Legal News and Headlines
Legal News and Headlines
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, launched a public consultation on child online safety, proposing possible age limits and stronger verification for social‑media accounts. The consultation, open to parents, educators, youth and digital professionals, will gather evidence before any legislation is drafted. Officials aim to balance internet benefits with protection from cyberbullying, harmful content and data misuse. Nigeria’s move mirrors a worldwide push for stricter teen social‑media controls.
Relativity unveiled a refreshed brand identity at Legalweek 2026, signaling its evolution from a pure e‑discovery provider to a broader legal data intelligence platform. The company highlighted that more than 55 percent of RelativityOne’s data now stems from non‑litigation workflows, underscoring the...
The San Diego City Council unanimously approved a 52‑year lease extension for the San Diego Zoo, moving the expiration from 2034 to 2078 and adding a $3 million annual payment with a 3% escalator after 2030. The deal splits net parking...
FCC Chair Brendan Carr urged regulators to adopt a humble, light‑touch approach to AI policy, likening it to the United States’ hands‑off stance on the early internet. He warned that over‑regulation could stifle innovation and emphasized AI’s massive upside. Carr...
A class‑action lawsuit filed in Washington accuses Valve of operating illegal gambling through loot‑box mechanics in Counter‑Strike 2, CS:GO, Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2. The plaintiffs allege Valve earned billions of dollars from key purchases and Steam Marketplace commissions, and that the...
Regulators in the UK and EU are set to roll out four major updates for cosmetics in 2026, targeting ingredient restrictions, labeling depth, sustainability reporting, and enforcement severity. The changes respond to heightened environmental scrutiny, consumer demand for transparency, and...
The Barrister Group (TBG) has introduced VENTRiQ, an outsourced clerking platform that centralises credit control, billing, regulatory and cybersecurity functions for its dispersed network of barristers. The service, priced as a percentage of fees processed, will be officially unveiled at...
A new study in Contemporary Drug Problems traces the 1971 United Nations Psychotropic Substances Convention to political ideology, media sensationalism, and Cold‑War geopolitics rather than scientific evidence of harm. Archival analysis shows diplomats exaggerated health risks, linked psychedelics to youth...
On 10 March 2026 the Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) released a report evaluating the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) proposed £141.8 million subsidy to Post Office Limited. The funding would allocate up to £37.4 million for the Horizon remediation unit and inquiry in...
An eight‑day federal trial in Greenville, Mississippi ended with a jury acquitting former propulsion engineer James Michael Fisher of false‑statement and obstruction charges related to the 2017 KC‑130T crash that killed 16 service members. Prosecutors alleged Fisher lied about propeller‑inspection...
The UK government announced a new Independent Legal Advisor (ILA) service for rape victims, providing specialist legal advice throughout the criminal justice process. The scheme is funded with £6 million over two years and will help victims understand their rights and...
FinScan has partnered with Nexus AML to deliver a data‑first AML solution that blends real‑time data cleansing with AI‑driven operational services. The alliance targets the chronic data‑quality problem that 59% of compliance professionals say consumes most of their time. By...
Meta has launched a series of lawsuits in Brazil, China and Vietnam targeting coordinated "celebrity‑bait" fraud schemes that use deepfakes and cloaking to sell bogus products and investments. The actions focus on two Brazilian individuals, a Brazilian supplement firm, a...
India’s National Stock Exchange has issued a circular directing all brokers and sub‑brokers to disclose any Securities Transaction Tax (STT) collected but not yet deposited for FY 2023‑24 and earlier periods. The directive follows a notice from the Income Tax Department...
Arkema filed a regulatory notice on February 28 2026 detailing its capital structure in compliance with French Commercial Code article L.233‑8 II and AMF article 223‑16. The company reported 76,060,831 outstanding shares and a total of 95,362,268 voting rights, of which 94,964,128 are held...
The Ethics and Anti‑Corruption Commission (EACC) is urging the Kenyan National Assembly to amend the Constitution and the Leadership and Integrity Act so that politicians convicted of graft or other integrity violations are barred from the 2027 General Election. Under...
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued final rules and guidance under Policy Statement 25/21 that overhaul the safeguarding regime for payments and e‑money firms. The new requirements take effect on 7 May 2026, compelling firms to redesign client‑asset segregation, capital buffers, and governance...
Caroline Abel opened a workshop in Seychelles to boost AML/CFT resilience, highlighting a partnership with the London Stock Exchange Group’s Risk Division. The session underscored the island’s ongoing legal and supervisory reforms, driven by past Mutual Evaluations and national risk...
The Kenyan High Court in Kiambu has modified bond conditions for five suspects in the murder of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, known as Sniper. Instead of reporting biweekly to the DCI headquarters in Nairobi, the accused now report to the...
The FCA’s new Targeted Support regime forces wealth‑management firms to create regulated, evidence‑based consumer segments rather than offering generic guidance or fully personalised advice. EveryoneINVESTED argues that traditional self‑assessment questionnaires are biased and proposes a decision‑science‑driven financial personality test that...
The Union Cabinet approved a set of amendments to India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and the Companies Act, 2013, marking a pivotal step in corporate law reform. The changes follow a Bill introduced in August 2025 and a Lok...
Bjarne Tellmann, former GC of FTSE 100 firms, launched FjordStream Advisors to advise legal departments on AI, digital transformation, and executive coaching. The firm offers three services: technology strategy advisory, senior‑leader coaching, and thought‑leadership workshops. Tellmann warns that many GCs prioritize...
The article outlines when a Canadian business must register as a Money Services Business (MSB) with FINTRAC, detailing the specific activities—foreign exchange, fund remittance, virtual‑currency dealing, and crowdfunding—that trigger regulatory oversight. It distinguishes domestic MSBs from foreign MSBs (FMSBs) and...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally responded to the Department for Business and Trade’s consultation on refining the UK’s competition regime. In its 2026‑2029 strategy, the CMA outlines a programme to accelerate case pace, boost predictability, ensure proportionality,...
A 15‑year‑old student accused of murdering a 16‑year‑old classmate in Bandar Utama will face a ten‑day High Court trial in August. The proceedings, scheduled for August 3‑7 and 10‑14, will involve 10‑14 witnesses and around 80‑100 exhibits, with both prosecution and defence...
Asurint, the Cleveland‑based background screening provider, announced Vince Pascarella as its new general counsel, succeeding Kelly Uebel. Pascarella arrives from InformData, where he served as chief legal and compliance officer and chaired the Consumer Data Industry Association’s Background Screening Committee. He brings...
Big‑tech platforms are increasingly assuming user consent through pre‑checked boxes, hidden terms, and default data‑sharing settings, a practice dubbed the "consent gap." Recent regulatory scrutiny in the EU and US highlights how these implied agreements bypass genuine user choice, leading...
The Ontario Court of Appeal granted the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) permission to intervene in R. v. Kawall, a criminal appeal concerning the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) and a photograph taken in a public place. The trial...
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Church Mutual does not owe Lighthouse Tabernacle Church replacement‑cost insurance for fire damage because the policy required the insured to begin repairs promptly, which the church failed to do. The insurer had already...
The British Columbia Court of Appeal reversed a lower‑court dismissal of a lawsuit against the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) stemming from a 2019 hit‑and‑run involving a stolen pickup. The appellate court held that the plaintiffs had satisfied the...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) delivered its final water price redeterminations for the PR24 review on 10 March 2026, concluding a year‑long investigation into disputed price controls for five major water companies. Earlier provisional determinations were issued in October 2025, followed by...
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LegalVision is hosting a free webinar on 17 March 2026 to expose hidden legal risks for online retailers. The session will cover consumer compliance, contract structuring, digital brand protection, flexible‑working obligations, and statutory payment increases. Organisers aim to equip e‑commerce operators with...
The article urges negotiators to embed dispute‑resolution mechanisms directly into contracts, outlining five practical measures: an ADR clause, liquidated damages, dispute‑prevention provisions, contingent agreements, and a hybrid of prevention and contingency. By anticipating disagreements early, parties can steer conflicts toward...
An Arizona House committee voted 8-6 to advance Senate Bill 1055, which would require local law enforcement to notify ICE or CBP whenever an arrestee is not lawfully present. The proposal clashes with state law that limits status inquiries to...
The Florida House approved Senate Bill 1028, establishing a clearinghouse to transfer Citizens Property Insurance commercial policies to admitted and surplus‑line carriers. The measure passed 88‑19 despite objections from agents, brokers, and the state insurance commissioner. Amendments added regulatory oversight...
Meta Platforms and Google are defending themselves in a landmark Los Angeles trial accusing them of fostering social‑media addiction in a 20‑year‑old plaintiff. Both companies plan to introduce the plaintiff’s therapists and school officials as witnesses to argue her mental‑health...
Nima Lorjé has joined Hausfeld’s Amsterdam office as a partner, bringing deep defence expertise in competition damages litigation from Stibbe. His experience includes representing major corporates before Dutch civil courts and the EU Court of Justice in high‑value antitrust disputes....
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Canada’s federal court overturned a 2024 order to dissolve TikTok’s Canadian business, allowing the short‑video app to continue operating. TikTok Canada has agreed to legally binding undertakings, including maintaining a physical presence, investing in Canada’s cultural sector, and deploying new...
A coalition of independent musicians has filed a federal lawsuit against Google, alleging that its AI music tools—Lyria 3 and ProducerAI—train on millions of copyrighted songs without permission. The complaint claims Google strips copyright metadata, misattributes ownership, and distributes the...
Supreme Court struck down Trump-era IEEPA tariffs, prompting a flood of refund claims for roughly $175 billion collected. The U.S. Court of International Trade ordered the government to begin issuing refunds, but Customs and Border Protection requested a 45‑day setup period,...
A British Columbia family has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company ignored internal warnings that a user was planning violent acts before the February Tumbler Ridge school shooting. The plaintiffs claim OpenAI banned the shooter’s first ChatGPT account...
Supermodel‑turned‑entrepreneur Kathy Ireland has filed a lawsuit against her longtime personal managers, Jason Winters and Erik Sterling, alleging a multi‑decade scheme that siphoned more than $100 million from her and her family’s finances. The complaint says the couple secured sweeping powers...
Sidley Austin has hired Jeffrey Ross, the former finance chair of Debevoise & Plimpton, to bolster its global finance and private‑equity practice. Ross brings more than 20 years of leveraged finance experience, having advised on multi‑billion‑dollar transactions such as the $16.5 bn...
The New South Wales Labor government will launch a consultation on a new Workplace Protection Order (WPO) model aimed at shielding retail staff from harassment and violence. The initiative follows the October retail crime strategy and Operation Percentile, which has...
Legal AI platform Legora closed a $550 million Series D round, lifting its valuation to $5.5 billion. The round was led by Accel and featured a slate of existing and new investors, including Salesforce Ventures and Bain Capital. Proceeds will fund an aggressive...
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is considering shortening the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) compliance window for significant data fiduciaries from 18 months to 12 months. The proposal is still under review, with the government awaiting detailed...
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Pung v. Isabella County, a case that could reshape how just compensation is measured in tax‑foreclosure takings. Building on the Tyler decision, the Court is evaluating whether the auction sale price can...
New York’s 2025 legislative package introduces two transformative measures for trusts and estates. The Electronic Wills Act, effective 2027, permits fully electronic wills that must be signed by the testator (or authorized signatory) in the presence of two domiciliary witnesses...
Bahrain is launching a Wage Protection System (WPS) that obliges all employers to disburse salaries via licensed banks or Central Bank‑regulated payment providers, creating an electronic audit trail of wage payments. The reform replaces fragmented payment methods with a unified,...
The General Services Administration issued a five‑phase procedural guide to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in contractor‑owned systems, outlining concrete deliverables from preparation through continuous monitoring. A parallel FAR Council proposal would embed a standardized CUI clause, a new form,...
