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
Initial Thoughts on Future of Sport in Canada Final Report: Is It A Homerun?
The Future of Sport in Canada Commission released its final report, outlining 23 immediate, 26 short‑term and four long‑term Calls to Action aimed at overhauling sport governance, safety and funding. Key recommendations include stronger federal oversight through regular audits, a centralized sport entity, expanded safe‑sport education, and a pan‑Canadian governance code. The author applauds the focus on audit mechanisms and education but doubts whether the federal and provincial governments will provide the additional funding required. The report’s implementation will shape the legal and operational landscape for athletes, coaches and sport‑related businesses across Canada.
Public Finance Attorneys in Demand in Competitive Lateral Recruiting Environment
Public‑finance law firms are facing a surge in lateral hiring competition, with firms like Nixon Peabody actively recruiting partners and associates to deepen their benches. Recruiters describe the market as “near‑unprecedented,” emphasizing attorneys who bring existing client relationships and niche expertise....
Tesla Sold ‘Self-Driving’ Software for $10,000. Now It Faces a Legal Fight
Tesla is being sued in Australia after selling its Full Self‑Driving (FSD) software for about AU$10,100 (≈US$6,600) to owners of Model 3 and Y vehicles equipped with older HW3 hardware that cannot access the feature’s full capabilities. Owner Andy Young filed...
In Western Mass., A Muzzle Award for Delaying the Release of Records Alleging Police Misconduct
In June 2023 independent journalist Andrew Quemere sued Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan to compel the release of police officers' names and misconduct records. After a Superior Court order, Sullivan finally produced the Brady‑type documents on March 13, 2024—two and...
Eudia Launches Expert Digital Twins, Partners With ServiceNow
Eudia announced the launch of Expert Digital Twins, AI‑driven replicas of an organization’s top subject‑matter experts that codify decision logic for legal, risk, and compliance functions. The twins are built with proprietary MIND decision engines and promise expert‑grade accuracy, consistency,...
Minnesota Prosecutors Sue to Access Evidence in Shootings by Agents During Immigration Crackdown
Minnesota prosecutors filed a lawsuit demanding access to evidence from three ICE shootings that occurred during an immigration‑enforcement crackdown in Minneapolis this year. Two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were fatally shot while protesting, and a Venezuelan man...
For Medical Devices, “Possible Use” Amounts To Infringement Only If The Use Is In Line With Medical Practice
The Munich Local Division dismissed Emboline’s infringement claim against AorticLab, confirming that a medical device can still infringe a patent if the patented use is technically possible. However, the court added that for medical devices the infringing use must align...
Georgia Goes All-Out on Wild Hog Control by Legalizing Drones, Relaxing License Rules
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 946, legalizing the use of drones to locate feral hogs and easing trapping regulations. The legislation removes license requirements for hog trapping, provided captured animals are killed, and permits hunting from motor vehicles...
Republican Sen. Rick Scott Sues Booz Allen Hamilton over Leaked Tax Returns
Republican Senator Rick Scott has filed a federal lawsuit against consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, alleging the company failed to protect his confidential tax return, which was leaked alongside those of President Trump and Elon Musk. The suit stems from...
How Pharma Supply Chains Can Brace for FDA’s 12-Digit NDC Standard
The FDA issued a final rule on March 5, 2026 establishing a uniform 12‑digit National Drug Code (NDC) that will replace the current variable 10‑digit format, with an effective date of March 7, 2033 and a seven‑year preparation window followed by a three‑year transition...
Switzerland's DLT Act Spurs Rapid Bank Crypto Adoption
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Protect Men and Boys From Manosphere Influencers, Labour MPs Tell Ofcom
More than 60 Labour MPs have written to Ofcom, urging the regulator to issue specific guidance for online platforms to protect men and boys from harmful “manosphere” influencers. The MPs cite data showing 53% of 11‑to‑17‑year‑old boys encounter weekly gambling...
Canada’s Firms Lead in Adopting Emerging Technology Such as Legal-Specific AI: LEAP Research
LEAP Legal Software’s 2026 Global Report shows Canadian law firms are leading the legal sector in adopting emerging technologies, especially AI. 75 percent of surveyed professionals say AI saves moderate to significant time, with 23 percent reporting a significant reduction—the highest worldwide....
TECHSHOW 2026: Where The Legal Tech Family Gathers
The ABA TechShow 2026 launches Wednesday in Chicago, positioning itself as the premier gathering for legal‑tech professionals. The event features two high‑profile keynotes from Jordan Furlong and Nilay Patel, a Saturday rule‑of‑law session with three ABA presidents, and 47 educational...
TECHSHOW 2026: Where The Legal Tech Family Gathers
ABA TechShow 2026 launches Wednesday in Chicago, featuring two marquee keynotes by Jordan Furlong and Nilay Patel. The agenda includes a Saturday rule‑of‑law session with three ABA presidents, 47 educational tracks, and more than 120 exhibitors. A startup pitch competition,...
CVS Reaches Insulin Pricing Settlement with FTC
CVS Health announced a proposed settlement with the Federal Trade Commission concerning its insulin pricing practices. The agreement, negotiated by CVS’s pharmacy benefit manager Caremark, is modeled after the FTC’s recent deal with Express Scripts, a Cigna subsidiary. While the...
National Independent Talent Organization Comments on “Critical Gaps” In Live Nation Antitrust Settlement
The National Independent Talent Organization (NITO) has issued an open letter urging state attorneys general to tighten the recently announced Live Nation antitrust settlement. NITO highlights five critical gaps, including weak ticket‑data provisions, a limited 15% service‑fee cap only at amphitheaters,...
No Look-Through for You: What Is Delivered in Texas Is Sourced to Texas
The Texas Supreme Court rejected a taxpayer’s claim for a sales‑tax refund on bunker fuel sold to foreign‑registered ships at Texas ports. The court held that Texas Tax Code §171.103(a)(1) applies a place‑of‑delivery rule, meaning tax liability is triggered when...
Trump Administration Trying to Pressure Broadcasters Not to Schedule Football Game Broadcasts for Same Time as Army-Navy Game
The White House issued an executive order, “Preserving America’s Game,” directing the FCC and Commerce Department to create an exclusive broadcast window for the Army‑Navy football game. The order seeks to prevent any college football postseason game, including College Football...
FKA Twigs Sues Indie Band The Twigs Over Seven‑Figure Trademark Claim
British singer‑songwriter FKA twigs has filed a lawsuit against indie duo The Twigs, seeking a jury trial after the band sent cease‑and‑desist letters demanding a seven‑figure settlement. The case revives a decade‑old dispute over the use of the “Twigs” name and pits...
Vets Market Investigation: Consultation on Provisional Decision
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has opened a consultation on its provisional decision regarding the veterinary services market. It has received written feedback from more than 70 respondents, ranging from large practice chains and professional bodies to consumer groups...
AI Guidance for Authors Meets Reader Rejection of AI‑Written Novel
A comprehensive FAQ on AI‑assisted publishing released by legal analyst Jane Friedman outlines U.S. copyright rules, while Hachette withdraws the AI‑generated novel Shy Girl after readers denounce it. The twin developments underscore a clash between legal certainty and market acceptance.
Cardinal Compliance Rolls Out Corporate First Aid, CPR, AED Certification to Trim Workplace Risk
Cardinal Compliance Consultants announced a March 17, 2026 launch of an adult First Aid, CPR and AED certification course for employers. The digital certification, valid for two years, is positioned as a tool to lower workplace injury costs and strengthen...
Risley’s CFFI Under Scrutiny as Court Extends Stay, Orders Review of $1.4-billion Debt
Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge extended the stay of CFFI Ventures’ CCAA restructuring until May 29, keeping the $1.4 billion (≈ $1.0 billion USD) debt under court protection. A monitor from FTI Consulting will re‑evaluate the company’s roughly $367 million (≈ $270 million USD) asset base,...
Regulatory Shift on Prediction Markets Pending Senate Action – Details Not Disclosed
U.S. regulators have signaled tighter oversight of prediction markets while the Senate advances legislation to ban sports betting on platforms such as Polymarket. Exact provisions and timelines were not disclosed in the available sources.
California Weighs Approaches to Phase in New Scope 3 GHG Emissions Reporting Requirements
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) unveiled three rollout options for Scope 3 greenhouse‑gas reporting under the new SB 253 corporate climate law. Companies with over $1 billion in revenue must report Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2026 and add Scope 3 disclosures starting in...
Judiciary Committee Advances ICE Accountability Legislation
Connecticut's Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Senate Bill 397, allowing residents to sue ICE agents for rights violations and prohibiting ICE custody actions in schools, hospitals and houses of worship. Democrats highlighted the Minneapolis killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole...
Report Flags a $25 Billion Blind Spot in U.S. Auto Insurance
A recent industry report warns that U.S. auto insurers seldom notify drivers of diminished‑value claims after accidents, creating an estimated $25 billion “blind spot.” The finding could spur regulatory scrutiny and push insurers to improve disclosure practices.
Chicago City Council Approves Hotel Tax Hike to 19% for Tourism Marketing
Chicago City Council voted to raise the city’s hotel occupancy tax from its current level to 19%, directing the additional revenue to a city‑wide tourism marketing fund. The move, aimed at boosting visitor numbers, will affect hotel operators and travelers...
UK Confirms Ongoing Close Cooperation with EU on Regulation – ALFI Conference
Lucy Rigby, the UK economic secretary, announced at the ALFI conference that Britain will deepen regulatory cooperation with the EU while tailoring rules to support private‑market growth and digital innovation. The agenda includes modest tweaks to the UK’s AIFMD‑style regime,...
Labor Shortages in Construction: Managing Legal and Operational Risks
Construction firms are grappling with a workforce deficit that topped half a million workers in 2024, intensifying operational pressures and legal exposure. Overtime and wage‑hour violations rose 12% last year, with penalties exceeding $10,000 per infraction, while misclassification and immigration...
‘Term Limit Dispute Coming at Wrong Time’
Philippine Stock Exchange chief Ramon Monzon said the SEC’s proposal to cap broker‑directors at a ten‑year cumulative term arrives at a precarious moment for the market, already grappling with economic headwinds and the Iran‑related oil price shock. The regulator is...
STAT+: FDA Slams Soon-Shiong and ImmunityBio for Making ‘False and Misleading’ Claims About a Drug
The FDA sent a March 13 warning letter to ImmunityBio, a company controlled by biotech magnate Patrick Soon‑Shiong, after finding multiple false and misleading statements about its bladder‑cancer drug Anktiva. The agency highlighted that television ads and a podcast claimed the...
The Six Types of Due Diligence You Need Before Merging
The article outlines six essential due‑diligence categories that CPA firms should evaluate before merging, stressing that the scope must be tailored to each transaction. It recommends pairing a Letter of Intent with reviews of financial, tax, legal, operational, cultural, and...
Circle Freezes USDC in 16 Wallets Amid Civil Case
🚨 JUST IN Circle just froze USDC balances in 16 hot wallets linked to an ongoing U.S. civil case, according to ZachXBT. 👀 https://t.co/Taw7uv9GyA
Jackson Lewis Adds Litigator Lori N. Brown in Phoenix
Jackson Lewis P.C. announced that veteran employment litigator Lori N. Brown has joined its Phoenix office as a principal. Brown brings more than 25 years of experience handling discrimination, wage‑hour, non‑compete and independent‑contractor disputes in state and federal courts. She...
FKA Twigs Sues The Twigs Over Trademark Dispute
British singer‑songwriter FKA twigs has filed a new lawsuit against the 1990s duo The Twigs to secure exclusive trademark rights to her stage name. The dispute dates back to 2013 when the duo challenged her use of "Twigs," prompting a $15,000...
Treasury Asks Whether Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Should Bolster Cyber Coverage
The U.S. Treasury Department has opened a public comment period to consider expanding the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIP) to cover cyber‑related losses stemming from acts of terrorism. The agency will incorporate feedback into a mandatory report to Congress due...
Trai Drops 1% Turnover Penalty Proposal, Caps Telcos’ False Reporting Fine at ₹5 Cr
India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) has dropped a proposal to impose penalties of up to 1% of a carrier’s turnover for inaccurate financial filings. Instead, it adopted a slab‑based framework that caps fines at ₹5 crore (≈ $0.61 million) for major violations, with...
DOD Rejects Malpractice Appeal in 26-Year-Old Soldier’s Cancer Death
The Defense Health Agency’s Military Medical Malpractice Claims Appeals Board denied the family’s lawsuit over the death of Specialist Maria Martinez, ruling the Pentagon bears no liability. The board concluded that even a five‑month earlier diagnosis would not have altered...
FDA Warns ImmunityBio over Misleading Podcast with Patrick Soon-Shiong
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to ImmunityBio after a television ad and a podcast featuring billionaire biotech entrepreneur Patrick Soon‑Shiong suggested that the company’s bladder‑cancer drug Anktiva could cure or prevent all cancers. The FDA said...
AI to Eliminate Half of Junior Professionals in 5 Years
🚨 Anthropic's CEO just called it: 50% of entry-level lawyers, consultants, and finance workers will be entirely wiped out within 1 to 5 years. Junior staff and grad students are cooked ♨️ https://t.co/qPgbBROSYO
AI Transformation in Legal Services: Complete Guide for Law Firms and Legal Departments
The legal sector is at an inflection point as AI moves from optional advantage to operational necessity. Technologies such as NLP, predictive analytics, RPA, and blockchain‑enabled smart contracts are reshaping contract review, litigation strategy, and compliance. Ian Khan outlines a...
FCA Announces Timing of Motor Finance Redress Decision
The Financial Conduct Authority announced it will unveil its approach to motor finance redress on Monday, 30 March 2026, shortly after markets close. The decision follows the FCA’s October 2025 consultation on establishing a compensation scheme for consumers affected by mis‑selling in auto‑loan...
DRC Plans Sim Sale Restrictions Amid Rising Insecurity
The Democratic Republic of Congo announced a plan to tighten telecom controls by banning the sale of pre‑registered SIM cards and requiring all existing users to re‑identify themselves. The proposal was debated at a Council of Ministers meeting on March 20...
Podcast | Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus: Future of Payments Series – Episode 1 PSD3 and PSR
On March 24, 2026, a new podcast episode launched as part of the Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus Future of Payments series, focusing on the EU’s upcoming Payment Services Directive 3 (PSD3) and the Payment Services Regulation (PSR). The hosts, joined by...
EU Faces Cotton Traceability Call over DPP Rules
Cotton Diaries, a global cotton advisory group, has released a report urging the European Union to embed full supply‑chain traceability—including the gin stage—into its upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) regulations. The report, titled “Is cotton traceability too complex – or...
Sona Comstar Battle: Priya Kapur Moves to Oust Rani Kapur From Trust
Priya Sachdev Kapur has filed a notice to remove her mother‑in‑law, Rani Kapur, from the RK Family Trust that controls the promoter entity of Sona BLW Precision Forgings, a listed auto‑components firm valued at over $3 billion. The move follows a counter‑notice...
SEBI Conflict Code Overhaul Seen Pragmatic, but Transparency, Enforcement Gaps Remain
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has overhauled its conflict‑of‑interest code, bringing the chairman and whole‑time members under insider‑trading norms and expanding the definition of "family" to include spouses and dependents. While the changes tighten internal governance, the...
Former SEC Enforcer Clashed with Bosses over Trump Cases
Exclusive: US SEC's ex-enforcement chief clashed with bosses over Trump cases before leaving, sources say https://t.co/Z4sEYxud0H