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
Middle East Crisis: The 4 Most Important Employment Law Questions for HR in Germany
The Middle East escalation forces German employers to reassess travel, duty‑of‑care and compensation policies. Employees can lawfully refuse business trips to regions flagged as dangerous by the Federal Foreign Office. Companies must intensify monitoring of staff on overseas assignments and be prepared to repatriate them if risks become unreasonable. Rising fuel costs and travel disruptions also raise questions about the continuation of private‑car benefits and the use of tax‑advantaged relief measures.
Commercial Space Law Takes Center Stage at DC Moot Court
The American Space Law Foundation will host its inaugural moot court in Washington, D.C., on March 20‑21, where law students will argue a realistic commercial space law dispute. The hypothetical case involves Interra LLC, a fictional megaconstellation operator, challenging an...
State Restrictions, Emerging Ingredients and GRAS: NPA Outlines Industry’s Biggest Policy Challenges
The Natural Products Association (NPA) warned that state‑level bans on dietary supplements have grown to 20 states, with Alaska proposing a bill to bar weight‑loss and muscle‑building products for minors. In response, Rep. Nick Langworthy introduced the Dietary Supplement Regulatory...
Lawmakers Consider Bill that Would Keep Private Keys Private in Rhode Island
Rhode Island lawmakers are reviewing Bill H7957, which would prohibit courts and government agencies from compelling individuals to surrender private cryptographic keys that unlock cryptocurrency wallets and other digital assets. The legislation allows subpoenas for digital assets but limits requests...
German Publishers Push Regulators To Fine Apple Over App Tracking Transparency
German publishers and advertising groups have asked the Bundeskartellamt to fine Apple over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) system, claiming it unfairly blocks third‑party access to advertising data while Apple’s own apps remain exempt. Apple responded with proposals to use...
The Trump Administration Is Loosening Gig Worker Rules. What Does that Mean for HR?
The Department of Labor has announced a proposed rule that would rescind the Biden‑era “multifactor economic reality” test and return to a narrower test focused on control and profit opportunity. The change would give employers greater leeway to classify workers...
Former Lutsen Lodge Owner's Arson Trial Delayed
Bryce Campbell, former Lutsen Lodge owner accused of arson, appeared in court yesterday. They are going to delay the trial until more evidence comes in. https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2026/03/09/bryce-campbell-former-lutsen-lodge-owner-accused-arson-appears-court/
Intelligo Launches the Intelligo Compliance MCP Server, Bringing Deterministic Due Diligence Into Autonomous AI Investment Workflows
Intelligo announced the launch of its Compliance MCP Server, a new infrastructure layer that embeds deterministic due‑diligence into autonomous AI investment workflows used by limited partners. The MCP server delivers verifiable, auditable risk intelligence, enabling real‑time background checks, firm‑specific thresholds,...
STAT+: Novo Nordisk Is Warned by the FDA for Failing to Report Side Effects Tied to GLP-1 Drugs
Novo Nordisk received an FDA warning letter on March 5, 2026 for failing to report suspected side effects of its GLP‑1 medicines. The violations were uncovered during a 2025 inspection of the company’s facilities and were described as “serious.” The agency warned...
A Lumber Thief Stole Precious Maple and Thought He Left No Evidence. But He Forgot About the Tree’s DNA.
Investigators successfully used tree DNA to link stolen maple lumber to three specific trees in Washington’s Olympic National Forest, marking the first time genetic evidence has been admitted in a U.S. court. The poachers, Justin Andrew Wilke and Shawn Edward...
NTIA Limits US, Yet Global Handset Impact Hits Equatys
This doesn't seem like good news for Equatys either, even though NTIA action is limited to the US, because the handset design implications won't just be limited to the US...
Judge Scolds Unprepared States as DOJ, Live Nation Anticipate Settlement
Seems like DOJ, Live Nation, and Wall Street all expect the state enforcers to settle and give up. The judge is mad at the states for being totally unprepared.
You Are Being Lied to About Algorithms
In a new Section 230 mini‑series episode, host and legal commentator interviews Santa Clara Law professor Eric Goldman to dismantle the myth that algorithmic curation should strip platforms of their Section 230 immunity. The discussion clarifies that even a reverse‑chronological...
Solicitor Convicted of Stalking Legal Blogger Receives Community Order
A 63‑year‑old solicitor, Andrew Jonathan Milne, was convicted of stalking after sending roughly 124 harassing emails, voicemails and a birthday gift to legal blogger Daniel Cloake. The magistrates’ court imposed a 24‑month community order, 300 hours of unpaid work and...
The eID Wallet Still Doesn’t Deserve Your Full Trust
The EU’s new eID Wallet, mandated by eIDAS 2.0, remains stalled because the Commission’s draft implementing acts weaken core privacy safeguards. EDRi and eight NGOs warn that the proposals reduce untraceability, mandate facial biometric data, and limit pseudonym use, shifting privacy...
Virginia General Assembly Sends Bill Limiting Non-Competes to Governor’s Desk
The Virginia General Assembly approved Senate Bill No. 170, which restricts the enforceability of non‑compete agreements for employees laid off without severance or other monetary payment, unless terminated for cause. The bill requires employers to disclose any severance benefits at the...
In Latest Blow to Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan, Judge Blocks Overhaul of Immigration Appeals
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued an injunction blocking key parts of President Trump’s proposed overhaul of the Board of Immigration Appeals. The rule would have reduced the appeal filing deadline from 30 days to 10, required rapid dismissal...
Leapfrog Must Remove Safety Grades From 5 Tenet-Owned Hospitals, Judge Says
Federal judge Donald Middlebrooks ruled that The Leapfrog Group must remove the safety grades it assigned to five Tenet Healthcare hospitals, finding the ratings deceptive and unfair. The grades, which were based on an alternative scoring system after the hospitals...
Warehouse Quota Notice Laws: Connecticut Joins the Club
Connecticut enacted a warehouse quota notice law effective July 1 2026, joining California, New York, Minnesota, Washington and Oregon. The statute applies to non‑exempt employees in large warehouse distribution centers—those with at least 250 workers at a single site or 1,000 across the...
Inside the 3-Year Battle to Legalize America’s Most Controversial Prediction Market
Kalshi co‑founder Luana Lopes Lara has taken the fight to legalize U.S. election prediction markets to court, suing federal regulators after three years of lobbying. The Chicago‑based startup runs a federally regulated platform where users trade contracts on real‑world events,...
Ghana’s New Crypto Law Gets Its First Test with an 11-Company Sandbox
Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission has placed 11 crypto firms into a 12‑month regulatory sandbox, the first practical step after the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act (2025) legalised digital assets. The sandbox aims to test products while enforcing anti‑money‑laundering and...
Is RegTech Consolidation Creating New Platform Risks?
RegTech vendors are merging their offerings into larger, unified platforms that cover surveillance, reporting, identity and risk functions. Proponents argue that consolidation reduces operational fragmentation, delivers economies of scale, and strengthens security through enterprise‑grade infrastructure. Critics counter that platform concentration...
Ban on New Pet Raccoons, Crocodiles to Take Effect May 1
Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture announced that, effective May 1, new ownership of raccoons, saltwater crocodiles, vipers and elapid snakes will be prohibited. Existing owners must register these animals with local authorities within a year or face fines of NT$50,000‑250,000 and possible...
Wyoming Court Upholds Dragnet Clause Costing Family Property and Home Equity
The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed a mortgage dragnet provision that linked a $235,000 loan to a separate $1.49 million debt, causing the Adams family to lose their commercial property and a portion of their home equity. The clause, buried on page...
Mr. Cooper Hit with Class Action over Prepayment Penalty Overcharges
Mr. Cooper, a major mortgage servicer, faces a class‑action lawsuit alleging it overcharged borrowers on prepayment penalties by misinterpreting the undefined “anniversary date” in loan notes. The suit claims the servicer applied a five‑percent penalty instead of the correct four...
Rocky Kim on Building a Flexible, Province-Wide Real Estate and Lending Practice
Rocky Kim, founder of Rocky Kim Law Corporation, left a lengthy Vancouver commute for a Kelowna‑based, province‑wide practice built on flexible office space. He treats co‑working locations as permanent infrastructure, deploying mobile signing agents and short‑term offices to meet clients...
EU Regulators Asked to Comment on Green Taxonomy Reporting Rules
EU regulators have opened a public consultation on the European Union’s green taxonomy reporting rules, seeking comments on proposed amendments to key performance indicators. The review focuses on reporting obligations for banks, insurers and large corporations, aiming to tighten alignment...
How Osprey Approach Is Supporting Hannays Solicitors’ Long-Term Compliance and Operational Confidence
Hannays Solicitors has relied on Osprey Approach’s cloud‑based practice and case‑management platform since 2009, citing enhanced data security and operational resilience. The software delivers 100 % accurate accounts, enabling the firm to pass every SRA audit without issue. Recent upgrades add...
California Takes a Step Toward Ending Speculative Ticketing
Speculative ticketing—selling tickets before the seller actually possesses them—has long plagued resale platforms, inflating prices and creating false scarcity. The practice was highlighted in a recent Capitol Hill hearing featuring Kid Rock, underscoring consumer frustration. California’s Assembly Bill 1349 proposes...
Nigeria Considers Age Restrictions for Children on Social Media
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, launched a public consultation on child online safety, proposing possible age limits and stronger verification for social‑media accounts. The consultation, open to parents, educators, youth and digital professionals, will gather...
Relativity Reinforces Its Role in Legal Data Intelligence with Brand Refresh at Legalweek 2026
Relativity unveiled a refreshed brand identity at Legalweek 2026, signaling its evolution from a pure e‑discovery provider to a broader legal data intelligence platform. The company highlighted that more than 55 percent of RelativityOne’s data now stems from non‑litigation workflows, underscoring the...
A Year Later – What Did the Pause on FCPA Enforcement Do?
In February 2025 the Trump administration halted implementation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, prompting a sharp decline in both DOJ criminal convictions and SEC civil actions. The SEC’s dedicated FCPA unit was disbanded, staffing cuts hit the DOJ fraud...
City OKs Updated San Diego Zoo Lease
The San Diego City Council unanimously approved a 52‑year lease extension for the San Diego Zoo, moving the expiration from 2034 to 2078 and adding a $3 million annual payment with a 3% escalator after 2030. The deal splits net parking...
State AGs Turn Into Media Antitrust Enforcers
New @axios: State AGs becoming bigger media antitrust cops: 🎸EVENTS: 27 states +DC still suing to break up Live Nation/Ticketmaster 📺LOCAL TV: State AGs considering lawsuit to block Nexstar-Tegna 📽️HOLLYWOOD: Cali state AG is vocal about concerns re: WBD/Paramount https://t.co/rXMsHy4JxJ
FCC Chair Calls on AI Regulators to Take Humble Approach
FCC Chair Brendan Carr urged regulators to adopt a humble, light‑touch approach to AI policy, likening it to the United States’ hands‑off stance on the early internet. He warned that over‑regulation could stifle innovation and emphasized AI’s massive upside. Carr...
Polymarket Enlists Palantir, TWG AI to Monitor Sports Bets – Bloomberg
Polymarket is partnering with Palantir Technologies and TWG AI to monitor its sports‑betting contracts for suspicious activity. The firms will screen participants against banned‑list databases and flag potential insider‑trading violations. This monitoring system will be deployed on a new U.S.-regulated...
New Lawsuit Wants Valve to Repay "Billions" Earned From "Illegal Gambling" Lootboxes in Counter-Strike, Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2
A class‑action lawsuit filed in Washington accuses Valve of operating illegal gambling through loot‑box mechanics in Counter‑Strike 2, CS:GO, Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2. The plaintiffs allege Valve earned billions of dollars from key purchases and Steam Marketplace commissions, and that the...
Four Regulatory Updates for UK & EU Beauty Brands to Know in 2026
Regulators in the UK and EU are set to roll out four major updates for cosmetics in 2026, targeting ingredient restrictions, labeling depth, sustainability reporting, and enforcement severity. The changes respond to heightened environmental scrutiny, consumer demand for transparency, and...
Is Anti-ESG Illegal?
The Bloomberg opinion piece highlights a growing legal paradox around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, where opposing lawsuits arise depending on how ESG is interpreted. In Texas, plaintiffs sued American Airlines for allegedly pursuing ESG goals, while in Seattle...
The Barrister Group Launches Outsourced Clerking Service
The Barrister Group (TBG) has introduced VENTRiQ, an outsourced clerking platform that centralises credit control, billing, regulatory and cybersecurity functions for its dispersed network of barristers. The service, priced as a percentage of fees processed, will be officially unveiled at...
New Analysis Shows Ideology, Not Science, Drove the Global Prohibition of Psychedelics
A new study in Contemporary Drug Problems traces the 1971 United Nations Psychotropic Substances Convention to political ideology, media sensationalism, and Cold‑War geopolitics rather than scientific evidence of harm. Archival analysis shows diplomats exaggerated health risks, linked psychedelics to youth...
Referral of the Proposed Post Office Remediation Unit and Horizon IT Inquiry 2026 to 2027 and IR35 Liability Costs Subsidy...
On 10 March 2026 the Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) released a report evaluating the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) proposed £141.8 million subsidy to Post Office Limited. The funding would allocate up to £37.4 million for the Horizon remediation unit and inquiry in...
DIRECTV Urges FCC to See Nexstar's TEGNA Economic Data
D.C. Memo: @DIRECTV Claims Nexstar Needs to Provide @FCC with Economic Data Supporting @TEGNA Deal; The satellite TV operator says Nexstar withheld from FCC certain economic studies it provided the Justice Department. Nexstar had no comment |$NXST $TGNA https://t.co/Z0PKwvWRqH
DOJ Pushes for Retrial of Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm
U.S. prosecutors have asked a Manhattan judge to schedule a new trial for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm in October 2026, targeting money‑laundering and sanctions‑conspiracy charges that a jury deadlocked on last year. Storm was already convicted of running an...
Mississippi Jury Acquits Engineer Accused of Lying About 2017 Military Plane Crash
An eight‑day federal trial in Greenville, Mississippi ended with a jury acquitting former propulsion engineer James Michael Fisher of false‑statement and obstruction charges related to the 2017 KC‑130T crash that killed 16 service members. Prosecutors alleged Fisher lied about propeller‑inspection...
Muscles From Munich? How German Courts Might Stop US Companies From Violating Copyright Through AI Training
The Munich Regional Court heard GEMA’s claim that Suno, a US‑based generative‑music AI, infringed German copyrights by using protected songs for training. The dispute revives the court’s earlier OpenAI ruling but shifts focus to musical arrangements and the cross‑border location...
Is Your Firm Ready for Your First (or Next) Associate? Four Questions
The article advises law firm owners to rigorously assess readiness before hiring an associate, outlining four key questions: the strategic purpose of expansion, profitability of the hire, affordable compensation, and whether a full‑time attorney is truly needed. It emphasizes that...
Government Launches Legal Advice Service for Rape Victims
The UK government announced a new Independent Legal Advisor (ILA) service for rape victims, providing specialist legal advice throughout the criminal justice process. The scheme is funded with £6 million over two years and will help victims understand their rights and...
FinScan Teams with Nexus AML for Data-First AML Compliance
FinScan has partnered with Nexus AML to deliver a data‑first AML solution that blends real‑time data cleansing with AI‑driven operational services. The alliance targets the chronic data‑quality problem that 59% of compliance professionals say consumes most of their time. By...
Meta Is Suing Scammers. Here Is What Affiliate Marketers Should Understand About It.
Meta has launched a series of lawsuits in Brazil, China and Vietnam targeting coordinated "celebrity‑bait" fraud schemes that use deepfakes and cloaking to sell bogus products and investments. The actions focus on two Brazilian individuals, a Brazilian supplement firm, a...