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New federal mail-ballot rule could reshape 2026 elections, groups warn
politics1 day ago

New federal mail-ballot rule could reshape 2026 elections, groups warn

The administration’s proposed rule would require USPS to vet outgoing mail-ballot envelopes for federal compliance and use a new Federal Ballot Mail Portal to submit voter data, pressuring states to adopt a top-down federal system ahead of the 2026 midterms. Following a Supreme Court ruling on standing in a related citizenship-list case, lawsuits to block the rules continue, with officials warning compliance could be impractical in some jurisdictions and voting-rights groups warning of reduced ballot access for seniors, the disabled, rural residents, students, and workers. The situation remains unresolved as further injunctions and rulings loom.

via Axios|
#elections#federal-rule#litigation
Capital One ties Trump Organization account closures to AML review, seeks dismissal of lawsuit
business24 days ago

Capital One ties Trump Organization account closures to AML review, seeks dismissal of lawsuit

Capital One, in a court filing, says it closed over 300 Trump Organization accounts after months of anti–money-laundering review and seeks dismissal of the lawsuit accusing debanking for political reasons; the bank argues the closures followed AML analysis in line with federal guidance, while the Trump Organization maintains the move was politically motivated.

via The Guardian|
#anti-money-laundering#banking#business
Savitt Leaves Wachtell to Lead Gibson Dunn's Litigation Practice
business27 days ago

Savitt Leaves Wachtell to Lead Gibson Dunn's Litigation Practice

William Savitt, Wachtell Lipton’s co-chair of litigation and a three-decade veteran known for Musk-related cases, is joining Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher with a team — Sarah Eddy, Randall Jackson, Ryan McLeod, Anitha Reddy and Bradley Wilson — to co-chair Gibson Dunn’s litigation practice, signaling a notable Big Law reshuffle as Gibson Dunn bolsters its trial bench.

via Bloomberg Law News|
#biglaw#business#gibsondunn
Paramount Delays Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Closure to 2027 Amid Antitrust Litigation
business1 month ago

Paramount Delays Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Closure to 2027 Amid Antitrust Litigation

Paramount has agreed not to close its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until June 1, 2027 or until the merits of lawsuits brought by state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America are resolved, extending a temporary restraining order that paused the deal for a hearing. The pact also suspends any planned integration steps and keeps a looming $7 million-per-day ticking fee from past Sept. 30 in play, with a judge’s sign-off on a schedule still pending as litigation proceeds.

via Deadline|
#antitrust#business#litigation
Apple’s $634M patent verdict seals Masimo saga, now under Danaher
technology1 month ago

Apple’s $634M patent verdict seals Masimo saga, now under Danaher

Apple must pay Masimo $634 million after a court rejected its appeal over sensor patents tied to the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor. Masimo’s bid to block sales failed, and Apple had already bypassed a ban via a 2024 software update. Danaher acquired Masimo in 2026 for $9.9B, positioning the payout as a windfall for the new owners, while the patents are set to expire in 2028–2029. The judge denied further judgments or a new trial, making the verdict largely final, though appeals remain uncertain.

via AppleInsider|
#apple#danaher#litigation
Opponents Seek Stay on Cannabis Rescheduling Over Costs and Abuse Concerns
policy1 month ago

Opponents Seek Stay on Cannabis Rescheduling Over Costs and Abuse Concerns

A drug-testing industry group (NDASA) and MMJ International Holdings urge a DC court to pause the government’s move to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, arguing the change would raise drug-testing costs, create liability risks, and potentially increase marijuana abuse; they contend the challengers have standing and that the rulemaking was improper, as three consolidated lawsuits proceed and a DEA hearing continues, while opponents warn the policy would harm public safety and the industry’s ability to operate.

via Marijuana Moment|
#cannabis#drug-testing#federal-policy
ESA rollback unlikely to withstand court challenges
politics-society1 month ago

ESA rollback unlikely to withstand court challenges

The Trump administration rescinded the ESA harm rule, removing habitat-protection language that had limited habitat loss for listed species. A veteran law professor argues the rollback is likely unlawful and unlikely to survive lawsuits that challenge procedural and statutory grounds, including NEPA, the ESA, and the Administrative Procedure Act, and that Sweet Home v. Babbit remains a controlling precedent despite the post-Chevron shift in Loper Bright. Environmental groups have already filed suits and may seek preliminary injunctions to block the rule while litigation proceeds. With over two-thirds of listed species relying on nonfederal habitat, the outcome could hinge on whether courts uphold Sweet Home without Chevron deference, potentially sending the case to the Supreme Court.

via The Conversation|
#endangered-species-act#environmental-policy#habitat-protection
Meta appeals landmark ruling linking its platforms to social-media addiction
technology1 month ago

Meta appeals landmark ruling linking its platforms to social-media addiction

Meta and YouTube appealed a Los Angeles jury's finding that their platforms contributed to a young woman's social-media addiction, after the plaintiff was awarded $3 million in damages and up to $3 million in punitive damages. The defense argues teen mental health is complex and not attributable to a single app, and requested overturning the verdict or a new trial. The caseCentered on design features like infinite scroll and autoplay could influence thousands of similar lawsuits, with Meta also facing a separate New Mexico verdict of $375 million against its platforms; the outcome of the appeals could shape future litigation against social-media companies.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#law#litigation#mental-health
Epic Games settles with ex-contractor over Fortnite partner IP leak
business1 month ago

Epic Games settles with ex-contractor over Fortnite partner IP leak

Epic Games has settled with a former contractor accused of leaking confidential Fortnite collaborations with IPs such as Minecraft, Ben 10, and Game of Thrones. The agreement includes an injunction prohibiting the contractor from possessing or disclosing Epic secrets, but does not specify compensation or damages, even though Epic sought them in the lawsuit.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#business#epic-games#fortnite
Legal causation isn’t scientific proof: Roundup ruling underscores the law–science divide
law1 month ago

Legal causation isn’t scientific proof: Roundup ruling underscores the law–science divide

Supreme Court’s Monsanto v. Durnell ruling concerns federal pesticide labeling preemption, not whether glyphosate causes cancer. The piece argues that legal causation and scientific causation answer different questions, urging clearer categorization of causal questions in court and reporting, and highlighting Roundup, talc, asbestos, and social-media cases to show how legal outcomes can be misinterpreted as scientific proof.

via statnews.com|
#causation#law#litigation
AI-Driven Prep Helps Texas Lawyer Win Landmark Meta Social-Media Addiction Trial
business2 months ago

AI-Driven Prep Helps Texas Lawyer Win Landmark Meta Social-Media Addiction Trial

Texas trial lawyer Mark Lanier used AI-powered tools (notably Boodlebox) to prep for and conduct a month-long trial against Meta and Google over social-media addiction, winning a $6 million verdict for the plaintiff. Lanier credits AI with dramatically expanding his outside-the-court work capability and transforming workflow, while stressing careful, supervised use to avoid inaccuracies. The case is a bellwether for AI’s impact on legal practice and platform responsibility.

via Business Insider|
#ai#business#law
Jeff Shell Reaches Settlement in Gambler’s Shakedown Lawsuit
business2 months ago

Jeff Shell Reaches Settlement in Gambler’s Shakedown Lawsuit

Former Paramount Skydance president Jeff Shell has settled litigation with gambler R.J. Cipriani, who had accused him of leaking confidential information and attempting to shake him down for up to $150 million in off-the-books crisis PR work. Both sides dropped their suits with prejudice; Paramount and Shell are understood not to have paid Cipriani. Cipriani’s securities-law claims were tied to Shell’s alleged disclosure of confidential information about Paramount’s bidding dynamics, while Shell argued Cipriani sought an undeserved payday. Paramount’s internal investigation previously found no securities violations, and Shell stepped down in April to focus on the case.

via Variety|
#business#cipriani#jeff-shell
Judge rules $100,000 H-1B visa fee unlawful tax
legal2 months ago

Judge rules $100,000 H-1B visa fee unlawful tax

A U.S. District Judge in Boston, Leo Sorokin, struck down former President Trump’s $100,000 fee for new H‑1B visas, ruling it was an unlawful tax not authorized by Congress; the fee, intended to deter skilled-immigrant petitions, had barely been collected (only about 85 payments by February) and was challenged by 20 Democratic state attorneys general. Sorokin said the charge is a tax in substance regardless of its label, and the White House did not comment.

via Reuters|
#constitutional-law#government#immigration