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
Hawaii Introduces Senate Bill 2950, Allows Captives to Write Catastrophic Risk
Hawaii Senate Bill 2950 authorizes captive insurers to write catastrophic property and casualty risks, provided they obtain approval and remain under the ongoing supervision of the state insurance commissioner. The legislation defines catastrophic risk as exposures that could generate severe, extraordinary, or aggregate losses beyond ordinary underwriting limits and that are often unavailable or prohibitively priced in the commercial market. By opening this niche to captives, Hawaii aims to broaden its insurance ecosystem and attract capital seeking high‑return reinsurance opportunities. The bill positions the state as a more competitive domicile for sophisticated risk‑taking entities.
ANSR Releases Comprehensive Guide on Registering and Setting Up a Legal Entity in India for Global Enterprises
ANSR has released a detailed guide that walks multinational corporations through the regulatory and compliance steps required to register a legal entity in India, a prerequisite for establishing Global Capability Centers (GCCs). The publication stresses the preference for Private Limited...
Disagree with CRA’s Notice of Assessment? Make Sure to File Your Objection by the Deadline
After filing a 2025 return, Canadian taxpayers receive a digital Notice of Assessment (NOA) via CRA My Account. They must file any objection within one year of the filing deadline or 90 days after the NOA, whichever is later, using...
AMA Advocacy: H.R. 6460 Passes U.S. House of Representatives
On March 24, the U.S. House passed H.R. 6460, a bipartisan bill backed by the Academy of Model Aeronautics to simplify altitude extensions and airspace permissions for model aircraft. The legislation corrects a 2018 error affecting Class E airspace and could raise altitude...
Jay Clayton’s SDNY Throws ICE Under The Bus To Save Face In Court
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York publicly corrected a material misstatement about ICE policy in the African Communities Together v. Lyons case. The office had relied on a 2025 ICE guidance memo claiming that immigration...
DOJ: Smartmatic FCPA Prosecution Is “Not Vindictive Or Selective”
The U.S. Department of Justice rejected Smartmatic's motion to dismiss its superseding FCPA indictment, asserting the prosecution is neither vindictive nor selective. The indictment, the first corporate FCPA criminal charge since 2010, follows years of investigation, extensive negotiations, and a...
SRC Protests Court of Appeal Judgment Upholding Sh10m Car Grants for Judges
Kenya's Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) protested a Court of Appeal ruling that upholds a Sh10 million (≈ $66,000) car grant for each judge. The court said the benefit is constitutionally protected and cannot be withdrawn, despite SRC's claim it oversteps its...
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Musk's X Corp Accusing Advertisers of Illegal Boycott
A U.S. district judge in Dallas dismissed X Corp’s antitrust lawsuit alleging that the World Federation of Advertisers and major brands illegally boycotted Elon Musk’s social media platform. The court found X failed to demonstrate any antitrust injury despite claims...
President's Son Invested in a 30 Person Startup. Three Months Later, His Father's Pentagon Promised Them $620 Million.
In August 2025, 1789 Capital, newly bolstered by Donald Trump Jr.’s partnership, bought a stake in Vulcan Elements, a 30‑person rare‑earth magnet startup valued at about $200 million. Three months later the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital announced a conditional $620 million loan...
SEBI Reviews HDFC Bank Disclosures After Chakraborty Exit
India’s securities regulator SEBI has launched a review of HDFC Bank’s compliance with disclosure rules after former chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned abruptly. The resignation letter, citing ethical concerns, triggered an 8.7% plunge in the bank’s shares, erasing roughly ₹1.35 trillion (about...
GAE Committee Advances Election Protection Bills Over Republican Objections
On the final day of the 2026 legislative session, Connecticut’s Government Administration & Elections Committee approved three bills aimed at strengthening election integrity. HB 5533 bars federal law enforcement within 250 feet of polling sites without state permission, HB 5001...
Fidelity Beats Lawsuit Over Fees in $439 Billion Money Market Fund
A federal judge in Manhattan dismissed a lawsuit accusing Fidelity of keeping retail investors in higher‑cost share classes within its $439.1 billion Government Money Market Fund. Plaintiffs claimed the firm failed to automatically shift balances over $100,000 (or $10,000 in retirement...
Petrofac Says UK Tax Authorities Won't Appeal Ruling in Creditor Deal
Petrofac confirmed that HM Revenue & Customs will not appeal a Scottish court decision upholding the company’s voluntary arrangement (CVA) with creditors. The CVA, approved on Jan 30, clears the path for the sale of Petrofac’s Asset Solutions division to CB&I,...
FAA Presses California for Records in Airport-Funding Dispute
The Federal Aviation Administration has stepped up its review of California’s management of jet‑fuel tax revenue, ordering the state Department of Finance to supply detailed records of collection, transfer, and expenditure. California currently deposits the tax into its General Fund...
MEPs Approve CMDI Package
On 26 March 2026 the European Parliament approved the crisis management and deposit insurance (CMDI) package, bundling the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive, the Single Resolution Mechanism Regulation and the Deposit Guarantee Schemes Directive. The reforms broaden the resolution framework...
BoE and PRA Streamline Reporting and Disclosure Requirements for Bank Failure Regime
On 26 March 2026 the Bank of England and the Prudential Regulation Authority issued three policy statements that overhaul resolution‑related reporting and Pillar 3 disclosure rules. The MREL reporting templates are streamlined, with the MRL002 forecast template removed and the MRL001...
More on Vendor AI Risks
Companies are grappling with how to treat AI‑enhanced vendor upgrades under existing shadow‑AI bans. The article argues that such upgrades are fundamentally an IT control issue—un‑tested software entering production—rather than a new compliance violation. It highlights recent high‑profile incidents like...
How Indonesia Is Protecting 80 Million Children From Online Harm
Indonesia will enforce a new regulation on March 28 that sets a minimum age of 16 for creating accounts on any digital platform deemed high‑risk, including social media, AI chatbots, and gaming apps. The law requires platforms to conduct a...
Legal AI Harvey Hits $11B After Cold‑email Breakthrough
Legal AI startup Harvey just reached an $11B valuation. On The Upstarts Podcast, CEO Winston Weinberg shares how a cold email to Sam Altman helped launch its journey, and why he believes lawyers are a surprise power user of AI tools. Plus,...
Understanding the Netherlands' 36% Unrealized Gains Tax
I've discussed the 36% unrealized gains tax in the Netherlands with @themarketsniper on @new_era_finance. He is 100% right on his answer. Listen to the podcast here: Spotify: https://t.co/2RT0HJr18Z Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/GVaQr5GQKN
Press Release | ILTA Announces a Reimagined ILTACON Europe: New Location, Expanded Education, and an Enhanced Multi-Day Experience
The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) announced a revamped ILTACON Europe, moving to a new European host city and adding an extra day to the program. The conference will feature an expanded education track covering emerging topics such as artificial...
Wi‑Fi Community Alarmed by FCC's New Router Policy
Here’s why the Wi-Fi camp is freaking out about the FCC's new router policy @HettingClaus @iPolicy 🖇️https://t.co/qIvau5ScQx🖇️ https://t.co/KeYbWyiE5m
12 Best Document Generation Software I Trust
Document generation software is rapidly replacing manual workflows as firms seek to eliminate costly errors in contracts, proposals, and compliance forms. The global market is projected to reach roughly $3 billion by 2026, driven by double‑digit growth and digital‑transformation initiatives. Platforms...
Bankruptcy Court Allows Cumulus to Use Cash Collateral to Continue Operations
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston approved Cumulus Media's request to use cash collateral, allowing the radio‑broadcast group to keep operating while it pursues a pre‑packaged Chapter 11 plan. The reorganization enjoys support from 83 percent of its lenders and would shift...
Awaab’s Law Phase 2: What It Covers and What Housing Providers Should Be Doing Now
Phase 2 of Awaab’s Law, due later in 2026, expands the mandatory hazard‑remediation regime for social landlords to five additional categories such as excess cold, structural instability and fire risks. The government estimated Phase 1 already adds about £129 million (≈ $161 million) in...
Vaccine Injury Claims Face Ticking Clock After EU Ruling
The EU’s top court clarified that under EU product liability law the limitation period for vaccine injury claims begins when the damage is identifiable, not when the illness stabilizes, and that a hard 10‑year cut‑off applies from the product’s market...
GAN Integrity Launches AI Analytics and Dashboards, Giving Compliance and Third-Party Risk Teams Real-Time Intelligence to Prove Program Effectiveness
GAN Integrity unveiled AI Analytics and Dashboards, adding a purpose‑built intelligence layer to its compliance and third‑party risk platform. The new tools turn raw risk data into instant, plain‑language answers and live visualizations, letting teams respond to board and regulator...
House Ways and Means Advances Bill to Allow Tax-Free Settlements for Sexual Assault Survivors
The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously advanced the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act, a bill that would make settlement funds for sexual‑assault survivors tax‑free. The legislation removes the current requirement to prove "visible harm" or submit medical records to...
Do Premarital Assets Always Stay Separate?
In England and Wales divorce courts assess premarital assets through a fairness lens rather than a rigid separation rule. While assets owned before marriage are classified as non‑matrimonial, judges may still draw them into the marital pot if they have...
Lawmakers Must Preempt AI Shock, Not React Later
Academics at Vanderbilt Law have a blunt message: lawmakers should begin preparing now for a potential AI-driven shock, rather than scramble to piece together a response after the fact Today’s MM top from me and @YasminKhorram https://t.co/GA5wgUYA0v
Go Digit Faces ₹384 Cr Demand Notice From Income Tax Dept
Indian insurtech Go Digit has been hit with an Income Tax demand of roughly $463 million, including $121 million in interest, for the 2023‑24 assessment year. The demand stems from the disallowance of IBNR/IBNER provisions and non‑deduction of TDS on certain expenses...
Legal Tech in 2026: 8 Key AI and Courtroom Developments Every Law Firm Should Know
Legal technology is reshaping the UK legal sector, backed by more than £1 billion (≈ $1.3 billion) in recent investment. AI‑driven evidence analysis, predictive litigation analytics, and fully digital courtrooms are now mainstream, with over half of firms employing AI for document review....
Docusign Aims to Slash Agreement Creation Time and Cost
It takes 4-6 weeks and £1,300 in human capital to create a new agreement – Docusign wants to vastly improve that. https://t.co/QE9EUaVlqi
Breaking Stories Illustrate that Justice, While Elusive, Is Still Attainable in Federal Court
The Justice Department announced a $1.2 million settlement with retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, ending his civil lawsuit alleging wrongful prosecution and dismissing the case with prejudice. The agreement, reached under Attorney General Pam Bondi, frames the payment as redressing a "historic...
Kansas Hopes to Lure Law Students to Rural Areas by Offering to Pay Part of Their Tuition
Kansas lawmakers introduced House Bill 2595, the Attorney Training for Rural Kansas Act, to combat a chronic shortage of rural lawyers. The bill creates two incentive programs: a tuition stipend for law students who pledge to practice in rural communities...
Cal State Professors' Retaliation Claims Survive University's Bid to Strike
A California appellate court cleared the way for two tenured physics professors at CSU Chico to pursue retaliation claims, rejecting the university’s attempt to strike the case under the anti‑SLAPP statute. The lawsuit alleges gender and ancestry‑based harassment, a sham...
UK Employment Rights Act 2025 Unfair Dismissal Deep Dive Part 1: Polkey in a World Without Caps
The UK Employment Rights Act 2025 eliminates the statutory cap on compensatory awards for unfair dismissal, raising the previous limit of £118,223 (about $150,000) to an uncapped figure that will rise to roughly $157,000 after April 2026. The basic award...
California State Senator Introduces Bill to Close Montana Registration Loophole for Good
California Senator Jerry McNerney introduced Senate Bill 1406 to eliminate the “Montana loophole,” a scheme where super‑car owners register vehicles in Montana to dodge California’s sales tax. The bill expands the state’s resident definition to include shell companies with at...
DT's AI Factory Brings in the Lawyers
Deutsche Telekom’s Industrial AI Cloud, branded as the AI Factory, is now powering Noxtua’s legal‑tech platform, offering a sovereign European environment for processing highly sensitive legal data. The partnership addresses concerns over the US CLOUD Act by keeping data under...
Investigating FISA Abuses in Crossfire Hurricane
Senator Chuck Grassley disclosed documents suggesting the FBI obtained multiple FISA warrants to surveil Walid Phares, a conservative Middle‑East expert who advised the Romney and Trump campaigns. An FBI agent testified that corrections showing no corroborating evidence were blocked, and...
ICE Might Be Violating America’s Other Bill of Rights
Immigration‑enforcement officers have increasingly used force, from tear gas to home raids, prompting civil‑rights advocates to sue under the Fourth Amendment. Recent Supreme Court rulings, however, have narrowed that constitutional shield, allowing evidence obtained in violation to be used in...
Does Disclosure of Litigation Hold Directive to Preserve “Texts” Waive Privilege?
In Brandes v. Steven Madden, the Eastern District of New York held that merely acknowledging a litigation hold directive’s inclusion of text messages does not waive attorney‑client privilege over the hold notice. The court also rejected the plaintiff’s attempt to...
AI That Listens Like a Lawyer: A Side-by-Side Comparison of General AI Notetakers and Legal Conversational Intelligence
Legal tech vendor Querious released a side‑by‑side comparison highlighting the shortcomings of generic AI notetakers for law firms. While general‑purpose tools promise automatic transcription, their terms of service often prohibit storing privileged information and limit data ownership. In contrast, Querious’s...
Senators Call For Passage Of Online Safety Bill In Wake Of Social Media Verdicts
Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal are urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act after two recent court verdicts held major social‑media platforms accountable for harming children. The bipartisan push follows growing public backlash against the companies and...
Employment Insurance Board of Appeal to Begin Operating on Apr. 1
Canada’s Employment Insurance Board of Appeal (EI BOA) will begin accepting first‑level EI appeals on April 1, 2026, replacing the Social Security Tribunal’s General Division for regular, sickness, maternity, parental, caregiving, fishing and self‑employed benefits. The new body reinstates a tripartite panel of...
Class Action Alleges Nvidia Hid More than $1B Crypto-GPU Income Within Its Gaming Revenues — Investor Lawsuit Concerns Business Spanning...
A U.S. federal judge has certified a class‑action lawsuit alleging Nvidia concealed more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency‑mining GPU sales within its gaming revenue for 2017‑2018. The suit covers investors who bought Nvidia stock between August 10 2017 and November 15 2018, after the company...
Alberta Court of Appeal Refuses to Stay Next Steps of Psychiatrist’s Disciplinary Case
The Alberta Court of Appeal rejected a psychiatrist’s request to stay the next steps of a disciplinary proceeding initiated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. The appeal reiterated that the applicant’s arguments mirrored earlier, already‑rejected claims about...
Bassem Youssef Knows How to Use a Needle
Bassem Youssef, a prominent satirist, faced a potential lawsuit from attorney Alan Dershowitz after a sketch mocked the lawyer’s representation of wealthy clients. Dershowitz signaled intent to sue not only Youssef but also broader media outlets, raising concerns over legal retaliation...
Japan Enacts Joint‑Custody Law, Guaranteeing Children’s Rights After Divorce
Japan’s parliament approved a sweeping family‑law reform that will take effect on April 1, 2026, granting joint parental custody as a default after divorce. The change, the first in 77 years, aims to safeguard children’s rights and curb the long‑standing problem of...
Seller Keeps Weapons, Refuses Buyer's Payment—Legal?
I mean, how the hell is this even legal? Was it part of the contract that the seller is entitled to say “screw you and the money you've paid us, we're talking these weapons for ourselves”? https://t.co/lvVavbWUO5