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Cristina Kirchner Hits UN Over Political Ban After Corruption Conviction
Former Argentine president Cristina Kirchner appeals to UN Human Rights Committee to challenge her conviction and lifetime political ban for fraud.
Ethics probes imperil GOP Reps. Edwards, Miller amid campaign strife
Ethics investigations threaten GOP Reps. Chuck Edwards and Max Miller during pivotal election season, highlighting internal party divisions and accountability challenges.
Fifth Circuit Weighs Appeal Over FCC Rural Broadband Subsidy Rules
The Fifth Circuit reviews a challenge to FCC rural broadband subsidies, following the Supreme Court's 2025 USF ruling, impacting telecom compliance and funding.
11th Circuit Upholds Convictions of Black Activists Under FARA
The 11th Circuit affirmed the prosecution of Black activists for failing to register under FARA, rejecting First Amendment defenses and clarifying legal limits.
Senate GOP eyes contempt vote on Fauci amid pandemic probe
Senate Republicans plan contempt vote against Fauci after he invoked Fifth Amendment, raising concerns about government scientists' roles.
Senate Dems Unveil Bill to Boost Presidential Pardons Transparency
Senate Democrats introduced a bill to enhance transparency and impose restrictions on presidential pardons, impacting legal oversight and compliance.
Federal Court Affirms Utah's Gambling Rule Over Prediction Market Kalshi
A federal judge ruled Utah can enforce state gambling laws against Kalshi, clarifying legal boundaries for prediction markets and state regulation.
Texas A&M Professors Sue Over Ban on Pro-LGBTQ+ Teaching Materials
Four Texas A&M professors and their union filed a lawsuit challenging the university's ban on pro-LGBTQ+ teaching materials, raising free speech and academic freedom issues.
Environmental Groups Appeal Denial to Defend Prairie Chicken Protections
Environmental groups petition the Fifth Circuit to overturn a decision blocking their defense of lesser prairie-chicken endangered species protections.
AI Powers 55%+ of African Cybercrime, Costs Double Since 2024
INTERPOL's 2026 report reveals AI drives over half of cybercrime in Africa, doubling financial losses to $484M since 2024.
11th Circuit Remands City of Brunswick’s Mercury Suit Against Georgia Power
The 11th Circuit sent the City of Brunswick's mercury pollution lawsuit against Georgia Power and Honeywell back to federal court, impacting environmental litigation risks.
House Ethics Panel Recommends Censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards
House Ethics Committee recommends censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment, detailing gift-giving and misconduct toward staffers in 2025.
Apple Appeals UK Court Order to Access Encrypted User Data by Sept 15
Apple appeals a UK court ruling demanding encrypted user data access, challenging government surveillance and encryption laws.
Nvidia Faces Multiple AI Copyright Lawsuits Over Training Data Use
Nvidia confronts several lawsuits accusing unauthorized use of copyrighted works in AI training, highlighting key legal risks for IP counsel and legal pros.
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.