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Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Years of Leaked Unreleased Songs
Ariana Grande filed a 2026 lawsuit against hackers leaking her unreleased songs and videos, spotlighting IP risks and privacy issues for legal pros.
eBay, Former Execs Settle $55.7M Cyberstalking Suit with Massachusetts Couple
eBay and three former executives agree to a $55.7M settlement over 2019 harassment of a Massachusetts couple, highlighting corporate legal risks.
NY Finalizes Rules Mandating Age Verification for Algorithmic Feeds
New York Attorney General finalizes rules requiring age verification for social media algorithms under SAFE for Kids Act, targeting youth privacy and safety.
Apple Aims for Late 2027 Launch of Privacy-Focused Smart Glasses
Apple plans to launch smart glasses in late 2027 with innovative privacy features, raising compliance challenges for legal and privacy professionals.
Lawmakers Propose AI Kill Switch Act to Enable Gov Shutdowns of Risky AI
The AI Kill Switch Act would let DHS order shutdowns of advanced AI systems posing risks, raising new compliance demands for legal advisors.
EU fines Google $1B for Digital Markets Act antitrust breaches
The EU imposed a $1 billion fine on Google for Digital Markets Act violations, highlighting new regulatory risks in digital markets.
Judge Allows Exxon Suit Over Zinc-Contaminated Oil to Proceed in Baton Rouge
A federal judge denied dismissal in Exxon’s lawsuit over zinc-contaminated crude oil at its Baton Rouge refinery, advancing a key environmental litigation.
Sony Music Sues AI Generator Udio Over 30,000 Song Copyrights
Sony Music filed a lawsuit against AI music generator Udio for copyright infringement of over 30,000 songs, including hits by Elvis Presley and Beyoncé.
Federal Judge Pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros Merger for 14 Days
A federal judge issued a 14-day halt on the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros merger citing antitrust concerns, signaling challenges for media M&A and BigLaw.
FBI reportedly told to stop investigating ICE confrontations, agencies deny
Reports say FBI was instructed to halt probes into ICE incidents, but DOJ and DHS deny policy change amid scrutiny of ICE enforcement.
New York Bans Big AI Data Centers but Uses AI to Review State Rules
NY Governor Hochul imposes 1-year moratorium on large AI data centers while deploying AI to overhaul state regulations, balancing innovation with environmental concerns.
Google Must Allow Third-Party Android App Stores Starting Next Week
Google and Epic Games drop settlement talks, forcing Google to host rival Android app stores, reshaping app compliance and legal tech distribution.
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft in Talent Recruitment
Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets through former employees and aggressive recruitment tactics, signaling rising AI legal battles.
Meta updates smart glasses to disable camera if privacy LED is tampered with
Meta's Ray-Ban Meta glasses now disable cameras if privacy LEDs are physically altered, enhancing privacy protections amid legal scrutiny.
Jon Prosser Denies Apple Trade Secret Leak Conspiracy Allegations
Jon Prosser files formal denial of conspiracy in Apple iOS 26 leak lawsuit, highlighting legal risks of tech leaks for IP litigators.
Krafton, Unknown Worlds Settle $250M Earnout Dispute
Krafton and Unknown Worlds settled a $250 million lawsuit over a Subnautica 2 earnout after a Delaware court ruling and leadership reinstatement.
Getty Ends $3.7B Shutterstock Merger Over UK Regulator Demands
Getty Images terminates $3.7B merger with Shutterstock after UK CMA demands Shutterstock sell editorial business, despite US DOJ approval.
Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power to Fire Agency Heads, Except Fed Officials
Supreme Court overturns key precedent letting Trump remove independent agency heads except Federal Reserve governors, reshaping federal governance and compliance.
Google to Allow Outside Payments in Play Store Worldwide
Google will let Android app developers use alternative payments globally after antitrust settlement, impacting developer contracts and compliance.
Experts Warn Flawed Voter Database Risks 2026 Midterm Integrity
Experts warn that a flawed US voter database could disenfranchise millions and increase data breach risks in the 2026 midterms.