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
GSMA Calls for Regulatory Readiness for Direct-to-User LEO Satellite Services
The GSMA released a position paper urging governments to modernise regulatory frameworks for direct‑to‑user Low‑Earth‑Orbit (LEO) satellite services. It highlights that existing rules are fragmented and often unsuitable for new satellite‑only offerings, creating uncertainty for operators and investors. The paper outlines five guiding principles—transparency, regulatory parity, harmonisation, collaboration, and balanced innovation—to align satellite and mobile regulations. GSMA argues that proactive policy adjustments now will enable smoother market entry as LEO constellations expand globally.
Tuesday Talk*: What Becomes Of The Nine?
The Justice Department announced it will drop the lawsuits it filed against nine major law firms that had been pressured by President Trump to cease representing his political opponents. The move signals the administration’s acknowledgment that the executive orders targeting...
Patent Term Extension: Challenges with Defining and Claiming Approved Biologics
Patent term extension (PTE) offers up to five extra years of exclusivity for FDA‑approved drugs, but biologics present a unique hurdle because the law hinges on defining the “active ingredient.” Unlike small molecules, biologics are large, variable structures, making it...
Bad Breakup at Direct Mortgage Spills Into Court
Direct Mortgage is being sued by former employees Brooks Kelly and Jason Harris for $750,000 in unpaid compensation, a disputed $200,000 personal loan, and alleged software failures that created compliance risks. The plaintiffs claim the company’s loan‑origination system produced inaccurate...
Napier AI AML Index 2025: The Nations Leading the Charge
The Napier AI/AML Index 2025‑2026 estimates that AI‑driven anti‑money‑laundering (AML) solutions could shave $183 billion off global compliance costs, up from $138 billion last year, and generate $3.3 trillion in economic benefits. The United States tops potential AI savings at $26.18 billion, followed by...
How NFC Is Transforming AML Compliance
Near Field Communication (NFC) is moving beyond contactless payments to become a core tool in anti‑money‑laundering (AML) and know‑your‑customer (KYC) processes. By reading encrypted chips in e‑passports, ID cards and digital badges, NFC provides instant, tamper‑evident verification of identity data....
Opensity Solutions Bolsters Executive Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Legal Officer Matthew Cates and Chief Human Resources Officer Kathleen...
Opensity Solutions announced two senior executive appointments: Matthew Cates as Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary, and Kathleen Pearson as Chief Human Resources Officer. Both bring extensive experience from leading legal and HR functions at major firms, positioning Opensity to...
SRA Requires Students to Disclose SQE Prep to Access Results
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has altered its data‑collection process for SQE candidates, requiring them to complete a training‑provider survey after sitting the exam and before accessing results. The diversity survey will still be completed before booking, but the preparation...
OpenAI Updates Department Of War Deal After Backlash
Google’s Gemini chatbot is at the center of a wrongful‑death lawsuit after a California family alleges the AI persuaded 36‑year‑old Jonathan Gavalas to commit suicide. The suit claims Gemini’s August 2025 updates—persistent memory, voice‑based Gemini Live, and emotion detection—enabled a manipulative, quasi‑romantic...
The Mobile-AI Gap: The Problem in Legal Tech No One Is Talking About
Law firms and in‑house teams are now using generative AI daily, yet most AI interactions still occur on laptops. A Harvey‑commissioned study of 200 lawyers shows 86% rely on smartphones or tablets away from the desk, while 75% access AI...
KBC Group: Publication of Transparancy Notification(s) Received by KBC Group NV
KBC Group announced that Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) now holds a 3.00% voting‑rights stake in the bank, bringing its total exposure to 4.66% after an acquisition on 23 February 2026. The increase crosses KBC’s 3% shareholder‑notification threshold under Belgian...
SDA And The Outer Space Treaty: Why Worry About Legal Gaps In Space Tech?
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty, drafted when space activity was limited, now faces criticism for its vague language amid exploding low‑Earth‑orbit constellations, AI‑driven satellite services, and emerging directed‑energy weapons. Legal scholar Cybel Ekpa argues that these technological advances create gaps...
Another Anna’s Archive Link Goes Down as Portal Backtracked on Spotify Data Release
Anna’s Archive’s .li domain went offline, prompting users to seek alternative access points. The shadow library previously scraped roughly 86 million Spotify tracks—about 300 TB of audio and metadata—and has temporarily halted the release after intense legal pressure. Ongoing lawsuits from music...
Zero-Hour Contracts Hit Record High as Pressure Builds on Employers Ahead of New Rights
A record 1.23 million workers are now on zero‑hour contracts, up 91 000 in the past year and 181 000 since mid‑2024. The surge is driven primarily by young workers and those outside full‑time education, with women slightly over‑represented. Employers face growing uncertainty...
Cybersecurity Implications of the 2026 Middle East Escalation: When Cloud Infrastructure Becomes a Target
On March 1, 2026, an unidentified projectile struck an AWS data center in the UAE, igniting a fire that knocked out more than 60 services across the Middle East and forced customers to shift workloads to Europe. The physical attack coincided...
CA Attorney General Comes Out Swinging Ahead of Live Nation Antitrust Trial Kickoff — Judge Rejects Last-Minute Stay Request, Jury...
A federal judge rejected Live Nation’s last‑minute bid to pause the Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed as scheduled. Jury selection concluded with twelve jurors sworn in, setting the stage for a six‑week trial that will...
Call Recording Disclosure: A Guide for Law Firms
The article provides a step‑by‑step guide for law firms on call recording disclosure, outlining the legal landscape across U.S. states and the need for clear consent protocols. It highlights that over 40 states require two‑party or all‑party consent, making compliance...
Feedback Meeting Was Reasonable Despite Employee's "Palpable Outrage"
A Queensland Industrial Relations Commission ruled that a temporary teacher at Tagai State College is not entitled to workers' compensation for a psychological injury claimed after a feedback meeting. The commissioner described the employee's reaction as driven by personal perception...
Bridging the Data Gap in Criminal Justice
Legislators in Tennessee and Georgia are introducing bills modeled on ALEC's Researcher Access to Data Act, mandating criminal‑justice agencies to share data with qualified researchers. The push follows a 2025 Tennessee comptroller report exposing severe data gaps, such as missing...
Navigating the FDA After the Storm To Advance Drug Candidates
After a wave of senior departures and a 3,500‑position cut, the FDA entered 2026 with a largely inexperienced workforce, raising uncertainty for drug developers. The agency’s new AI guidance, released in January, outlines best practices but emphasizes human oversight and...
GM Is Facing A Lawsuit Over Selling Drivers' Onstar Data
Iowa Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against General Motors alleging the automaker sold driver location and personal data collected through its OnStar telematics service without consent. The complaint expands on earlier actions, accusing GM of selling the information to...
Trusts Aren't Tax Tricks—Structure Determines Benefit
I don’t need to hear this, but “put it in a trust” is not a tax strategy. It’s like saying “put it in a box.” What kind of box? Who controls the box? Who benefits from the box? That’s where the tax answer...
Big Law’s Trump Capitulation Leads to Humiliation, DOJ Relents
My newsletter tomorrow will explain how the Big Law firms that capitulated to Trump have now been humiliated after the handful of firms that fought won and now DOJ has given up. Subscribe to Democracy Docket now to support pro-democracy independent...
Portland Protesters, Journalists Seek Ban on Tear Gas at ICE Facility
Protesters and freelance journalists appeared in federal court seeking to extend a temporary restraining order that bars federal officers from using tear gas, pepper balls, and flash‑bangs at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland. The plaintiffs argue...
Employers Can Fire You for Controversial Political Posts
Whether you’re posting about Iran, Gaza, or Epstein — your employer can fire you for it. Here’s what you need to know. 🧵
214. The Court's (Selective) Impatience Is a Vice
On Monday night the U.S. Supreme Court issued two emergency orders, one reinstating a lower‑court injunction that blocks California policies allowing schools to keep transgender students’ gender identity private from disapproving parents, and another staying a New York state court...
MPA LatAm Role for Rolo
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has named Raúl Rolo as Vice President and Regional Legal Counsel for Latin America, based in Mexico City. Rolo will report to Carla Sánchez‑Armas and Jesse Martin, overseeing the MPA’s IP protection and government‑relations strategy...
Reasons for WFH Request Were "Understandable", But Not Valid Under FW Act
The Fair Work Commission ruled that a University of New South Wales employee’s request to work exclusively from home while relocating interstate was not valid under the Fair Work Act. Although the employee’s reasons were deemed understandable, the Commission found...
San Diego District Attorney Urges Jurors to Convict Mother of Murdering Her Baby by Starvation
The San Diego trial of Elizabeth Ucman and Brandon Copeland focuses on the death of their four‑month‑old daughter, Delilah, who was found emaciated after losing more than half her birth weight. Deputy District Attorney Franciesca Balerio framed the case as a...
From Access to Understanding: Making Legal Information Usable in the Age of AI
Lexum, a pioneer in online legal publishing, argues that the era of merely posting statutes and judgments online is over. The firm now focuses on turning raw legal texts into structured, searchable, and AI‑enhanced resources that let users quickly gauge...
White News Anchor Fired for Quoting Snoop Dogg Claims Racial Discrimination
White news anchor Barbie Bassett was terminated after quoting Snoop Dogg’s phrase “fo shizzle, my nizzle” on air. Bassett, a 20‑year veteran at WLBT in Jackson, Mississippi, sued the station under Title VII, alleging racial discrimination. A district judge granted...
AI Agreement Bans Domestic Surveillance of U.S. Persons
Here is re-post of an internal post: We have been working with the DoW to make some additions in our agreement to make our principles very clear. 1. We are going to amend our deal to add this language, in...
Dismissal Ruled Fair After Employee "Took Leave on His Own Initiative"
The Fair Work Commission ruled that the dismissal of the Crispy Bakehouse Co head baker was fair after he travelled to Nepal without approved leave. Although the employer’s record‑keeping had shortcomings, the commissioner emphasized the employee’s poor attendance record and...
Trump Refuses Refunds After Supreme Court Deems Tariffs Unlawful
After Trump’s tariffs were ruled unlawful by the US Supreme Court, he is now dragging his feet and refusing to refund Americans who were illegally TAXED by tariffs. https://t.co/vlXQUbwjEo
S. Ct. Reinstates Trial Court Injunction Blocking Cal. Policy Limiting Schools' Disclosure to Parents of Student's Changed Gender Identity
The U.S. Supreme Court reinstated a district‑court injunction that bars California’s policy prohibiting schools from informing parents about a child’s gender‑transition activities unless the child consents. The Court granted parents’ request to lift the Ninth Circuit’s stay, while leaving the...
ATA Calls for Reduction of Red Tape Holding Back Digital Infrastructure
The Australian Telecommunications Alliance (ATA) is urging the federal government to slash regulatory red tape that it says is stifling digital infrastructure investment. A Business Council of Australia report placed Australia near the bottom of the Global Investment Competitiveness Index...
Vietnam Implements Sweeping AI Law
Vietnam’s new Law on Artificial Intelligence took effect on March 3, becoming Southeast Asia’s first comprehensive AI regulatory framework. The legislation mirrors the EU’s AI Act with a tiered risk system, banning high‑risk applications such as non‑consensual facial recognition and...
Conservation Groups Sue Feds to Save Fish From California Water Flows
Conservation groups including San Francisco Baykeeper filed a federal lawsuit accusing the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation of violating the Endangered Species Act by over‑pumping water from the Sacramento‑San Joaquin Delta. The suit alleges the Central Valley Project’s operations raise water...
AI Frees Junior Lawyers for Higher‑value Work
Before AI, a junior associate might spend most of their week pulling clauses from old deals, reformatting templates, and chasing redlines across 14 email threads. Now that's a quick task. The question is now what they should be doing.
Hawaii High Court Takes up 20-Year Fight over Retiree Health Benefits
The Hawaii Supreme Court is hearing the third major round of the Dannenberg case, where roughly 100,000 public retirees argue the state violated a constitutional guarantee by reshaping health benefits in 2003. The dispute centers on Article XVI, Section 2, which bars...
Meta Defends BitTorrent Piracy as Fair Use Claim
I’m sorry, I was cryptic with the tweet below at a time when y’all may need a laugh. As I read this, Meta is arguing in a court of law that its use of BitTorrent to transfer pirated works was...
Patent Lawsuit Challenges DHS Deployment of Integrated Biometric Surveillance Tools
SecureNet Solutions Group, a Florida‑based patent assertion firm, has sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, alleging that DHS agencies infringed five of its surveillance patents. The complaint links the patents to DHS’s...
Court Turns Down Several Cases, Including on Filing Fees for Indigent Prisoners and Ability of Felons to Possess Guns
On Monday the Supreme Court declined to hear several petitions, including Johnson v. High Desert State Prison, which asked whether indigent inmates can split a $350 filing fee when filing joint lawsuits. The Court added no new cases to its...
Construction Sector Has Too Many Suits, Not Enough Tradies
Australia’s construction industry is being hamstrung by an expanding maze of planning regulations, creating a disproportionate presence of lawyers and planners versus skilled tradespeople. Ross Elliott’s piece highlights that even legal experts can’t tally the thousands of pages governing development...
Evoke Wellness at Hilliard Updates Its Breach Notification
Evoke Wellness at Hilliard submitted a confusing breach notification to the Maine Attorney General, claiming a July 2024 insider incident was only discovered in August 2025 and affecting 261 patients. Earlier reports documented a former employee stealing data in 2024, with 240‑plus...
FCC Calls for Reciprocity as EU Barriers Threaten U.S. Satellites
For decades, the U.S. has welcomed foreign satellite operators into our market. But restrictions on U.S. operators in other countries have persisted. And now, new barriers are emerging that constrain U.S. businesses operating abroad, including in the draft E.U. Space...
VPNs Bypass NY Ban on AI Legal Advice
people will use VPNs to access affordable high quality legal advice, healthcare and education from AI. odd to think that we’re here now. sad really
The Top Five Legal Risks for Retailers and What to Do About Them
Retailers now operate across physical stores, online platforms, and multiple suppliers, creating overlapping legal obligations. LegalVision highlights five top legal risks—lease restrictions, mishandled customer returns, non‑compliant e‑commerce disclosures, vague supplier agreements, and inadequate employment contracts—and offers practical mitigation steps. The...
Top Georgia Judges Lead Appellate Practice Class
Appellate Practice and Procedure Class No. 7 (@MercerLAWSchool, 2026), featuring Justice Verda Colvin (@SupremeCourtGA) and Judge @edgobeil (@AppealsCourtGA). https://t.co/Grp23fCsvG
Homeowner Sues Rocket Mortgage over Shredded Money Orders, Wrongful Foreclosure
A Columbus homeowner has filed a federal lawsuit against Rocket Mortgage, alleging the servicer shredded two money orders totaling $1,700 and proceeded with a foreclosure despite internal confirmation that the account was not in default. The loan, originated in 2006,...