Today's Legal Pulse
Biden sues DOJ to block release of interview audio
President Biden filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent the Department of Justice from publishing an audio interview, arguing the release would be improper. The action has sparked political commentary, including remarks from former President Trump.
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By the numbers: Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader clear final merger hurdles
Control Issues: Delaware Holds Parties to Their Bargain in Recent Governance Decisions
Delaware courts reaffirmed their contract‑centric stance in three recent Chancery rulings that centered on control and governance of closely held entities. In Ropko et al. v. McNeill, Jr., the court rejected a manager’s unilateral removal consent, insisting on a formal board vote despite a lockstep voting pact. Fortis Advisors v. Krafton, Inc. saw the court deny a buyer’s attempt to oust founders without the contract‑defined “Cause,” restoring the CEOs and extending the earn‑out. In re Priority Responsible Funding LLC highlighted the peril of a deadlocked 50/50 management structure lacking a tiebreaker, leading to statutory dissolution.
Preserve Full CAT Data, Save SEC Millions
This is a wonderful opportunity for public comments and to offer potential practical solutions that FINRA and AWS may not have yet thought of. In fact, I will be submitting my comments and suggestions tonight and publishing them here for...
Prosecutors in a Minnesota County Charge ICE Agent with Assault
Prosecutors in Hennepin County, Minnesota, have filed assault charges against ICE Special Agent Gregory Donnell Morgan for allegedly pointing his gun at two drivers on a Minneapolis highway in February. Morgan faces two counts of second-degree assault and a nationwide...
Protest Is Not a Flaw in Democracy and Fear Cannot Be Made Law. The NSW Supreme Court Ruling Upholds These...
The New South Wales Supreme Court struck down a controversial law that gave police sweeping authority to declare areas off‑limits to protests, deeming it unconstitutional. The legislation, introduced after the Bondi attack, was used to curb demonstrations, notably those supporting...
Ben Roberts-Smith Granted Bail
Former Australian special forces operative Ben Roberts‑Smith, accused of war crimes in Afghanistan, was released on bail by a Sydney court on April 17, 2026. He had been detained for more than a week while awaiting trial. The bail order...
DOL Rewinds Independent Contractor Guidance… Again
On February 26, 2026 the U.S. Department of Labor issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would overturn the 2024 independent‑contractor rule and revert to an “economic dependence” test modeled on the 2021 framework. The proposal emphasizes two core factors—control...
Critical and Retroactive Changes Coming to NMLS Disclosures This Week
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors will roll out revised NMLS disclosure questions on April 18, 2026, affecting every individual (MU2, MU4) and linked company (MU1) and branch (MU3) record. The new questions reorder and expand civil, criminal, financial, and...
New Jersey’s Proposed Ban on Height and Weight Discrimination: What Employers Should Know
New Jersey Senate Bill S1631, passed 24‑14, would amend the NJLAD to prohibit discrimination based on height or weight in employment, housing and public accommodations. If the Assembly approves, New Jersey becomes the second state—after Michigan—to ban size‑based bias statewide....
California Supreme Court Disbars Attorney Who Pushed for Reversal of 2020 US Election Results
The California Supreme Court has officially disbarred John Charles Eastman after the State Bar found him guilty of 10 of 11 charges of egregious and deceitful conduct. Eastman, who advised former President Donald Trump and promoted false claims to overturn the 2020...
Zimbabwe Tightens Beneficiation Rules to Halt Raw Mineral Export Losses
Zimbabwe's cabinet approved a new minerals‑beneficiation framework that mandates Value‑Added Compliance Certificates and a real‑time mine‑to‑market tracking system. The move targets raw‑export losses, especially after a recent ban on lithium shipments, and reshapes the country's mining value chain.
Harvey AI Processes Over 700,000 Legal Tasks Daily Using Agentic AI
Harvey AI announced that its agentic platform now handles more than 700,000 legal tasks per day and extracts over 50 million contract terms weekly, underscoring the scalability of AI for routine legal work. The claim positions the startup as one of...
RWE Secures 300 GWh Offshore Wind Deal with Network Rail, Covering 65% of Non‑Traction Power
RWE has signed a five‑year corporate power purchase agreement to deliver 300 GWh of offshore wind electricity each year to Network Rail, covering roughly 65% of the rail operator’s non‑traction demand. The deal, the first public‑sector CoPPA under the UK Government...
Contract Principles for Business Litigation: The Importance of Specificity
The article stresses that precise contract language is essential to allocate risk and avoid costly litigation. It revisits the classic 1864 Raffles v. Wichelhaus case, where a latent ambiguity over the ship name “Peerless” rendered the contract void. Modern courts...
Warren and Hawley Introduce Bill to Bar Vertical Integration of Insurers, PBMs and Providers
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley have introduced the Break Up Big Medicine Act, a bipartisan bill that would prohibit parent companies from simultaneously owning insurers, pharmacy‑benefit managers, providers or wholesalers. The measure seeks to dismantle vertically integrated health‑care giants...
HousingAI Names Veteran Phil Shelton CEO Ahead of England Launch
HousingAI has hired Phil Shelton as chief executive as it readies its AI‑driven knowledge platform for a launch in England. Shelton brings more than two decades of housing‑technology leadership, positioning the startup to meet rising compliance pressures in the UK...
The Fight to Protect Elections
President Trump issued a second executive order that seeks to overhaul federal election rules by directing the U.S. Postal Service to determine who may vote by mail and to reject ballots from unapproved voters. The Brennan Center and allied groups...
Justice Must See Women as Victims, Not Perpetrators
We need to talk about survivor justice laws and why the criminal justice system is seemingly incapable of perceiving a woman not just as a perpetrator who must be punished but as a victim deserving of mercy.
Google Should Share Search Data to Break Its Monopoly, European Commission Suggests
The European Commission has asked Google to share its search ranking, query, click and view data with third‑party engines such as Qwant, Mojeek, Ecosia and metaGer to meet the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Google counters that the move would breach...
Legora Launches in Canada with Toronto Office
Legora has opened a new office in Toronto, marking its first dedicated Canadian location. The launch follows the recent acquisition of local AI firm Walter, which added major law firm clients such as McCarthy Tétrault and Fasken. Legora’s platform is already...
Jury Awards $11.8 Million to Dodgers Fan Blinded by LAPD During World Series Celebration
A federal jury awarded Isaac Castellanos $11.8 million after a Los Angeles police projectile permanently blinded him during the 2020 World Series celebration. The 37‑mm “skip‑trace” launcher was fired from roughly 145 feet—well beyond LAPD policy that mandates close‑range use—causing a hard‑foam...
Namibia Fast-Tracks Oil Law Reform Ahead of First Oil as Offshore Activity Accelerates
Namibia is accelerating a petroleum amendment bill to tighten its regulatory framework as offshore activity in the Orange Basin intensifies. President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah announced the reform at the Namibia International Energy Conference, emphasizing faster decision‑making and clearer investor rules. The...
EXp Drawn Into Zillow RESPA Case
eXp Realty has been added as a defendant in a class‑action lawsuit accusing Zillow of inflating commissions and steering homebuyers to its mortgage arm in violation of RESPA. The amended complaint alleges eXp promoted Zillow’s Flex referral program through at...
Coroner Says Nanny Likely Sedated Infant with Antihistamine, Sparking Child‑Care Safety Alarm
A London coroner ruled that a night nanny probably gave an eight‑week‑old baby chlorpheniramine to sedate him, contributing to his death. The finding highlights gaps in nanny oversight and police investigative procedures, igniting a debate over mandatory registration and training...
Trust Funds Protect Black Wealth From Home Liens
If you don’t want a lien put on your house…. You need a trust fund Hi, I am Attorney Henderson and I set up trust funds to sustain black wealth.
Vote Phoebe Maffei: Law‑Bound Judges Over Virtue‑Signal Courts
We need a return to judges who uphold the law instead of exercise their personal virtue signal hobby horses from the bench Vote Phoebe Maffei For SF Superior Court Judge
LKAB’s Swedish Rare‑earth Project Faces Sami Rights Challenge
Swedish state‑owned miner LKAB’s plan to develop the Per Geijer rare‑earth deposit near Kiruna has been flagged by a Stockholm Environment Institute report as potentially breaching Sami indigenous rights. The claim threatens the project's licensing and underscores the clash between Europe’s...
Undisclosed Bot Matches Spark Lawsuit Between Skillz and Papaya
If you're supposed to be playing against humans and the game company is matching you with bots without telling you, then you're going to wind up in court. That's why Skillz is suing Papaya. https://t.co/6wQ6fvXbdj
Trump-Appointed Judge Calls Argument Sophistry to Nth Degree
“This is sophistry to the nth degree,” said U.S. Circuit Judge Ryan Nelson, a Donald Trump appointee. “I don’t understand how you say these are different.” https://t.co/9u4WbwH10Y
Registrar Corp Completes Acquisition of Dell Tech, Expanding Canadian Compliance Services
Registrar Corp announced the completion of its acquisition of Dell Tech, a Canadian regulatory consulting firm, to broaden its compliance services. The deal adds deep Canadian market expertise to Registrar’s global platform, positioning the combined company as a one‑stop shop...
IRS Cuts Prompt Re‑evaluation of Tax Compliance
"Reflecting on the #IRS cuts, should you still be compliant?" - @peterreillycpa Thx @tonynovak for the heads up about this article. It's been awhile since I've seen him on X. #Tax friends he has more good info in his...
Court Orders Airline to Cover $3,900 Munich‑Paris Taxi
Wow: Court Rules Airline Must Pay For $3,900, 9-Hour, Munich To Paris Taxi Ride https://t.co/cNQlkx5Gaa
StructureFlow Unveils AI Update to Convert Legal Data Into Editable Models
StructureFlow released an AI‑enhanced platform that converts static legal and financial documents into editable diagrams and timelines. The update adds image‑processing and large‑language‑model capabilities, promising faster scenario analysis for professional‑services firms.
Regulators Pressure Firms to Ensure AI Hiring Tools Meet New Compliance Rules
Regulators across the United States, Europe and Asia are urging employers to verify that AI‑enabled recruitment systems comply with emerging data‑privacy and anti‑discrimination statutes. Companies face potential fines and legal exposure if their automated screening tools breach these rules, prompting...
Analysts Warn Tesla Robotaxi Service Could Falter Amid Regulatory and Market Challenges
Industry analysts say Tesla's upcoming robotaxi network could stumble because of safety concerns, regulatory roadblocks, and fierce competition. The warning highlights the risk to the billions of revenue Tesla expects from a fully autonomous ride‑hailing fleet.
U.S. Sanctions Hit 17 Iranian Oil Entities and 9 Tankers Amid War Talks
The United States Treasury blacklisted three individuals, 17 entities and nine oil tankers linked to an Iranian shipping network on April 16, seeking to cut off Tehran's oil earnings amid stalled war‑negotiations. The move escalates pressure on Iran as the...
UAE Central Bank Rolls Out Nationwide E‑KYC Platform Powered by Norbloc
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has signed a technical partnership with blockchain firm Norbloc to launch a nationwide e‑KYC platform for banks and fintechs. The system will standardise onboarding, cut turnaround times and lower compliance costs across the...
Legalcomplex Is Back, 5.2 Billion Tokens Later. Here's Why.
Legalcomplex has been rebuilt as a privacy‑first AI coaching platform for legal‑tech professionals, replacing the earlier on‑prem model that proved uneconomical. The new service combines hybrid retrieval‑augmented generation, pitch‑deck review, and personalized answers tied to a founder’s LinkedIn profile. It...
Hsinchu Mayor Kao Plagiarism Case Remanded to District Court for Retrial
Taiwan's Intellectual Property and Commercial Court overturned an appellate decision and sent Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao's plagiarism lawsuit back to the Taipei District Court for a new trial. The Institute for Information Industry sued Kao in October 2022, alleging that...
New York to Lose $73 Million Playing Licensing Games with the Duffy
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is withholding $73,502,543—about 4% of New York’s highway grant funding—after a federal audit found a 53% non‑compliance rate in the state’s non‑domiciled commercial driver’s license (CDL) program. The audit revealed that the DMV’s...
Even Top Attorneys Are Just Human
Jeff Wall – Named ‘Appellate Attorney of the Year’ for 2025 by @TheNLJ – is human after all. https://t.co/cT8k8WSBrc
California Gives Truck Makers an Ultimatum: No Price Transparency, No Money
California’s Senate Bill 1213, passed unanimously by the Environmental Quality Committee, requires zero‑emission medium and heavy‑duty truck manufacturers to publish manufacturer‑suggested retail prices to qualify for state incentive programs. Starting Jan 1 2027, OEMs must submit itemized purchase orders and MSRP data,...
IAG's Acquisition of RAC Insurance Requires Phase 2 Review
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has moved Insurance Australia Group's (IAG) proposed purchase of RAC Insurance into a Phase 2 review, citing a substantial lessening of competition in Western Australia’s motor and home‑contents insurance markets. IAG would underwrite these...
FinCEN Proposes Major Revisions to AML/CFT Program Requirements
FinCEN issued a proposed rule on April 7 to overhaul AML/CFT program requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act. The revision shifts focus from mere procedural check‑lists to "effective" programs, demanding documented risk‑assessment processes and risk‑based resource allocation. It also expands FinCEN’s...
Minnesota Extends PFAS in Products Reporting Deadline to September 15, 2026
Minnesota’s Pollution Control Agency pushed the first‑in‑the‑nation PFAS‑in‑products reporting deadline from July 1 to September 15, 2026, and released extension and waiver request forms. Manufacturers must still pay an $800 one‑time fee and disclose product details, PFAS concentrations, and supplier information through the...
FCC Defends Nexstar‑TEGNA Merger Amid Senate Inquiry
News: 🚨@FCC counsel filed this letter today with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. It is @BrendanCarrFCC response to @tedcruz and @SenatorCantwell March 30 letter regarding the agency's March 19 approval of the @NXSTMediaGroup -@TEGNA transaction. $NXST...
Bloomberg Law: Tariff Challenges & NFL Antitrust Probe (Podcast)
In a Bloomberg Law podcast, trade lawyer Timothy Brightbill of Wily Rein outlines the legal arguments being presented in the U.S. Court of International Trade to overturn President Trump’s most recent tariff measures. Concurrently, NYU Law antitrust scholar Harry First...
Collective Action “More for Benefit of Lawyers and Funders”
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) denied a collective proceedings order against alleged salmon‑price collusion, citing a £20 million (≈$25 million) cost budget that dwarfed the projected consumer recovery of less than $10 per person. The proposed class, estimated at 35‑44 million people, could...
Lawyers Resolve Most Complaints Themselves Under LeO Pilot
Law firms and a chambers group piloted the Legal Ombudsman’s Model Complaints Resolution Procedure (MCRP), handling 631 complaints across the top five legal service areas. Only 3% of those complaints were escalated to the Ombudsman, while 57% were settled through...
Partners At This Biglaw Firm Got Quite The Raise
According to ALM’s 2025 compensation survey, Kirkland & Ellis posted the steepest partner compensation increase among U.S. biglaw firms, with earnings rising more than 68% year‑over‑year. The surge reflects the firm’s record profitability, driven by high‑value transactions and a robust...
Vos: Legal Education Needs “Complete Rethink” In Age of Machine Justice
Sir Geoffrey Vos, the Master of the Rolls, warned that legal education must be overhauled for the "machine age" as AI tools begin to deliver free legal research and even routine judicial decisions. He argued that future lawyers will be...