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10th Circuit Revives Utah Journalist’s Lawsuit Over Denied Press Credentials
The 10th Circuit reinstates journalist Bryan Schott's lawsuit challenging Utah's denial of statehouse press credentials to his independent publication.
Judge Stops DOT From Freezing $16B Hudson Tunnel Funds Over DEI Review
A federal judge blocks DOT’s attempt to halt $16 billion Hudson Tunnel funding over DEI compliance, impacting key legal and infrastructure stakeholders.
LA Homeless Agency Sues HUD Over $220M Funding Suspension
LA Homeless Services Authority sues HUD after $220M funding suspension amid fraud allegations, risking thousands losing housing support.
Judge Denies Acquittal for Ex-Google Engineer in AI Trade Secret Case
A judge rejected acquittal motions for former Google engineer Linwei Ding, convicted of stealing AI trade secrets, highlighting challenges in tech espionage cases.
Alaska court lets namesake challenger Dan Sullivan stay on Senate primary ballot
Alaska Supreme Court ruled Dan J. Sullivan can remain on primary ballot despite confusion claims, spotlighting election law challenges.
DOJ Sues Mass. and R.I. Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
The DOJ challenges Massachusetts and Rhode Island's laws offering in-state tuition to undocumented students, sparking key legal battles over education and immigration.
Former NBA Players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis Charged in Federal Gambling Indictment
Malik Beasley and Ed Davis face federal charges for rigging NBA games in a gambling scheme, highlighting rising sports corruption enforcement.
Texas Requires Bible Stories in Public Schools Starting 2030
Texas Board of Education mandates Bible stories in K-12 reading lists from 2030, raising legal debates over church-state separation in education.
Federal Court Certifies Class of Journalists Suing DHS Over Violent Protest Crackdown
Federal court certifies class of journalists suing DHS for excessive force during immigration protests in LA, spotlighting First Amendment issues.
California's $310B 2026-27 Budget Cuts Deficit, Boosts Legal-Linked Programs
California's 2026-27 budget reduces deficit by $1.8B, funds education, legal compliance, and disaster recovery, impacting corporate and public interest law.
CFTC Proposes New Rules for Event Contracts on Prediction Markets
CFTC unveiled proposed amendments to Rule 40.11 to regulate event contracts on prediction markets, impacting financial services and trading firms.
Texas Appeals Court Affirms Conviction Despite Defendant’s Absence After Suicide Attempt
Texas Court of Appeals upholds conviction despite defendant missing trial for suicide attempt, clarifying waiver of right to be present in criminal cases.
Federal Court Advances Pebble Mine Case Amid Alaska Environmental Clash
Federal court progresses Pebble Mine lawsuit challenging EPA's 2023 ban, spotlighting resource and environmental legal battles in Alaska.
Hung Jury in 2025 Palisades Fire Arson Trial
A federal jury deadlocked on arson charges against Jonathan Rinderknecht in the 2025 Palisades Fire case, underscoring prosecutorial challenges.
Judge Orders DOJ to Clarify Epstein Files Redactions by July 2
Judge Sullivan mandates the DOJ to justify or lift redactions on key Epstein case files, impacting legal transparency and privilege claims.
Virginia Judge Blocks Assault Weapons Ban Days Before July 1 Start
Virginia judge issues preliminary injunction blocking assault weapons ban days before enforcement, complicating legal compliance and gun law litigation.
400 Newspapers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement
Nearly 400 newspapers file lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft alleging mass copyright infringement over AI training data use, raising legal stakes for AI development.
Conservationists Challenge Oregon Logging Projects Over Legal Violations
Conservation groups sue to block Oregon logging projects, citing legal breaches and environmental concerns amid wildfire mitigation efforts.
Ninth Circuit Questions Auto Groups’ Legal Standing in Emissions Lawsuit
Ninth Circuit panel questions auto industry groups’ legal standing to intervene in California emissions waiver case, affecting compliance and litigation strategies.
Supreme Court Blocks State Failure-to-Warn Lawsuits on Chemicals
The Supreme Court bars consumers from suing chemical manufacturers in state courts over failure-to-warn claims, reshaping product liability risks.