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
Webinar Announcement: Teaming Agreements & Joint Ventures, April 14, 2026 Hosted by UT San Antonio APEX Accelerators
The University of Texas at San Antonio’s APEX Accelerators will host a webinar on April 14, 2026 focused on teaming agreements and joint ventures for federal contractors. Government‑contracts attorneys Shane McCall and Annie Birney of Koprince McCall Pottroff will walk attendees through developing, negotiating, and administering compliant agreements. The presentation will cover essential rules such as flow‑down requirements and ostensible subcontractor affiliation, plus best‑practice strategies that exceed basic legal standards. Registration is open via the provided Zoom link.
Gen.G’s Ruler Faces Possible LCK Discipline After Tax Avoidance Controversy
Gen.G AD carry Park Jae‑hyuk, known as Ruler, is under investigation for tax avoidance using a nominee‑trust scheme, with the National Tax Service’s reassessment upheld by a tax tribunal. The LCK has announced it is reviewing the case and could...
Detention by Delay? A Structural Paradox in EU Migration Law
The EU Return Directive and the Commission’s draft Return Regulation allow Member States to extend the detention of irregular migrants, but only if the original legal basis for detention remains valid. The draft regulation controversially adds a clause permitting extensions...
Judge Rules Trump's Executive Order to Kill PBS, NPR Unconstitutional
A U.S. District Court judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14290, which sought to terminate federal funding for PBS, NPR, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, violates the First Amendment. Judge Randolph Moss relied on the 2024 NRA...
MCO Launches Digital Asset Personal Trading Compliance Tool
MyComplianceOffice (MCO) unveiled a Digital Asset Personal Trading solution to help financial firms monitor employee cryptocurrency activity and mitigate conflict‑of‑interest risks. The platform integrates wallet discovery, on‑chain transaction capture, and multi‑chain aggregation with existing securities compliance tools. By automating policy‑violation...
Belgian Court Upholds Platform Financing Obligations, Defers to CJEU
Belgium’s Constitutional Court upheld a 2023 decree that forces streaming platforms to finance regional audiovisual production, rejecting Netflix’s appeal. The ruling confirms that the financing obligation is valid under Belgian law. However, the court referred six key questions to the...
Former FBI Agents Seek Class-Action Suit Against Bureau, DOJ
Former FBI agents have filed a class‑action lawsuit alleging that the bureau fired employees since January 2025 for perceived political affiliation, denying them due process. The complaint was lodged in U.S. District Court in Washington against the FBI, its director Kash...
Investors Are Suing Over Proxy Proposals – Here’s What to Know
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has withdrawn its longstanding Rule 14a‑8 no‑action process, removing the informal guidance companies relied on for shareholder proxy proposals. In response, investors are filing lawsuits challenging the validity of certain proxy proposals under the new...
US Top Court Rules Against State Ban on ‘Conversion Therapy’ for LGBTQ+ Youth
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8‑1 ruling that Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth violates the First Amendment’s protection against viewpoint‑based censorship. The majority opinion, written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, sent the law back to a lower...
Sfaal and SDS Propose Pre-Contractual AI Safeguards for Writers
The French Syndicat des agents artistiques et littéraires (Sfaal) and the Syndicat des scénaristes (SDS) have announced a joint framework of pre‑contractual safeguards aimed at protecting writers from unauthorized AI‑generated reproductions of their work. The proposal includes mandatory disclosure clauses,...
New EU Guidance on PPWR Released Less than 5 Months From Start Date
The European Commission has published detailed guidance for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) that will become mandatory on August 12. The document clarifies who qualifies as a covered producer, defines packaging categories, and tightens rules on single‑use items...
Rise of ‘Manfluencers’ Leads Louisiana to Propose Update to Its In-Person Recording Rules
Louisiana House Bill 410, championed by Rep. Laurie Schlegel, advanced to require anyone recording an in‑person conversation to notify all participants, shifting the proposal from a two‑party consent model to a simple notification rule. The amendment targets the misuse of...
CAB 3 Gains Overwhelming Support, Uses Proven Systems
Day 2 went smoothly, with OVERWHELMING support for the CAB 3… As usual, those in support of the Bill aren’t missing a chance to deliver some much needed lessons… Cde @TendaiChirau made it clear that we aren’t doing something out...
Judge Sides with VA in T4NG2 Protest Case
A federal judge has dismissed the remaining 18 protests against the Veterans Affairs Department’s T4NG2 IT modernization vehicle, clearing the way for the $60 billion contract to move forward. The ruling follows a series of delays and a July 14 deadline that...
Have Your Say on the Digital Fairness Act
The European Union is drafting the Digital Fairness Act to protect children and teenagers online, and it is soliciting direct input from 12‑to‑17‑year‑olds across member states. A 15‑minute survey, available in national languages, asks young users about experiences with apps,...
Mark Cuban Adds Support to Break Up Big Medicine Act
Mark Cuban has thrown his weight behind the Senate’s Break Up Big Medicine Act, which seeks to separate insurers, pharmacy‑benefit managers and providers that are currently owned by the same conglomerates such as UnitedHealth Group. The legislation would bar parent...
Spinout Document Toolkit
SetSquared Partnership’s Deal Readiness Toolkit, dubbed the “Spinout Bible,” now offers template subscription and shareholders agreements for university spinouts. The templates draw on UKVC/UKPC standards and embed tax‑advantaged provisions such as EIS and SEIS. Critics note the documents are unusually...
Ninth Circuit Denies Apple Rehearing Request in Epic Games App Store Dispute
The Ninth Circuit unanimously rejected Apple’s requests for both a panel rehearing and an en banc rehearing in its ongoing dispute with Epic Games. The denial upholds a lower‑court order that forces Apple to allow developers to direct users to alternative...
State Finds California District Failed to Handle Sex Abuse Allegations
The California Attorney General reached a stipulated judgment with the El Monte Union High School District, ending an 18‑month investigation into its mishandling of sexual abuse complaints. The settlement mandates sweeping reforms, including a compliance coordinator, centralized record‑keeping, and mandatory...
AI Training Relies on Unsettled Fair Use Assumption
base AI models (domestic & foreign) are all trained on copyrighted material. this assumes that training AI is fair use. now we await the judiciary’s confirmation to ensure this is all kosher, which it must be in order for AI...
FDA Standards Threaten Affordable Academic Gene Therapies
The scientists behind treating Baby KJ say the FDA is imposing standards that could make it too expensive for them — or any academics — to bring such bespoke therapies to approval. https://t.co/OrxMXBVev4
Arabic.AI Partners with Qistas to Deliver Sovereign Arabic Legal AI
Arabic.AI and Qistas have formed a strategic partnership to deliver on‑premise, sovereign AI solutions for the Arabic legal market. The collaboration merges Arabic.AI’s Arabic‑first large language models, LLM‑X and LLM‑S, with Qistas’s legal‑tech platform, targeting law firms, corporate legal departments,...
FDA Hurdles Stall Academic Scaling of Custom Gene Editor
Baby KJ scientists hit speed bump in quest to scale custom gene editor. Stringent FDA requirements could prove stumbling block for academics https://t.co/HsaK7lSuh1 via @Jasonmmast
Fair Use Needed for Courts and Lawyers Using AI
fair use must apply for the judiciary to continue to use AI as well as lawyers. think of this as an LSAT logical reasoning question folks
Guidance: OFSI General Licence INT/2022/2300292
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) issued General Licence INT/2022/2300292 to authorize utility‑related payments that would otherwise breach UK sanctions. Since its debut in November 2022, the licence has been amended several times, most recently on 31 March 2026 to permit all forms...
Variance Raises $21.5M Series A to Automate Financial Crime Investigations
Variance, a San Francisco AI risk‑compliance startup, closed a $21.5 million Series A led by Ten Eleven Ventures, bringing its total funding to $26 million. The round will fund expansion of its agentic AI platform that automates KYC/KYB investigations, delivering auditable decisions in...
Utah Porn and Ad Taxes Would Boost Litigation More than Revenue
Utah lawmakers have introduced two controversial tax proposals: a targeted digital advertising levy and a tax on online providers of material deemed harmful to minors, primarily pornographic content. The authors of a Bloomberg Tax analysis argue that these measures are...
Why Standardization Beats Local Expertise for Global E-Invoicing
The article contends that local e‑invoicing compliance is merely a baseline for multinational firms, while standardized platforms are essential for scalable growth. Managing dozens of local vendors inflates fees, multiplies contracts, and creates disparate data formats, especially as EU initiatives...
Back to Basics: Requests for Equitable Adjustment
The article clarifies what a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) is and how it differs from a formal claim under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. It cites case law defining REAs as remedies for unforeseen conditions that increase contract costs or...
Henan Lvyuan Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. - 722497 - 03/26/2026
The FDA issued a warning letter to Henan Lvyuan Pharmaceutical after a September 2025 inspection uncovered multiple Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) violations. Inspectors cited severe facility maintenance issues, including corrosion and water leaks that could compromise API potency and...
Microbiological Testing & Consulting, LLC - 720374 - 03/16/2026
The FDA issued Warning Letter 320‑26‑53 to Microbiological Testing & Consulting, LLC after a September 2025 inspection uncovered multiple Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) violations. The firm failed to maintain adequate laboratory controls, documentation, media qualification, and a functional quality‑control unit,...
Publishers, Authors File Brief Supporting Music Publishers in Lawsuit Against Anthropic
Several publishing groups—including the Association of American Publishers, the News/Media Alliance, STM, and the Authors Guild—have filed a joint amicus brief supporting music publishers in their lawsuit against AI firm Anthropic. The case alleges Anthropic used copyrighted song lyrics without...
Indiana Mandates English Proficiency, Fines CDL Violations $50K
“Indiana’s law would require non-U.S. citizens to be proficient in English before applying for a CDL. It will fine CDL schools and businesses $50,000 if they’re caught issuing licenses or employing people without the proper legal status.” https://t.co/YC7txv2LK9
Meta Loses Two Child‑harm Trials; Panic Overblown
Meta, a $1.4T company, lost two jury trials last week over platform design and alleged harms to children. They’ll appeal, as expected. But the wave of panic and wildly overstated takes - especially from some higher-profile commentators (ahem, Taylor) -...
Abu Dhabi DMT Rolls Out New Real‑Estate Rules to Safeguard Investors and Streamline Development
Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) released a suite of regulatory decisions under Law No. 3/2015, amended by Law 2 of 2025, to tighten escrow disbursements, standardise joint‑property management and unify owners' committee bylaws. The measures aim to protect buyers,...
Goldman Sachs Lowers Coinbase Target to $235, Citing Stablecoin Yield Risks
Goldman Sachs reduced its price target for Coinbase (COIN) to $235, down from $270, while keeping a Buy rating. The downgrade stems from mounting regulatory scrutiny over stablecoin yield products, a key driver of Coinbase’s newer, higher‑margin revenue streams. The...
FTC Targets Car Dealer Ads for Nonexistent Vehicles, Threatening $50K Fines
The Federal Trade Commission has warned 97 dealership groups that advertising vehicles not in stock violates the law, with penalties exceeding $50,000 per offense. Dealers must act quickly to pull or update listings, or risk costly fines and restitution.
California Bill Targets Family Vloggers, Giving Children the Right to Erase Monetized Content at 18
California Senator Steve Padilla introduced Senate Bill 1247, mandating social‑media platforms to let adult children request removal or editing of monetized content that features them as minors. The bill gives creators three business days to acknowledge a request and ten...
EEOC Sues Coca‑Cola Bottler Over Women‑Only Networking Event, Citing Gender Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Coca‑Cola Beverages Northeast, claiming its 2024 women‑only networking forum violated federal anti‑discrimination law. The case marks the agency’s first lawsuit targeting a corporate DEI program and could reshape how firms design employee‑development...
China Lifts QDII Overseas Investment Quota by $5.3 Bn, Highest Since 2021
China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange raised the Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) quota to $176.17 bn, a $5.3 bn increase and the largest since 2021. The move aims to satisfy growing domestic demand for offshore assets and signals a broader opening...
Shojin Financial Services Limited Enters Administration
Shojin Financial Services Limited, an FCA‑regulated crowdfunding platform that financed property‑development loans, entered administration on 23 March 2026. Joint Administrators Simon Carvill‑Biggs and Ian Corfield of FRP Trading Advisory were appointed to manage the process. The FCA is working with the administrators to safeguard...
A Response to the Brennan Center’s “Myths and Facts” On Section 702 Backdoor Searches
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act will expire on April 20, 2026 unless Congress renews it, threatening a key intelligence tool for counter‑terrorism and cyber threat detection. The author disputes the Brennan Center’s claim that USP identifiers used...
How to Navigate the NRLB’s Joint Employer Rule Reversion
In February the National Labor Relations Board revoked the Biden‑era joint‑employer standard and restored the 2020 Trump‑administration rule, which limits joint‑employer status to companies that exercise direct, immediate control over a vital employment aspect such as wages. The earlier rule...
Washington Clears Direct‑to‑Consumer Path for Rivian and Lucid, Challenging Dealership Model
Washington state has passed Senate Bill 6354, granting Rivian and Lucid the same direct‑to‑consumer sales exemption Tesla enjoys. The bipartisan vote and a $4.6 million ballot‑initiative investment signal a shift in the B2B automotive distribution landscape.
DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel Win Lawsuit Over Ancient Gambling Law
A federal judge dismissed DC Gambling Recovery's lawsuit against DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel and other sportsbooks, ruling that the District’s historic Statute of Anne no longer applies to sports wagering. The 2025 Budget Support Act retroactively removed the statute’s reach, shielding...
AI Era Demands Lawyers Face Unprecedented Ethical Dialogue
As for this Era of AI, we need to get honest and start having honest conversations about the fact that this era asks something of us that no generation of lawyers has practiced for.
Legal Expertise Belongs in Court, Not Public Hearings
It’s not a Court of Law, it’s a Public Hearing … Their Law Expertise is for the Courts not Public Hearings…
US Law Firms Face Record Marketing Shifts as AI Reshapes Search in 2026
U.S. law firms are confronting a seismic shift in client acquisition as AI-driven zero‑click search answers replace traditional organic clicks. The average firm spends about $150,000 a year on SEO, yet 96% of potential clients now start online and many...
Connecticut Appellate Court Delivers a Triple Punch in Tip Credit Cases
The Connecticut Appellate Court affirmed trial courts' motions to strike three tip‑credit class actions—Farias v. Rodriguez, Woodford v. HRG Management, and Vasquez v. Sliders Restaurant Group. The court held that the old tip‑credit record‑keeping provisions (old E3) do not create...
Companies that Have Not Submitted Drug Amount Reports
The FDA has released two public lists identifying registrants that failed to submit required drug amount reports for calendar year 2024. One list covers entities with active drug listings, the other captures those with inactive listings. Registrants must certify or...