Tommy Waters’ Third Term Eligibility
Hawaii Supreme Court reviews if Tommy Waters can seek a third City Council term under Honolulu's two-term limit, shaping election law clarity.