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
D. C. Circuit Review: Reviewed – Two Run-Of the Mill Cases and a Blockbuster en Banc Hearing
The D.C. Circuit affirmed that the IRS may disclose a taxpayer’s address to ICE under 26 U.S.C. §6103(i)(2) and ruled the IRS‑DHS memorandum of understanding a non‑binding policy statement. In a separate opinion, the court held that the FAA must independently review an airline’s determination that a pilot refused a drug test, citing private nondelegation concerns. The court also sat en banc to hear arguments in National Treasury Employees Union v. Vought, examining the President’s authority to downsize the CFPB and the potential reach of injunctive relief. These decisions collectively reshape agency discretion and oversight.
Shareholder Advisory Firms Disagree on Avio Bylaw Amendments
Proxy advisers are split on Avio’s proposed bylaw changes ahead of its March 3 extraordinary meeting. Glass Lewis recommends shareholders approve a board size reduction to nine directors, giving the controlling shareholder seven seats, while ISS advises voting against the amendments....
Physician Free Speech Rights Under Fire: The DOJ Vs. Patient Education
The Department of Justice is appealing a ruling that blocked a subpoena targeting a queer‑owned clinic providing gender‑affirming care, arguing that the clinic’s patient‑education materials should be treated as drug labeling under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. By...
Why Compliance Failures Are Costing MedTech Manufacturers Millions
Compliance failures are now costing MedTech manufacturers millions, as regulators require deeper traceability, faster reporting, and unified post‑market oversight. Gaps in ERP and QMS integration lead to delayed approvals, recalls, and costly litigation, turning compliance into a direct revenue driver....
Modern Parenting Means Apps for Sports, School and More. Where Is the Data Going?
California Assemblymember Dawn Addis is championing AB 1159, a bill that would tighten privacy protections for K‑12 and college students by closing loopholes in the state’s 2014 education data law and restricting AI companies’ use of student information. The proposal...
O-1 Case Study: USCIS Approves O-1B for Latin GRAMMY-Winning Audio Engineer From the Dominican Republic
Colombo & Hurd secured an O‑1B visa for a Dominican Republic audio engineer who won a Latin GRAMMY, achieving approval in three months via premium processing. The petition used an agent‑based sponsor to reflect the professional’s project‑based work across multiple...
Mandatory Notification of Trading by Primary Insiders
Nordic Financials ASA disclosed that its Chief Investment Officer, Svend Egil Larsen, bought 25,851 shares through his wholly owned firm Selaco AS at NOK 1.6395 per share on 27 February. The acquisition raises Selaco AS’s holding to 2,631,000 shares, representing a substantial...
Free-Trial Commercial Database Defeats Publicity Rights Claim–LaFleur V. Yardi
The Sixth Circuit dismissed Ohio property owners' right‑of‑publicity lawsuit against Yardi’s PropertyShark, a free‑trial commercial database that aggregates government real‑estate records. The court held that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate any commercial value in their names, a prerequisite for a...
BIR Turns From Taxing to Dismantling Philippine Offshore Gaming
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has moved from taxing to dismantling Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) by issuing a revenue memorandum circular that bans and declares all POGOs illegal, repealing the tax law that previously regulated them. This enforcement...
The Pricing Pulse: Generative AI-Assisted Review Insights From the Winter 2026 eDiscovery Pricing Survey
The Winter 2026 eDiscovery Pricing Survey of 53 professionals reveals a fragmented market for generative AI‑assisted review pricing. Hybrid and per‑document models each account for 28.3% of responses, while per‑GB, per‑token, subscription and outcome‑based models remain niche. When per‑document rates...
Monjur Introduces Monjur Pilot AI-Powered Legal Assistant For MSPs
Monjur, a Texas‑based legal‑tech firm, launched Monjur Pilot, an AI‑powered legal assistant designed for managed service providers (MSPs). The solution combines large language models with a retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) framework and a proprietary confidence‑scoring system to answer contract questions, redline...
UK Court Blocks Appeal, Trafigura Pursues $700M Recovery
Trafigura nickel fraud case advances as UK court blocks appeal and Trafigura seeks $700mn recovery. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/trafigura-nickel-fraud-case-trader-to.html
Abrego Garcia Alleges Vindictive Criminal Prosecution, Asks US Judge to Dismiss His Case
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an El Salvadorian granted withholding of removal, asked a Tennessee federal judge to dismiss human‑smuggling charges, alleging vindictive prosecution by the Department of Justice. After an unlawful, warrant‑less arrest and mistaken deportation, the Supreme Court ordered his return,...
12-865 - Franklin V. Oklahoma State of Et Al
The district court repeatedly denied Cortez L. Franklin's attempts to proceed without paying filing fees, first rejecting his in forma pauperis motion in August 2012 and ordering payment within 21 days. Subsequent petitions, including a habeas corpus request, were also...
25-398 - USA V. Wilson Et Al
The U.S. District Court dismissed Count 6 of the indictment against Doyle Glen Wilson without prejudice on November 13, 2025. Subsequent orders set a January 12 deadline for filing any motion challenging the voluntariness of Wilson’s statements, and granted the government’s motion in limine while denying...
Thai Gold-Trading Curbs Take Effect as Authorities Rein in Baht
Thailand's central bank introduced strict retail gold‑trading limits effective March 1, 2026. Individuals can now trade up to 50 million baht per day on each online platform, aiming to dampen speculative buying that has lifted the baht. The cap excludes USD‑denominated...
Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association and BIMCO Adopt SALEFORM 2025
The Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association (NSA) and BIMCO have adopted SALEFORM 2025, the latest version of the standard ship sale and purchase memorandum. The revision updates the 2012 form to reflect new banking, KYC/AML, anti‑bribery, sanctions, and EU emissions regulations. It...
"Law Is Irrelevant to the U.S. Attack on Iran," By Prof. Jack Goldsmith (Harvard)
Harvard professor Jack Goldsmith argues that legal debates over President Trump’s recent strike on Iran are largely symbolic, as the Constitution provides only political, not judicial, constraints on presidential use of force. He notes that Office of Legal Counsel opinions...
The 2 ½ Minute Opening Statement: Why Aren’t You Using GenAI?
Trial lawyers can leverage generative AI to condense opening statements, improving juror engagement. A recent example shows ChatGPT rewriting the 15‑minute, 2,300‑word opening from the Derek Chauvin trial into a 360‑word, 2½‑minute version, which was then rehearsed using a realistic...
Bitcoin Is Stuck in a Rut but JPMorgan Says New Legislation Could Be the Ultimate Spark
Bitcoin remains range‑bound around $60,000 while crypto volumes thin, leaving the market searching for a catalyst. JPMorgan argues that the pending U.S. Clarity Act could deliver the regulatory certainty needed to revive institutional interest. The bill would split oversight between...
“Trump Touted Support for Gun Rights but Has Defended Restrictions in Court; The Trump Administration Has Backed some Loosening of...
President Trump has repeatedly proclaimed himself a staunch defender of the Second Amendment, yet his administration’s legal actions reveal a mixed record. The Justice Department has supported modest relaxations of gun rules while simultaneously defending key restrictions, such as the...
UN Experts Call on the UK to Ensure Equal Rights for Women, Girls, and Transgender Individuals
UN human rights experts have urged the United Kingdom to ensure that the ongoing review of Equality Act 2010 guidance complies with international human‑rights standards and protects women, girls, and transgender people. Their call follows a 2025 Supreme Court ruling...
VIEWPOINT: New York State’s Newly Required Registration of Large Cooling Equipment
New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation has amended Part 494 to require commercial property owners to register and report leakage of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Large equipment (≥1,500 lb) must report annual leakage starting March 2026, medium‑size units (200‑1,499 lb) register by June 2026 with reporting...
Ex-Moelis Banker to Plead Guilty in Global Insider Trading Case – Bloomberg
Former Moelis & Co. investment banker Benjamin Taylor will travel from France to the United States to plead guilty to providing confidential deal information to a multinational insider‑trading network. The ring, uncovered in a 2019 indictment, operated across the US,...
The $100 Million Case Over Kevin Spacey’s Imploded ‘House of Cards’ Season Finally Hits Court
Media Rights Capital (MRC) is suing insurer Fireman’s Fund for up to $100 million after the sixth season of *House of Cards* collapsed following Kevin Spacey’s departure. Spacey agreed to cooperate as a state’s witness, reducing his arbitration award to $1 million...
Is It Legal to Own, Buy, or Sell Apollo Mission Moon Rocks and Lunar Samples?
Apollo moon rocks remain U.S. government property, making their purchase or sale illegal under federal law. A 2002 theft of 8 kg of lunar material resulted in an eight‑year prison term, underscoring the seriousness of the offense. NASA’s Lunar Sample Laboratory...
Connecticut Senate Bill Raises the Stakes on Data Breach Response
Connecticut Senate Bill 117, titled An Act Concerning Breaches of Security Involving Electronic Personal Information, mandates that entities experiencing a massive data breach—defined as affecting at least 100,000 state residents—retain a qualified third‑party forensic examiner. The bill requires a detailed...
24-349 - Olupitan V. Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma Et Al
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma dismissed Olupitan's federal claim against the University of Oklahoma and its Board of Regents, granting the defendants' motion to dismiss without prejudice. The court also declined to exercise supplemental jurisdiction...
25-689 - Steadfast Insurance Company V. Medina Homes LLC Et Al
The Oklahoma district court has issued a series of rulings in Steadfast Insurance Company v. Medina Homes LLC. On September 2, 2025, Judge David L. Russell denied seven motions to dismiss filed by Medina Homes and nine filed by Crystal...
26-261 - Singh V. Noem Et Al
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma issued an order in Singh v. Noem et al on February 26, 2026, setting procedural deadlines for the respondents. They must file an answer within 14 days or a pre‑answer...
26-082 - Hasanov V. Siegel Et Al
On February 26, 2026, the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma filed case 26‑082, Hasanov v. Siegel et al. The docket is now publicly available through GovInfo, offering full citation details in Chicago, APA, MLA, and...
US Federal Court Blocks SNAP Funding Cuts over States’ Refusal to Share Recipient Data
A U.S. District Court in Northern California issued a preliminary injunction preventing the USDA from withholding SNAP funding from 21 states and the District of Columbia after they refused to provide detailed recipient data. The judge found the states likely...
Navient Borrower Compensation Payments Begin In 2026
The episode explains that Navient borrower compensation checks, funded by a $100 million settlement with the CFPB, will start arriving in early 2026 after a lawsuit alleging the servicer steered borrowers into costly forbearances instead of income‑driven repayment plans. Listeners learn...
JPMorgan Warns a ‘Parallel Banking System’ Is Emerging—And It Could Put Trillions in Deposits at Risk
JPMorgan CFO Jeremy Barnum warned that interest‑bearing stablecoins are forming a "parallel banking system" that lacks the prudential safeguards of traditional deposits. Treasury estimates up to $6.6 trillion of bank deposits could be exposed if the regulatory loophole remains open. Lawmakers...
Anti-Arbitration Injunction in Foreign-Seated Arbitrations: The Delhi High Court’s Controversial Intervention in Engineering Projects (India) Limited V. MSA Global LLC...
On 25 July 2025 the Delhi High Court issued an anti‑arbitration injunction halting a Singapore‑seat ICC arbitration between Engineering Projects (India) Limited and MSA Global LLC. The court relied on Section 9 of the CPC, finding the tribunal’s composition oppressive after...
ICE Blocked From Warrantless Arrests in Oregon
A federal judge in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction halting ICE's practice of arresting individuals without a warrant or a specific probable‑cause assessment of escape risk. The ruling finds a high likelihood that plaintiffs will succeed on claims ICE is...
$299.5 Million Toyota Forklift Emissions Settlement Moves Forward
A federal judge gave preliminary approval to a $299.5 million class‑action settlement that resolves claims Toyota falsified emissions tests on more than 272,000 gasoline and diesel forklifts. Eligible owners and lessees can file claims for payouts averaging $1,400‑$2,800 per unit, and...
US Markets Regulator SEC Announces New Insider Trading Rules for Foreign Companies
The SEC announced new insider‑trade reporting rules for foreign private issuers, requiring executives to disclose purchases or sales within two business days, effective March 18, 2026. The mandate aligns foreign executive reporting with U.S. standards and fulfills a 2025 congressional...
India Disrupts Access to Popular Developer Platform Supabase with Blocking Order
Supabase, an open‑source Firebase alternative, has been blocked in India after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology invoked Section 69A of the IT Act. The order, issued on Feb 24, has resulted in intermittent access across major ISPs, leaving developers unable...
San Francisco Court Clerks Reach Tentative Agreement on Second Day of Strike
San Francisco Superior Court clerks ended a two‑day strike after reaching a tentative agreement with court management. The deal includes concessions on cost‑of‑living adjustments, additional time off, and a pledged unit‑by‑unit approach to staffing and training. Union leaders say the...
Argentina’s Milei Scores Win with Controversial Labor Overhaul
Argentina’s Senate approved President Javier Milei’s Labor Modernization Act, a sweeping overhaul that lengthens the workday to 12 hours, cuts severance payouts, eases firing, and curtails union activity. The legislation aims to bring the country’s 40% informal workforce into the formal sector,...
EU Targets Pre‑consumer Scrap in CBAM to Stop Evasion
EU proposes CBAM treatment for pre-consumer aluminium and steel scrap to curb circumvention and boost traceability. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/02/eu-cbam-pre-consumer-scrap-proposal.html
A Bad Crypto Bill Is Worse Than No Bill
I spoke to @IOHK_Charles about crypto market structure legislation. He said, "No bill is better than a bad bill." Do you agree? https://t.co/OVcnZEk8oo
Judge Reinforces Order Protecting Minnesota Refugees From Detention
U.S. District Judge John Tunheim issued a sweeping injunction that halts the Department of Homeland Security’s Operation PARRIS, which sought to arrest and detain roughly 5,600 Minnesota refugees who have not yet become permanent residents. The judge ruled the agency’s...
Most Independent Docs Prefer S‑Corp, Yet Shouldn’t
The mass majority of physicians who are doing independent work think they should be an S-corp. The mass majority of physicians who are doing independent work should not be S-corps. #TaxTwitter
GDPR Compliance Varies by Investor, Innovator, Researcher Lenses
"What compliance requirements do articles cover for GDPR?" Same question. Three completely different answers depending on who's asking. An investor, an innovation leader, and a researcher walk into GDPR compliance. None of them see the same thing. Swipe for all three lenses. https://t.co/hh9Yl86EuO
Seeking Date for Kids Online Safety Bill Markup
Does anyone know what day the markup of the “kids online safety” bills is supposed to start next week?
Court Finds Facebook Likely Knew of 40M Profiles
wow. NdCal just denied Facebook's attempt to dismiss securities suit for Cambridge Analytica cover-up. Court says plaintiffs credibly alleged Zuckerberg and Sandberg knew it "possessed over 40mil user profiles" way earlier. 4th amended complaint added/redacted cited evidence. /1 https://t.co/Fm91ZEmOre
Key Industry Court Case Hearing Scheduled for Next Week
The hearing for one of the most important court cases in the industry is coming up next week
Trump Admin Loses Courts, Stalls Billion‑dollar Refunds
The Trump administration collected billions in IEEPA tariff money from US companies. They LOST in 3 different courts, including SCOTUS. And now they're trying to stall refunds. I wish I could say I was surprised. 🙄