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The App Store Accountability Act (ASAA) has cleared the House Energy and Commerce Committee and now heads to the full House. It would force Apple’s App Store and Google Play to verify every user’s age and block minors without parental consent. The mandate would require collection of sensitive data, imposing steep compliance costs—up to $80,000 for small developers—and expanding the attack surface for hackers. Critics argue existing parental‑control tools already provide comparable protection, making the bill’s costs outweigh its benefits.
On March 31, seventeen U.S. court decisions cited suspected AI hallucinations in submitted filings, according to Damien Charlotin's AI Hallucination Cases Database. The rulings, spanning both federal and state courts, highlight that AI‑generated text can produce inaccurate or fabricated statements...
Eli Lilly has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to declare the False Claims Act’s qui tam provisions unconstitutional, arguing that private relators exercise executive power without presidential oversight. The challenge stems from a $60 million government loss and $600 million revenue gain verdict in...
A federal judge in *U.S. v. Murfin* allowed the prosecution of a social‑media user who repeatedly called for ICE agents to be shot, finding the posts to be “true threats” under 18 U.S.C. § 875(c). The court emphasized that intent to act is...
Employers often require employees to give two weeks’ notice, yet under at‑will employment they can dismiss staff instantly. The article explains why immediate terminations are common—protecting morale, preventing sabotage, and managing costly transitions. It also outlines best‑practice recommendations: pay employees...
The Supreme Court’s recent rulings spotlight a shift toward rigorous First Amendment scrutiny, as seen in the 8‑1 Chiles v. Salazar decision that subjects Colorado’s conversion‑therapy ban to strict scrutiny. Simultaneously, the Court’s handling of the birthright citizenship case has...
On April 4, 2026, attorney Rick Jaffe filed a massive 903‑page appeal challenging Judge Brian Murphy’s injunction that freezes all CDC childhood vaccine schedule changes. The judge ruled that only the agency’s advisory committee could originate policy, effectively paralyzing the CDC’s...
Blake Lively’s lawsuit, framed as a stand against digital violence, has been sharply narrowed after a judge dismissed most of her claims. Insiders report that friends, family, and even her partner are urging her to settle, fearing the case now...
In February 2026 the Texas attorney general filed a coordinated series of lawsuits under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act against companies alleged to have Chinese affiliations, accusing them of misrepresenting product origin, concealing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and omitting foreign data‑access...
A D.C. federal court ruled that a Fox News producer who failed to give timely notice of a sick‑day was not protected under the D.C. Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act. The employee knew he would be absent the night...
A registered trademark turns a brand into a legally enforceable intangible asset, granting exclusive rights that protect identity and support market positioning. The article outlines how trademarks are valued using relief‑from‑royalty, income‑based, and market‑comparables methods, each translating brand strength into...
Two South African judges, Nana Makhubele and Mushtak Parker, have been found guilty of gross misconduct by the Judicial Service Commission, triggering possible removal from office. The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development granted them an extension until 30 April...
Law firms are grappling with a paradox: automation boosts billable efficiency, yet unchecked speed invites ethical lapses and AI‑generated errors. Recent court cases involving a DOJ attorney in North Carolina and a Mississippi firm illustrate how fabricated citations and unvetted...
The 10th Paris Arbitration Week highlighted the Turkic region’s rise as a strategic arbitration centre, with events in Azerbaijan showcasing the growing influence of Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. Speakers noted strong institutional frameworks such as the Istanbul Arbitration Centre...
The National Student Legal Defense Network released a Student AI Bill of Rights, urging colleges to adopt clear standards for AI use. The five‑article framework demands transparency, human oversight, data ownership, bias mitigation, and equitable access to AI benefits. It...
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is endorsing the International Model Building Act, the first global legislative template aimed at curbing dangerous building defects. Developed by the International Building Quality Centre and backed by experts such as Dame Judith Hackitt,...
Faegre Drinker partners Oderah Nwaeze and Angela Lam published an overview of Delaware’s fiduciary duty of disclosure, highlighting how boards must handle management financial projections. The article clarifies that speculative or unreliable forecasts are exempt, but projections used in ordinary...
The OECD’s "Simplifying for Success" symposium highlighted that 90% of surveyed businesses and 72% of government leaders view regulation as excessively burdensome. Participants cited layered rules and rapid tech change as drivers of complexity. Countries such as Argentina and Italy...
The SEC released a commission‑level interpretive release, jointly endorsed by the CFTC, that outlines when federal securities laws apply to crypto assets. It introduces a five‑category taxonomy—digital commodities, collectibles, tools, stablecoins, and digital securities—and clarifies that non‑security tokens can still...
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that immediately bars state officials from using non‑public government information to profit on prediction‑market bets. The move follows allegations that insiders earned roughly $1.2 million on a pre‑strike bet against Iran, nearly $1 million...
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Attorney General Pam Bondi will leave the administration, marking her as the second cabinet member dismissed in his second term. Bondi’s ouster follows weeks of criticism over her handling of the Jeffrey...
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U.S. senators have cautioned that using commercial VPNs, many of which are foreign‑owned, could inadvertently waive privacy protections and expose Americans to government surveillance. The Department of Homeland Security notes billions are spent each year on such services, highlighting potential...
The article offers a step‑by‑step guide for selecting a divorce attorney, emphasizing that the right lawyer can safeguard rights, streamline paperwork, and influence outcomes such as asset division and child custody. It highlights the importance of state‑specific legal nuances, especially...
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The AG in case C‑840/24 argues that EU directives allow German collecting society VG WORT to deduct up to 10% of royalty revenues for cultural promotion, even when the funds benefit non‑rights‑holders. The Federal Court of Justice referred the matter to...
United Airlines’ new tentative agreement with the Association of Flight Attendants‑CWA modifies a longstanding contract clause, allowing United to create or acquire a controlling interest in a regional carrier operating under the United Express brand. The deal retains the ban...
A New York federal court ruled that subsequent acts after a run‑off policy cut‑off date do not bar coverage unless they are unlawful. Judge Jed Rakoff found AmTrust’s 2019 preferred‑share delisting was a lawful corrective disclosure, so the insurer’s reliance...
In an interview with The Regulatory Review, Georgetown law professor Lisa Heinzerling examined the legal architecture shaping U.S. climate policy, from the 2007 Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act...
A private pilot flew a Cessna Citation 550 with a taped‑on tail number after the FAA warned the aircraft was displaying the wrong registration and lacked a matching airworthiness certificate. The pilot ignored the condition notice and returned to Texas, prompting...
Debian is evaluating how emerging age‑verification statutes, such as California’s Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043) slated for 2027 and a similar law already in force in Brazil, could affect its operating system and package management. Project Leader Andreas Tille noted...
The blog clarifies that EB‑1A final merits focus on the quality and impact of achievements rather than sheer volume of activities or references. Applicants often overlook that USCIS evaluates sustained national or international acclaim and future contribution potential. The piece...
Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles have faced a series of setbacks in immigration‑enforcement protest cases, including the dismissal of the Escobar‑Gutierrez indictment after a judge rebuked late evidence disclosure. A second defendant, Luis Hipolito, was acquitted of assaulting a federal...
President Trump's FY2027 budget proposal trims the SEC’s examination budget while modestly increasing enforcement funding. The examination allocation drops by $3 million, bringing the total SEC budget to $2.08 billion, down from $2.2 billion spent last year. Enforcement spending is projected to rise...
Transnational Dispute Management (TDM) announced a special issue on “Project Finance in International Arbitration,” edited by Seabron Adamson and Tiago Duarte‑Silva of Charles River Associates. The call invites scholars and practitioners to explore how special‑purpose vehicle structures, lender rights, and...
A Belgian court ordered Poland and Romania to accept and pay for €1.9 billion ($2.2 billion) of Pfizer‑BioNTech COVID‑19 vaccine doses. The ruling stems from a contract signed with the European Commission that obligates the two countries to take a fixed number...
Boundless Immigration is rolling out a special reduced‑fee EB‑1A/O‑1 filing program for highly experienced professionals who already satisfy three or more eligibility criteria. The offer applies to candidates with 8‑20+ years of experience or 4‑7 years with demonstrable high‑impact achievements,...
California’s pay‑transparency regime now obligates every employer to provide a pay‑scale on reasonable request and, for firms with 15 or more employees, to embed the salary range directly in each job posting. Recent amendments, notably SB 642, require those ranges to...
Dr. Neil Stone posted a false, defamatory claim that Dr. Paul Thomas’s advice caused a tetanus infection, then deleted the content after being warned of actual‑malice liability and possible regulator action. The post suggested the patient was under Dr. Thomas’s...
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide temporary flight restriction (TFR 6/4375) on Jan 16, 2026 that bars any drone from flying within 3000 feet of ICE or CBP vehicles. The restriction, slated to last 21 months until Oct 29, 2027, carries criminal and civil penalties, including...
In Riera v. Central Washington University, faculty member Miguel Riera sued colleague Erin Erdman for defamation after she labeled his April 1 police call as an "incident of blatant racial profiling." The district court permitted the claim to proceed, finding...
The Institute for Justice’s weekly "Short Circuit" roundup highlights a diverse set of recent appellate decisions, from the D.C. Circuit rejecting the EPA’s delegation of endangered‑species enforcement to Florida, to the First Circuit’s unusually narrative opinion on the Ponzo brothers....
A Maryland appeals court ruled that the 1999 Montreal Convention, which governs international airline liability, bars damages for wrongful deplaning when no physical injury or death occurs. Delta argued the Rome‑Atlanta‑Baltimore itinerary fell under the treaty, and the court agreed,...
Clinicians entering expert‑witness work often see their reports ignored because they write like medical notes, focusing on conclusions rather than the reasoning lawyers demand. Legal documents require the conclusion up front, followed by a logical chain of evidence that can...
Assignment and subletting clauses are often overlooked during lease negotiations, yet they dictate how a tenant can transfer or share lease rights. An assignment hands the entire lease to a new tenant, releasing the original party, while a sublease keeps...
The Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) has filed aggressive counterclaims against Compass in federal court, alleging that the broker’s 3‑Phase Marketing Program violates Washington’s Consumer Protection Act. The claims assert that Compass’s pocket‑listing tactics deliberately hide price and days‑on‑market data,...
The SEC has filed civil charges against Michael A. Smith, former President and COO of PetIQ, and his associate Douglas Joshua Dalton for insider trading ahead of the August 7, 2024 announcement that Bansk Group LP would acquire PetIQ. Smith...
President Trump is urging the SEC, led by Chair Gary Atkins, to relax the mandatory quarterly reporting requirement for public companies. Business leaders argue that the current cadence forces a short‑term profit focus and generates costly legal compliance burdens. The SEC...
In Guadalupe v. Chase Auto Fin. Corp., U.S. District Judge James M. Wicks held non‑party Sol Enterprise Transport (SET) in civil contempt for ignoring a subpoena duces tecum for employment and payroll records. The judge ordered a coercive sanction of...
Delaware Chancery Court chief judge Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick, accused of bias by Elon Musk and Tesla attorneys, used a board‑game method to reassign two pending cases. Lawyers blindly selected Scrabble tiles from a bag, each tile representing one of...
Kentucky is poised to become the first U.S. state to levy a tax on event‑prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The measure is embedded in HB 757, an omnibus tax bill that cleared the Republican‑controlled General Assembly and now awaits...
Debeoise & Plimpton urges firms to extend material non‑public information (MNPI) policies beyond traditional securities to include prediction‑market contracts. Current insider‑trading rules often omit these platforms, leaving a compliance blind spot. The firm recommends revising firm‑wide codes of conduct to prohibit...
