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
Georgia Court Order Apparently Included AI-Hallucinated Cases, Copied From Prosecutor's Proposed Order
The Georgia Supreme Court identified multiple erroneous citations in a 33‑page order denying a new trial for Hannah Payne. Chief Justice Nels Peterson noted at least five non‑existent cases and five misapplied precedents, some directly lifted from the state’s 37‑page AI‑generated proposed order. Prosecutor Leslie blamed a revised draft, but the court traced the flawed references to the original AI‑assisted filing. The incident spotlights the risks of relying on generative AI for legal documents without rigorous human oversight.
Merger Oversight Corruption Threatens DOJ Independence
It is easy to become numb to the corruption afflicting the US government, but corruption of merger oversight is a big deal -- “If you don’t approve this settlement, I will destroy you. I will destroy your job at the...
NCAA Sues DraftKings Over March Madness Trademarks, Seeks Injunction
The NCAA has filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Indiana, seeking an emergency temporary restraining order to bar DraftKings from using its March Madness trademarks in betting promotions. The complaint alleges trademark infringement, false association and dilution,...
US Dispatch: Kentucky Governor Blocks School Choice Bill, Reigniting Debate over Public Funding and Voter Will
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoed House Bill 1, a proposal that would let individuals donate up to $1,700 to scholarship‑granting organizations in exchange for a federal tax credit, effectively channeling federal dollars toward private‑school tuition and homeschooling. Beshear argued the...
DOJ Civil Rights Division Hire Resigned From Alabama Firm over Facebook Post Following George Floyd's Murder
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division appointed Daniel Flickinger as senior counsel, despite his 2020 Facebook post that referenced George Floyd’s murder and sparked a protracted Alabama Supreme Court dispute. Flickinger’s post, deemed “apparently” about Floyd, led to his resignation...
Trending in Telehealth: February 2026
State legislatures advanced a wave of telehealth measures in February 2026, including South Carolina's detailed teledentistry standards, Mississippi's telemedicine cannabis certification, and Tennessee's ban on gender‑affirming telehealth reimbursements. Washington issued emergency Medicaid rules expanding telemedicine for maternal support and clarifying...
Sweepstakes Gaming Banned in Indiana
Indiana Governor signed House Bill 1052, banning internet‑based sweepstakes‑style gaming products statewide effective July 1 2026. The law defines a sweepstakes game by its online availability, dual‑currency model, and simulation of casino, lottery or sports wagering. Violations attract civil penalties up to...
Broadcasters and Newsmax Seek Court Block on Nexstar‑Tegna Deal
Several state broadband associations -- plus @NEWSMAX -- today asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to block @NXSTMediaGroup-@TEGNA merger, which closed on March 19, 2026, the same day the $6.2 billion deal was approved by the...
10 Commandments for External Counsel (From an In-House Counsel)
In‑house counsel Tig Pocock outlines ten essential expectations for external lawyers, emphasizing business alignment, concise communication, and decisive advice. He stresses the need for early risk disclosure, realistic timelines, and transparent fee estimates to avoid surprises. The piece also highlights...
Kenya Seeks Public Comment on Draft Rules for Crypto Firms
Kenya has launched a public consultation on its draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations for 2026, aiming to operationalise the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act of 2025. The proposals require crypto firms to obtain licences, disclose ownership, meet capital and...
DSTs May Be Riskier Than Traditional Installment Sales
The Problem With Using A Deferred Sales Trust To Defer Taxes On A Business Sale: Closer scrutiny of the DST strategy raises significant red flags that aren't included in the sales pitch. The characteristic that is needed to make DSTs work...
Insufficient Source Material to Report on NCAA V. DraftKings Trademark Case
The requested story about the NCAA suing DraftKings for March Madness trademark infringement cannot be written because none of the provided sources contain details of such a lawsuit.
New Orleans Man Charged with Child Pornography Possession Tells Investigators He’s a Roblox Programmer, Adding to the Long Line of...
Jamie Borne, a New Orleans resident, was arrested on 40 counts of child pornography possession and for owning a child‑sex doll. He told investigators he was a programmer at Roblox, a claim the gaming platform promptly denied. The arrest follows...
How the System Actually Worked
The article dissects Jeffrey Epstein’s post‑mortem financial architecture, revealing a web of offshore LLCs, trusts, and layered property holdings that kept his operations alive after his death. Central to this network was the 1953 US Virgin Islands trust, overseen by...
The IRS Has Changed the Tax Rules for 2026 — Here’s How to Keep More Money and Not Overpay
The IRS released its 2026 tax rule overhaul, driven by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed last year. Key changes include higher income thresholds for the top brackets, revised required minimum distribution (RMD) ages, and a modest increase to...
ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages Gartner, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - IT
Rosen Law Firm has filed a securities class‑action lawsuit on behalf of investors who bought Gartner, Inc. common stock between February 4 2025 and February 2 2026. The complaint alleges Gartner made false or misleading statements about its consulting‑revenue and contract‑value growth rates, causing...
Betting Scandals Leave Pro Sports Just One Way to Save the $165 Billion Gaming Market
Recent federal indictments of MLB pitcher Emmanuel Clase and NBA player Terry Rozier have reignited concerns over gambling corruption in professional sports. The U.S. sports‑betting market reached $165 billion in 2025, while leagues derive over $1 billion annually from gambling partnerships and...
Delve Accused of Misleading Customers with ‘Fake Compliance’
Compliance startup Delve, backed by Y Combinator and a $32 million Series A, faces accusations from an anonymous Substack author that it supplied fabricated evidence to claim customers were fully HIPAA and GDPR compliant. The post alleges Delve generated fake audit reports,...
Key Takeaways From SEBI’s Consultation Paper on Nomination for Shares and Mutual Funds
SEBI released a consultation paper to overhaul nomination rules for demat accounts and mutual‑fund folios, simplifying required details to just the nominee's name, relationship and, for minors, date of birth. The paper withdraws the earlier provision that allowed nominees to...
CFTC Issues Update to Guide Crypto Integration in Derivatives Markets
The CFTC released FAQs on March 20, 2026 clarifying how registered firms can use cryptocurrency as collateral in futures, swaps and clearing activities. FCMs may accept qualified non‑security crypto—primarily Bitcoin, Ether and payment stablecoins—subject to haircuts, a three‑month limitation, and weekly WinJammer...
Open-Ended Debate
Generative AI is rapidly entering core business functions, promising massive economic gains. Analysts estimate it could add almost $7 trillion to global GDP and boost productivity by 1.5 percentage points over ten years. Adoption is soaring, with over one‑third of firms already...
California Settles with School District Involved in 2023 Business Insider Investigation over Its Handling of Sexual Misconduct Complaints
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with the El Monte Union High School District to address years of mishandled sexual harassment, assault and abuse complaints. The agreement imposes a four‑year corrective plan, a DOJ‑approved compliance coordinator, and a centralized...
Lobby Wants Court to Entrench Women’s Inheritance Rights
The Pan African Lawyers Union (Palu) has petitioned the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights for an advisory opinion to cement women’s inheritance rights across the continent. The lobby argues that customary, religious and some statutory laws in 18...
“A ‘Defender General’?”
The Supreme Court’s recent Learning Resources decision produced a fractured opinion on tariff authority, exposing divergent views on the scope of Article I delegation. The split signals a potential recalibration of the Major Questions Doctrine, extending its reach beyond trade into...
Federal Prosecutors Seek Dismissal of Charges Against Louisville Officers in Breonna Taylor Raid
Federal prosecutors have filed a motion to dismiss the federal charges against the Louisville police officers alleged to have falsified a search warrant in the 2020 Breonna Taylor raid. The move, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western...
The ELU Multiverse Expands
Two new class‑action lawsuits have been filed that closely echo Epic Systems’ earlier litigation tactics, targeting Health Gorilla and its network partners after a massive data breach. The first case, Lott v. Health Gorilla, was lodged by an Illinois plaintiff...
French Prosecutors Suspect Musk Encouraged Deepfakes Row to Inflate X Value
French prosecutors allege Elon Musk encouraged sexualised deepfakes on X’s AI chatbot Grok to artificially boost the platform’s valuation ahead of a June 2026 IPO. The bot generated roughly three million non‑consensual images, including depictions of minors, after users prompted...
NCLT Directs Veranda Learning’s Shareholders to Approve Commerce Vertical Demerger
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Chennai has ordered Veranda Learning Solutions (VLS) to call a shareholder meeting to approve the demerger of its commerce arm, J.K. Shah Commerce Education Limited (JSCEL). The meeting is scheduled for April 24,...
Remarks by Commissioner Uyeda on Investor Choice and the Limits of SEC Regulation
Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda used the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to argue that the SEC’s role should center on preserving investor choice rather than imposing prescriptive mandates. He linked the founding principle of the "pursuit of happiness"...
The Simple Legal Document Families Need to Protect Their Kids (But Don't Know About)
Parents often assume relatives can automatically care for children in emergencies, but schools and medical providers require a formal legal document. A Delegation of Parental Authority, similar to a durable power of attorney, lets parents name a trusted adult to...
Regulatory Red Tape Ripped Away From Crypto Wallets, Granting Direct Access to Derivatives
The CFTC issued a no‑action relief letter to Phantom, allowing the crypto wallet to serve as a consumer interface for regulated derivatives without registering as an introducing broker. The relief separates interface risk from market risk, requiring registered futures commission...
26-070 - Baez-Santos V. Siegel Et Al
On March 19, 2026, Judge Scott L. Palk adopted Report and Recommendation 15 and granted the petition in part in the case Baez‑Santos v. Siegel. The order requires the respondents to certify compliance by filing a detailed status report within ten...
26-187 - Sanchez-Hernandez V. Noem Et Al
The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota adopted Report and Recommendation 14 and partially granted Petition 1 in Sanchez‑Hernandez v. Noem. The order compels the state respondents to certify compliance and to file a status report within ten business...
19-278 - United States of America V. Taylor
On March 19, 2026, Chief Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti issued an order denying Kelvin Renard Taylor's motion for early termination of his supervised release and probation. The court affirmed that Taylor must continue serving the remainder of his supervised release...
25-783 - Federated Service Insurance Company V. Orrklahoma West LLC Et Al
The federal district court in Oklahoma issued two key orders in the Federated Service Insurance Company v. Orrklahoma West LLC case. On September 29, 2025, the court denied an eight‑count motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, labeling the motion...
Two Years After Fatal Explosion, Alabama Mine Regulator ‘Letting the Fox Guard the Henhouse’
Alabama’s Surface Mining Commission announced it will require only the Oak Grove mine to submit updated methane‑monitoring plans, rolling back a federal‑mandated requirement that applied to all underground coal mines in the state. The change follows a six‑month deadline extension...
Sponsored: Inside the AI Data Center Boom: Perkins Coie to Host International Data Center Day Webinar Series
Perkins Coie will host a CLE‑accredited International Data Center Day webinar series on March 25, 2026, featuring five sessions that tackle legal and operational risks in AI‑driven data center projects. The agenda covers corruption exposure, supply‑chain resilience, power infrastructure for AI scale,...
India Is Right to Act on Offshore Crypto Platforms but It Must Also Build a Fairer Market
The Financial Action Task Force’s new report confirms India’s concerns that offshore virtual‑asset service providers (VASPs) pose a systemic risk to the country’s crypto market. These non‑compliant platforms exploit domestic payment rails, bypass KYC, and avoid registration under India’s AML/CFT...
Supreme Court Quashes Copyright Case Against Sujoy Ghosh over Kahaani 2, Calls Allegations Baseless
India’s Supreme Court has set aside criminal proceedings against filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, quashing a copyright infringement case linked to his 2016 film Kahaani 2. The bench found the plaintiff’s complaint baseless, noting no substantive comparison between the alleged script “Sabak” and...
Must-Read Article
Mike Davis, a prominent MAGA‑aligned lobbyist, allegedly pressured Department of Justice officials to fast‑track antitrust approvals, bypassing normal review procedures. His tactics were instrumental in securing a settlement for Live Nation, allowing the concert‑promotion giant to avoid a prolonged merger...
Evaluating the Impact of Federal Student Loan Policy
Federal student loan debt now exceeds $1.8 trillion, with one in six U.S. adults carrying balances and a 10 % delinquency rate projected for 2025. The Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cap borrowing amounts and eliminate the Grad PLUS program, effectively ending the...
ITU Lacks Power; National Regulators Face Crowded LEO Orbit
The ITU is a UN treaty organization which has zero power to create or enforce rules. Regulators from specific countries (eg FCC) are tasked with enforcement. The treaties never contemplated tens of thousands of satellites in a small number of...
DIRECTV Joins Fight to Undo Nexstar‑Tegna Merger
🚨News Flash: @DIRECTV intervenes in the D.C. Circuit case in agreement with @NEWSMAX and several cable broadband associations seeking to reverse @FCC approval of the @NXSTMediaGroup-@TEGNA merger, which closed March 19. Can they really unscramble the egg? https://t.co/5CxQWIVDs9
Invalid Force Majeure Notice? Get Your Termination Strategy Right
The Commercial Court overturned GAFTA’s award in Olam Global Agri v Holbud, finding Olam’s force‑majeure claim invalid and confirming Holbud’s repudiatory breach. The court held that Holbud must prove it could have performed the contract to recover damages, and that...
Atkins Cuts Red Tape, Gensler Targets Crypto Innovators
WOW SEC Chair Paul Atkins says he's eliminating impractical rules to "advance, clarify, and transform" financial markets. SEC Chair Gensler would just sue good actors in crypto instead. This is leadership https://t.co/mdYAtTEVDv
JetBlue Pilots Sue to Block United Partnership
JetBlue Pilots Sue To Stop The United Partnership — Claiming It Violates Their Contract - View from the Wing https://t.co/wf5nzIHtpu
Penalties, PARs, and Psychological Claims: Recent New York Workers’ Compensation Decisions
Recent New York workers‑comp rulings sharpen the limits on carrier liability and penalties. The Court of Appeals in Gonzalez held that attorneys cannot recover fees on late‑fee penalties, preserving the 20% surcharge for carriers. The 3rd Department upheld a $145,000...
Judge Overturns Pentagon Limits, Defends Journalists' Right to Question
‘… to state the obvious, obtaining and attempting to obtain information is what journalists do. A primary way in which journalists obtain information is by asking questions.’ Striking Down Pentagon Press Limits, Judge Vindicates Independent Journalism https://t.co/dpHde6FvrN
SEC and CFTC Release Unified Crypto Taxonomy and Contract Guidance
SEC, CFTC issue joint crypto taxonomy and investment contract interpretation - Ledger Insights - blockchain for enterprise https://t.co/wVm32xdz4W https://t.co/PH70OjC3lc
Free Online Access to Laws Solves the Mess
what if i told you there’s a relatively simple fix to this mess and it involves ensuring the law is easily available and free to all citizens on the internet?