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
Indonesia to Ban Under-16s From Social Media, Implement Standard-Based Age Checks
Indonesia will ban social‑media access for users under 16, deactivating accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, YouTube, Bigo Live and Roblox starting March 28. The policy follows the 2025 Regulation No. 17 on electronic system governance and aligns the country with Australia’s child‑online safety regime. Minister Meutya Hafid framed the move as reclaiming children’s digital sovereignty and protecting them from porn, cyberbullying, scams and addiction. Age‑assurance technology, guided by the new ISO/IEC 27566‑1 standard, will underpin enforcement, with expert Tony Allen advising the government.
Lawyer‑Creator Drafts Own Contracts, Signs Late‑Payment Emails
One of the best parts of being a lawyer turned content creator is being able to draft and review all my own contracts. Also, signing late payment follow-up emails with my full esquire title ⚖️
Steve Croman Hit with Four More Foreclosure Suits From the Lower East Side to Harlem
Steve Croman, a once‑convicted landlord, is facing four new foreclosure lawsuits filed by Dalan Real Estate over nine Manhattan rental buildings spanning Harlem to the Lower East Side. The suits allege Croman defaulted on $43.4 million in Axos Bank mortgages after...
Nothing Risks Removal From UK Register over Late Accounts
Nothing Technology Ltd received a First Gazette notice after failing to file its 2024 accounts, triggering a potential strike‑off process that could dissolve the company within two months. The overdue filing was due by 31 December 2025, and the latest publicly available...
‘Unfortunate’: Gorsuch Dissents From Supreme Court Refusal to Consider Jury Rights
Justice Neil Gorsuch issued a lone dissent when the Supreme Court declined to review Jaron Burnett's petition challenging the use of a pre‑ponderance standard for supervised‑release violations that extended his incarceration beyond the statutory maximum. Burnett, originally sentenced to 105...
Listen: How Does the EU Define a Country of Origin as ‘Safe’ in Its Asylum Policy?
The European Union adopted two regulations in February that create a list of "safe" countries of origin and introduce the notion of safe third countries. The list currently includes Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, Kosovo, India, Morocco and Tunisia, and permits automatic...
Episode 397 — LRN’s Program Effectiveness Report
LRN’s 2026 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report, titled “The Next Leap: Technology, Trust, and the Transformation of Compliance,” surveys over 2,500 compliance professionals and employees worldwide. The study reveals that while compliance programs are increasingly sophisticated and tech‑enabled, many...
How EU CRA and IEC 62443 Impact CANopen Device Manufacturers
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) now mandates that all non‑exempt CAN‑connectable products meet cybersecurity requirements by December 11 2027. Because CAN protocols lack built‑in security, manufacturers must perform system‑level risk assessments and adopt IEC 62443 security levels, ranging from physical‑access controls for...
Why Data Integrity Is the Cornerstone of Faster, Safer Property Transactions
Data integrity remains a critical bottleneck in residential conveyancing, with 43% of transactions requiring extra enquiries due to incomplete or inaccurate information. Conveyancers report spending 41% of their workday chasing updates, directly eroding productivity and client confidence. Adoption of automation...
German Federal Court of Justice on the Pegasus-Software Scandal: States Do Not Have a General Right of Personality
On 24 February 2026 Germany’s Federal Court of Justice dismissed Morocco’s claim that the state could assert a general right of personality against the news portal Zeit Online for reporting on alleged Pegasus surveillance. The court held that states lack...
Appeals Court Upholds Prison Sentence in Fatal Ohio Ambulance Crash
The 11th District Court of Appeals affirmed a four‑year prison term for Jason Slepsky, who pleaded no contest to aggravated vehicular homicide after his 2023 collision with a South Central Ambulance District (SCAD) ambulance killed a patient and injured two...
Anna’s Archive Accused of Supplying Pirated Content to AI Firms
"Anna’s Archive is actively advertising that it will provide high speed access to—and indeed has already supplied stolen works of authorship to—developers of large language model AI systems and data brokers." Uuuuuuuugh https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/copyright/article/99880-publishers-charge-anna-s-archive-with-copyright-infringement.html
“The FCPA Reinforcement Act” Introduced In Senate
Democratic senators introduced the “FCPA Reinforcement Act” to lengthen the criminal statute of limitations for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations from five to ten years. The proposal follows claims that the Trump administration narrowed FCPA enforcement, even though DOJ data...
FDA Slashes Advisory Panels, Threatening Drug Safety Oversight
I've covered most of the big controversies the FDA has faced over the past 25 years: Vioxx, drug-coated stents, and Aduhelm all spring to mind. In all of these cases, the FDA's advisory panel system, in which the agency calls together...
RJ Cipriani Claims Orchestration of Hollywood Reporter Article
RJ Cipriani claimed credit for “orchestrating” a June 23, 2025, article in the Hollywood Reporter related to a dispute between Shell and “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, per the lawsuit against Jeff Shell https://t.co/yUmYsUdwlw via @variety
Will the State Budget Blunt Lawsuits that Block Housing?
Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 budget proposes exempting many New York City housing projects from the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), aiming to curb costly lawsuits that delay construction. The exemption applies to projects with up to 500 units in...
LLC Tax Tricks on Luxury Cars Risk Criminal Charges
Using LLCs to avoid California sales tax and registration fees on Lambos and McLarens? You could be guilty of tax evasion, false tax returns, money laundering and perjury. “Paid 3k to own a 600k car for 5 years - lol...
Jeff Shell Calls Zaslav Incompetent, ‘Suck‑Up’ in Lawsuit
This lawsuit alleges that Jeff Shell expressed his disdain for WBD CEO David Zaslav, saying that Paramount would not retain him after the merger because they consider him to be incompetent and a “suck-up” who is enamored of Hollywood celebrities https://t.co/WmE1Tbsbxe
PRS Sues Gaming Platform Giant Steam for Copyright Infringement
UK collecting society PRS has filed a lawsuit against Valve’s Steam platform, alleging that Steam distributes games containing music by PRS members without securing the required "making available" licences. PRS argues that while game publishers obtain sync licences for in‑game...
Gambler RJ Cipriani Sues Jeff Shell for $150M Fraud
Vegas gambler RJ Cipriani ups the ante in his feud with Paramount President Jeff Shell by filing a $150-million fraud lawsuit against the embattled exec. @StacyPerman @latimesent https://t.co/hlqhQUxW3t
9th Circuit Review Shows Party-Appointed Judges Flip NFL Ruling
The 9th Circuit court of Appeals panel hearing today the appeal of the Sunday Ticket decision--in '04 a judge overturned a $4.7 bil jury ruling against the NFL--areall Democrat-appointed judges. The judge who overturned the jury decision was GOP-appointed....
New Lawsuit Challenges Rubio’s Threats Against Foreign Tech Regulators
A lawsuit filed Monday challenges a State Department policy that barred visas for foreign experts who advocate stronger social‑media regulation. The policy, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, denied entry to five European scholars last year, labeling their work...
Paramount President Jeff Shell Faces $150M Lawsuit Over PR Deal
Paramount President Jeff Shell Sued for $150 Million Over Alleged PR Contract https://t.co/yUmYsUdwlw via @variety
Oregon's Corporate Health Law Faces First Challenge
After a UnitedHealth Group takeover prompted a physician exodus & turmoil for patients, Oregon lawmakers sought to rein in corporate health care. Now, the new law is facing an early test. https://t.co/ABNLPXk5US via @statnews
K&L Gates Earns ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Certification for AI Management System (AIMS)
Global law firm K&L Gates has become one of the first firms worldwide to earn ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System. The audit validated robust controls over accountability, risk, ethics, transparency, data protection and regulatory compliance. The...
Constitutional Amendment No 3 Gains Nationwide Overwhelming Support
Good decision… the horses have bolted, it’s now a different ball game altogether… The Constitutional Amendment No. 3 has OVERWHELMING support from people across the length and breadth of Zimbabwe… It’s a Common Sense Amendment that will benefit EVERYONE…
Geopolitical Whiplash and the Shifting Ground of D&O Liability
The article argues that the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are reshaping directors‑and‑officers (D&O) liability by turning geopolitical risk into a core governance issue. Rapid sanctions, divestment decisions and supply‑chain disruptions have already sparked securities lawsuits, exemplified by...
Honda Agrees to $2.3M Settlement in Lawsuits Tied to Kronos Outage
Honda Development and Manufacturing of America agreed to a $2.3 million settlement to resolve wage‑and‑hour lawsuits stemming from a Kronos time‑keeping outage caused by a 2021 ransomware attack. Employees claimed the company failed to accurately track hours, resulting in unpaid overtime...
GAO: Panel Highlights Overlapping Cyber Regulations and Need for Harmonization
The Government Accountability Office released a second report highlighting how overlapping federal cybersecurity regulations are creating redundant work for owners of critical infrastructure. Industry participants cited duplicated requirements, conflicting definitions, and inconsistent incident‑reporting mandates as major pain points. While agencies...
Gold: Nach Handelsblatt-Bericht: Finanzaufsicht Warnt Vor Gold-Angebot Mit 72 Prozent Rabatt
The German financial regulator BaFin has issued a warning about Liechtenstein‑based gold dealer TGI AG, which markets gold purchases with up to a 72 % discount conditioned on a three‑year delivery delay. BaFin indicated there are indications the firm is offering investment...
Compliance as a Scaling Strategy
Compliance is reframed as a growth engine rather than a cost centre, with early legal infrastructure enabling faster approvals from banks, app stores and investors. The article outlines a modular legal architecture—holding company plus operating subsidiaries, centralized IP ownership, standard...
Paul Hastings Hires Securities Litigation Co-Chair, Partner From A&O Shearman | Law.com
Paul Hastings announced the addition of securities litigation partners Daniel Laguardia and Patrick Hein from A&O Shearman in San Francisco. Laguardia, previously co‑head of securities and shareholder litigation and managing partner of A&O Shearman’s California offices, will serve as co‑chair...
Did SCOTUS Just Strip FINRA’s Regulatory Immunity? | LinkedIn
The U.S. Supreme Court in a recent decision appears to have removed the long‑standing claim of regulatory immunity that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and other self‑regulatory organizations have relied on. The ruling, issued in a case unrelated to...
Anthropic Sues US Government Over Supply Chain Risk Label
Anthropic PBC has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense after the Pentagon labeled the company a supply‑chain risk and ordered its AI work to be moved to other providers. The designation, typically reserved for firms from adversarial...
Man Charged With Crimes Against Humanity in Syria by UK’s Counter Terrorism Policing War Crimes Unit
A 58‑year‑old former Syrian Air Force Intelligence officer has been charged in the UK with crimes against humanity, including three counts of murder and three counts of torture, for actions during the 2011 Damascus protests. The charges, brought under the...
SEBI Sets up Expert Group to Chart Tech Roadmap for Markets
India’s securities regulator SEBI has created a high‑level expert working group to draft both short‑term and long‑term technology roadmaps for the market ecosystem. The group will address growing trading volumes, digital participation, and operational complexity, while SEBI simultaneously rolls out...
GEMA Vs. Suno: German Court Hears Landmark AI Music Copyright Case
Germany’s collecting society GEMA sued AI music generator Suno, alleging the platform trained on and reproduced copyrighted recordings without permission. The Munich court heard oral arguments on March 9 and set a decision date for June 12, 2026. The case follows GEMA’s earlier...
Elite Option Experts / eliteoptionexperts.com – Financial Conduct Authority | FCA
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a public warning about Elite Option Experts, operating at eliteoptionexperts.com, for offering unauthorised investment services. The regulator flagged the site as non‑compliant, highlighting that it is not authorised to provide financial advice...
California Utility Defeats Shareholder Lawsuit Over LA Wildfires
Edison International, the parent of Southern California Edison, secured a dismissal of a shareholder lawsuit alleging fraud over the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. U.S. District Judge Otis Wright found the utility’s statements about its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program too...
BIS Fines Thermal Camera Exporter $1 Million for China Export Violations: De Minimis Miscalculations and Compliance Gaps
The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security fined Teledyne FLIR $1 million for 19 Export Administration Regulations violations, chiefly misapplying the de minimis rule to thermal camera exports bound for China and Hong Kong. The company undervalued U.S.-origin components, excluded lenses from product valuations,...
From Classroom to Boardroom: Has UKVI Compliance Come of Age?
Sixteen years after the Tier 4 visa launch, UKVI compliance in UK higher education remains largely reactive, with specialist teams often handling both operational checks and assurance tasks. The article argues that this blended model blurs responsibility lines and hampers clear...
Badger Hide: Wisconsin NIL Bill Could Conceal All Athletics Financials
Wisconsin’s Assembly Bill 1034, passed 95‑1, and companion Senate Bill 1075 would allow the University of Wisconsin system to pay athletes for name, image and likeness (NIL) while granting a sweeping exemption from the state’s open records law for all...
Employee Claims Firing over Toilet Paper Was Retaliation for Speaking up at Work
Ontario Superior Court Justice J. Glick ordered Richardson International and former employee Peter Robinson to each bear their own pre‑trial costs, leaving the core dispute unresolved. Robinson alleges he was dismissed not for alleged theft of a case of toilet...
Okaying a Premium Problem: When Voluntary Benefits Become Involuntary Lawsuits
In this episode, Ropes & Gray attorneys discuss a wave of new ERISA class actions targeting voluntary benefit plans such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance. The plaintiffs argue that employers and their brokers have breached fiduciary duties...
Alleged Threats Against Alleged Groomers / Sex Traffickers of Minors Don't Justify Sealing of Personal Information / Pseudonymity
Federal Judge John Chun denied the Jacksons’ request to seal all personal identifying information and to proceed pseudonymously in the sex‑trafficking lawsuit filed by former fans. The court found the defendants had not shown good cause, noting that most alleged...
World Briefs | UK Minister to Review Axel Springer’s Deal for Telegraph Media Group
British culture minister Lisa Nandy announced a review of Axel Springer’s £575 million purchase of the Telegraph Media Group under the UK’s public‑interest and foreign‑state‑influence media‑mergers regime. The EU is set to sign defence partnerships with Australia, Iceland and Ghana, while France...
The New Face of Discovery: HaystackID’s CoreFlex Brings AI, Slack, and Enterprise Data Into One Legal Workflow
HaystackID unveiled major upgrades to its CoreFlex platform at Legalweek 2026, adding native connectors for Slack, Microsoft Purview, structured chat, and third‑party productions. The enhancements embed AI analytics, forensic scheduling, and end‑to‑end audit logging within a single matter‑centric interface. By...
Kyrgyz Supreme Court Dismissed Kloop’s Appeal of ‘Extremist’ Declaration
Kyrgyzstan’s Supreme Court on March 9 rejected Kloop’s appeal, confirming the October 2025 ruling that labeled the investigative outlet as extremist. The court’s rapid review, conducted without summoning Kloop’s representatives, raised concerns about judicial independence and procedural fairness. Kloop’s lawyer accused judges...
Ed Sheeran’s Lawyers Push to End Remaining ‘Thinking Out Loud’ Copyright Case
US Supreme Court declined to hear the 2018 Ed Sheeran copyright appeal, but a second lawsuit filed by Structured Asset Sales in 2020 remains pending in the Southern District of New York. Sheeran’s attorneys argue the case should be dismissed...
Press Release | ILTA Announces Launch of the 2026 ILTACON Startup Hub
The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) unveiled the 2026 ILTACON Startup Hub, offering more than 25 exhibition opportunities for emerging legal‑tech companies at a reduced rate. The hub will be situated within the ILTACON exhibit hall, providing startups direct access...