Today's Legal Pulse
Biden sues DOJ to block release of interview audio
President Joe Biden has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to prevent the Department of Justice from publishing an audio recording of his interview. The action, reported by Axios and TIME, aims to keep the interview confidential amid political controversy.
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By the numbers: Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader clear final merger hurdles
One Year After Green Bank’s Demise, Court Mulls Future of Grant-Based Climate Policy
A coalition of major tech firms, including Google and Tesla, is rallying to expand U.S. power‑grid capacity as policymakers seek faster upgrades. The Department of Energy has opened a $1.9 billion funding opportunity aimed at urgently needed grid modernization projects. Parallel initiatives highlight AI‑driven, dynamic grid planning and the rollout of emerging storage technologies such as sodium‑ion batteries. Meanwhile, solar installations in Nevada have sharply declined, underscoring regional variability in clean‑energy deployment.
Pennsylvania Faces Soft Fracking Ban—Public Must Speak Up
I don’t think Pennsylvanians understand how big of a deal this is for the health of our state. This would ultimately be a soft ban on fracking in the state. When comment periods open later this year, we have to...
Docs Expose CBP’s Use Of Ad Data To Track People’s Movements
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been buying location data from the online advertising ecosystem, allowing the agency to track individuals' movements with minute‑level precision. The practice leverages advertising identifiers (AdIDs) that link devices to real‑time bidding markets, bypassing the...
Frequent Employer Questions About California’s Paid Sick Leave
California’s Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act mandates paid sick leave for all employees, granting at least 24 hours of accrued leave and protecting workers from retaliation if adverse action follows leave within 30 days. Employers frequently ask how to prevent...
OCR Director Defends HIPAA Updates: "The Cost of Doing Nothing Is Very High"
OCR director Paula Stannard told HIMSS attendees that the HHS Office for Civil Rights is still reviewing 4,700 public comments on the Biden‑era HIPAA Security Rule proposal, which would impose stricter controls and longer implementation timelines. She warned that the...
Understanding The Various Legal Frameworks And Types Of Personal Injury Cases
The article outlines the core legal frameworks governing personal injury claims, covering motor vehicle and commercial trucking accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and product liability. It emphasizes the necessity of thorough evidence collection, expert analysis, and professional legal advocacy to...
Journalist Julia Angwin Files Class Action Lawsuit over Grammarly’s AI “Sloppelgangers”
Grammarly’s AI‑powered Expert Review feature attributed writing advice to real journalists, academics and authors, prompting a class‑action lawsuit filed by journalist Julia Angwin. Angwin’s attorney says 40 to 50 additional experts have joined the complaint, alleging unauthorized use of their...
Order Is “Clearly Erroneous” Or “Contrary to Law”, Rules Court in OpenAI Case: EDiscovery Case Law
U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein reversed a November 24, 2025 discovery order that had found OpenAI waived attorney‑client privilege over 2022 communications about deleting two copyrighted datasets, Books1 and Books2. Stein held that OpenAI’s “non‑use” explanation, alleged “moving target” privilege claims,...
READ THE DOCUMENTS: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Suffers Courtroom Setback as Judge Refuses to Dismiss Sexual Assault Lawsuit
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied Sean "Diddy" Combs and his companies' motion to dismiss a sexual assault lawsuit filed by music producer Jonathan Hay. The March 5, 2026 minute order allows the case, which alleges a pattern of...
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Canada Just Made It Easier for Americans to Get Citizenship—What to Know
Canada enacted Bill C‑3 in December, expanding citizenship by descent to unlimited generations. The change enables Americans with Canadian ancestry to claim citizenship using birth, baptismal, and marriage records, and also addresses the “lost Canadians” who were previously excluded. Eligibility...
How Can Financial Institutions Leverage eIDAS 2.0 for Strong Growth?
The EU’s eIDAS 2.0 revision introduces a mandatory European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet that will let financial institutions exchange verified, portable credentials instantly. Key regulatory milestones are the July 2027 AMLR harmonisation and the December 2027 wallet‑mandate, which together replace 27 national KYC...
SEC Issues Guidelines for New Online Lending Platforms
The Philippine SEC released draft guidelines to end the 2021 moratorium on registering new online lending platforms (OLPs). The proposal outlines prudential, disclosure and market‑conduct standards, a single entity‑level certificate of authority, and a graduated asset‑based licensing fee effective 2027....
South Dakota Lawmakers Reject Mandatory E-Verify Checks of Worker Citizenship, Immigration Status
South Dakota Senate voted down House Bill 1209, which would have mandated employers with more than 25 staff to verify new hires through the federal E‑Verify system within ten days. The measure, originally passed by the House, faced amendments and...
Tennessee Packaging EPR Bill Sidelined for 2026
The Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act, an extended producer responsibility (EPR) bill targeting packaging waste, was set aside during a committee hearing. The revised legislation lets businesses earning under $10 million and counties with fewer than 200,000 residents opt out, aiming...
Three Students' Libel Lawsuit over Columbia "Doxing Truck" Can Go Forward
A New York trial court ruled that the libel suit filed by three Columbia University students against the nonprofit Accuracy in Media (AIM) and its president can proceed. The plaintiffs allege that AIM created websites and mobile billboard trucks falsely...
CoreWeave Sued for Overstating AI Capacity and Hiding Provider Risk
Very interesting development as a lawsuit was filed on $CRWV. Using a lot of the angles the AI bears have been concerned about with "optomistic commentary." Will be interesting to watch. The core complaints are: 1. CoreWeave allegedly overstated its...
India’s Supreme Court Grants Bail to Veteran Kashmiri Separatist Shabir Ahmed Shah
India’s Supreme Court granted bail on March 12 to 74‑year‑old separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah after more than six years of pre‑trial detention. The bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta cited procedural irregularities, delayed witness examination, and Shah’s age and...
Hegseth Orders ‘Ruthless’ Review of JAGs. Some See an Attempt to Evade Accountability
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a "ruthless, no‑excuses" review of the Pentagon’s civilian and uniformed legal offices, directing a 45‑day assessment and six‑month overhaul. A memo outlines a split of responsibilities, assigning civilian general counsels business, acquisition and litigation duties...
Trump Administration Unveils New Plan for some Homeless Veterans: Legal Guardianship
On March 11, 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Justice signed a memorandum allowing VA officials to seek court‑appointed legal guardians or conservators for vulnerable veterans, including those at risk of homelessness. The initiative is presented...
FCA Regulatory Priorities Report – Retail Banking
On 12 March 2026 the FCA released its annual Retail Banking Regulatory Priorities report, replacing traditional portfolio letters. The guidance stresses filling cash‑access gaps, ensuring digital‑first transformations do not harm vulnerable customers, and meeting basic‑bank‑account rules. It also requires firms to sharpen...
Cumulus’ Chapter 11 Reorganization Triggers Stay in Complaint Against Nielsen
U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas has recognized that Cumulus Media’s recent filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy automatically stays the company’s antitrust lawsuit against Nielsen. The stay halts all litigation activities until the bankruptcy case progresses, and the court has ordered...
Keep Your Business Moving with Delegated Signing in Zoho Sign
Zoho Sign now offers delegated signing, letting users assign a colleague to sign documents on their behalf while preserving traceability. Delegates use their own credentials, and assignments can span up to 30 days within a six‑month window, with only one...
Social Media Addiction Trial Nears End. Society Long Ago Rendered Its Verdict.
A Los Angeles Superior Court case brings Instagram and YouTube to trial over alleged addiction‑driven design, filed by a 20‑year‑old plaintiff claiming mental and physical harm. Closing arguments began Thursday, yet courtroom attendance and media coverage remain sparse. The lawsuit...
SEBI Proposes Streamlined Inheritance Process for Securities, Higher Claim Limits
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a consultation paper proposing a streamlined inheritance process for securities. The plan introduces a fast‑track “straight‑through processing” category for low‑value claims, setting thresholds at ₹10,000 for physical holdings and ₹30,000...
Live Nation Slacks Reveal Employees Joking About ‘Stupid’ Fans
Internal Slack messages from Live Nation employees surfaced as exhibits in the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit, revealing jokes about "robbing" fans for parking and VIP upgrades. The exchanges, spanning 2021‑2023, describe fans as "stupid" for paying inflated fees and were...
Court Sets New Timelines in Besigye Treason Case over Witness Secrecy Bid
The High Court in Kampala set new timelines after the prosecution failed to properly serve an application to conceal the identities of six state witnesses in the treason case against opposition leader Kizza Besigye. Justice Emmanuel Baguma ordered the prosecution...
Employment Tribunal Dismisses Ex-Google Employee’s "Boys’ Club” Claims
On 18 February 2026 an employment tribunal dismissed a former Google engineer’s claim that the company operated a “boys’ club” that disadvantaged women. The ex‑employee alleged gender bias, unequal pay and blocked promotions, but the tribunal concluded the evidence did...
Whole Foods Retaliation Case: Court Orders Worker to Pay $7,500 Security for Costs Before Appeal Proceeds
The British Columbia Court of Appeal ordered former Whole Foods employee Faranak Moradi to post $7,500 security for costs before her appeal can proceed. The appeal stems from a 2019 termination that Moradi claims was retaliatory for reporting health‑safety concerns,...
HaystackID: Judicial Guidance on Enhancing Conflicts Screening for Document Reviewers
The article highlights how AI is reshaping document review in civil litigation, enabling faster identification and analysis of responsive materials. While AI-driven workflows promise efficiency, they do not eliminate the need for skilled contract review attorneys. Judicial guidance now emphasizes...
Over 400 Voting-Related Lawsuits Currently Active Nationwide
Here is what the Democracy Docket team is tracking today: Active Voting Rights Cases: 167 Active Redistricting Cases: 50 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 91 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 73 Active DOJ Lawsuits: 32 Support their work by subscribing today. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
Reveal: Litigation Discovery Software with AI eDiscovery Capabilities
Reveal has launched an AI‑powered litigation discovery platform that automates eDiscovery tasks such as identification, collection, and review of electronic evidence. The solution promises to slash document review time and lower costs, addressing the growing demand from legal professionals—79% of...
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[Webinar] Protecting and Patenting Medical Technology From APIs to AI: A Global Comparison - March 18th, 5:00 Pm - 6:00...
Wolf Greenfield and FPA Patent Attorneys are hosting a live webinar on March 18, 2026, to discuss protecting and patenting medical technology from APIs to AI across global markets. The session will compare IP rules in the United States, Australia, and other...
Why Digital Communications Governance Is Now Critical
Digital communications governance and archiving (DCGA) has shifted from a back‑office compliance task to a strategic imperative as enterprises adopt email, chat, video, collaboration tools and AI assistants. The surge in channel variety creates new regulatory exposure, making comprehensive capture,...
Advita Ortho Receives Warning Letter Related to Shoulder System
Advita Ortho, a newly formed orthopedics company that acquired Exactech's assets, received an FDA warning letter in December concerning its Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder System. The letter highlighted undefined product specifications, inadequate supplier audits, incomplete production documentation, and persistent temperature and...
Press Release: Qantas Settles Flight Credit Class Action
Qantas has agreed to settle the class action over Covid‑era flight credits for $105 million, pending Federal Court approval. The lawsuit covered bookings cancelled between 1 January 2020 and 1 November 2022, alleging breach of refund obligations. In August 2023 the airline removed expiry dates...
Equity Partnership Still Heavily Dominated by Men, SRA Data Shows
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s latest data shows women now comprise 55% of UK lawyers but only 35% of equity partners, with parity at salaried partner level (49%). Representation of disabled solicitors has risen to 8%, still well below the 17%...
Good News for Trump on the Judicial Front, in Not One Case but Two
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a unanimous decision in Barber v. Rounds, confirming that teachers may engage in private prayer on school grounds without categorical, visibility‑based restrictions, invoking the Supreme Court’s Kennedy v. Bremerton precedent. The ruling...
Lawmakers Seek Coverage for Expedited Fertility Care Under PACT Act
Lawmakers introduced the bipartisan Warrior Infertility Act to designate infertility as a presumptive condition under the 2022 PACT Act. The bill would fast‑track VA coverage for in‑vitro fertilization and other reproductive treatments without requiring veterans to prove a direct service...
Form: How to Submit a Data Subject Request to MOD
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) provides Form 7779 for individuals to submit data subject requests under UK data protection law. The form covers rights such as access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection, and directs users to the dedicated SAR...
SEC and CFTC Sign MoU as Watchdogs Look to End ‘Regulatory Turf Wars’
The SEC and CFTC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to end decades‑long regulatory turf wars and launch a Joint Harmonisation Initiative. The agreement targets a fit‑for‑purpose framework for crypto, dual‑registered trading venues, modernised clearing, and streamlined trade‑data reporting. By...
📦 The EU Just Rewrote the Rules on Packaging. Is Your Business Ready?
The EU has replaced the 1994 Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive with the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR 2025/40), creating a single, directly applicable rule for all 27 member states. The regulation mandates design‑for‑recyclability, minimum recycled‑content levels, and...
Let’s Do This: What Exactly Is the SAVE Act, and What Are Its Chances of Becoming Law?
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require proof of citizenship and a photo ID for voter registration, cleared the House 218‑213 but faces a Senate filibuster. Estimates suggest the documentation rule could block roughly one in eight...
Step‑up Basis Wipes Out Taxes on Inherited Gains
Step up in basis is one of the most powerful tax provisions and can wipe out a lot of taxes. Say your dad bought $200k of stocks in a brokerage account that are now worth $2M. He passes them down to you...
FDA Reform Essential for Real Longevity Breakthroughs
I love the longevity proponents on X But we WON'T get true longevity therapeutics if we don't reform the FDA or find a way around them. The FDA is still a quagmire of regulatory rot that has to be reformed to get...
Tax Research on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Guide to Key Resources
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted as P.L. 119‑21 in 2025, overhauled key provisions of the federal tax code, making permanent several temporary deductions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and revising rate brackets, the child...
Defending Innovation: Supporting Anthropic in Court
.@fiftyyears is going to court. We've joined this amicus brief in support of Anthropic. American innovation depends on companies being governed by the laws Congress passes and the Constitution. Proud to stand up for this principle with @JoinFAI and others.
Trump Tells Oil, Shipping to Prep For
The Trump administration has told U.S. oil companies and shipping groups to prepare for a potential waiver of the Jones Act https://t.co/X46i7aSDwu
BorrowerJustice Urges CFPB Oversight of Bilt's Risky Transition
Consumer advocacy group @BorrowerJustice has asked the CFPB to bring Bilt under its supervision, owing to the risk posed to consumers from the company's problematic transition to new bank partner Column and processor Cardless. https://t.co/l6UDTQyZjI
Know Your Software Before Signing Vendor Contracts
Organizations often fall into a pitfall by signing software contracts without fully understanding the product. Vendors may even transition their offerings, leading to a mismatch between what's shown and what's delivered. #SoftwareContracts #Implementation #VendorManagement https://t.co/vyU1Ua8qrL
Costco Shoppers File Class Action for Tariff Refunds
Costco customers are joining a class action lawsuit against the company demanding their share of tariff refunds. Expect more lawsuits like this against other major retailers.