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
Housing Secretary Hails Rent Reforms and Issues Warning to Rogue Landlords
UK Housing Secretary Steve Reed hailed the Renters’ Rights Act as the biggest tenant shake‑up in a generation. The legislation introduces mandatory eviction notices, rent‑cap provisions and stronger enforcement tools, backed by a £41 million (≈$52 million) fund for local councils to tackle rogue landlords. Reed warned that landlords who rushed to evict before the reforms will face strict penalties. The government says the changes will give renters security, reduce stress and allow families to settle long‑term.
Judge Maloney to Hear Michigan AG Remand Motion June 25
The oral argument on the Michigan AG's motion to remand its civil enforcement action vs. Kalshi back to state court will be heard by Judge Maloney on June 25th at 1:30. The States have a perfect record on motions to...
Worker, 67, Sues Cushman & Wakefield over Age Bias and Machine-Room Workspace
Susan O'Neill, a 67‑year‑old facilities coordinator, sued Cushman & Wakefield in Manhattan federal court, alleging age discrimination, retaliation, and unsafe working conditions after 13 years of service. She says new managers moved her to a cramped, hazardous machine‑room, slashed her bonus...
Insights From an Ex-USCIS Officer and Upcoming Virtual Event
Immigration attorney Evan Law, a former USCIS officer, recently fielded questions in a virtual AMA, offering insider perspectives on current immigration enforcement trends and procedural nuances. He highlighted recent shifts in adjudication timelines, the impact of new policy guidance on family‑based...
Former Director Sues McDonald's, Says Supervisor Called Himself 'Anti-ADA'
A former McDonald’s technology director, Daryl Pace, who has Charcot‑Marie‑Tooth disease, sued the fast‑food giant for allegedly retaliating after he requested a reasonable accommodation to work remotely and limit travel. The complaint alleges his supervisor re‑classified his role as vendor‑facing,...
Black Senior Manager Sues Marriott over 'Lil Kim' Nickname and Swift Firing
Marriott senior manager Kimberly Lilly sued the hotel chain after being greeted with the nickname “Lil Kim” and rap music on her first day, alleging race‑based harassment. Lilly, the only Black employee on the Gaylord Pacific HR team, reported the incident...
Ex-Lab Worker Sues Tempus AI, Says HR Turned on Her After Report
A former Tempus AI lab employee, Aisha Doumouya, filed a federal lawsuit alleging race and sex discrimination, retaliation, and constructive discharge after reporting a hostile team lead. She says HR pushed mediation, stalled her training, and forced her to sign...
Toyota Faces ADA Suit over Manager's Alleged Scoring Boast
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama faces a federal ADA lawsuit filed by long‑time team leader Angela Watkins, who alleges the automaker blocked her promotion and placed her on involuntary short‑term disability after a shoulder injury. Watkins claims senior manager Mike Hogan...
Amazon Worker Sues over Book of Racial Slurs at Illinois Fulfillment Center
Amazon faces a federal lawsuit after an African‑American employee at its ORD4 fulfillment and printing center in Monee, Illinois, was required to process a 50‑page book that repeatedly used the N‑word. The employee, Kylisa Young, alleges the material created a...
The ICJ and the Limits of International Justice For the Rohingya
The International Court of Justice is finalising its genocide judgment against Myanmar, a case launched by The Gambia in 2019 that led to provisional measures in January 2020. While the court’s rulings are legally binding, they lack direct enforcement power,...
Four Convicted in Iraq for Promoting Banned Ba’ath Party Ideology
The Karkh Criminal Court sentenced four individuals to six years each for promoting the banned Ba’ath Party ideology in Kirkuk, citing prohibited material on their phones. The convictions rely on Iraq’s 2016 Law No. 32, which criminalizes Ba’athist membership and propaganda,...
How Performance-Based Regulation for Utilities Can Go Wrong
Performance‑based regulation (PBR) shifts utility oversight from prescriptive rules to outcome‑based incentives, rewarding or penalizing utilities based on metrics such as reliability, safety, and efficiency. While proponents argue PBR aligns utilities with modern energy challenges—distributed resources, smart grids, and storage—poorly...
Doctoral Student Sues Auburn over Alleged 'Boys' Club' And Retaliation
Marlene “Mars” Walters, a doctoral student at Auburn University, filed a Title IX and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 lawsuit alleging sex discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile "boys' club" lab environment overseen by advisor Dr. Jonathon Valente. Walters claims Valente dismissed their ideas, gave preferential...
CLARITY Act Revived via Bipartisan Compromise:
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, known as the CLARITY Act, has been revived after a bipartisan compromise between Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks that bars stablecoin issuers from offering bank‑like interest while permitting transaction‑based rewards. The bill clarifies...
Paul Weiss Discusses OFAC Guidance on “Sham Transactions” And Sanctions Evasion
On March 31, 2026, OFAC issued a sanctions advisory warning that blocked persons are using "sham" transactions to evade U.S. sanctions by transferring property while retaining control. The advisory outlines seven red‑flag categories—such as commercially unreasonable terms, transfers to family...
McDermott Boosts Italian Presence with Five-Partner Team Hire in Milan
McDermott Will & Schulte has hired a five‑partner, seven‑lawyer team from Gitti & Partners in Milan, led by former co‑managing partner Vincenzo Giannantonio. The group adds transaction, employment and IP expertise, positioning the firm to service mid‑market private‑equity deals across Europe. The move follows similar...
CFTC Denied Front-Row Seat in SDNY Prediction Market Cases
CFTC loses battle to jump "to the front of the queue" in SDNY prediction market cases, as Judge Marrero grants the NYAG's request for a 30-day extension of time to respond to the CFTC's motion for preliminary injunction, putting it...
Clients Question Hourly Fees as AI Handles Work
"it's not just talent that's changing. The commercial model is under pressure too. Clients are starting to push back on hourly billing, asking why fees shouldn't fall if AI is doing some of the work."
Kids Are Using Fake Mustaches, VPNs, and Their Parents' Accounts to Get Around Age Verification
A recent UK‑focused survey of 1,270 children aged 9‑16 and their parents found that roughly 32% bypass age‑verification checks, most often by entering a fake birthdate. Other tactics include using an adult’s device or login, VPNs, and even fake mustaches...
Elon Waived Cash Award, Damages Go to OpenAI Nonprofit
Folks, AFAIK this is *literally not a possible outcome of the trial*, as Elon has waived the right to any cash payment to him, instead assigning any monetary damages to OpenAI’s nonprofit.
TGA Updates Australian Manufacturing Licences with New Approvals and Regulatory Actions
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) released its latest licensing decisions, granting 14 new manufacturing licences for therapeutic goods while suspending two and revoking eight existing licences. The approvals cover a diverse set of entities, including pharmaceutical firms, biotech innovators, logistics...
Pillsbury Debuts in Boston with Latham Litigation Hire
Pillsbury is opening its 17th U.S. office, the 25th worldwide, in Boston with a five‑partner team that includes former Latham litigator Robert Gilbert. The launch brings together leaders in intellectual property, insolvency, tax, and patent‑infringement litigation. Pillsbury cites Boston’s vibrant...
CISA and Allies Publish First‑Ever Agentic AI Security Guidance for Critical Infrastructure
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, together with the Australian Cyber Security Centre and other allies, issued a new guidance document on Friday outlining concrete security controls for the deployment of agentic AI in critical infrastructure. The guidance warns...
Vietnam Proposes Revised Power Decree to Improve Financial Viability of LNG Projects
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has drafted amendments to Decree 56/2025 to improve the financial viability of LNG‑fired power projects. The proposal raises the minimum contracted electricity output (Qc) from 65% to 75% and extends the guarantee period to...
Kanye West ‘Hurricane’ Copyright Infringement Trial: ‘Snubbed’ Musicians Ask for Half a Million Dollars
Ye, formerly Kanye West, faces a federal trial in Los Angeles over an alleged unauthorized sample used in an early version of his Grammy‑winning track “Hurricane.” Four musicians claim the one‑minute instrumental “MSD PT2” was incorporated into the Donda listening...
Physician‑Owned Hospitals Seek Voice in Medicare’s New TEAM Model
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has opened a public comment period through June 9 for physician‑owned hospitals to weigh in on the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM). Advocates say the move could give doctors more control over payment...
General Dynamics Land Systems Secures $716 Million Abrams Sustainment Contract
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has been awarded a $716.2 million cost‑plus‑fixed‑fee contract to provide sustainment, maintenance, and training for the Army’s Abrams family of tanks and related engineering vehicles. The five‑year effort, ending April 30 20231, reinforces the Army’s modernization roadmap and...
How Small Law Firms Can Create a Financial Dashboard That Drives Decisions
Small law firms can turn static spreadsheets into decision‑making engines by building financial dashboards in three phases—starting with revenue and collections, adding efficiency metrics like realization and utilization, then layering strategic ratios such as expense‑to‑revenue. The key is to organize...
Tenora Wins FCA Licence as Macquarie Boosts Stake to 33%, Fueling UK Digital Lending Expansion
Tenora Financial Group’s UK subsidiary, Tenora Financial Solutions Ltd., has been authorised by the FCA as an Electronic Money Institution, and Macquarie Group has increased its equity stake to 33%. The dual milestones give Tenora a regulated foothold to issue...
Brazil Central Bank Bars Crypto Settlement on Regulated Cross‑Border Payment Rails
Brazil's central bank issued Resolution BCB No. 561, prohibiting regulated cross‑border payment providers from using cryptoassets to settle eFX transactions. The rule, effective immediately, forces fintechs and remittance firms to rely on traditional foreign‑exchange channels, with a May 31 2027 deadline for transitional...
EU Moves to Drop Leather From Deforestation Law After Industry Lobbying
The European Commission has proposed removing leather, hides and skins from the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) via a delegated act, following a concerted lobbying effort by the leather industry. The amendment would amend Annex I, which lists commodities subject to strict...
When the Map Changes Mid-Election
The U.S. Supreme Court’s *Louisiana v. Callais* ruling invalidated the state’s congressional map and weakened a core enforcement tool of the Voting Rights Act. In response, Republican Governor Jeff Landry abruptly halted the May 16 congressional primary, triggering a wave...
Sawlog Residues Locked Out of US Biomass 216 to 210 on House Floor
The House rejected Congressman Cliff Bentz's amendment to expand the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to include sawlog residues and other wood processing leftovers, voting 216‑210 on April 30. The amendment aimed to create a domestic market for low‑value wood by...
Australia’s Building Code Is Failing – Report
Australia’s interim report on the National Construction Code (NCC) modernization finds the code has become overly complex, inconsistent across states, and is eroding industry confidence. The code’s length has expanded 8.5‑times since 1988, and divergent state interpretations are driving up...
US Regulator Revamps Rules for Next‑gen Nuclear Reactors
Top US nuclear regulator is rewriting its rules for new era of reactors #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/mMeoJsGiWI
Boy's Mother Speaks Publicly as Ontario Foster‑care Murder Trial Nears Verdict
The mother of a 12‑year‑old Indigenous boy who died while in the care of a Burlington couple spoke to CBC Hamilton for the first time, urging the public to see her family beyond the headlines. The trial of Becky Hamber...
USACE Introduces System for Assessing Pre-Construction Notifications
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has added a self‑verification module to its Regulatory Request System, allowing users to determine instantly whether a pre‑construction notification is required for activities covered by nationwide permits. The step‑by‑step questionnaire provides immediate correspondence when...
FCC Updates Starlink Spectrum Rules, Targeting Up to Seven‑Fold Capacity Boost
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission announced on May 4, 2026 that it is revising its spectrum rules for SpaceX’s Starlink satellites, a change that could raise the system’s capacity by as much as seven‑fold. The policy shift is the latest...
“Looming Waste Crisis”: NSW Businesses Must Separate Food Waste From 1 July
From 1 July 2026, New South Wales businesses that sell or handle food must separate food waste from other refuse, targeting restaurants, cafes, pubs and similar venues. The law applies to sites handling six or more 660‑litre bins, 16 or more 240‑litre...
Egyptian Developer Hisham Talaat Moustafa Warns New Fees Could Raise Costs 15%
Hisham Talaat Moustafa, chief executive of Egypt's largest listed developer, warned that a new levy by the New Urban Communities Authority could lift project costs by as much as 15 percent. The fee—up to EGP 1,000 per square metre—arrives amid soaring...
The Metals Company Wins NOAA Approval for Pacific Deep‑Sea Mining Permit
The Metals Company (TMC) secured a regulatory green light from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for its deep‑sea mining application covering 65,000 square kilometres in the Clarion‑Clipperton Zone. The approval advances TMC’s timeline to begin commercial recovery of...
FDA Launches Real‑Time Clinical Trial Initiative, AstraZeneca and Amgen Lead First Pilots
On April 28, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled a two‑step plan to roll out real‑time clinical trials, launching two proof‑of‑concept studies and issuing a Request for Information on a summer pilot. AstraZeneca and Amgen are already running...
Widows Targeted by Fraudulent Life‑Insurance Calls; Data Brokers Urged to Tighten Opt‑Outs
Consumer advocates are pressing data‑broker firms to improve opt‑out mechanisms after a wave of life‑insurance scams preyed on grieving widows. Research shows 52.5% of crimes reported by Americans over 60 in 2023 were enabled by personal data online, highlighting a...
Fourth Circuit Bars Contractual Shortening of Title VII and ADEA Filing Deadlines
The Fourth Circuit held that employers cannot require employees to waive or compress the statutory filing windows for Title VII and ADEA discrimination claims. The March 4, 2026 decision in Thomas v. EOTech overturns a district‑court dismissal and forces companies in...
Senate Introduces Clinical Trial Modernization Act to Cut Patient Costs
Senators Tim Scott (R‑SC) and Mark Warner (D‑VA) unveiled the Clinical Trial Modernization Act (S.4440), a bipartisan effort to remove financial and geographic obstacles for patients in clinical trials. The legislation would permit sponsors to reimburse up to $2,000 annually...
Tonight in Your Rights: A Shadow Docket Surprise
The Supreme Court’s shadow docket, led by Justice Samuel Alito, issued a one‑week administrative stay that temporarily restores nationwide mail‑order access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The stay halts a Fifth Circuit ruling that had blocked remote dispensing after Louisiana...
ENDING "NO JAB, NO PAY" COERCIVE KIDS VACCINATION
An amendment to the NSW Public Health Act, introduced by Libertarian MLC John Ruddick, seeks to repeal the "No Jab, No Pay" scheme that ties child support and school enrollment to vaccination status. The proposal is backed by former pharmaceutical...
Revolut Pushes for US Banking Licence and IPO Amid Global Expansion
Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky announced the neobank’s bid for a US banking licence, filed in March and expected to be granted within four months, while also confirming plans for an IPO no sooner than two years. The move follows a...
Gomez Speaks Out on Paramount-WBD Foreign Investment
FCC Democratic commissioner Anna Gomez called for a rigorous review of foreign investment in the proposed Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Paramount and Skydance have asked the FCC to approve indirect foreign ownership of about 49.5% at closing, and up to...
Stop the PCI DSS 4.0 Audit Toil: A Guide to Inherited Controls
PCI DSS 4.0, now mandatory for all payment‑data handlers, moves audits from point‑in‑time checks to continuous, automated evidence. Fintechs that build on raw cloud primitives spend months gathering OS‑hardening, patch‑management and network‑segmentation documentation, a burden known as audit toil. Upsun’s platform...