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
Police Scotland Fined £66k for Extracting and Sharing Mobile Phone Data
The Information Commissioner’s Office fined Police Scotland £66,000 after it extracted the entire contents of a suspect’s mobile phone following a crime report and shared the unredacted data with an unauthorised third party. The ICO found the force failed to apply data‑minimisation safeguards, resulting in the collection of irrelevant, highly sensitive information. The reprimand underscores serious lapses in digital‑evidence handling, governance controls and staff training. Police Scotland must now overhaul its data‑protection practices to avoid further regulatory action.
Cybersecurity’s New Frontline: What the 2026 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report Reveals
The 2026 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report shows attackers leveraging generative AI to accelerate breach timelines, with average breakout time now just 29 minutes—a 65% increase in speed. AI‑enhanced reconnaissance, phishing, and automated evasion are compressing response windows, while identity compromise...
Camp Mystic Ordered to Preserve Damaged Grounds After Last Year’s Deadly Flood
A Texas judge ordered Camp Mystic to preserve the flood‑damaged cabins and halt any construction on the grounds where 27 campers and counselors died in the July 2025 flood. The ruling follows a lawsuit by the family of 8‑year‑old Cile...
Consultation on CE-Marked Medical Devices ‘Could Mark Major Boost to Both Patients and MedTech Growth Aims’
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a consultation on granting indefinite recognition to CE‑marked medical devices in Great Britain. Around 90% of devices used in the UK already carry CE marks, and the proposals aim...
Safer Skies Act Creates More Tools for Defending Against Drones
The Safer Skies Act, signed into law as part of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, gives state, local, tribal and federal law‑enforcement agencies the authority to use radio‑frequency detection to identify, track and, if needed, commandeer rogue drones. Previously,...
Nevada Supreme Court Unanimously Requires Prevailing-Wage Disputes to Be Resolved by the Nevada Labor Commissioner
On February 26, 2026 the Nevada Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Nevada’s prevailing‑wage statutes (NRS Chapter 338) provide no private right of action for employees to recover wages or overtime in court. The court held that disputes must be filed...
Popeyes Restaurant Closures: See the Updated List of Doomed Locations From a Major Franchisee
Sailormen Inc., a major Popeyes franchisee, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has now confirmed the permanent closure of three additional Georgia locations, bringing its total shutdowns to at least 20 restaurants. The closures follow an earlier wave of 17...
EEO Reporting Deadline Has Passed for Massachusetts Employers: What to Know If You Missed It
The February 2 deadline for Massachusetts employers to submit their federal EEO reports to the secretary of the commonwealth has passed. Covered firms—those with 100 or more Massachusetts employees and a federal EEO filing obligation—must now use the online portal to file...
Final Decision Looms; Trustee Set to Initiate Discovery
I believe they will not be given such chance because this is a 2004 process, all sides have spoken/submitted their opinions and whatever the Judge decides next will be final for this part/stage. If every case was allowed to have...
Monitoring of the Commitments Given by IAG to the European Commission in Relation to Its Acquisition of Bmi
Following the European Commission’s decision, enforcement of IAG’s commitments related to its bmi acquisition was transferred to the UK Competition and Markets Authority on 1 July 2024, with Forvis Mazars LLP continuing as the monitoring trustee. The CMA approved a slot release...
I Underwent “Conversion Therapy” As a Kid. As a Psychiatrist, I Can’t Believe the Supreme Court Might Approve This.
The Supreme Court is set to decide Chiles v. Salazar, a case challenging Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors. The dispute centers on whether talk‑based treatments aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity constitute protected speech or regulated...
Sebi Introduces a Simpler NISM Certification for Research Services
India’s securities regulator SEBI has rolled out a lighter NISM certification for employees handling sales and other non‑core functions in research services. The new "NISM Series‑XXV‑A" exam replaces the broader Series‑XV requirement for these roles, while core research analysts must...
FERC Approves ComEd Data Center Transmission Agreements
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved five transmission security agreements (TSAs) between Commonwealth Edison and data‑center developers, including Equinix and QTS Investment Properties Chicago. The contracts embed provisions—ramp‑up schedules, credit obligations, revenue contributions, and termination fees—to shield existing ComEd...
‘I Have Lost Nearly Everything’: My Mother’s Trustee Changed Her $1 Milli...
A Florida beneficiary alleges the trustee of his mother’s $1 million estate coerced a will change, paid herself, and ignored the beneficiary’s entitlement to half the assets. The beneficiary’s attorney, who billed a 40% contingency that later rose to 70%, demanded...
Rhea’s $17K Battle Secured SEO’s Open Trademark
Today marks 16 years since the attempt to trademark 'SEO' was blocked. @Rhea spent two years and ~$17,000 fighting Jason Gambert, who essentially wanted control over who could sell SEO™ as a service. People fairly new to SEO might not know about...
“Dalilah’s Law” Legislation Focused on Tightening Loopholes on Foreign CDL Holders
Senator Jim Banks introduced “Dalilah’s Law,” requiring all CDL holders to be recertified by their state within six months and prohibiting licenses for non‑citizens, permanent residents, or certain visa holders. The bill links compliance to federal highway and bridge funding,...
OHA: NAICS Code Should Be Diagnostic Imaging, Not Physicians Office
The SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals upheld the VA’s use of NAICS code 621512 – Diagnostic Imaging Centers – for a teleradiology contract, rejecting Tribal Providers’ push to reclassify it as 621111 – Offices of Physicians. The appellant failed to meet the pre‑ponderance‑of‑evidence burden...
FCC Green-Lights Connoisseur’s Bakersfield Exit
The FCC has approved Connoisseur Media’s acquisition of four Bakersfield radio stations from Alpha Media, finalizing a debt‑assumption merger announced in November 2025. The regulatory clearance removes the final hurdle for Connoisseur to integrate the assets into its portfolio. This...
NGET Agrees to $23m Settlement for Harker Substation Failures
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has agreed to a £20 million settlement with Ofgem after failures at the Harker 132 kV substation were traced to inadequate monitoring, maintenance and repair of civil assets between 2016 and 2021. The payment will be placed...
New York Bill Would Force Social Media Companies To Limit Online Fraud
New York lawmakers have introduced the SAFE Platforms Act, which would require social‑media companies to strengthen fraud‑reporting tools, disclose advertisers' legal identities and implement a know‑your‑customer (KYC) verification for advertisers and payment methods. The bill aims to curb online scams...
Delhi High Court Rejects Parle Products' Appeal in Avon Agro Case
The Delhi High Court dismissed Parle Products’ appeal against the Registrar’s order that granted the “20‑20” trademark to Avon Agro Industries for coffee, tea, biscuits and related items. The court ruled that Parle’s earlier use and registration do not bar...
Texas Backs Down After Accusing Agency of Religious Discrimination in Driver Handbook
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit claiming the Department of Public Safety illegally barred religious advertisements in the state Driver's Handbook. The handbook, however, contains no ads at all, and DPS confirmed it has never accepted advertising. Lacking...
Why Middle-Market Deals Fail After the Term Sheet
Middle‑market M&A deals often unravel after the term sheet when due diligence uncovers gaps in EBITDA assumptions, contract assignability, and operational compliance. The article outlines five recurring post‑LOI breakdowns, including fragile financing and seller unpreparedness, that can derail transactions despite...
Kurin Prevails in Federal Appellate Court in Long-Running Litigation with Magnolia Medical Technologies
Kurin, Inc. secured a victory in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which affirmed a district‑court ruling that its Lock technology does not infringe Magnolia Medical Technologies' patents. The appellate decision removes legal uncertainty and validates...
CMA Examines Concerns About Heating Oil
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review into heating‑oil pricing after the Middle East conflict drove wholesale oil costs higher. Around 1.5 million UK homes, mainly in rural areas and Northern Ireland, rely on heating oil, making price...
New Rules on Importing Cultural Artefacts Create Headaches at Tefaf Maastricht
Tefaf Maastricht is the first major European fair to operate under the EU Cultural Goods Regulation, which mandates detailed documentation for cultural items over 250 years old. Dealers, customs officials and shippers report confusion over the law’s scope, leading to seizures...
Mizuho Financial Group Selects FIS Balance Sheet Manager to More Easily Manage Regulatory Compliance
Mizuho Financial Group has chosen FIS Balance Sheet Manager to meet Japan’s upcoming IFRS 9 reporting requirements. The platform automates expected credit loss calculations, scenario modeling and balance‑sheet analytics, reducing manual effort and error risk. By integrating these capabilities, Mizuho aims...
Smartmatic Files Motion To Dismiss For “Vindictive And Selective Prosecution”
Smartmatic has filed a motion to dismiss a superseding indictment that accuses its UK parent, SGO Corporation, of FCPA violations, money‑laundering and bribery linked to a 2025 Philippines election official. The indictment is notable as the first corporate FCPA criminal...
PM Law Windup Begins as Police Probe Alleged Fraud
The PM Law network, an umbrella of 11 firms with over 600 staff, has entered formal winding‑up after liquidators were appointed for several constituent companies. The flagship PM Law Ltd reported £3.6 million in debts, including nearly £3 million owed to Virgin Bank,...
Bondi Testimony Questions Congress Must Ask
The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, citing missed deadlines and problematic redactions under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. DOJ failed to meet...
US Solar Firm’s Lawyer Sentenced to 11-Year Prison Term for Ponzi Scheme Role | Reuters
Federal judge in Sacramento sentenced Ari Lauer, the outside counsel for DC Solar, to more than 11 years in prison for his role in a $912 million Ponzi scheme. Lauer pleaded guilty to 23 counts, including bank and wire fraud, just...
SNCF Says Italian High-Speed Path Allocation Insufficient
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) approved binding commitments from infrastructure manager RFI, granting SNCF Passenger Italy a minimum access package of 18 high‑speed train paths per day on the Turin‑Milan‑Rome and Turin‑Milan‑Venice corridors for ten years. The decision follows an...
US Federal Employment Litigation Jumps to Seven-Year High – Study
A Lex Machina study shows U.S. federal employment litigation hit a seven‑year high in 2025, with 26,635 lawsuits – a 10 % increase over 2024. The surge was driven by a 42 % jump in disability‑accommodation claims and a 16 % rise in discrimination...
Free Speech Unmuted: Equal Time, Stephen Colbert, and the Future of Political Broadcasting, with Stuart Benjamin
The Reason podcast episode "Free Speech Unmuted" examines whether the FCC will revive a broad interpretation of the Equal Time Rule, potentially reshaping political broadcasting. Host Vy Nguyen and legal scholar Stuart Benjamin discuss if broadcast television should retain its...
Canadian Lawyer Unveils Top Labour and Employment Law Boutiques for 2026–27
Canadian Lawyer released its 2026–27 ranking of top labour and employment law boutiques, highlighting firms that blend dispute management with strategic advisory. The list—Crawford Munroe Thomson, Harris & Company, and Sherrard Kuzz—earned recognition through 394 reader votes, peer surveys, and...
Top Labour and Employment Law Firms in Canada
Canadian Lawyer’s 2026‑27 survey highlighted the nation’s leading labour and employment boutiques, chosen by 394 votes and peer insight. Demand for labour‑law counsel rose 4% year‑over‑year, outpacing the broader market, as legislation tightens around gig‑workers, non‑compete clauses and expanded leave....
McGuireWoods Adds Former SEC Regional Director and Leading Accountant & Auditor Defense Lawyer in L.A. – McGuireWoods
McGuireWoods announced the addition of Gary Leung, former SEC Los Angeles regional director, and Jodi Lopez, a nationally recognized accountant and auditor defense lawyer, as partners in its Los Angeles office. The hires expand the firm’s securities enforcement and regulatory counseling capabilities....
UK Publishing Body Unveils First AI Licensing Initiative
Publishers’ Licensing Services (PLS) has introduced a sector‑led collective licensing scheme that lets AI companies legally access copyrighted works in exchange for licence fees. The first phase invites publishers to opt‑in, creating a structured market for AI training data that...
Zoe Fails to Overturn ASA Ruling on Gut Supplement Ad
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has rejected Zoe's appeal and reaffirmed its decision that the company's Daily30+ ad misled consumers with “whole‑food supplement” and “just real food” claims. The ASA argued that ingredients such as chicory‑root inulin and nutritional‑yeast...
Medicaid Loopholes Fuel ABA Therapy Exploitation Crisis
Outstanding WSJ story on the explosion of ABA/autism therapy -fueled by lax Medicaid payment and often non-existent compliance policies, $20/hr RBTs credentialed after a 40-hour online course, and annual staff churn of 50–100%. Our “pay and chase” reimbursement system assumes...
Disturbing Report Shows Trump Preempting AI Regulation
wow, this is an incredibly disturbing research report by CNN and CCDH, it should chill both sides of Congress as Team Trump continues to try to pre-empt state AI laws. The analysis including receipts brings it home as to the...
Shareholder Activism in Life Sciences: Risks, Responses, and Outlook
Shareholder activism in life sciences has surged, with more than 320 public campaigns launched since 2020, driven by pre‑revenue business models and binary valuation tied to clinical milestones. Activists target roughly 75% of biotech firms that are still pre‑revenue, pressuring...
Sánchez Pledges New Measures to Curb Online Abuse
Sánchez vows to cut online abuse in Spain with new social curbs https://t.co/ZZoMfWU25y via @basteiro https://t.co/FBvlRczNV8
Senators Say Treasury Chief’s Acting IRS Role May Have Ended
About a month before the close of the 2026 tax filing season, there’s a big question in Washington: who is running the IRS? Senators warn that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s legal authority to serve as Acting IRS Commissioner appears to have...
Storage Vendor Offers a Real Guarantee — but Check Out Those Fine-Print Exceptions
Scality announced a $100,000 cyber guarantee for its Artesca storage line, promising payment if an external attack destroys or encrypts data. The company markets the guarantee as simple and accessible, but the fine‑print limits coverage to external incidents, requires a...
Lawyers Must Distinguish Confidence From Correctness, Not Blame AI
The danger isn't AI giving clients bad law per se. It's lawyers who can't tell the difference between confident and correct.
REI Plans Pay Cuts, Benefit Reductions, Faces Union Legal Challenge
Scoop: REI has told staff it plans to cut pay for future hires and reduce benefits for current staff. REI has also told its union, UFCW, that it plans to unilaterally impose terms from its final offer at recently-unionized stores. Union...
22-1010 - Dustin Donley Construction Services LLC V. Rosenthal Et Al
The court dismissed Dustin Donley Construction Services LLC’s claims against John Doe Defendants 1‑4 without prejudice, then stayed the case and compelled arbitration for the claims against ASC Group, LLC. On March 3, 2026 the court denied motions to dismiss the remaining...
Binance Sues WSJ over $1B Iran Sanction Claim
JUST IN: Binance files complaint against The WSJ over article alleging $1B linked to sanctioned Iran entities, calling the report inaccurate and ignoring its compliance reforms. Source: Binance https://t.co/QUTk9AEQ9Q
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