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Rosen Law Firm is urging anyone who bought Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ: TCOM) securities between April 30 2024 and January 13 2026 to secure legal representation before the May 11 2026 deadline to file as lead plaintiff in its securities class action. The lawsuit alleges Trip.com misrepresented regulatory risks and its business outlook, potentially harming investors. Rosen offers a contingency‑fee structure, meaning no out‑of‑pocket costs for claimants. The firm highlights its track record, including a $438 million recovery for investors in 2019, to attract qualified counsel.
Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto enforces a three‑day‑in‑office rule for most staff attorneys, while challenger Marissa Roy argues for a two‑days‑per‑month schedule modeled on the state attorney general’s office. The dispute has split the city attorneys union, which filed an...
Individual bankruptcy filings in the United States jumped to roughly 533,000 last year, an 11% increase over the prior period. Attorneys report a noticeable surge in filings among Gen Z and young millennial clients, attributing the trend to soaring living expenses,...
When a person dies, their estate is used to pay outstanding debts before any inheritance is distributed. Assets that have named beneficiaries, such as 401(k)s or IRAs, typically bypass probate and are not subject to creditor claims. In community‑property states,...
Bill Essayli, a Trump loyalist, remains Los Angeles’ top federal prosecutor by holding the title of “first assistant U.S. attorney,” a loophole that bypasses Senate confirmation. A federal judge ruled he cannot act as an interim U.S. attorney, but the...
Effective February 22, 2026, New York City’s safe and sick leave law adds 32 hours of unpaid leave, 20 hours of paid prenatal leave, and broadens qualifying reasons for time off. Restaurants must now track three distinct leave categories—paid safe...
Minnesota prosecutors have filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department to compel the release of evidence in three ICE shootings that left two civilians dead and one wounded. The Trump administration has repeatedly...
AI startup Ex-Human has filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the removal of its Botify AI and Photify AI apps from the App Store caused $500,000 in lost revenue. Apple cited “dishonest or fraudulent activity” after an MIT Technology...
A robust AML/CFT governance framework hinges on board leadership, a dedicated chief AML officer, and clearly defined three‑line defenses. The board establishes a compliance culture, creates a Board Compliance Committee (BCC) and oversees internal and external audit independence. Management translates...
In week four of the Live Nation antitrust trial, the company presented defense witnesses who argued that Ticketmaster’s dominance stems from superior service, not illegal monopoly power. Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment CEO Laurie Jacoby and Monumental Sports president Jim Van...
Red‑light cameras remain illegal in nine U.S. states and lack statewide authorization in another 25, creating a patchwork of enforcement across the country. While the technology can curb red‑light running—a factor in more than one‑quarter of intersection‑related fatalities—its legality is...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a federal lawsuit to block President Donald Trump’s executive order that would give the U.S. Postal Service authority to reject mail ballots not on state‑provided voter lists. The order, issued through the Department of...
The Batton plaintiffs have appealed to the Seventh Circuit after a district court denied their request for a preliminary injunction aimed at blocking Anywhere Real Estate’s opt‑in to the Tuccori settlement. Anywhere, along with The Keyes Company, Illustrated Properties and...
Georgia lawmakers passed a bill that would let property owners sue local governments if policies banning homeless encampments and limiting sanctuary cooperation are not enforced. If Governor Brian Kemp signs, owners could claim compensation for alleged property value loss or...
Whoop, the wearable health‑tech leader that recently secured $575 million in funding and reached a $10.1 billion valuation, filed a lawsuit accusing Bevel of trade‑dress, copyright and patent infringement. The 111‑page complaint claims Bevel copied the look and feel of the Whoop...
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Vice President J.D. Vance will serve as the nation’s “fraud czar,” heading a new anti‑fraud task force created by a March 16 executive order. The order makes Vance the chair of a...
Vietnam is overhauling its intellectual property framework to turn patents into commercial assets, guided by Resolution No. 57‑NQ/TW and updates to the 2025 Science, Technology and Innovation Law. The reforms give creators stronger ownership rights and invite enterprises to co‑develop and...
The piece aggregates several legal‑industry stories, from the historic confirmation hearing of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson—who could become the first Black woman on the Court—to a Japan‑theft hypothetical used to lampoon right‑wing jurisdiction arguments. It also tracks the...
Connecticut’s 2026 employment law rollout adds paid sick leave for employers with eleven or more workers, with a full expansion to all employers slated for January 1, 2027. The state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program raised its maximum weekly benefit...
The FTC unveiled its 2026‑2030 strategic plan, re‑adding “without unduly burdening legitimate business activity” to its mission and emphasizing children’s online safety as a top priority. The agency highlighted ongoing COPPA enforcement and new powers under the 2025 Take It...
The Cherry Creek School District confirmed that a recent email to families about a class‑action settlement for a Naviance data breach was legitimate, but the district itself was not affected. The settlement covers roughly 10 million students nationwide who used Naviance...
BakerHostetler’s 2026 Data Security Incident Response Report examined 1,250 breach clients from 2025. Network intrusions (47%) and email compromise (32%) dominated, while ransomware payments rose 36% to an average $682,702 after initial demands jumped 70% to $4.2 million. Class‑action lawsuits increased...
California’s Civil Rights Department requires employers with 100 or more employees – and those with 100+ labor‑contractor staff – to file a detailed pay‑data report by May 13, 2026. The report must cover a single snapshot pay period between October 1 and December 31,...
On 29 January 2026 the CJEU ruled in Meliá Hotels v. Associação Ius Omnibus that the EU Damages Directive permits pre‑action evidence disclosure when national law allows it. The Court set a “reasonably acceptable” plausibility standard, meaning claimants need only...
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed the first criminal complaint against a CFTC‑regulated prediction‑market platform, alleging illegal gambling on state elections. The 20‑count, misdemeanor‑level indictment in Maricopa County targets bets on the 2028 presidential race and 2026 gubernatorial contest. By...
A court denied Steven Sharif's request for an injunction, effectively nullifying the earlier restraining order that had frozen changes to the Ashes of Creation assets. The judge also reversed the sale of the IP and assets, returning them to Intrepid...
The article poses a trivia question about the *Trump v. Barbara* oral argument, which challenges Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship. According to Dr. Adam Feldman’s analysis, one participant delivered a 7,575‑word statement, far outpacing the...
Joseph J. Lazzarotti, a partner at Jackson Lewis, was named a Distinguished Leader by the Daily Business Review, where he highlighted the importance of trust, integrity, and client‑focused counsel. He used the platform to share practical advice for law firms...
The Wolfsberg Group, a coalition of 13 global banks, has issued a comprehensive sanctions‑screening guide for financial institutions. The guide outlines best‑practice due diligence, transaction and customer screening, and continuous monitoring, emphasizing a risk‑based approach tailored to an institution’s size,...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued sweeping revisions to its nursing home survey rules, tightening onsite timelines, clarifying revisit protocols, and expanding civil money penalties. The agency also refined the definition of Immediate Jeopardy to include scenarios...
Companies often conflate Buy American procurement rules with FTC Made in USA advertising standards, creating compliance risk. The FTC requires an "all or virtually all" domestic content test for consumer labels, while FAR Buy American mandates a 65% domestic content...
Biomedical engineers seeking U.S. permanent residence can choose between the self‑sponsored EB‑2 National Interest Waiver and the high‑threshold EB‑1A Extraordinary Ability category, while temporary visas such as O‑1, H‑1B and TN remain options. The EB‑2 NIW hinges on demonstrating that...
Internal controls are essential mechanisms that safeguard financial integrity, ensure regulatory compliance, and boost operational efficiency for both small and large organizations. Small firms benefit from simple, owner‑managed frameworks, while large enterprises need complex, technology‑driven systems to address diversified operations...
ViaQuest Residential Services, a Columbus‑based home health provider, agreed to a $975,000 settlement after a collective action alleged it misclassified its program managers as exempt from overtime. The lawsuit centered on whether the managers’ primary duties were supervisory or direct...
Financial institutions are adopting an integrated financial‑crime management program that unifies AML, KYC, anti‑bribery, fraud and cyber‑risk controls under a single compliance framework. The approach consolidates data from onboarding, transaction monitoring, cloud arrangements and risk assessments, enabling the Chief Compliance...
The Department of Justice is expanding False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement to penalize federal contractors and grant recipients who submit false certifications about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) compliance. New guidance, including the Bondi Memo and a GSA proposal, requires...
The FTC has issued warning letters to major payment networks and financial service providers, reminding them that denying customers access based on political or religious beliefs may breach Section 5 of the FTC Act. The letters tie the issue to President...
Perplexity has filed an appeal to a federal circuit court asking it to lift a March injunction that barred its AI shopping agent, Comet, from accessing Amazon’s site. The district court had found Amazon likely to succeed on its claim...
The Fifth Circuit ruled that an ERISA administrator who issues a disability‑benefits decision beyond the statutory deadline loses the deferential review standard and faces de novo review, as seen in the Cogdell case. Federal courts also rebuked administrators for relying on...
The Department of Justice is urging the First Circuit to uphold the 1988 Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) as Hearst Television faces a lawsuit over sharing users' video‑viewing data with ad‑tech firms. A lower court dismissed the case, finding the...
The FMCSA’s Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility Rule is now fully active, requiring every broker and freight forwarder to maintain at least $75,000 in a surety bond or trust fund. If the security falls below that level, the carrier...
The SEC’s 2026 SEC Speaks conference highlighted a shift toward a "back‑to‑basics" enforcement philosophy after the abrupt resignation of Enforcement Director Judge Margaret Ryan. Acting Director Sam Waldon resumed leadership, and the Commission, now down to three members, reaffirmed a limited...
Tennessee's House approved House Bill 2393, mandating K‑5 districts to prioritize teacher‑led, non‑digital instruction and ban student social‑media use during school hours. The bill, which passed 87‑6, includes exceptions for teachers, students with disabilities, virtual schools, and state‑required electronic testing....
Anti‑money laundering (AML) encompasses laws, regulations and procedures that force banks and other firms to detect and report illicit funds. Originating with the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act in 1970, AML standards have expanded globally through bodies such as the Financial...
A federal jury in California awarded $5 million to a former Cemex truck driver who proved race and disability harassment, finding the company created a hostile work environment under Title VII and California law. The plaintiff’s claims against individual coworkers were...
The USPTO, under new Director John Squires, has signaled a shift toward accepting AI‑related patent applications by overturning overly broad Section 101 rejections and emphasizing traditional novelty, obviousness, and disclosure standards. The agency now evaluates AI inventions primarily on whether they...
Legal documents from the 1983 Universal v. Nintendo lawsuit have been released, revealing Shigeru Miyamoto’s original vision of Donkey Kong as a human in a gorilla costume. The filings include a 1.3‑gigabyte trove of evidence and a list of alternate...
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has again denied Maersk’s petition to waive the statutory 30‑day notice required before imposing an emergency bunker fuel surcharge on U.S. trades. The carrier’s request, filed on March 11, was unanimously rejected, meaning Maersk cannot apply...
The Senate is dragging its feet on the Trump‑backed SAVE Act, a federal voter‑ID bill that would require proof of citizenship and photo identification nationwide. Meanwhile, Republican governors in Florida, Mississippi, South Dakota and Utah have signed state versions of...
The latest litigation update highlights several pivotal rulings and policy shifts affecting patent practice. The Federal Circuit affirmed that means‑plus‑function claims require a clear justification for omitted structural elements, while a software claim was invalidated at Alice step one for...
