Courts and government

The Delhi High Court has held that a woman living in a jointly owned family house as the wife of a co-owner cannot be treated as a trespasser or evicted by her brother-in-law. The brother-in-law had failed to prove that he was the exclusive owner of the property. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna dismissed a Regular […]

The petitioner is a former Minister of the Government of West Bengal and former Vice-Chairman of South Dum Dum Municipality. The proceedings arose out of an alleged municipal recruitment scam in West Bengal.

JUVE Patent: Patent is about technology. As a judge you needed to be neutral. But as a lawyer, you are now free to speak. Do you have a favourite technology? Alan Albright: Obviously, I did a lot of semiconductor cases before I went on the bench and I also enjoy medical technology as well. Leaving […]

The Federal High Court in Benin City, Edo State, has remanded a 19-year-old woman, Marian Elia, and her 21-year-old boyfriend, Izuchukwu Uzoma, over allegations that they conspired to steal ₦35.92 million belonging to Mrs Esther Ogbeifun. Justice C. A. Obiozor ordered their remand at the Benin Correctional Centre after they pleaded not guilty to seven […]

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has held that retention of stridhan may no longer remain a “continuing offence” once marital ties have been severed through a decree of divorce, and any criminal complaint for its recovery must be instituted within the three-year limitation period prescribed under Section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, […]

A Sharia Court sitting in Kawo, Kaduna State, has set aside the conviction and four-year prison sentence imposed on a 23-year-old journalist, Farida Isiak, following her prosecution over a Facebook post criticising the police for detaining her parents in connection with a dispute involving ₦100 change from a charcoal sale. The court reversed its earlier […]

ITAT directed the Assessing Officer to verify returns and bank records linked to both PANs to determine whether the disputed income had already been disclosed and assessed.

England and Wales judges to be able to keep inmates in their cells for longer or stop visits if they refuse to face victims’ families in court Offenders who refuse to face their victims’ families in court for sentencing could be stripped of privileges or kept in cells for weeks under government changes granting wider powers to judges in England and Wales. The imposition of new prison sanctions, coming into effect next year, builds on existing laws that order offenders to attend sentencing or fac

Ardent duty of State to see there is no obstruction to movement, Court said.

Section 275(1)(a) requires penalty proceedings connected with an assessment to remain in abeyance while the underlying assessment is pending in appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.

The Ministry of Finance has clarified that GST officers cannot issue a deficiency memo after acknowledging a refund application even if deficiencies are found at a later stage.

Gravity of the allegations, however serious, cannot by itself justify indefinite pre-trial detention, the Court added.

A Division Bench of the Bombay High Court comprising Justice Sarang V. Kotwal and Justice Ranjitsinha Raja Bhonsale has ruled that detaining an accused without an order taking cognizance and without a valid remand warrant issued by a competent court is illegal. Allowing a criminal writ petition, the High Court directed the release on bail […]

The Court also ordered perjury proceedings two company executives.

The Upper Tribunal has issued new guidance on suspected fraudulent applications in Hoxha & Others (Tanveer Ahmed; fraudulent applications; procedure) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] UKUT 00378. Specifically, the decision considers the steps judges should take to preserve the integrity of the immigration appeal process at a time when it is […]

The Bombay High Court has quashed the FIR registered under Section 304A read with Section 34 of the IPC against the trustees, in-charge principal, teachers and staff of a Pune college over the drowning of 14 students at Murud beach, Raigad, in February 2016. The Court held that where the students were adults and the […]

Since the Home Office launched a consultation on ‘The Future of the Undercover Policing Inquiry’ this summer (see my story in Private Eye 1681, p. 38), it has been uncertain whether the statutory public inquiry, currently chaired by Sir John Mitting, will be allowed to conclude its work. Last month, the Inquiry finished its final […]

A new form is notified by the direct tax board for claiming the exemptions on interest and capital gain earned from the government securities during the relevant tax year, where the taxpayers has to disclose personal details and the income claimed on securities.

Availability of a substantial tax demand does not by itself justify invoking writ jurisdiction when an effective statutory appeal is available under Section 246A of the Income Tax Act.

At the stage of taking cognizance, the court only has to determine whether the complaint and supporting material disclose a prima facie case and cannot conduct a mini-trial by evaluating the accused persons’ defence documents.

Amendment that retrospectively withdrew SGST reimbursement incentive struck down as it violated doctrines of promissory estoppel and legitimate expectation

GST notices and orders under Chapter XVIII remain legally valid without a visible digital signature if they are electronically authenticated by the proper officer and uploaded on the common portal.

Commercial rights cannot take precedence over the religious and spiritual character of a pilgrimage destination, the Gujarat government informed the Gujarat High Court on Wednesday while defending a prohibition on storing and selling non-vegetarian food near the Somnath Temple. Appearing before a bench headed by Justice Nisha M Thakor, the state argued that the 500-metre […]

The Central Government has notified the Merchant Shipping (Tribunal Members' Qualification and Submission of Award) Rules, 2026, prescribing the qualifications for appointment of Tribunal members and establishing timelines for disposal of references and submission of awards.

If the roles of investigator, prosecutor, and adjudicator are blended in a single agency, can the process be considered fair, independent, and reasonable?

The Bombay High Court has ordered the seizure and confiscation of a mobile phone used to record its proceedings, and directed a junior advocate to deposit ₹25,000 as costs over the recording, which was made by an advocate’s clerk on the junior lawyer’s instructions. The Court held that the recording was made without approval required […]

The Court upheld Clause 10, T.N. Special Absorption Rules, 1987, which expressly placed the 1983-batch direct recruits above special appointees irrespective of the direct recruits’ dates of appointment.

Judges across the country are cautiously exploring the benefits of AI, including one who uses a “brainstorm buddy” to develop questions for oral argument, a National Center for State Courts report shows. The March report is based on surveys of state and federal judges in 10 states and shows that early adopters were using the...

The Delhi High Court has held that only the Supreme Court can direct that its decisions will not be cited as precedent. Lower courts cannot place that restriction on their own rulings, the Court said, because it could lead to similarly placed litigants being treated differently. A Division Bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar and […]

It was held that initiation of proceedings under Section 130 for excess stock found during survey is legally unsustainable, and the FAA rightly set aside the penalties and fines.

The power to order a provisional attachment of the property including a bank account is draconian in nature and the conditions which are prescribed by the statute for a valid exercise of the power must be strictly fulfilled.

By Ismail Jibril Esq DL, LLB, BL, LLM, (PhD- in-view) (Dispute Resolution Specialist) Abstract On 26 June 2026 the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court issued the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, effective from 29 June 2026, repealing the 2022 Directions. This article examines the provisions of the new practice direction that […]

A judge may develop free family law software for litigants and attorneys, but may not personally administer the program or access databases containing confidential party information, according to an amended opinion issued October 21 by the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee. The amendment to Opinion 2026-06 adds restrictions to an August 27 opinion that found a...

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has cautioned defence lawyers against delaying the trial of four men accused of kidnapping and killing an officer of the State Security Service. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the warning on Wednesday after Kelvin Ekwe and Geoffrey Uwadiegwu, counsel for the defendants, sought an adjournment. The defendants — Michael […]

The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has sent the following six names to the governor for his consideration in filling the Pinellas County Court vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Kathleen T. Hessinger. Kenneth J. Afienko David Moran Christina Pacheco Samantha Sealey Mallory Thomas Emily VanOosting A list of the Sixth Circuit Judicial...

The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended Yusuf Bello Aliyu, the lawmaker representing Nassarawa Local Government Area, for three months over alleged insulting remarks directed at Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The suspension was announced during the Assembly’s plenary on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with Aliyu directed to stay away from all legislative activities throughout […]

The court said that the accused's "filmy style" attempt to pass off murder as snakebite made the crime fall in the "rarest of rare" category.

Scholar argues that courts should scrutinize delegations to the President more closely than those to agencies. The post The Nondelegation Doctrine as a Check on Presidential Power first appeared on The Regulatory Review .

By Muiz Banire SAN As another election season approaches, it is imperative that the electorate undertakes a sober reflection on its role in shaping the quality of leadership and the future of our democracy. While political office holders have a constitutional, moral and ethical obligation to serve the public interest, citizens also have a responsibility […]

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have undertaken before a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) in Delhi that they will not call for protests at Jantar Mantar for as long as the site remains denotified as a designated protest venue. The two activists also assured the court that they would maintain peace, […]

A federal judge largely denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit accusing pro-Palestinian protesters of disrupting interfaith worship events in San Diego County.

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Executive Summary: On October 19, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2026-1, formally withdrawing three opinion letters that served as the foundation for the so-called “80/20 Rule” governing tipped employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).... By: FordHarrison

A state judge weighed whether drivers suing the city can obtain unredacted police reports and body camera footage from disputed DUI arrests.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a change to Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rule 2210 that gives broker-dealers greater flexibility to present projected performance and targeted returns to eligible audiences. Our Investment Funds Group examines the exception’s requirements, safeguards, and limits.... By: Alston & Bird

Brazil's newly enacted Constitutional Amendment No. 141 significantly changes the country's working-time rules. The amendment gradually reduces the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours, introduces a second paid weekly rest day, and creates a new exemption from working-time and timekeeping requirements for certain employees with a university degree who meet a compensation threshold.... By: Littler

The so-called Unlawful Voter Initiative and its sweep focused on nine states amounted to intimidation of union members who urge people to exercise their right to vote, the judge said.

On October 16, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requested that the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) review a final rule rescinding the interpretive portions of the EEOC's version of the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (UGESP), 29 C.F.R. Part 1607. The EEOC’s regulatory agenda projected final action on the rule to occur in November 2026, with an effective date in January 2027.

Democratic leaders and election groups filed a lawsuit against President Trump and the Justice Department (DOJ) on Tuesday, seeking to block federal officials from pressuring states to remove voters from their rolls ahead of the November midterm elections. The 44-page complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, accuses the DOJ...

The court noted the plaintiffs' claims, if true, would "surely test the expectations that Oregonians set for the conduct of our government."

According to a Trump-appointed judge, bullet-proof vests and other types body armor are “arms” protected under the Second Amendment.

In-house lawyer fees at New York partner rates? A California appeals court lets a former in-house counsel put a $4.2 million lodestar claim to a jury. [...]

Children’s Waiting Room Reopens at Hayward Hall of JusticeKaren.Datangel Wed, 10/21/2026 - 14:50 Fromthecourts

The lead lawyer for Westlake Chemical said defeating the motion for a permanent injunction seeking to shut down a section of ethylene pipeline can be viewed as a win for Texas’ midstream energy industry. Express H20 Pipeline and ROW had argued a 3.5-mile portion of the Westlake pipeline violated its exclusive, blanket easement.

President Trump’s Big Bend border wall project has drawn consternation from locals and environmentalists who fear the government’s operations will disrupt the remote habitat.

The Department of Justice ended its review of a $450mn asphalt merger despite participating in an investigation that found the deal would harm competition in road maintenance services, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.

From Berenson v. Gottlieb, decided yesterday by Judges Pierre Leval, Richard Wesley, and Joseph Bianco: Plaintiff-Appellant Alex Berenson … is

Time: Liberal Justice Elena Kagan has accused the Supreme Court ’s conservative majority of undermining democracy and creating a more polarized electorate through a series of key rulings that have affected the nature of elections ahead of the midterms . … Continue reading

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan told an audience that the conservative majority is blinding itself to the consequences of its decisions on voting rights, gerrymandering and campaign finance.

Cost of living is looming large over New Yorkers, with 22% poll respondents calling it their top issue.

The Supreme Court sent these files to the National Archives earlier this month, with the Archives making them public today. We believe we’re missing one file and will update that when we locate it. Much better to have these in October than last term’s audio, which we weren’t able to locate until February. Even so, […]

Lawyers who represented former Olympian David Hearn in a now-defunct criminal case alleging he vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are urging the Justice Department’s internal watchdog to reconsider a probe into how the indictment and prosecution were handled. A letter Hearn's legal team sent to Inspector General Don Berthiaume on Wednesday said the federal...

This alert updates and expands upon our previous analysis of Colorado's proposed ADMT rules to reflect the Colorado Department of Law's October 6, 2026 Interim Draft Rules and developments leading up to the October 26, 2026, rulemaking hearing.... By: Moore & Van Allen PLLC

On October 13, 2026, the Army issued Amendment 0011 to the Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) solicitation, W15P7T-26-R-A006, extending the proposal due date to 11:59:59 a.m. local time on November 12, 2026.... By: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

In July, we wrote the Custody Rule (or, perhaps, the Safeguarding Rule) is back and promised to see you in October. On October 1, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed new rules and amendments to the custody rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”) and the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“40 Act”) (“Proposed Rule”).... By: Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

On October 15, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued several new and revised Corporation Finance Interpretations (CFIs) addressing various matters related to equity compensation registration and reporting.... By: Cooley LLP

Gibson Dunn secured vacatur of class certification through a novel meme-stock argument in the Fifth Circuit.

On October 7, 2026, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit formally dismissed the government’s appeal in Alta Wind I Owner Lessor C v. United States (Alta Wind), ending a lengthy dispute concerning the valuation of renewable energy projects for federal tax incentive purposes.... By: McDermott Will & Schulte

On October 9, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued two releases related to the scope and definition of swaps.... By: Patomak Global Partners

California Bars Public Works Contractors from Defending Themselves with Records Withheld from the Labor Commissioner On August 27, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1316 (SB 1316), adding section 1742.05 to the California Labor Code. Effective January 1, 2027, the new section creates a potentially case-dispositive consequence for public works contractors and subcontractors that do not timely produce requested payroll, time, and employment records: They may be unable to in

At a press conference on Wednesday, New Mexico Attorney General Rau l Torrez said the award was the “one of the single largest, if not the largest single state verdict against a company in U.S. history and a “clear warning against Big Tech, including other social media and artificial intelligence companies.

On 12 October 2026, the EU imposed further sanctions on Russia, adding to the EU’s asset-freeze list 826 entities and 743 individuals — all part of Russia’s military-industrial complex — and 77 candidates involved in the illegal September 2026 elections to the Russian State Duma.... By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

On September 30, 2026, the SEC proposed amendments to Advisers Act Rule 205-3 that would permit advisers to mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, and BDCs to charge a broader range of performance fees on both realized and unrealized gains—subject to a 20% cap, heightened board governance and findings, and new disclosure.... By: Vedder

On September 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1776, known as the COMPETE Act (the “Act”), into law. The Act adds three new sections to the Business and Professions Code (Sections 16730, 16731, and 16732) and, for the first time, extends the Cartwright Act, California’s principal antitrust statute, to monopolization and monopsonization by a single firm.... By: Vinson & Elkins LLP

In September, a jury asked Meta to pay $219 billion — what would have been the nation’s largest civil penalty on record — for misleading the 1.4 million users of the platform who reside in the state.

On September 29, 2026, the Third Circuit issued what appears to be the first federal appellate decision on whether training AI on copyrighted material is fair use.... By: Baker Botts L.L.P.

NJDEP civil administrative penalties are often negotiable, but not in the sense that most businesses expect. Most NJDEP regulatory programs have their own rules governing civil administrative penalties.... By: Offit Kurman

On October 12, 2026, the California Office of Administrative Law (“OAL”) approved the California Air Resources Board’s (“CARB”) California Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Climate-Related Financial Risk Disclosure Initial Regulation (the “Initial Regulation”).... By: Vinson & Elkins LLP

On September 30, 2026, the SEC proposed significant rulemaking that would modernize the regulatory framework governing interval funds and expand the ability of closed-end funds to issue multiple share classes.... By: Vedder

NPR: The top Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees say they are operating under the presumption that President Trump and his allies will allege fraud related to this year’s midterms in order to justify election interference. “We start… Continue reading

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) recently announced a new policy under which a company that voluntarily self-discloses potential criminal conduct affecting one or more federal healthcare programs to the Fraud Division's Health Care Fraud Section will receive the benefits of both DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy and HHS-OIG's Health Care Fraud... By: Ho

On Friday October 16, 2026, Judge Michael Simon of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon entered a preliminary injunction in favor of three naturopathic medicine associations that represent naturopathic medical colleges, naturopathic doctors, and naturopathic medical students in a lawsuit arising out of the U.S. Department of Education’s “RISE” rule.... By: Thompson Coburn LLP

Antitrust claims against Keurig have been brewing since 2014, but the US District Court for the Southern District of New York finally found grounds for a trial. Judge Vernon Broderick unsealed his denial of Keurig's motion for summary judgment, allowing claims that it engaged in exclusive dealing, tying, and design restrictions aimed at thwarting competition for single-serve coffee. Also in Tiplin...

As noted in this Cooley “Securities Litigation + Enforcement” blog penned by Sean Brownridge, Patrick Gibbs and Polina Demina, as most prepare for their director nomination window to open between December and February, the Delaware courts have delivered a timely reminder:... By: Cooley LLP

Justice System Partnership Increases Legal Aid for Low-Income Litigantselaine.chan Wed, 10/21/2026 - 12:06 NewsLink This year, the Judicial Council celebrates the California Access to Justice Commission (CalATJ)’s 30th anniversary and its shared commitment to improving access to legal services for low-income Californians.

From juvenile court to water law, Boulware Eurie expands her reachelaine.chan Wed, 10/21/2026 - 12:07 NewsLink (Subscription required) Justice Stacy Boulware Eurie has expanded into water and environmental law while maintaining her commitment to child welfare and judicial education. She seeks a 12-year term on Nov. 3.

Supreme Court sided with Justice Raphael in 3 caseselaine.chan Wed, 10/21/2026 - 12:08 NewsLink (Subscription required) 4th District Justice Michael J. Raphael, seeking a 12-year term Nov. 3, wrote a dissent, concurrence and majority opinion whose positions were subsequently upheld by the California Supreme Court.

Danner's opinions shape high court decisions as she trains new justiceselaine.chan Wed, 10/21/2026 - 12:09 NewsLink (Subscription required) Justice Allison Danner, who trains new appellate justices, and whose rulings the state Supreme Court has drawn on or upheld in cases on police searches, murder resentencing and pension bonds, seeks retention Nov. 3.

The appeals court must decide whether the FCC has the authority to require disclosure of customers' personal information from telecommunications providers.

U.S. v. Santiago, decided Monday by Judge Chad Meredith (E.D. Ky.), involves this Instagram post: Santiago is being prosecuted for

Reece Blackett Sections 7 and 24 of the Constitution require that parliamentarians be ‘directly chosen by the people’. This constitutional mandate of direct choice by the people limits Parliament’s otherwise broad power to regulate federal elections, operating through a two-stage test

recent Holland & Knight alert reported on the seven new data center laws that California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed on September 21, 2026. These laws will change how new data centers are reviewed, powered and supplied with water and at what stage of the approval process information must be made available. Rather than imposing a ban or moratorium on data centers, these laws largely codified and built on the "buy, bring or build" commitments around which the data center industry is coalescing.... By

The Trump Administration has shifted competition policy “too far” in support of patent holders, a New York state antitrust enforcer has said, pointing to recent statements of interest filed by the Department of Justice.

The New Jersey Tax Court ruled on October 1, 2026, against the American Catalog Mailers Association (ACMA) in its declaratory judgment challenge to the Division of Taxation's regulations on internet business activities under Public Law (P.L.) 86-272. The court granted the director's motion for summary judgment and dismissed the complaint.... By: Holland & Knight LLP

A federal court rejected a challenge to Executive Order (EO) 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.” The court concluded the EO’s prohibition targets only unlawful intentional discrimination and applies to work performed under a specific contract containing the required clause.... By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

On 24 September 2026, the US Department of Labor’s (Department) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new fact sheet, “Opioid Overdose Rescue with Reversal Medications” (Fact Sheet),addressing how employers and workers can prepare for and respond to opioid overdoses in the workplace. Although the Fact Sheet is informational and does not impose new compliance requirements, it provides employers with a timely framework for evaluating workplace overdose preparedness.... By:

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2026, signed Assembly Bill 2116 (the Act), which amends the California Financing Law (CFL). The most significant feature of the Act is its inclusion of a licensing requirement, operative on July 1, 2028,2 for parties designated as commercial financing providers and commercial financing brokers (respectively, CFPs and CFBs, and collectively, Covered Persons) who provide or help arrange various types of commercial financing to "small business"... By: H

DHS has issued an alert indicating that Ukraine’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation will be continued. However, no specific end date or new designation period has been announced. The agency has stated that a formal announcement will be made “at the appropriate time.” Previously, Ukrainian TPS was extended to Oct. 19, 2026.... By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

On October 9, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) published a proposed rule adding new paragraph (2)(i)(G) to the definition of “swap” in 17 CFR § 1.3 to expressly include “event contracts, including those based on sports, politics, cultural, and weather-related events.” The CFTC notes that its authority under Dodd-Frank allows it to “further define” the term “swap” and argues that event contracts already qualify as swaps under several prongs of the statutory definition.... By: Lowen

The U.S. Supreme Court has brought an end to the long-running termination challenge of Gwynne Wilcox, former Member of the National Labor Relations Board. Ms. Wilcox, a Democrat and Biden appointee, sued after she was terminated by President Trump shortly after he took office in January 2025.... By: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to release draft risk evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) with the most recent ones released on August 27, 2026 (trans-1,2-dichloroethylene) and September 2, 2026 (1,2-dichloropropane). 91 Fed. Reg. 55337 and 91 Fed. Reg. 56882. EPA states that the purpose of risk evaluations under TSCA is…... By: Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

On October 15, 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)’s Neo Group judgment (C-203/25) broadened the circumstances in which anti-abuse rules may apply to the zero-percent dividend withholding tax exemption under the EU Parent-Subsidiary Directive (PSD).... By: DLA Piper

Courts have been active over the past month deciding insurance issues. The Arizona Supreme Court for the first time defines “fortuity,” while the Colorado Supreme Court instructs on insolvency “drop down.” The Eighth Circuit considers a time element pollution exclusions and whether prejudice plays any role. An Oregon federal court finds an exclusion for “infectious and/or contagious diseases” ambiguous in the context of a listeria claim. Regardless of whether the court got it right,... By: Rivki

At my “Firing Line” debate with Nolan McCarty at Yale, I made the case for the Alaska model of primaries, which does away with the traditional party primary. This essay from the Dispatch reports on the ballot fight this fall… Continue reading

A recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit clarified the reach of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (“EFAA”), with significant implications for employers in New York, Connecticut, and Vermont seeking to enforce arbitration agreements. On September 30, 2026, in Diaz-Roa v. Hermes Law,...... Continue Reading

On September 30, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-0 to adopt a Report and Order (FCC Order 26-67) (Order) that substantially revises how consumers revoke consent to autodialed and prerecorded calls and texts (i.e., robocalls) under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA).... By: DLA Piper

California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (the “FEHA”) proscribes various forms of employment discrimination, including discrimination based on religious beliefs.... By: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

New national rules, effective 1 July 2026, give workers who continue working after China’s mandatory retirement age a set of statutory protections for the first time. For employers that rehire retiring staff or rely on older workers in frontline roles, the most significant change is that these workers are now entitled to overtime pay on the same basis as ordinary employees.... By: DLA Piper

On 14 October 2026, the German Parliament adopted the Implementation Act for the EU Cyber Resilience Act (“CRA”), determining how the EU’s cybersecurity rules for products with digital elements will be supervised and enforced in Germany.... By: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

The attorney was initially ordered to pay $500 every day after ICE failed to return a detainee’s personal property.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently announced that the California Office of Administrative Law approved its initial regulation implementing aspects of the state's corporate climate disclosure laws, effective October 12, 2026. Originally adopted by CARB in February, the regulation establishes an initial fee framework and...... By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Supreme Court denies VirtaMove without holding it for Tesla, Kahoot!, Intel, or FedEx. Plus new petitions on post-expiration royalties and § 101. Continue reading this post on Patently-O.

In re Joseph Beard, No. 15-26-00136-CV – Decided October 15, 2026 In a unanimous opinion, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals

A federal court in Florida recently ruled that since a company’s remote employees did not work at a single site of employment, they were not entitled to a written notice of termination under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act). As the first court in the Eleventh Circuit to address this issue, the decision offers important guidance on employers’ WARN Act notice obligations to remote employees.... By: Phelps Dunbar

A new federal bill targeting the sale of smart meter data highlights growing US regulatory scrutiny of what everyday technologies can reveal about consumers. Regulators are focused on the potential for connected vehicles, wearables, thermostats, smart TVs, and other Internet of Things products to collect data passively, often without consumers’ awareness.... By: Morgan Lewis

The Court seems concerned enough about transitioning children but not adult (prisoners).

A Michigan activist is claiming a First Amendment violation after a court refused to provide copies of audio from her brother’s criminal hearing where the presiding judge "lost her temper."

On Oct. 14, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an interim final rule (IFR), effective immediately, cutting the time a refugee has to respond to a Notice of Intent to Terminate (NOIT) refugee status from 30 days to 10 days. 91 Fed. Reg. 65077. Comments are due Nov. 13, 2026 (Docket No. USCIS-2026-0397).... By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

For decades, a New York employee’s personnel file belonged, practically speaking, to the employer. The employee might glimpse it during an exit interview or a lawsuit. Otherwise, it stayed locked away.... By: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

On October 15, 2026, FERC initiated a rulemaking to enable blanket authorizations for certain activities at liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants.... By: Troutman Pepper Locke

The US tariff litigation landslide continues to rumble downhill. On February 20, 2026, the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), holding that IEEPA does not authorize the president to impose tariffs. The administration responded by imposing a 10 percent global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Originally published in The Procurement Lawyer, Volume 62, Number 1, Fall 2026. © 2026 by the... By

On September 28, 2026, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced the final version of a new class deviation, titled “Basic Safeguarding of Data within Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence Systems,” that applies compliance requirements to contracts involving the use of large language models (LLMs). The new clause went into effect on October 19, 2026, and... Continue Reading

For years, the rules governing college sports have been shaped by antitrust litigation, state name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) laws, National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) rulemaking, and private settlements rather than a single national framework.... By: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

A judge in New Mexico ordered the technology giant Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company liable for misleading users about its privacy and content policies. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez (D) announced the judge's order Wednesday, calling it "one of the single largest — if not the largest —...

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has issued Ministerial Resolution No. 122 of 2026 Regarding the Update of Labour Accommodation Requirements (the Resolution), introducing updated requirements for labor accommodation in the UAE.... By: Morgan Lewis - Shifting Sands Of Labor Law

On September 30, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) published a series of notices seeking public comment on significantly expanding the definition of “accredited investor” under Rule 501(a) of Regulation D (“Regulation D”) under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 by designating several new credential or professional certifications that would qualify natural persons for accredited investor status.... By: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

The Alabama Supreme Court issued its weekly release list on Friday, October 16, which included the following orders and opinions of interest to the business community...... By: Maynard Nexsen

The Central Bank of Nigeria, through its legal team led by Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, argued a preliminary objection to an application filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project before the Federal High Court in Abuja over approximately ₦2.995 trillion identified in connection with the […]

Brazil's New Working-Time Framework: Reduced Hours, Two Weekly Rest Days, and a New Exemption for Certain Employees Brazil's newly enacted Constitutional Amendment No. 141 significantly changes the country's working-time rules. The amendment gradually reduces the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours, introduces a second paid weekly rest day, and creates a new exemption from working-time and timekeeping requirements for certain employees with a university degree who meet a compensation threshold.

Contra Costa County Superior Court to Implement New Weekly Jury Summons Model Beginning in 2027Karen.Datangel Mon, 10/19/2026 - 10:28 Fromthecourts

Superior Court of Los Angeles County to Expand Courthouse Renumbering Initiative to Four Additional Locations on Nov. 2, 2026Karen.Datangel Tue, 10/20/2026 - 10:29 Fromthecourts

The Federal Reserve and the FDIC have extended until Nov. 4 the deadline for comments on a proposal governing extension of credit by banks to their executive officers, directors, principal shareholders, and their related interests. “Since the publication of the proposal, commenters have requested that the Board extend the comment period.... Continue Reading

The Wyoming State Bar today released the results of this year’s Judicial Performance Assessment.

On 18 September 2026, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published its final Guidelines on the sound management of third-party risk regarding non-ICT services (the New Guidelines).... By: DLA Piper

A Hong Kong court has dismissed Russia’s bid to disqualify German arbitrator Stephan Schill from hearing an investment treaty claim brought by Uniper at the HKIAC, finding neither his academic writings nor his nationality gave rise to justifiable doubts about his independence or impartiality.

David Freeman Engstrom (Stanford Law School), David Marcus (UCLA School of Law), and Elliot Setzer (Yale University) have posted Managerial Courts (Yale Law Journal) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: In recent decades, American courts have undergone a quiet but far-reaching revolution in their function and role. Particularly in state courts facing a crush of cases […]

NYT : A coalition of Democratic lawmakers and campaign committees filed a lawsuit on Wednesday asking a federal judge to impose a sweeping halt to efforts by the Trump administration to control various aspects of election administration ahead of next… Continue reading

The government has published a consultation paper on employment status reform and protections for the self-employed. The consultation closes on 8 January 2027.... By: DLA Piper

Decision stands in contrast to recent trans rights actions from court that often sides with Trump administration The US supreme court went against Donald Trump ’s administration on Wednesday, refusing to allow the immediate enforcement of sweeping restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender individuals held in prisons and federal facilities. The decision marks an unusual victory for transgender rights before the nation’s highest court, which has largely sided with the administration an

On October 1, 2026, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) approved plans for ten drug manufacturers, covering 21 drugs, to join a revised 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (the Pilot) starting January 1, 2027.... By: Benesch

California’s Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) has finalized regulations implementing Assembly Bill 1415 (AB 1415), providing additional guidance regarding the application of California’s healthcare transaction notice requirements to private equity groups, hedge funds, management services organizations (MSOs), and other entities involved in healthcare transactions. The final regulations become effective November 2, 2026.... By: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • FTC and USDA Seek Public Input on Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing and Market Competition • States Ask Supreme Court to Clarify Authority Over Prediction Markets • Connecticut AG Tong Seeks Approval of Settlements with Three Generic Drug Manufacturers in Antitrust Case • AG Mayes Sues TikTok Over Alleged Harm to Minors... By: Co

The 2026 Virginia Energy Plan outlines the Spanberger Administration’s priorities for clean energy development, grid reliability and rising electricity demand from data centers. It proposes expanding solar and energy storage, reforming utility procurement and incentives, and ensuring large electricity users pay for needed infrastructure.... By: Williams Mullen

With just two weeks until the November 3 midterm elections, companies should pay attention not only to who may control Congress in January, but also to the congressional inquiries already underway. Letters and information requests issued today—including those from lawmakers currently in the minority—could become the foundation for more extensive investigations in the next Congress.... By: Morgan Lewis

In a per curiam memorandum opinion issued on July 14, 2026, the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston conditionally granted a writ of mandamus directing a Harris County trial court to rule on two long-pending motions in an insurance dispute — a motion to compel appraisal and a motion for abatement — that had languished without action for close to a year.... By: Zelle LLP

New personnel record requirements for employers in New York State – including an employee notification requirement – will take effect on Sunday, November 8. The law applies to all New York State employers, regardless of the number of employees. Out-of-state employers should also ideally comply, with respect to any employees who are in the State of New York.... By: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

On October 15, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED) issued a policy clarifying the process for companies seeking to voluntarily self-disclose potential criminal conduct related to federal health care programs under DOJ’s Department-wide Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (CEP), which was released earlier this year.... By: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended its Emerging Viral Pathogen (EVP) Guidance for Antimicrobial Pesticides (Guidance) in response to the Marburg virus. Marburg virus disease is a rare disease that is caused by an infection from the Marburg virus.... By: Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

This edition of The Essentials in US Employment Law coincides with the close of California’s 2026 legislative session and summarizes the most significant employment-related bills enacted this year. We have highlighted key provisions of the new laws taking effect in 2027, including significant developments involving: • Artificial Intelligence and Workplace Technology - • Employment Agreements, Arbitration, and Mediation - • Discrimination and Retaliation - • Leaves of Absence - • Wage and Hour...

The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) (comprising the European Banking Authority, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and European Securities and Markets Authority) has published its annual work programme for 2027, setting out priorities for addressing cross-sectoral risks and enhancing supervisory coordination across the EU financial sector.... By: A&O Shearman

Contractors bidding large public projects in Massachusetts may soon have another eligibility requirement to consider. In January 2026, the Massachusetts House passed H.5032, known as the PATHS Act, by a 154-1 vote. The bill is now before the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. If enacted, it would impose new apprenticeship requirements on public works projects with an estimated construction cost exceeding $10 million.... By: Bowditch & Dewey

A final court order does not necessarily mean an end to the involvement of state attorneys general (AG) in an enforcement action.... By: Troutman Pepper Locke

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to let the Trump administration immediately enforce restrictions on gender-affirming medical care for transgender people in federal custody, leaving lower-court relief in place while the litigation proceeds. The unsigned order does not resolve the merits, but it is a significant procedural setback for the government and an important...

In the recent case of DZD v DZE [2026] SGHC 199, the General Division of the High Court of Singapore set aside an arbitral award after finding that the parties had not entered into a valid arbitration agreement. The court held that the respondent’s non-participation in the arbitration did not give rise to a deemed arbitration agreement and that its payment of freight to the claimant neither ratified the forged execution of a charterparty document nor established an agreement to arbitrate.... By:

Maine has adopted two complementary health care transaction laws. The first is a “mini-HSR” statute requiring certain health care entities to submit copies of their federal Hart-Scott-Rodino Act filings to the Maine Attorney General. The second creates a 180-day notice-and-clearance process for acquisitions of Maine health care entities by private equity companies, hedge funds, and certain management services organizations.... By: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

San Francisco recently finalized amendments to its Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (PPLO), expanding access to employer-paid parental leave benefits by reducing the length of service eligibility requirement for covered employees from 180 days to 90 days.... By: DLA Piper

The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) has released a consultation on proposed changes to the standard conditions imposed on market services licences under Part 6 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA).... By: DLA Piper

State courts are at critical crossroads. On one hand, they are facing heavier workloads and persistent staffing shortages, while managing

The Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba on Wednesday granted bail to four defendants standing trial over the fatal shooting of Oghenemi “Mine” Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, while the first defendant, ASP Usman Nuhu, popularly known as “Ogbegbe,” remains in custody. The development followed the closure of the defence cases by all five […]

On October 19, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its Temporary Protected Status (TPS) webpages for Ukraine and Sudan, stating that an announcement on the TPS designations for both countries “[would] be made at the appropriate time.”... By: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,

Ben Berwick and Jessica Marsden have written this SF Chronicle oped: The lawsuit is almost assuredly dead on arrival. So what’s really going on? In all likelihood, the Department of Justice knows its lawsuit against California will fail. This case… Continue reading

On October 12, 2026, the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) California Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Climate-Related Financial Risk Disclosure Initial Regulation, codified at Title 17, California Code of Regulations, sections 96070-96077 (the Initial Regulation).... By: WilmerHale

In a significant development for the telecom industry, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit found that the FCC lacks the necessary legal authority to create USAC, the entity responsible for administering the federal USF. The court therefore vacated the 2025 Q4 USF contribution factor, which the Wireline Competition Bureau set primarily based on data from USAC, and remanded the matter to the FCC for further proceedings.... By: Womble Bond Dickinson

A federal judge in the paraquat multidistrict litigation ordered a second lawyer to explain why his clients aren't participating in a proposed settlement.

An Ebola scare gripped the National Assembly on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio disclosed that several senators declined to shake hands with him amid concerns over the confirmed Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory. Akpabio made the disclosure during the Senate’s consideration of a motion on measures to prevent the spread of the […]

The third prosecution witness (PW3) in the ongoing trial of former Taraba State Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku and another defendant before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Taiwo Jones, on Wednesday told the court that he never received any instructions on financial transactions from the former governor. Ishaku, who governed Taraba State […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued five notices of proposed rulemaking aimed at easing the licensing burden for commercial launch and reentry operators under 14 C.F.R. Part 450, representing the first concrete outputs from the Space Policy Administration, Coordination, and Execution (SPACE) Task Force recently formed by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).... By: Holland & Knight LLP

On September 30, Governor Newsom signed SB 574, thus creating—for the first time—statutory guardrails on attorneys’ and arbitrators’ use of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The law, which comes into effect in January 2027, imposes new verification requirements on lawyers while requiring that certain uses of generative AI be disclosed.... By: WilmerHale

On October 2, 2026 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has agreed to settle its price discrimination case against Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC (Southern Glazer’s), the first Robinson-Patman Act (RPA) enforcement action settled by a federal enforcement agency in more than 20 years.... By: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

In early June, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its new National Enforcement Plan (NEP). The NEP is a helpful document, as it essentially serves as a road map that will guide the agency’s enforcement efforts through 2029. Originally published in Iron & Steel Technology - October 2026.... By: Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Congress is considering a bill that would let patents on prescription drugs be rendered unenforceable over an honest paperwork error, even when the underlying invention is genuinely new, non-obvious, and valuable to patients. Supporters of the Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act (S. 2658), which the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee reported in July, say it will lower drug prices by closing what they describe as a loophole that drugmakers use to extend their m

Cal/OSHA has commenced formal rulemaking to implement Senate Bill 606’s Egregious and Enterprise-wide violation classifications.... By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a statement confirming that the Upper Tribunal will hear legal challenges to its motor finance redress scheme from 16 to 26 February 2027.... By: A&O Shearman

On 7 September 2026, the UK Government launched an open consultation (which will remain open until 30 November 2026) on “Modernising Corporate Reporting”, proposing significant changes to the corporate reporting regime under the Companies Act 2006 (Companies Act) with the aim of generating more useful disclosures for investors.... By: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

On October 14, 2026, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced the formation of the office's first Corporate Crime and Antitrust Task Force (the "Task Force"), targeting antitrust violations, health care fraud, and other consumer fraud by corporations and their executives.... By: Jones Day

The White House believed it could turn capital punishment into entertainment thanks to the Supreme Court.

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation announced on October 14, 2026 that for 2027 premiums for multiemployer pension plans will be a flat $42 per participant. This represents a 5% increase from 2026 rates (a $2 increase) and a 40% increase from rate levels 10 years ago ($30 per participant).... By: Morgan Lewis - ML Benefits

On October 15, 2026, FERC issued a draft policy statement proposing to end its requirement that natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) project applicants submit air dispersion modeling for environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).... By: Troutman Pepper Locke

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek recently directed the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to use its existing administrative authority and discretion to pause processing and issuing air and water discharge permits for new or expanded data center facilities until July 1, 2027.... By: Ballard Spahr LLP

News 12: Gov. Josh Stein is criticizing recent State Board of Elections changes for mail-in ballots, saying the changes have contributed to thousands more absentee ballot rejections. In a social media post, Gov. Stein said the rejection rate is twice… Continue reading

From today's decision by Judge John Sinatra (W.D.N.Y.) in Heeter v. James: New York enacted a first-of-its-kind law prohibiting law-abiding residents-who

In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Ashley Taylor and Clayton Friedman, co-leaders of Troutman Pepper Locke’s State Attorneys General (AG)

Several news companies argue the law is vague and "flagrantly unconstitutional" since officers can cordon off a 25-foot area for any reason while they carry out official duties.

On September 28, 2026, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced the final version of a new class deviation, titled “Basic Safeguarding of Data within Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence Systems,” that applies compliance requirements to contracts involving the use of large language models (LLMs). The new clause went into effect on October 19, 2026, and... Continue Reading

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration has to continue providing gender-affirming care to inmates in federal prisons as litigation on efforts to change the policy continues.

The Court contrasted Section 175(4) of the BNSS with the erstwhile Section 156(3) of the CrPC.

The Supreme Court refused the Trump administration’s bid to stop providing transgender inmates hormone treatments and certain surgeries on Wednesday, declining to lift a lower judge’s block over the dissents of two conservative justices. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy would taper treatments for inmates currently receiving them, and officials would also need to stop providing...

Advocates for the inmates said the Trump administration overrode medical providers’ clinical judgment to cut off gender-affirming care for around 1,000 people.

DOL withdraws tipped-worker rule; Instacart settles hiring-bias claims; Phillips 66 locks out New Jersey refinery workers.

Chris Willis, a partner in Troutman Pepper Locke’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group, was quoted in the October 19, 2026,

In Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church v. Township of Collier, (3d Cir., Oct. 19, 2026), the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals in a 2-1 decision affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction to bar enforcement of zoning provisions that prevent a Church from building shrine on land it owns. The majority held that even though the Church is likely to ultimately succeed on the merits of its

Liberal justice says recent decisions on redistricting and campaign finance have undermined democracy and polarized US even more US politics live – latest updates Elena Kagan criticized rulings made by the US supreme court’s conservative majority this week, arguing that its recent decisions on redistricting and campaign finance had undermined America’s democracy. “The court has kind of blinded itself to the very deleterious effects of their rulings on how the political system works,” said Kagan,

**Tiyasha Introduction The Supreme Court in Louis De Raedt and later in Sarbananda Sonowal held that the power of the Government of India to expel foreigners is absolute and unlimited and there is no provision in the Constitution fettering its discretion. Although delivered in the context of a self-admitted foreign national, years later, the constitutionally […]

Justice Elena Kagan offered a pointed critique on Tuesday of recent Supreme Court decisions that opened the door for more political spending and weakened key voting rights protections, suggesting those rulings by her conservative colleagues have driven the country further apart. Kagan, one of three liberal justices on the high court, said during remarks at...

The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order on Monday in BMG Rights Management (US) LLC v. Vetter affirming the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s judgment granting a songwriter ownership of the worldwide copyright in “Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love).” The Court entered the affirmance under 28 U.S.C. Section 2109, following a September 30 reply in which BMG Rights Management (US) LLC and the other petitioners urged the Court to grant certiorari and reverse.

A Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court in Delhi on Wednesday ordered the release of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after accepting the sureties furnished by them, bringing their judicial custody to an end. Assistant Commissioner of Police Ritu Raj, acting as the Special Executive Magistrate, passed the release order after […]

On Monday, the Supreme Court granted a petition to settle a dispute over the federal government’s power to ban the production of home-produced distilled spirits.

More than four months after Bill C-34 was introduced (and about ten days after I posted about it ), the government released its Charter statement for the Safe Social Media Act. While there was no doubt the government would insist its bill is Charter-compliant, the question was how it would defend the under-16 social media ban, which I have argued is unconstitutional and whose French counterpart the Constitutional Council struck down in August . On that front, the statement is noticeably weak, ci

Outside task force needed to investigate Chicago police shootings: Illinois AG The Office of the Illinois Attorney General on Tuesday called for the formation of a new law enforcement task force to investigate shootings by Chicago Police officers. Source: Chicago Tribune

Apple can’t escape trial in massive class action over photo face scans A federal judge has largely rejected Apple’s push to avoid either a trial or a settlement payout in a potentially massive class action seeking damages under Illinois’ biometrics privacy law. Source: Legal Newsline

On September 17, 2026, the European Data Protection Board adopted Guidelines 3/2025 on the interplay between the Digital Services Act and the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Continue Reading ›

Gwynne Wilcox's lawsuit is finally over.

Plus, the Supreme Court’s next major case on the free exercise of religion.

“Regulatory Four-Night: Who can fire US Attorneys? The Missing Clear-Statement Analysis; A Thought Experiment About Vacatur, A Reason for Judge Greg Katsas’s Influence, A Firsthand Account of Ken Paxton, and More.” Aaron L. Nielson has this post at Civitas Outlook.

On 12 October 2026 the United Kingdom’s Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) paused its Control List Classification service, through which exporters had sought official advice on whether their goods, software, or technology fall within the control lists, and two days later it widened the dual-use open general export licence (OGEL) and the two OGELs for...... Continue Reading

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a 1989 criminal appeal and upheld the life sentence of a man convicted of stabbing a person to death over a land dispute in Bareilly. The Court held that differences between the FIR and the dying declaration about how the victim reached the hospital were minor and did not […]

*Says “The Director Was Not Acting In A Vacuum” A consulting firm, Bizplus Consulting Services Ltd, has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, seeking an investigation into alleged conflicting representations by the Director of Enforcement of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Chukwuemeka Tony Ubani, and asking that his clearance for appointment to […]

Federal officials reached an agreement over mortgage rate benefits for military borrowers.

Nine former FBI employees — including agents, intelligence analysts, and staff specialists — have sued in federal court in Washington, D.C., seeking reinstatement after being fired earlier this year. According to the complaint, the terminations were not based on misconduct or performance, but on their assigned work connected to the investigation into former President Donald...

The newly appointed judges of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice have pledged to uphold judicial independence and integrity, tackle delays in adjudication and strengthen compliance with the Court’s judgments, amid renewed emphasis on restoring public confidence in regional justice delivery. The judges made the commitment as they began a five-day orientation programme on Monday, […]

A Thousand Words Cannot Carry A Single Basket Of Yams- African Proverb By Folarinwa Aluko Government is judged by its actions, not its declarations. A government cannot claim to promote innovation merely by publishing a policy that promises to do so. The test is whether the Policy understands the conditions that drive innovation, identifies the […]

The Court of Appeal sitting in Sokoto has nullified the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Zamfara North Senatorial District over gross non-compliance with the party’s guidelines and the Electoral Act. The judgment was delivered yesterday by Justice Tunde Oyebamiji Awotoye, who upheld the earlier decision of the Federal High Court, Gusau, which […]

The National Commission for Women, Maharashtra State Commission for Women and TISS Mumbai organised a consultation on reviewing state-specific laws, focusing on women’s property rights, workplace safety and access to justice.

The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has called on magistrates in Nigeria to invest consistently in self-development. Justice Dipeolu also urged magistrates to read judgments of superior courts, keep abreast of legislative developments, improve their legal research and judgment-writing skills, and participate in continuing judicial education. She equally cautioned magistrates against treating […]

We know not everyone has the access, skills or confidence to use online services. From April 2027, changes to our Digital Support Service will help more people access justice and improve support for some of our most disadvantaged users.

SEBI has amended Regulation 62-A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, simplifying the mandatory listing requirement by restricting it to debt securities issued after a listed entity's debt securities have been listed on a stock exchange.

10/21/1919: Abrams v. United States argued.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is finalizing a new information collection that would include weekly and quarterly reporting forms that must be completed by permitted payment stablecoin issuers and foreign payment stablecoin issuers registered with the OCC under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is issuing this bulletin to clarify the process for filing applications and requesting waivers under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act).

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is issuing a final rule to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act regarding the issuance of payment stablecoins and certain related activities by entities subject to the OCC's jurisdiction. The final rule will be effective on January 18, 2027.

In Doe v. Catholic Relief Services, (4th Cir., Oct. 16. 2026), the U.S.4th Circuit Court of Appeals in a 2-1 decision affirmed a Maryland federal district court's holding that Catholic Relief Services violated Title VII and the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act by denying health insurance coverage to an IT analyst's same-sex spouse. In a 66-page majority opinion, the court said in

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced a final rule to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.

" Instilling confidence in the election process is vital for the maintenance of constitutional democracy," the Court said.

The Delhi High Court will hear on Thursday, October 22, a petition filed by All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora challenging preventive proceedings initiated against her by Delhi Police and a notice directing her to furnish a personal bond of ₹10,000 with one surety to maintain peace. Justice Subramonium Prasad listed the matter […]

The Kerala High Court has held that placing the penis on the vagina of a three-year-old girl, after removing her undergarment and causing her pain, is not a mere “touch” under Section 7 of the POCSO Act but amounts to penetrative sexual assault under Section 3. Justice A. Badharudeen confirmed the conviction of the accused […]

Madras High Court held that exploiting familial bonds and emotions to influence voters could not, by itself, amount to undue influence, as it did not overpower adults’ free will. The Court observed that adults who chose to vote a particular way in response to their children’s demands were exercising their own volition

After ten years, what are some of the tried and tested methods of civic-center success?

Heineken has been told to pay a €111.2 million tab by an Amsterdam court, which ruled that the brewer is liable for damages caused by its Greek subsidiary’s abuse of dominance. The penalty – which includes €67.8 million in interest – comes after years of back-and-forth about whether the Dutch courts could hear Macedonian Thrace Brewery’s claim from almost a decade ago. Also in The Briefing, France...

In new research, Nicholas Short, Sophie Hill, and Jacob Brown examine "ideological capture": regulatory capture that works not through lobbying but through experts defining what goals and values regulators may consider. Surveying the public alongside antitrust lawyers, they find the consumer welfare standard marginalizes important public concerns, like the risk of increased layoffs or more lobbying power. Read it at ProMarket >>

A Czech customs dispute over suspected imports of Chinese-origin goods turns on two OLAF missions to Taiwan, in 2013 and 2014. The Czech Supreme Administrative Court asks whether OLAF had a legal basis to investigate there, whether its reports are valid, and how much they can prove when their content cannot be verified.

The Karnataka High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against 13 people accused of displaying posters in Mangaluru criticising the Supreme Court’s 2019 Ayodhya judgment. The Court held that expressing disagreement with a judicial decision and demanding justice falls within the constitutional protection of freedom of speech and does not, by itself, constitute an offence under […]

A bail court does not weigh evidence or defences such as language of disclosure statements, held the Division Bench.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior has refused to condone a 213-day delay in a writ appeal filed by the State, holding that processing a file through various authorities and obtaining legal opinion and permission cannot, by itself, amount to sufficient cause. The Court dismissed the State’s appeal as barred by limitation. A Division […]

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission to withhold publication of the final list of candidates for the upcoming urban local body elections until October 26, following allegations that several opposition candidates were prevented from submitting their nomination papers. A vacation bench comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana […]

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have moved the Delhi High Court seeking to set aside an October 19 order extending their judicial custody in preventive proceedings under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). They have alleged that their continued detention, despite submitting sureties, violates their fundamental right to personal liberty […]

The Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, has held that a party cannot automatically forfeit earnest money or advance payments under an agreement to sell without proving actual loss or legal injury caused by a breach of contract. Affirming the dismissal of a suit for specific performance, the Court ruled that […]

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday permitted Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to withdraw their petitions challenging an order extending their judicial custody, after advising them to pursue the remedies available under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. Justice Subramonium Prasad permitted the withdrawal after questioning why the petitioners […]

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a review petition filed by the State Bank of India against its earlier order holding that the terms governing a retired officer’s loans did not empower the bank to prematurely close the loan accounts merely because he had attained the age of superannuation. A Division Bench of Justice Vivek […]

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has upheld a cheque bounce conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. It held that the accused’s plea that the complainant filled in the cheque could not be accepted at the revision stage, because it was never suggested to the complainant during cross-examination. Justice Rakesh Kainthla dismissed the […]

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned the maintainability of pleas filed by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka challenging the extension of their custody, observing that the matter was still before the court of first instance and asking why they had approached the High Court at this stage. Justice Subramonium […]

The Supreme Court allowed Vijayan and co-accused to file appeal before the High Court Division Bench against the Single Bench direction to register FIR.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the investigation into the FIR registered against former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T and son-in-law P A Mohamed Riyas in the alleged Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL)-Exalogic case for seven days. The Court also permitted the petitioners to pursue their challenge before a Division […]

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the investigation against former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and others in the CMRL-Exalogic corruption case for one week, allowing them to challenge the direction for registration of an FIR before a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court. A vacation Bench of Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. […]

The GPRA (Amendment) Rules, 2026, primarily seek to strengthen compliance with allotment deadlines, clarify the consequences of default, and revise the timelines governing offers of alternative accommodation and the accrual of licence-fee liability.

The Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) has allowed a challenge to a visa refusal by an Iraqi national who was detained during the western occupation of Iraq. The Home Secretary had deemed his presence in the UK ‘not conducive to the public good’ for national security reasons. The decision was deficient enough to amount to […]

A man convicted of murder has had his conviction referred back to the Court of Appeal after the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) found that a jury may not have been given the chance to consider whether he was guilty of manslaughter instead. Nicholas Curtis was jailed for life, with a minimum term of 18 […]

The Allahabad High Court has sought responses from the Central Government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the need for a legal or regulatory framework enabling dependants of patients in a comatose state to access money held in their bank accounts to meet medical expenses and household necessities. A Division Bench of Justice […]

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) to consider a representation by the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) seeking an extension of the deadline for filing nominations for the upcoming urban local body elections. The party has alleged that violence, intimidation and obstruction prevented several of its candidates […]

The Calcutta High Court has quashed a criminal case of cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal intimidation against a factory owner, holding that the dispute arose out of a failed commercial lease and was purely civil in nature. Justice Uday Kumar found that the FIR was a retaliatory counter-blast lodged after the landlord started […]

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered the West Bengal government to constitute a commission of inquiry led by a retired high court judge to investigate the October 17 stampede at the Chorbagan Durga puja pandal, which resulted in 19 deaths. While issuing the order, a division bench headed by Chief Justice Ravindra V Ghuge […]

The Court asked the SEC to postpone the publication of final list of candidates till October 25.

The Allahabad High Court has ordered a statewide verification of the appointment letters and educational documents of all teachers of Classes I to VIII in Uttar Pradesh, to be routed through the Special Task Force (STF). Justice Vinod Diwakar issued the directions on October 16, 2026, while hearing a writ petition by a teacher who, […]

The Allahabad High Court at Lucknow has asked the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to state whether a Certificate and Place of Practice (COP), once issued, can be reissued with a changed place of practice. The Court also asked the Council to place on record the details of 5108 voters found eligible for the upcoming […]

Court of appeal decision prevents woman from suing police and CPS for disclosing her address to violent ex-partner The Labour MP Jess Phillips has said she hopes the UK’s highest court “sees sense” and overturns a ruling preventing a domestic abuse survivor from suing Sussex police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for disclosing her address to her violent ex-partner. Phillips said that if the supreme court upheld the court of appeal’s decision when it hears the case on Wednesday and Thurs

Maternity leave is a right to motherhood; child's right to full development protected under Article 21, Court said.

The Allahabad High Court has directed its Registrar General to proceed under Section 379 of the BNSS after finding that the police fabricated an arrest memo and committed perjury before the Court in a habeas corpus case from Aligarh. A Division Bench of Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Achal Sachdev also allowed the habeas corpus […]

When a will lacks an essential dispositive clause due to a drafting error, counsel’s first instinct may be to apply ...

The Court looked at what a financial creditor must show to prove "default under Section 7 of the IBC", and what kind of documents the adjudicating authority can rely on to be satisfied that default has occurred.

The 17th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has nominated the following individuals for appointment to the Broward circuit and county courts created by the elevations of Circuit Court Judge Marlon J. Weiss to the Fourth District Court of Appeal and County Judge Jeremy I. Franker to the circuit bench. Circuit Court Vacancy Julio Gonzalez, Jr. Janice...

The Calcutta High Court has declined to directly supervise the investigation into the deadly Chorebagan Durga Puja pandal stampede in Kolkata, while permitting the West Bengal government to appoint a retired High Court judge of its choice to head a commission of inquiry into the tragedy. A Division Bench headed by Chief Justice Ravindra V […]

By Ishie-Johnson Emmanuel Abstract For over three decades, Nigerian corporate insolvency law was synonymous with corporate death. The enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 introduced a paradigm shift from a liquidation-centric to a rescue-oriented framework. This article examines the key innovations of CAMA 2020, particularly administration and Company Voluntary Arrangements, and evaluates […]

The Nigerian Bar Association, Enugu Branch, and civil society organisation Spaces for Change have raised concerns over what they described as the increasing use of the judiciary and legal processes to suppress civic space in Nigeria and across West Africa, particularly during periods of crisis. Speaking at a two-day high-level training for judges, judicial officers […]

By Oluwaleye Adedoyin Grace Reports indicates that thirty-seven suspected illegal miners reportedly died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. Weeks later, a suspended commandant admitted before a judicial commission of inquiry that the deaths could have been prevented. Yet, conflicting accounts about the operation leave fundamental […]

The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) seeking to restrain authorities from removing its temporary bookstall near Jadavpur Coffee House in Kolkata during the Durga Puja festivities. Justice Partha Pratim Roy declined to grant relief to the party, observing that merely applying for permission and […]

It’s probably safe to say that the Federal Reserve is the most closely studied central bank in the world. Scholars have written at length about its monetary policy, its balance sheet, and its governance and independence. But far less attention

On September 24, 2026, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) issued two companion notices of proposed rulemaking to implement its responsibilities under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act or Act).

Watch Law Made Easy by SCC Times new episode which examines the legal framework under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Protection

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has begun earning revenue from the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two following the resolution of its nearly two-decade dispute with Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during the formalisation of the settlement agreement between the Federal […]

The Association of West African Media Lawyers (WAMELA) has petitioned the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), asking it to investigate whether Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s decision to contest a Senate seat in 2027 while still serving as governor raises questions of conflict of interest or abuse of office. The petition, dated October 20, 2026, […]

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Government departments are equally bound by limitation law and cannot obtain condonation merely by citing internal delay or blaming counsel without a reasonable and supported explanation.

Once an Assessing Officer grants another opportunity for cross-examination after an earlier absence, the officer cannot later revive that absence as the basis for denying the taxpayer an effective cross-examination.

Washington Post – no paywall: “With pivotal midterm elections two weeks away, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan said Tuesday the high court’s recent decisions on voting and campaign finance have damaged the nation’s democracy. The liberal justice sharply criticized the conservative majority’s rulings this year limiting the Voting Rights Act and loosening campaign finance restrictions ...

Election officials in Los Angeles County say their preliminary analysis of the federal government's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in California shows the list is "unreliable."

FedScoop: “The Office of Personnel Management released an artificial intelligence chatbot focused on answering questions about federal workforce data in plain English. Now, it wants people to try to break it. FWD Chat, or Federal Workforce Data Chat, was officially released to the public Wednesday in a testing phase, with the intention of making improvements ...

On October 13, 2026, in Bolton v. Inland Fresh Seafood Corporation of America, Inc., No. 24-10084, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit overturned its longstanding practice of requiring benefit plan participants to exhaust administrative remedies before filing statutory claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).... By: Littler

California employers now have a little more time and flexibility to comply with California’s 2025 law that banned or restricted most employment-related “stay-or-pay” provisions. The new legislation delays the law’s compliance deadline such that the restrictions no longer apply to contracts entered into between January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027.... By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

On September 29, the U.S. Department of Education published a final rule repealing the 2024 Title IX regulations and effectively reinstating the 2020 Title IX regulations, subject to four “minor” exceptions. The 2026 rule became effective upon publication without prior public notice and comment, based on exemptions invoked under the Administrative Procedure Act. Although the…... By: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Key Updates: HRSA has approved implementation plans for 10 manufacturers participating in its revised 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2027.... By: Polsinelli

Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company vs. William Bell and Denise Bell, Case No. 2D2025-1483 (Fla. 2d DCA August 14, 2026) - Florida State Statute §627.70152 requires property owners to serve a Notice of Intent to Initiate Litigation to the Florida Department of Financial Services at least 10 business days before a lawsuit against a property insurer can be filed with the court.... By: Marshall Dennehey

Four new workers’ compensation decisions dropped today from the New York Third Department. Buscemi v. Prime Care Coordination - The claimant alleged migraine headaches from working at a computer in a warehouse.... By: Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires &

Just as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was set to expire yesterday for Ukrainians and Sudanese nationals, DHS announced that while a formal decision on these programs will be announced in due course, for now, TPS protections and work authorization remain in effect. Employers can rely on the USCIS TPS pages for these countries for I-9 reverification purposes, which can be found here and here.

On October 1, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules and amendments to provide a tailored framework for the custody of crypto assets for registered investment advisers and regulated funds. Notably, the proposed changes would permit investment advisers to self-custody clients' crypto assets and to use state trust companies as custodians, subject to certain conditions.... By: Stinson LLP

Justice Elena Kagan said the high court had created a democracy that does not work as it should.

The Delaware Court of Chancery recently issued its first interpretation of new General Corporation Law section 144(d)(2). Per our prior eAlert, section 144 governs “interested-director” transactions – i.e., where a director has a financial stake in a transaction involving the company, whether directly or through a related entity.... By: Nossaman LLP

Several recent developments reflect the European Union’s ambition to decrease dependence on non-EU technology, and to boost the development of technology in the European Union...... By: Mayer Brown

In the latest development involving the so-called “80/20 Rule” for tipped employees, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has taken another step toward elimination of the rule by formally withdrawing three opinion letters that served as the basis for the rule.... By: Littler

On September 18, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) adopted the new 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §25.194. The rule puts into effect Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) §37.0561, Planning for and Interconnection of Large Loads, which Senate Bill 6 created. The statute tells the Commission to set interconnection standards that support business development, limit stranded infrastructure costs, and protect reliability.... By: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

In an en banc decision in Bolton v. Inland Fresh Seafood Corporation of America, the Eleventh Circuit overruled its longstanding rule requiring plaintiffs to exhaust internal plan procedures before bringing statutory ERISA claims, including claims for breach of fiduciary duty. The court held that ERISA does not require plaintiffs asserting statutory claims to exhaust a plan’s internal administrative procedures before filing suit in federal court.... By: Haynes Boone

Schedule showing dates and locations for oral arguments and en banc hearings

The states claim Trump's executive order is a pretext to skirt environmental reviews.

Appeals granted by the Supreme Court of Virginia. Appeals are removed from this list after decisions are issued by the court.

Schedule of when the court is in session and holding Writ Panels.

Argument Docket information regarding pending appeals that have been granted.

Audio recordings of oral arguments made before the full Court during session since 1/7/14 are posted below. Recordings will be posted at the end of each week that the Court is in session.

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Unpublished orders for cases that were argued before the full court are posted to this page. Click on a case name to bring up further information about that appeal.

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Amendments recently made to the Rules of Court.

On October 19, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its Temporary Protected Status (TPS) webpages for Ukraine and Sudan, stating that an announcement on the TPS designations for both countries “[would] be made at the appropriate time.” Until then, USCIS confirms that Ukrainian and Sudanese nationals under TPS designation in the United States “retain protection including work authorization.”

The latest episode of our podcast called Delaware Corporate Litigation Insights features the Editor-in-Chief of The Chancery Daily , Lauren Pringle. How is Delaware’s Court of Chancery adapting to a rapidly growing caseload, and what does the future hold for one of the nation’s most influential business courts? Drawing on her years of experience covering every ruling of the Court of Chancery, and virtually every court filing, Lauren discusses its remarkable growth, the challenges of managing an

Wisconsin Supreme Court set for first oral arguments of 2026-27 term 2026-09-08 08:40:00 The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s new term is underway, with the justices set to hear their first oral arguments this morning. This fall, the Court will consider a wide range of legal questions as it begins its 2026-27 calendar. Link Headlines

Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts eight new cases at its August conference 2026-09-09 09:17:00 The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept eight new cases at its August conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed below. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opini

Wisconsin Supreme Court issues order in OLR v. Dugan 2026-09-16 13:02:00 The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order in Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Hannah Dugan (No. 2026XX1557-D). The order is attached here and is available at www.wicourts.gov . Link Headlines

Wisconsin Supreme Court issues order in DNC v Boehm 2026-09-28 13:28:00 The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order granting review in Democratic National Committee v. Boehm (No. 2024AP2484). The Court declined the request for expedited review and set a standard briefing schedule. The order is attached here and available at www.wicourts.gov . Link Headlines

Wisconsin Court System launches statewide online restraining order portal 2026-10-01 08:28:00 As Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins, the Wisconsin Court System is highlighting a new online option designed to make it easier for people to seek court-ordered protection. People in all 72 Wisconsin counties can now use the portal to complete temporary restraining order petitions without first visiting a courthouse to obtain the necessary forms. Link Headlines

Court security, new judgeships lead Wisconsin Court System's 2027-29 budget request 2026-10-06 16:00:00 The Wisconsin Supreme Court is seeking funding to support access to justice by making courthouses safer for the people who use and work in them, adding judges where workloads are greatest, investing in judicial and staff workforce, and maintaining the technology courts rely on. Its 2027-29 budget request calls for eight new circuit court branches, an additional District III Court of Appeals ju

Wisconsin Supreme Court holds Justice on Wheels in Chippewa County 2026-10-14 11:06:00 The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard two cases before an audience of students, educators, attorneys, judges, local officials, and community members on October 13 at the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls, bringing the work of the state’s highest court directly to the Chippewa Valley through its Justice on Wheels program. Link Headlines

Succession planning for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) owners just got harder. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) no longer presumes that women and members of certain groups are disadvantaged, so each owner must now show their own disadvantage.... By: Potomac Law Group, PLLC

“That's why the president, sometimes, has not very nice things to say about the court and its decisions and about some of my particular colleagues because the court, of course, has pushed back," Kagan said Tuesday.

Celebrating Constitution Day 2026: Santa Clara County Judges Bring Civic Education to Local StudentsKaren.Datangel Thu, 09/17/2026 - 16:20 Fromthecourts

Superior Court of Los Angeles County Introduces Family Law File Anywhere Program to Expand Filing Access for Self-Represented LitigantsKaren.Datangel Thu, 10/08/2026 - 11:31 Fromthecourts

Relocation Of Child Support Clerk's Office at The San Bernardino Historic CourthouseKaren.Datangel Tue, 10/13/2026 - 11:27 Fromthecourts

Contra Costa County Superior Court Strategic Plan for 2027-2029Karen.Datangel Thu, 10/15/2026 - 15:29 Fromthecourts

Commentary | CARE Court can profoundly change lives, and California’s justice system, if given the chanceMartin.Novitski Mon, 10/19/2026 - 09:05 NewsLink Unlike most court proceedings, everyone in a CARE Court courtroom — judges, participants, family members, providers and county agencies — works toward the same objective: helping someone find a path to stability and hope, where perhaps that path previously was lost or difficult to find.

U.S. Supreme Court lets name change remain for S.F.’s 148-year-old law schoolMartin.Novitski Mon, 10/19/2026 - 09:16 NewsLink The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge Monday by Serranus C. Hastings’ descendants to the removal of his name from San Francisco’s 148-year-old law school after revelations that he ordered troops to slaughter thousands of Native Americans in the 1860s.

Federal and state courts reported a combined 24 percent decrease in authorized wiretaps in 2025, compared with 2024, according to the Judiciary’s 2025 Wiretap Report.

The new Return Regulation signifies a systematic and disproportionate extension of detention compared to existing measures under the 2008 directive Guest post by Galatea Scotti and Chiara Catelli. Galatea is a social anthropologist and PhD researcher at the University of Birmingham. Her doctoral research examines life after deportation in Ghana through an ethnographic and participatory approach, focusing on social relations, masculinity, temporality, and acts of resistance. She has worked in the

Bankruptcy filings rose 12.2 percent during the 12-month period ending June 30, 2026.

On the eve of the 250th anniversary of Independence Day, in the nation’s capital, the Federal Circuit Center for Innovation and Law invited the public to the Justice Up Close, History All Around civics program to explore how law, innovation, science, and civic action have shaped the nation.

Annabel Rodriguez grew up in Boston in a Spanish-speaking home where, from childhood, she was the family translator and advocate. She didn’t think a career in law was within her reach until she got a unique opportunity in college to enroll in a fellowship at the federal courthouse.

Four new U.S. Supreme Court Fellows are set to begin their 2026-2027 fellowships in September.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has advised the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts that funds are available to transfer to the Judiciary to make additional payments to eligible Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees for fiscal year 2025.

The Judiciary is making progress on three key initiatives: modernizing case-management technology, authority to manage mission-essential Judiciary properties, and setting policy on AI use, the Judicial Conference of the United States was told today.

Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., selected nine new chairs of Judicial Conference committees and extended the term of four current chairs by one year.

BAE Systems IT and websites that support the operations of the Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC) have been impacted by a cybersecurity incident. The BNC produces and transmits bankruptcy notices for all federal bankruptcy courts around the country, and BAE Systems operates BNC systems and websites on behalf of the Federal Judiciary.

On 16 July 2026, the Commission adopted a decision specifying Alphabet’s obligations to share Google Search data under Article 6(11) of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In specifying those obligations under Article 8(2) DMA, the Commission prescribes safeguards and then relies on them to

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The companies argued the state is really asking a court to decide how much fossil fuel the world should have burned, a question they say belongs to the state legislature.

An order from U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, of the Northern District of California, sought to resolve whether the Supreme Court's June 25 ruling in Monsanto v. Durnell wiped out all lawsuits over Monsanto's Roundup.

After 28 years as an appellate justice on the Twelfth Court of Appeals, Chief Justice James “Jim” Worthen heard oral arguments in his final case Tuesday morning.

The Texas 12th Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in hedge fund executive Kyle Bass’ effort to revive an ultra vires lawsuit against the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District over halted water well permits, which the district argues is barred by a prior settlement.

An upstate New York convict argued his criminal indictment ran afoul of Second Amendment rights affirmed by a landmark Supreme Court ruling from 2022.

In BDP Construction Limited v Cygnet Behavioural Health Limited [2026] EWHC 1796 (TCC), the High Court granted summary judgment to enforce an Adjudicator's decision, rejecting challenges based on jurisdiction and breach of natural justice.... By: Mayer Brown

The IRS and Treasury have withdrawn part of the proposed regulations issued in 2016 under section 355. The withdrawn rules include

A publishing dispute has highlighted the issue of recusals by Supreme Court justices. The justices largely police themselves.

A publishing dispute has highlighted the issue of recusals by Supreme Court justices. We take a look at the court's policy and its impact.

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Garki has nullified an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission report accusing lawyer Ted Iseghohi-Edwards of fraud in connection with the London-Paris Club refunds, holding that the 2024 report contradicted earlier investigations which had cleared him of wrongdoing. Justice Suleiman Belgore delivered the judgment on Tuesday in […]

The 12th prosecution witness (PW12) in the ongoing trial of the immediate past Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Abubakar Sirika, and three others on Tuesday admitted before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Abel Enitan, was not charged in court over […]

California’s whistleblower protection statute prohibits retaliation by an employer or anyone acting on the employer’s behalf. But does that mean an employee can sue a supervisor personally? In Chaudry v. State of California, A173501 (Sept. 28, 2026), a California Court of Appeal answered that question: individual managers and supervisors are not personally liable for retaliation under Labor Code section 1102.5.... By: CDF Labor Law LLP

An appellate judge said the lower court's injunction against the entirety of the law was "way overbroad," suggesting it should not stay in effect.

Texas employers recently got a win when a state appellate court held that a contract provision giving an employee the option of receiving a benefit by not competing with their employer is not a true “non-compete agreement.” The August 6 decision in Healing Hearts Clinic v. Ramineni means that contracts that give employees a financial incentive not to compete don’t have to meet the reasonableness requirements that generally apply to non-competes in the state. This ruling clears the way for Texas.

Rene Ortiz maintains that he never meant the threats seriously, having had no meaningful way to carry them out, and simply sought attention to the dozens of lawsuits he had filed earlier.

"From our perspective, the Tennessee order is a positive development," said Nesheba Kittling, senior vice president of loss prevention for the Attorneys' Liability Assurance Society.

On Oct. 1, 2026, Colin M. McDonald, assistant attorney general for the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division or Division), issued a memorandum titled “Directive 26-12: Corporate Enforcement in the Fight Against Fraud” (the Memorandum or the “Directive”), outlining the Division’s approach to investigating and prosecuting corporate misconduct. The Memorandum identifies priority areas for fraud investigations, directs prosecutors to give “great weight” to

Houston’s First Court of Appeals voiced skepticism Tuesday toward CirclesX Recovery’s bid to revive its Winter Storm Uri tortious interference and market manipulation claims against 43 natural gas companies. The three-justice panel questioned whether gas producers intended to disrupt consumer contracts rather than simply pursue profit during the historic 2021 freeze.

On October 13, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its final rule approving Colorado’s application for primacy over Class VI Underground Injection Control wells, which are used exclusively for subsurface carbon injection operations. This decision gives Colorado’s Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) primary authority, effective November 12, 2026, to regulate carbon storage and sequestration activities in the state, excluding tribal lands, which will remain...

On October 7, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald issued a memo — Directive 26-13: A Comprehensive Approach in the Fight Against Fraud — directing all prosecutors in DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED) to combat what it calls a “fraud epidemic” with more aggressive tactics, including pre-indictment asset seizure, seeking upward variances and departures at sentencing, and bringing a wider array of charges in fraud cases.... By: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Nonprofit corporations will ring in the new year with new obligations under the North Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act. During the North Carolina General Assembly’s 2026 Session, Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 517, which provides significant changes to nonprofit governance and compliance rules regarding annual filings and board composition.... By: Brooks Pierce

On October 15, 2026, the Mississippi Supreme Court issued an important decision clarifying the information required to establish an enforceable construction lien under Mississippi law.... By: Butler Snow LLP

On August 31, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that it had ordered more than 110 commercial driver training schools to stop training immediately.... By: Hanson Bridgett

A court just held a message asking a consumer if they would “May I communicate with you via text” may constitute a solicitation under the TCPA where the context of the message suggests the intent of the message was to sell the consumer a car– and that’s probably the right result.... By: Troutman Amin LLP

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes shot down the Justice Department’s (DOJ) demand to not participate in a key hearing on Monday on the future of East Potomac Park, which President Trump wants to turn into a championship-style golf course. The Trump administration has alleged that Reyes is biased after she yelled at a government attorney...

On October 14, 2026, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the formation of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office’s first Corporate Crime and Antitrust Task Force, which will focus on complex investigations targeting fraud and misconduct by corporations and corporate executives.... By: Ropes & Gray LLP

President Trump has signed into law the Retire Through Ownership Act (S. 2403), amending Section 3(18) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), to clarify the “adequate consideration” requirement that is key to employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) transactions.... By: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The 11th Circuit’s revival of a yearslong legal battle between Atlanta’s “Urban Cowboy” and officials who seized his horses could set a new precedent for how federal courts look at the Fifth Amendment.

Eleventh Circuit Holds that Administrative Exhaustion Is Not Required for ERISA Statutory Claims On October 13, 2026, in Bolton v. Inland Fresh Seafood Corporation of America, Inc ., No. 24-10084, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit overturned its longstanding practice of requiring benefit plan participants to exhaust administrative remedies before filing statutory claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). tgelbman@littler.com Tue, 10/20/2026 - 15:48

On October 16, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule that would implement three sections of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (CAA):... By: McDermott Will & Schulte

On October 8, 2026, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would impose substantial new fees on schools that recommend F-1 students for optional practical training (OPT).... By: Cooley LLP

When a construction dispute leads to litigation, determining who may be responsible for a claim can take time. Contractors may need to review project documents, investigate alleged defects, consult with design professionals, or evaluate the work of subcontractors and suppliers. A New York law now places greater pressure on defendants to make those decisions earlier.... By: McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) has cleared an employer of unfair labor practice charges over its firing of two employees who organized a political protest at the company’s headquarters.... By: Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Through the NOPR, FERC proposes to let LNG terminal and plant operators perform certain modifications – including, with prior notice, capacity uprates and new liquefaction trains, tanks, and berths – without case-specific authorization orders under Natural Gas Act sections 3 and 7.... By: Baker Botts L.L.P.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a new supervisory memorandum of understanding with France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers, adding another layer to the growing cross-border framework governing investment advisers and investment service providers. While the agreement is not an enforcement action, it is a notable regulatory development for firms operating across U.S. and European...

The federal government has made an illegal, improper, and impractical demand for Los Angeles County to separate out ballots that the federal government has identified as containing potential non-citizen voters. (The federal government’s own expert concedes that the data may… Continue reading

Agri Stats, Raeford Farms and Farbest Foods have escaped allegations that they conspired to inflate turkey prices. “Not one witness will testify about an agreement to restrict supply or increase price,” Judge Sunil Harjani wrote. “Indeed, it appears all will deny that such an agreement existed.” However, the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois said there was enough circumstanti...

When does a criminal conviction justify disarmament under the Second Amendment? In two en banc decisions issued on the same day, the Third Circuit affirmed a felon-in-possession conviction grounded in a terroristic-threats conviction, but held that a decades-old DUI conviction did not justify continued disarmament.... By: Morrison & Foerster LLP - Federal Circuitry

For Illinois contractors performing public work, prevailing wage compliance requires careful attention to worker classifications, payroll practices, and fringe benefit calculations. Recently, however, many contractors have reported audit findings and assessments that appear disconnected from Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (IPWA) requirements, established industry practice, and, at times, the Illinois Department of Labor’s (IDOL) own published guidance.... By: Amundsen Davis LLC

A coalition of tribes, conservation groups and states first sued federal agencies over Columbia River operations 25 years ago.

Throughout the midterm campaign season, and in minority-led investigations this Congress, Democratic ranking members at key oversight committees in the House have been clear about their intention to vigorously investigate allegations of “corruption” should they win the majority in November. For instance, if Democrats control the House come January 2027, Rep. Jamie Raskin has said...... By: Jenner & Block

The chatbot rule would require businesses to provide timely and reasonable customer service in addition to offering customers access to a human representative if that service falls short.

The chatbot rule would require businesses to provide timely and reasonable customer service in addition to offering customers access to a human representative if that service falls short.

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, applying New Hampshire law, held that a Related Claims provision in an employment practices liability policy barred coverage for an employment discrimination lawsuit because an administrative complaint was first made before the Policy Period.... By: Wiley Rein LLP

The jury, composed of seven women and six men, unanimously awarded David Sabatini $6 million in damages, plus prejudgment interest, after determining Kristin Knouse had defamed him and interfered with his career.

In Hinton v. Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., No. 23-cv-04529-JD, 2026 WL 2959993 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 30, 2026), the court denied class certification in a lawsuit asserting a claim under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”). Plaintiffs alleged that the defendant embedded tracking technologies supplied by Google, Meta, and other third parties on... Continue Reading

On October 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (Commerce) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published guidance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), defining “U.S. content” under clause (2)(d) of Proclamation 11032 (the Proclamation).... By: Troutman Pepper Locke

Commissioner Hester Peirce resigned from the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or the “Commission”), effective October 2, 2026. On October 1, 2026, SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins and Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda issued a joint statement on the departure of Commissioner Peirce from the SEC. Commissioner Peirce served as a commissioner beginning in 2018, after, among other roles, serving as Counsel to SEC Commissioner Paul S. Atkins and as a staff attorney in the Division of Investment... B

California has significantly expanded its student privacy laws through Assembly Bill 1159 (AB 1159), including by restricting the use of student data to train or develop artificial intelligence systems.... By: Venable LLP

Earlier this year, the DOJ announced its creation of the Fraud Division and tasked it to “zealously investigate and prosecute those who steal or fraudulently misuse taxpayer dollars.” On Aug. 13, AAG McDonald released a memorandum that described the actions DOJ has taken to adequately resource the Division and outlined the Division’s enforcement priorities.... By: BakerHostetler

In a split decision, the appellate panel determined 27 Judeo-Christian groups had shown they would be harmed by ICE’s loosening of rules meant to only allow raids in the narrowest circumstances.

Tech companies using trailer-mounted, gas-powered combustion turbines to power data centers may soon be able to avoid clean air permit requirements.

The conservative legal movement continues to fight the presence of Black and Hispanic children in public schools.

The Executive Order (“EO”) makes it federal policy to prioritize turning women’s health research into better clinical care at every life stage, and it directs HHS, through NIH, to set up a new Women’s Health Division within 90 days. In coordination with the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health, the Division will focus on, among other...... By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

On 9 October, during an appearance at the Innovation Nation Summit in Manchester, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham put reform of non-compete clauses back on the agenda. Describing non-compete clauses as a ‘drag on innovation’ and stating that some businesses have ‘gone too far’ in their use of restrictive practices, the Prime Minister confirmed that...... By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

On October 15, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) took two related steps to streamline natural gas infrastructure permitting under sections 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA). First, it issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) on Authorizations for Certain Activities at Liquefied Natural Gas Plants. The NOPR (Docket No. RM26-2-001), if finalized, would amend...... By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Vermont’s school district landscape continues to evolve as new regional structures take shape and communities consider potential consolidation. Our Government Affairs Group provides a weekly update on the latest developments and what they may mean for Vermont schools and communities.... By: Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

On October 15, 2026, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance published six new and two revised Corporation Finance Interpretations (CFIs) addressing equity compensation and benefit-plan registration. Collectively, the CFIs ease several longstanding staff positions and reduce uncertainty regarding issues that have complicated the registration of the offer and sale of stock underlying equity awards, particularly the timing of registration for restricted stock and restricted stock units...

The SEC approved Cboe’s proposal to list binary options on issuer key performance indicators, and Chairman Paul Atkins expressly preserved CFTC jurisdiction over similar contracts structured as CFTC-regulated products. SEC Division of Trading and Markets Director Jamie Selway addressed the Innovation Exemption for tokenized securities and discussed the move toward 24-hour equity trading.... By: Paul Hastings LLP

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order list that included a denial of Google’s petition for writ of certiorari challenging the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO’s) development of settled expectations doctrine at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). This latest setback to industry-wide efforts opposing the duration of a patent’s life in force as a consideration leading to discretionary denials of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings comes a few weeks after the U.S. Solici

Do you recall the relief you felt when, in early March of 2025, the Treasury Department announced that it would not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting rule under the then existing regulatory deadlines issued under the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”)?... By: Rivkin Radler LLP

As part of the amendments to article 132 of the Mexico City Tax Code published in December 2024, certain real property tax taxpayers became subject to an obligation to file an informative declaration with the Ministry of Administration and Finance regarding residential properties whose cadastral value falls within ranges L, M, N, O, and P of the rate established in article 130, Section I of the Mexico City Tax Code.... By: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Noah Roberton for WaPo: A small group of U.S. national security officials has been discreetly advising state governments and congressional lawmakers on how to prepare for the possibility that the Trump administration will attempt to interfere in November’s midterm elections,… Continue reading

The move mirrors DHS’s recent approach to El Salvador. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine and Sudan was set to expire on October 19, 2026.... By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Germany's FDI screening regime is moving house. The rules now spread across the Foreign Trade and Payments Act (AWG) and Ordinance (AWV) will be consolidated into a standalone Investment Screening Act (Investitionsprüfungsgesetz, IPG), supported by a new Investment Screening Ordinance (Investitionsprüfungsverordnung, IPV).... By: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

New Zealand’s Inland Revenue has released draft guidance, PUB00266, on its view as to how payments made by New Zealand residents to non-residents for software supplies should be categorised for tax purposes.... By: DLA Piper

On September 30, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or the “Commission”) proposed significantly expanding the definition of “accredited investor” under Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (“Regulation D”) by designating several new credential or professional certifications that would qualify natural persons for accredited investor status. (the “Proposal”).... By: A&O Shearman

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The Ohio Supreme Court recently decided once and for all a question that has vexed lower courts and parties for years: namely, how many times can a party use the savings statute to proceed with a time-barred claim?... By: Hinshaw & Culbertson - Consumer Crossroads

Key Points In Castle Tire Disposal, LLC v. Liberty Tire Services of Ohio, LLC, the Delaware Court of Chancery held

As we recently reported, New Jersey has petitioned the Supreme Court to review a Third Circuit decision holding that federal commodities law likely prevents the state from applying its gaming laws to Kalshi’s sports-event contracts.... By: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a new supervisory memorandum of understanding with France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers, adding another layer to the growing cross-border framework governing investment advisers and investment service providers. While the agreement is not an enforcement action, it is a notable regulatory development for firms operating across U.S. and European... Continue Reading

The Isle of Man’s Assisted Dying Bill received Royal Assent on 16 October and the announcement was made in Tynwald on 20 October. The Act, once commenced, will allow adults who have lived on the island for at least five … Continue reading →

Nationwide, police must disclose the names and locations of people they detain. Our lawsuit argues ICE must do the same.

On October 19, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear a case brought by former National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member Gwynne Wilcox, who had asserted that statutory for-cause removal protections for NLRB members limited the president’s authority to remove her from office in 2025.... By: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,

A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit targeting New York City’s sanctuary-city policies, marking a notable setback for federal efforts to use the courts to expand local participation in civil immigration enforcement. The case centered on the city’s longstanding limits on when local officials may cooperate with federal immigration authorities, particularly in the...

A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit targeting New York City’s sanctuary-city policies, marking a notable setback for federal efforts to use the courts to expand local participation in civil immigration enforcement. The case centered on the city’s longstanding limits on when local officials may cooperate with federal immigration authorities, particularly in the... Continue Reading

Regulators and policymakers across the Northeast continue to focus on consumer protection, cybersecurity, and financial services compliance. This week's developments include proposed New York City legislation that could significantly expand private enforcement of consumer protection requirements, a multistate data security settlement addressing third-party vendor oversight, and a $33 million New York enforcement action involving alleged BSA/AML compliance deficiencies.... By: Hudson Cook, LLP

On October 15, 2026, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued new and revised Corporation Finance Interpretations (CFIs) providing additional flexibility for registering compensatory awards, including awards assumed in acquisitions and granted before an IPO.... By: Goodwin

“Plaintiff True Footage Inc. asks the Court to enter an order directing Defendants Automax AI Inc., Automax AI (US) Inc., and Humza Ahmed to preserve evidence. The Court denies Plaintiff’s request.” True Footage Inc. v. Automax AI Inc., 2026 WL 3062143 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 13, 2026). The court wrote: “The parties generally agree that courts considering a preservation order should assess (i) the degree of concern that evidence will be destroyed, (ii) the risk of irreparable harm to the requesting part

Illinois businesses participating in the digital asset marketplace will soon face a new layer of tax compliance and reporting. Effective July 1, 2027, a first-of-its-kind Digital Asset Tax (DAT) will impose a 0.2% tax on the value of certain digital assets, broadly defined to include cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and other digital tokens used to store, transfer, or exchange value.... By: Amundsen Davis LLC

The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal on Tuesday reserved judgment on an appeal filed by former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, who is seeking the removal of the trial judge handling his criminal case over an alleged prejudgment of a disputed $400,000 payment. A three-member panel led by […]

The underwriting agreement would need to be signed and effective before bookbuilding begins, with the commitment to purchase all shares offered effective when the book opens. Underwriters should settle the purchase-price mechanism and complete capital assessments and the existing CMA notification before signing.... By: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, urged Justice Hamza Mu’azu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, to dismiss the no-case submission filed by a former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele, insisting that the evidence presented by the prosecution established a prima facie […]

California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA or the Division) has proposed extensive amendments to its citation, classification, penalty, and abatement regulations to implement Senate Bill 606.... By: Conn Maciel Carey LLP

China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and Ministry of Science and Technology issued a joint announcement to consult on additions to the Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited or Restricted from Export (Catalogue). The October 16 additions cover artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and photovoltaics. Crucially, the announcement also introduced immediate pre-export registration for covered technology exports. The proposed prohibitions and restrictions are not yet final.... By: Morgan Lewis

On September 30, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2116, a significant expansion of the California Financing Law (CFL) that brings additional categories of small-business commercial financing under state licensing requirements and increases consumer protections for the transactions.... By: Troutman Pepper Locke

The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into a Federal Government circular requiring prior approval for official foreign trips, following concerns that the directive could subject members of the National Assembly to executive control and undermine the constitutional independence of the legislature. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Lagos lawmaker Jesse Onuakalusi and […]

Officers are instruments of state whose job is to repress, rather than manage, public dissent Familiar images of teargas clouds drifting across Paris squares, police baton charges against masked protesters and terrified teenagers floored – and worse – by stun grenades have once again focused the world’s attention on France’s policing methods. While most of its western European neighbours generally favour police tactics that prioritise crowd containment and de-escalation, France has long responde

While you were (we hope!) enjoying a restful weekend, something good happened for Washington policyholders: on October 18, 2026, changes to Washington’s claims-handling regulations took effect, including several badly needed reforms that will improve how policyholders are treated.... By: Miller Nash LLP

The Senate on Tuesday passed two amendment bills seeking to protect and develop Nigeria’s local manufacturing and processing industries and align procurement practices with evolving international standards. The bills, sponsored by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, are the Raw Materials Research and Development Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and […]

On October 1, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations (the “Division”) published The SEC Exam Handbook: A Practical Guide on Process and Engagement (the “Handbook”). The Handbook “replaces and expands upon the previous examination brochure” and is intended to give advisers “more insight and detail about what to expect during an examination.”... By: Stark & Stark

Following the UK Information Commission’s (ICO) call for evidence on 8 October 2026 on the application of existing UK data protection laws to “agentic AI” systems, David Naylor, Simon Jones and Paul Jinks share headline thoughts on some of the fundamental data privacy questions raised by the use of agentic AI, summarise the key elements...

On October 14, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland denied a preliminary injunction against Executive Order 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” and declined to stay the FAR Council memorandum implementing it. National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education v. Trump, No. 26-cv-1532-ABA (D. Md. Oct. 14, 2026) (Abelson, J.).... By: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

On October 14, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland declined to preliminarily enjoin President Donald Trump’s executive order requiring federal contractors to agree not to engage in “racially discriminatory” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities, or to stay related Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council guidance.... By: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,

On October 13, 2026, the FDA announced the availability of a final guidance for industry entitled “Postapproval Manufacturing Changes to Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biosimilar Products: Questions and Answers,” finalizing a previously issued draft guidance of the same title issued on July 23, 2024. ... By: Goodwin

Texas’s agreed judgment with Temu requires Texans’ personal data to sit on U.S. servers owned and controlled by an American company, and limits access to it by people and entities based in China. The 27-page judgment behind the announcement ties Temu’s largest penalties not to each year a violation occurs, as the release said, but to annual audits by a firm Temu hires.... By: HaystackID

U.S. Department of Justice Headquarters by Sebmol (CC-BY-3.0) Disputes over religion and public funding require careful consideration of the rights of religious grantees, the religious freedom of others affected by public programs, and the consequences of proposed remedies. Those considerations came into sharper focus on August 25, 2026, when the Justice Department opened a new … Read More

On October 19, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in two cases: Association for Education Fairness v. Montgomery County Board of Education, No. 26-12: Petitioner, the Association for Education Fairness, brought an equal protection challenge to admissions policies for competitive public magnet middle school programs in Montgomery County, Maryland.... By: Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Our final installment to track the changes in constitutional law.

The Singapore Court of Appeal has upheld the enforcement of an ICSID award ordering Spain to pay €290 million to Dutch renewables investors, dismissing the state’s immunity arguments and affirming the “self-contained” nature of the ICSID regime.

On October 1, 2026, New Jersey State Senator Brian P. Stack introduced Senate Bill S4685, which, if enacted into law, would prohibit certain groups of employees—specifically, law enforcement officers, first responders, drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL), and operators of heavy equipment—from using cannabis recreationally, whether on or off duty.... By: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,

With Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 (the “AMLR”), part of the EU AML package alongside Regulation (EU) 2024/1620 (AMLAR), Directive (EU) 2024/1640 (AMLD6), and Regulation (EU) 2023/113, EU anti-money laundering rules will reach the football sector for the first time on a European-wide level. Football agents and professional football clubs become obliged entities, the latter only for certain transactions, including those with sponsors.... By: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

The New Zealand Commerce Commission (Commission) has announced that it is actively seeking out instances of cartel conduct in responding to New Zealand Government procurements.... By: DLA Piper

On October 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) announced a joint policy aligning their approaches to voluntary self-disclosures of potential criminal health care fraud.... By: Womble Bond Dickinson

The latest government Plan to Make Work Pay consultation focuses on reforming the test for worker status and on new protections for the genuinely self-employed. At this stage the government is not removing the distinction between employees and workers, although that remains a longer-term goal.... By: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied certiorari in Frederick L. Allen, et al. v. Joshua Stein, Governor of North Carolina, a decade-plus long case that led to a Supreme Court decision as well as the introduction and subsequent repeal of a law to shield North Carolina from copyright liability. In January 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued the most recent ruling in the case, which related to Frederick (“Rick) Allen’s copyright battle against the State of North Carolin

By: Nigel Bankes Decision Commented On: Canadian Energy Regulator, Approval of Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC, Negotiated Settlement, September 28, 2026 PDF Version: The CER Approves the Negotiated Settlement for TMX’s Tolls and Tariffs: One More Taxpayer Subsidy for Oilsands Producers On September 28, 2026 the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) approved a negotiated settlement between Trans Mountain […]

The ratio and role of private competition litigation compared to public enforcement will continue to shift as antitrust authorities endure ongoing resource constraints, according to a former head of cabinet to the president of the EU’s General Court.

A Minnesota teen who was arrested after being accused of planning a terror attack on the Mall of America in Minneapolis must remain in jail, a federal judge ruled Monday. U.S. Magistrate Judge Dulce Foster said Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud,18, won’t be released because he’s a risk to the community and a flight risk, the Associated...

There’s a lot to ponder in the permitting reform bill before the Senate. I’ve tried to work through what I think the important issues are in Titles I through IV of the bill (which focus on environmental law). As a reference, in case it’s useful to others, here are my blog posts discussing the various … Continue reading "An Overview of BAAJA"

Welcome to the weekly Free Movement newsletter! It’s Alina filling in for Jasmine today. Last week, the Home Secretary threatened to impose a visa ban on Eritrea unless it agreed to take back its nationals with no right to be in the UK. Eritrean officials have already lost access to fast-track visa processing, but its embassy dismissed the threat […]

DOL Reinforces Withdrawal of 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees In the latest development involving the so-called “80/20 Rule” for tipped employees, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has taken another step toward elimination of the rule by formally withdrawing three opinion letters that served as the basis for the rule. tgelbman@littler.com Tue, 10/20/2026 - 09:44

By Tom Jarvis Gordon J. MacDonald resigned as chief justice and as a justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court on September 15 after admitting that his handling of a Judicial Branch personnel matter violated three provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct. The resignation took effect immediately after a specially assigned panel approved a ... Read more

By Megan Koerber House Bill 1267 became law after the New Hampshire Legislature overwhelmingly voted to override a veto by Governor Kelly Ayotte. The measure requires school districts and charter schools to establish policies prohibiting the questioning of students by any individual who is not a school employee without prior written consent from a parent ... Read more

Joel Michaels (Columbia University – Law School) has posted The Bowsher Presidency (Harvard Law Review, forthcoming) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: The power of the purse is the principal source of Congress’s political leverage over the executive branch. Yet in recent years, presidents have repeatedly violated appropriations law and taken dramatic spending actions grounded in […]

The court upheld findings that color served a safety function and that case qualified as exceptional under the Lanham Act. The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment canceling Weems Industries' registered trademark for the chartreuse color used on its water hoses, concluding that the color is a functional product feature that cannot be protected as a trademark. The appeals court also upheld an award of more than $3 million in attorney fees to competitor Teknor Apex, agreeing that the

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority is “thinking hard” about whether its next strategic market status investigation should probe Amazon or Meta.

Last month’s Public Safety progress report on the National Commitments to Combat Antisemitism notably included statements recognizing that antisemitism includes anti-Zionism. The National Council of Canadian Muslims wrote to the department to object and is now circulating a reply from Minister Gary Anandasangaree that former Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia Amira Elghawaby touted as showing that the “Government of Canada Clarifies Anti-Zionism is not Anti-Semitism.” The reality,

Jury: Criminal fleeing Chicago cops to blame for woman’s death in crash, not city A Cook County jury won’t force the city of Chicago pay millions of dollars to the family of a woman who was killed in a crash caused by a carjacker fleeing police, instead laying full blame for the woman’s death at the feet of the criminal. Source: Legal Newsline

Judge rejects subpoena in sweeping immigration enforcement lawsuit — for now A federal judge on Monday quashed a subpoena filed by the state Attorney General and city of Chicago in an ongoing lawsuit over the Trump administration's immigration-enforcement tactics, saying it would be better to wait and see what's left of the case after her upcoming ruling on a motion to dismiss. Source: Chicago Tribune

What ANI Media v. OpenAI Reveals About How Large Language Models Really Work I. Introduction The Delhi High Court on 24 July 2026 delivered its ruling in the application filed by ANI Media seeking an interim injunction against OpenAI[i], India’s first major court decision to address the copyright issues arising from large language models (“LLMs”). […]

Study finds Illinois’ Displaced Energy Workers Bill of Rights falls short The 2025 closing of the Viper Coal Mine in Sangamon County left dozens of workers without jobs and exposed gaps in a state law designed to protect energy workers displaced by the ongoing transition away from fossil fuels, according to a new report from University of Illinois researchers. Source: TriStates Public Radio

The PTAB affirms 84% of examiner Section 101 rejections but only 41% of anticipation rejections, and technology center moves the numbers too. Continue reading this post on Patently-O.

As anticipated (by some), yesterday the Supreme Court granted cert in Department of Justice v. McNutt, which may become the leading originalist-oriented federalism cases in many years. Here is the question presented: Whether the [federal] prohibition on the production of distilled spirits in particular locations, including “in any dwelling house” or “in any shed, yard, […]

Delhi High Court restrained the use of ACNE SCAR, ACNE+SCAR and ACNESCAR, holding them prima facie deceptively similar to Mankind’s registered ACNESTAR trademark, and directed the recall of existing stock within two months

By Marion Sandner In August 2026, the European Committee of Social Rights published its decision in the case FIDH and ATD Fourth World v. Belgium (Complaint No. 233/2023). The two complainant organisations sought the Committee in relation to hundreds of municipal regulations that prohibit or restrict begging in Belgium, with a particular impact on Roma […]

Tribunal recorded serious departmental negligence in implementing the orders and subsequently filing infructuous appeals without verifying active registration statuses.

It was observed that lease premiums, ground rent, and sports complex membership charges lack the character of sovereign functions and constitute taxable services.

NCLT Mumbai found the Istisna and Wakala arrangement financial, and the claimed goods could not be found.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a habeas corpus petition is not maintainable once the detenu is released while the petition is pending. The Court dismissed a wife’s plea alleging her husband was illegally held by Kurnool police. It also declined compensation, holding that no finding of illegal detention could be recorded. A […]

To discharge the initial burden under Section 68, a taxpayer must establish not only the identity of the creditor but also the creditor’s financial capacity and the genuineness of the transaction.

Reassessment beyond four years can proceed where material VAT return figures showing a substantial turnover mismatch were not shown to have been disclosed during the original income tax assessment.

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a closely watched dispute over admissions to four selective magnet middle schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, setting up another important chapter in the law governing race and public-school decision-making. The case centers on whether parent challengers can continue pressing equal-protection claims that a facially race-neutral admissions policy... Continue Reading

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a closely watched dispute over admissions to four selective magnet middle schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, setting up another important chapter in the law governing race and public-school decision-making. The case centers on whether parent challengers can continue pressing equal-protection claims that a facially race-neutral admissions policy...

From L.R. v. Bd. of Ed. of Jennings School Dist., decided Wednesday by Judge Joshua Divine (E.D. Mo.): L.R. and

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a pending contempt case does not stop the Government from pursuing its legal remedies, including an appeal. On that basis, it condoned the State’s delay in challenging a 2022 Single Judge order concerning a couple’s claim for an alternate site in Tirupati. The Division Bench of Justice […]

In an important decision interpreting the new Section 144 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, added by the adoption of SB 21 in 2025, the Court of Chancery last week preliminarily enjoined a proposed recapitalization of Cloudflare, Inc. designed to preserve founder control. In re Cloudflare, Inc. Stockholder Litigation, C.A. No. 2026-0772-JTL (Del. Ch. Oct. […]

It was held that road restoration service provided to a registered business entity is fully taxable under RCM pursuant to Notification No. 13/2017-CT(Rate), and the refund was rightly denied.

The GST Council has proposed a new registration scheme allowing small online sellers to use e-commerce warehouses as their business address in other States (subject to certain conditions).

Texas wrote U.S. server ownership into its agreed judgment with Temu, but the posted text ties its $8 million penalties to failed annual audits by a firm Temu retains, and never uses the release’s “essential business functions” phrase.

Editor’s Note: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Oct. 16 that the companies behind Temu, PDD Holdings Inc. and Whaleco Inc., will pay $3 million and accept an agreed judgment requiring Texans’ personal data to sit on U.S. servers owned and controlled by an American company, limiting access by people and entities based in China.... Continue Reading

This is a judgment about s.32 of the Limitation Act. In particular about the date of knowledge. The claimants were not successful. The judge held that they had the relevant knowledge more than six years prior to issue. It was...

10/20/1973: The Saturday Night Massacre occurs.

According to an Oct. 15 press release from Oklahoma Attorney General Centner Drummond, the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board at its Oct. 12 meeting rejected the application of the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School. If the Board had approved the school, it would have been the first fully publicly funded religious charter school in the nation. A federal district court has already in

Parenthood carries not merely affection and authority, but responsibility, the Court reminded.

District Court of NSW ... Mature-age student at UNSW fails to establish publication, identification and serious harm from reply to his post on a Facebook page ... Claims post implied he was a paedophile and creepy ... Court appreciates seriousness of paedophile imputation ... No suppression order made over judgment ... Editor Stephen Murray reports

Federal Court of Australia ... Senior police commander has defamation action against 2GB and former broadcaster Ray Hadley temporarily stayed until April 2027 ... Follows series of temporary stays since trial dates were vacated in December 2024 ... Suing over broadcasts claiming unfair treatment of junior officers ... Editor Stephen Murray reports

Route deviation by itself does not establish a GST violation or intention to evade tax where the goods are supported by genuine invoices and a valid e-way bill showing the declared destination.

A former EEOC employee says the agency’s LGBTQ+ rollbacks made his job intolerable, including changes he was required to help implement. A federal court has allowed his harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims to proceed. TL;DR: A former transgender EEOC employee can pursue harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims tied to LGBTQ+ policy changes and alleged sidelining. […]

An Italian criminal court may give the facts a different legal classification in its judgment without warning the accused. The new offence may have opened the way to an alternative procedure, but by then the deadline to ask for it has passed. The Corte suprema di cassazione asks whether the Directive on the right to information in criminal proceedings allows that.

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has not shifted down a gear in using its digital markets powers following a government steer last year, Sarah Cardell has said. Responding to questions from UK lawmakers today, the CMA chief executive maintained that her agency has moved with “considerable pace and ambition” to enforce the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act after the Labour go...

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by the father of a major woman seeking her recovery, holding that where an adult woman voluntarily leaves her parental home, marries a person of her choice and resides with him out of her own free will and volition, no case of illegal or unlawful detention is made out.

Restriction policy change notification cannot apply retrospectively to goods dispatched and arrived before its official gazette publication date.

President Trump said Monday morning that work on the East Potomac golf course would begin immediately. Government lawyers told a judge hours later there is no final plan, raising more questions.

The interim orders were passed on two writ petitions filed on behalf of the clients challenging certain coercive actions initiated by National Highways Authority of India and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways with regard to an alleged incident on a National Highway section.

Five years after the whiplash reforms changed the way lower-value road traffic accident claims are handled, the Government is taking a closer look at whether the system is working as intended.

For years, the parties have been locked in a battle over several patents related to streaming technology spanning German courts, the UPC, and the EPO. The recent revocation by the EPO Opposition Division marks a setback for US-based company DivX in its long-running European dispute with Netflix. EP 4 213 033 covers a method for […]

It was held that mere construction of multiple residential houses in a common layout does not fulfill the definition of a residential complex without satisfying statutory parameters.

Supreme Court holds that conversion to Islam does not automatically confer membership of a notified Backward Class Muslim community, and upholds the quashing of the Tamil Nadu Government Order facilitating such community certificates.

The government intends to alter the way in which the credibility of possible victims of trafficking is assessed. According to clause 36 of the Immigration and Asylum Bill, matters such as having made a late disclosure, or material inaccuracies, inconsistencies or failing to provide information, should be regarded as damaging to credibility unless there are […]

The Delhi High Court has set aside an order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) that had directed the Indian Air Force to disclose Part-II of the Special Flight Returns (SFR-II) relating to the Prime Minister’s foreign visits on IAF aircraft. Justice Amit Mahajan held that the Air Force was justified in invoking the exemptions […]

A judicial order cannot be withheld by a Committee on the administrative side, the Allahabad HC remarked.

The Karnataka High Court has held that a private complainant can set the criminal law in motion against an advocate who practises without clearing the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), and that the Bar Council’s disciplinary powers do not bar criminal proceedings. Justice H.P. Sandesh dismissed a petition seeking to quash a private complaint against […]

UPDATED SEPT. 14TH with the reason for the case’s dismissal. An Illinois appeals court has fined an attorney $15,000 in an effort to crack down

Amid the proliferation of cases involving artificial intelligence-generated hallucinations, more judges are expressing frustration not only at the attorneys who make the mistakes but at

The Supreme Court has held that Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which requires prior approval before investigating a public servant, does not apply to a case of demanding illegal gratification. A Bench of Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Justice N.V. Anjaria dismissed the appeal of a Rajasthan police constable who challenged the […]

It was held that the lower authorities lacked jurisdiction to impose an arbitrary cash-deposit condition and automatic-void clause outside the scope of the notice and statutory framework.

NCLAT dismissed appeals as the impugned orders merely complied with earlier appellate directions affirmed by the Supreme Court.

A federal judge has rejected an $85 million fee request in the Google Play antitrust lawsuit. The judge found that the lawyers did not provide enough detail about their work. U.S. District Judge James Donato of the Northern District of California reviewed the request. He questioned whether the lawyers’ billing records clearly showed what they […] The post Google Play Antitrust Case Faces $85 Million Fee Rejection first appeared on JDJournal Blog .

A second medical use patent is often seen as an easy target. The Milan section of the UPC Central Division has just shown that it is much harder to hit when the challenger is required to say exactly where the patent fails. On 9 October 2026, in Biogaran v. Lundbeck , the Court dismissed Biogaran's revocation action against Lundbeck's EP 4 223 296. The patent claims nalmefene, a molecule already known for the treatment of alcohol dependence, for reducing alcohol consumption in a specific group of

"Such acts result in public losing faith in the system and thousands of students, who are otherwise meritorious, are deprived appointments."

A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week.

IBBI rejected the RTI appeal, holding that it need not compile fresh insolvency datasets or analyse records unavailable in the requested format.

NCLAT imposed ₹5 lakh costs for concealing a material order and pursuing repeated individual proceedings despite representative remedies.

NCLT Orders Liquidation After CoC Fails to Secure Resolution Plan, Rejects RP’s Appointment Under Amended Section 34(4) of IBC

An onward sale during transit may be valid under Section 10(1)(b) of the IGST Act but the goods must still be covered by an e-way bill correctly reflecting the actual movement, origin and destination.

Payment of short-paid GST after the prescribed period does not wipe out statutory interest liability or penalty under Section 73(9) where tax and interest were not paid within 30 days of the SCN.

Bail application of former minister, Sujit Bose rejected as the investigation pending with CBI was in a vital stage

A summons issued for inquiry under Section 70 cannot be treated as prior notice of arrest under Section 69, and an arrest made without communicating the Section 69(1) order containing the Commissioner’s “reasons to believe” is legally unsustainable.

As clarified by the income tax department, the correction facility is under development and expected to be made available shortly.

Income Tax Department directed to pay 6% annual interest for illegal retaining seized cash beyond the completion of assessment

Penalty under Section 129 is a civil statutory consequence and does not require independent proof of mens rea or intention to evade tax where transportation in violation of the e-way bill requirements is established.

A technical GST portal problem affecting the mode of pre-deposit cannot by itself defeat the statutory remedy of appeal under the amnesty scheme when the taxpayer has made the required payment through the electronic credit ledger.

By Steven J. Gonzalez —

This must-read LA Times story makes me so angry: At the federal courthouse in downtown Los Angeles late Monday, several green card holders arrested in a crackdown on alleged California voter fraud expressed confusion over the charges — with some… Continue reading

USAFacts: “Unlike the large majorities of the past, today’s congressional control often hinges on only a few seats changing hands. In 2025, when the Senate convened, Republicans held a majority of seats. Counting only party affiliation, it would have taken five seats changing hands to flip that majority. A flip in the House would have ...

CRS Report No. R46565. Federal Election Results: Frequently Asked Questions, October 19, 2026, version 8. CRS Author(s): Sarah J. Eckman, Analyst in American National Government; R. Sam Garrett, Specialist in American National Government; Karen L. Shanton, Analyst in American National Government. Individual voters in the United States do not directly elect the President and the ...

Parliamentary Reference Sources: House of Representatives. Updated April 29, 2026 (RL30787). House procedures are based not only on the rules the chamber adopts at the start of each Congress but also on constitutional mandates, published precedents, rulemaking statutes, procedural principles detailed in Jefferson’s Manual, and informal practices. In addition, House committee and party rules may ...

Federal Law Enforcement:CBP and ICE Should Improve Body-Worn Camera Program Management. GAO-26-108157. What GAO Found Body-worn cameras provide law enforcement personnel with the capability to record interactions with the public. When initiating their body-worn camera programs, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) each developed a plan that included ...

New dataset: ICE 287(g) agreements and jurisdictions. Authors Affiliations – Hayley Labia. Student data fellow, Deportation Data Project; Graeme Blair, Professor of Political Science, UCLA; Fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University. Published October 16, 2026. We have released a new dataset of 287(g) cooperation agreements between ICE and ...

“Judge Clashes with Justice Department About Trump’s Golf Course Plan; Government attorneys sparred with Judge Ana C. Reyes over testimony by several government witnesses about the chain of decisions surrounding East Potomac Golf Links”: Zach Montague of The New York Times has this report . Rick Maese of The Washington Post has an article headlined “ Amid attacks by Trump, judge weighs golf course plan in tense hearing; After the president called her a ‘crazed lunatic,’ U.S. District Judge Ana C

“If I let you write the substance and you let me write the procedure, I’ll screw you every time.” Former US Rep. Dingell In the prior post I criticized some of the positions of environmental groups in the debates over the Senate permitting reform bill. But advocates of the bill have also made problematic arguments. … Continue reading "Procedure Versus Substance"

The Department of Justice (DOJ) targeted and charged 28 California voters who are allegedly not U.S. citizens, the department said in a press release Monday. The DOJ said in the press release that on Monday, federal authorities in California arrested 11 non-Americans residing in the country “who are among 28 total charged in criminal complaints...

On October 19, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear a case brought by former National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member Gwynne Wilcox, who had asserted that statutory for-cause removal protections for NLRB members limited the president’s authority to remove her from office in 2025.

What one person regards as opportunism in litigation “might equally well be another person's creative lawyering”, a High Court judge has said.

There was not much administrative law news in the published opinions of the D.C. Circuit during the first week of October. One published opinion dealt with res judicata and diversity jurisdiction. The other was Basin Electric Power Cooperative v. FERC. Writing for the unanimous panel, Judge Childs held that the Commission had properly interpreted a contract. The parties […]

U.S. District Judge Ada Brown set off a weekend scramble when she emailed confidential Fifth Circuit misconduct documents about herself to dozens of judges at 2 a.m. Saturday, prompting the judicial council to officially release them Monday. The newly public findings include probable cause that Brown created a hostile work environment, abandoned her docket and refused to cooperate with investigators, and raise questions about her ability to serve. Brown is now required to sit Oct. 30 for a sworn

Federal prosecutors have agreed to pause the criminal case against former CIA analyst and Korea expert Sue Mi Terry for one year, with charges to be dismissed if she avoids further legal trouble during that period. The development marks a significant shift in a closely watched national-security prosecution filed in the Southern District of New... Continue Reading

A federal judge on Monday pressed the Trump administration about President Trump’s plan to shut down and renovate East Potomac Park next month despite a previous court order barring any future work at the property while a lawsuit to stop it plays out. Trump in a Truth Social post just minutes before Monday’s hearing...

The U.S. Trustee’s office has told the court it is unnecessary to expand the claw-back litigation against Jackson Walker beyond the 33 bankruptcy cases already proceeding that involve former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones and former Jackson Walker bankruptcy partner Elizabeth Freeman.

From Judge Ted Stewart (D. Utah) in U.S. v. Wang, dated Sept. 9 but just docketed today: Defendant objected to

In this edition of Litigation Roundup, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals revives a RICO suit against a restaurant accused of seafood fraud, a conservative commentator files a federal trademark infringement suit against CNN over U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico’s town hall last week, and ExxonMobil is stuck with an $816 million verdict according to a Pennsylvania appellate court.

Mere construction of multiple residential houses in a common layout does not fulfill the definition of a residential complex without satisfying statutory parameters.

By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Jennifer A. Riley, and Olga A. Romadin Duane Morris Takeaways: On October 13, 2026, in Santos v. Lidl US, LLC, No. 25-2357 (2d Cir. Oct. 13, 2026), the Second Circuit vacated a district court’s dismissal of a grocery worker’s time-shaving claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the … Continue reading "Second Circuit Revives Shelved Grocery Workers’ Waiting Time Suit"

2026 Resolution Process: Voter Pamphlet

Key Points On October 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (Commerce) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published guidance

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision today in Google LLC v. Valtrus Innovations Ltd., affirming a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) final written decision that found Google did not demonstrate the unpatentability of claims 1 through 23 of a patent on merging search-result lists. The court rejected arguments that the Board relied on legally insufficient evidence to corroborate an inventor’s conception testimony and that substantial evidence di

On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada (“ SCC ”) dismissed the application for leave to appeal of three poker players in Philippe D’Auteuil, et al. v. His Majesty the King (case number 41975 ). The application for leave followed

Federal prosecutors have agreed to pause the criminal case against former CIA analyst and Korea expert Sue Mi Terry for one year, with charges to be dismissed if she avoids further legal trouble during that period. The development marks a significant shift in a closely watched national-security prosecution filed in the Southern District of New...

When a textualist interpretation of a law would hold corporations accountable for violating privacy rights, the conservative justices suddenly feel very differently about how to do their jobs.

On October 14, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland declined to preliminarily enjoin President Donald Trump’s executive order requiring federal contractors to agree not to engage in “racially discriminatory” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities, or to stay related Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council guidance.

The decision emphasizes that Rule 23 requires evidence that the same liability issues can be resolved classwide, not merely that employees share a common compensation practice.

This case is a stark reminder that attorneys cannot outsource e-discovery obligations to their clients. Relying on unsupervised self-collection for electronic data may run afoul of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(g), potentially exposing parties to "discovery on discovery" and court-mandated supervised document searches.... By: Exterro, Inc.

The permitting reform bill now being considered in the Senate has provoked fairly vicious fights between “abundance” advocates and at least some environmental groups. I think that there are valid critiques of many of the arguments that each side is making, and I think unpacking those critiques can be helpful in trying to find a … Continue reading "Permitting Wars"

Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University demonstrator who became a flash point in the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian foreign college students, asked the Supreme Court on Monday to take up his case, his lawyers said. Khalil was jailed for months last year, and he has long asserted his detention was retaliation for his protected speech. The...

This update highlights key legislative and regulatory developments in the third quarter of 2026 related to artificial intelligence (“AI”), connected and automated vehicles (“CAVs”), and the Internet of Things (“IoT”). I. Federal AI Legislative Developments In the third quarter of 2026, members of Congress focused on several issues related to AI, including the costs and... Continue Reading

A federal judge has rejected a lawyer’s proposed $3,000 hourly rate as unreasonable. However, the court approved more than $22.6 million in legal fees from a $68 million Google privacy settlement. U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman reduced David Scott’s hourly rate to $1,600 for calculating legal fees. Scott is the managing partner of Scott […] The post Lawyer’s $3,000 Hourly Rate Sparks Judicial Backlash first appeared on JDJournal Blog .

On October 13, 2026, the FDA announced the availability of a final guidance for industry entitled “Postapproval Manufacturing Changes to Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biosimilar Products: Questions and Answers,” finalizing a previously issued draft guidance of the same title issued on July 23, 2024. The FDA issued the guidance pursuant to... Read More

A ruling against Khalil could impact the rights of immigrants to challenge their detention in federal court Send us your questions about immigration and the midterms Attorneys for Mahmoud Khalil , the former Columbia University student who has become the symbol of the Trump administration’s crusade against pro-Palestinian speech, have petitioned the US supreme court to review his case – the final chapter in a months-long legal saga that could determine countless foreign citizens’ ability to chal

The dramatic picture accompanying the Los Angeles Times article of Homeland Security officials doing a pre-dawn arrest of a man accused of illegally registering to vote is meant to convey that the problem of noncitizen voting in California is both… Continue reading

Last week, the Court of Justice for the European Union (CJEU) issued a pair of press releases conveying important clarifications to large platform designations under a pair of major legislative packages regulating e-commerce within the EU: the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In one ruling by the EU’s General Court, and another opinion issued by an Advocate General of the CJEU, large platform designations creating obligations under either of those acts have been uphe

On October 8, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) released a circulation draft of a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Draft Order” and “FNPRM,” respectively) that, if adopted as expected, would substantially overhaul the regulatory framework for international Section 214 authorizations (i.e., authority to provide telecommunications services between the U.S. and... Continue Reading

On October 8, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) released a circulation draft of a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Draft Order” and “FNPRM,” respectively) that, if adopted as expected, would substantially overhaul the regulatory framework for international Section 214 authorizations (i.e., authority to provide telecommunications services between the U.S. and... Continue Reading

This update highlights key legislative and regulatory developments in the third quarter of 2026 related to artificial intelligence (“AI”), connected and automated vehicles (“CAVs”), and the Internet of Things (“IoT”). I. Federal AI Legislative Developments In the third quarter of 2026, members of Congress focused on several issues related to AI, including the costs and... Continue Reading

The U.S. judiciary suffers from a trust issue among the general public, largely due to its fragmented, unusable, costly, and difficult-to-access data. That is the argument put worth in this week's "Student Voices" blog, which suggests that improving judicial data and accessibility to it will improve transparency, public engagement in the courts, and collaboration and innovation among organizations.

In an opinion filed September 3, and later certified for publication on October 5, 2026, the Sixth District Court of Appeal reversed the trial court’s judgment denying a writ petition challenging the Town of Los Gatos’s (“Town”) approval of a lot line adjustment for three adjacent residential parcels, and its related acceptance of a dedication of land...

In the Vivendi/Lagardère merger probe the Commission ordered Vivendi, which controls a large press group, to hand over documents found by searching its executives' files. Vivendi lost before the General Court in June. Its appeal goes further than Lagardère's: it asks the Court to declare Article 11(3) of the Merger Regulation inapplicable, because it offers no prior judicial check before journalists' sources reach the Commission.

Here is the memorandum supporting the TRO. My earlier post explained why DOJ is unlikely to (and under the law should not) get this relief.

The Trump administration sought to disqualify the Houston-founded trial firm from representing the ABA in litigation against the government on the ground it violates disciplinary rules.

Trump’s Goals Creep into EEOC Workplace Bias Lawsuits for 2026 Jim Paretti says he expects to see more national origin cases next year after three of the five fiscal year 2026 national origin lawsuits dealt with the issue. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required) mfelling@littler.com Mon, 10/19/2026 - 11:41

In his new book, Alito says that Brown v. Board was consistent with an originalist view of the Constitution. This would be news to the people who created originalism.

From Fix the Court’s Gabe Roth, following the recusals of Justices Sotomayor, Gorsuch, Barrett and Jackson in 25-1391, BMG v. Vetter, due to their book deals, as BMG and Penguin Random House share the same parent company: “Today’s recusals make clear that the Supreme Court’s current disqualification standards need review. Am I happy the justices are […]

Democracy Defenders Fund and Reporters Without Borders filed a Hatch Act complaint against three Trump administration officials for campaigning in Alaska with Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) earlier this month. The complaint asks the U.S. Office of Special Counsel to investigate appearances and brief remarks delivered at Sullivan’s rally by Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan...

Google v. Valtrus: Federal Circuit holds Word metadata can corroborate an inventor's conception testimony, while a § 101 dismissal still looms. Continue reading this post on Patently-O.

A French court has upheld an attachment order against Cameroon, confirming that a third-party funder can enforce an €18 million ICC award against the state that was originally won by a Belgian investor.

By: Alexandra Lyn, Joel Reardon, and Michael Nesbitt Legislation Commented On: Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access, 1st Sess, 45th Parl, 2026 (as passed by the House of Commons 18 June 2026) PDF Version: Decrypting Bill C-22, Part 2: Keeping Tabs: C-22 and the Year (Now Half-Year) of Metadata Retention This is the second post […]

The State of Rhode Island – the smallest state in the nation – is not often thought of as a trendsetter for legal issues. But in July 2025, the Ocean State set off the latest trend in employment protections by becoming the first state to enact employment-related legislation meant to support women who experience menopause.

Agreement would have spared Mohammed risk of execution in exchange for guilty plea and life in prison The supreme court on Monday rejected an effort to revive a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the attacks on 11 September 2001. The agreement would have spared Mohammed the risk of execution in exchange for his guilty plea and a sentence of life in prison without parole. Continue reading...

On October 1, 2026, New Jersey State Senator Brian P. Stack introduced Senate Bill S4685 , which, if enacted into law, would prohibit certain groups of employees—specifically, law enforcement officers, first responders, drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL), and operators of heavy equipment—from using cannabis recreationally, whether on or off duty. The legislation would therefore eliminate existing employment protections for such employees by allowing employers to take adverse action

Right now, the Democrats have 50/50 odds in Georgia and Ohio, and maybe better than 50/50 in Alaska and Iowa. Governors are only one branch of state government, which obviously limits their sway. Still, like Presidents, they have some real maneuvering room. To get some sense of the possibilities, I took a look at five states with Republican legislatures and Democratic governors.

by Jenna Rode and Cecilia Kim On September 30, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law California Assembly Bill 1883 (“AB 1883”), which prohibits employers from using certain AI-powered workplace surveillance tools to recognize, predict, or infer employees’ emotional states or to collect employees’ neural data. The law will take effect on January 1, 2027. Relevant Definitions […]

Many lawyers billed a lot of hours to have a judge affirmed due to a lack of a quorum.

Upcoming changes to Argentina’s merger control regime that require transactions to be notified before closing are a “game changer” that could lead to local businesses being carved out of global deals if the agency delays issuing clearances, antitrust lawyers have warned.

Three of the five California cannabis bills we tracked became law. Here is what operators should know about new testing, certificate-of-analysis, youth-marketing, edible-labeling, and multi-serving beverage requirements—and the steps businesses should take before the 2027 and 2028 compliance deadlines.

Remember the caps? In March 2021 this blog asked what it is with the Dutch and money, and reported that the Dutch patent courts had put indication tariffs on recoverable legal costs. Simple case, normal case, complex case, very complex case. No more full bills, no more haggling to the cent. The proof, it was said at the time, would be in the pudding. Five years on, a second court has served its own pudding, and this one arrived with the tariffs already printed on the menu.

ProPublica: A few months into President Donald Trump’s second term, political appointees at the Department of Homeland Security made an unusual request of its agency focused on cybersecurity: Secretly acquire a voting machine and hack it. The appointees wanted the… Continue reading

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear appeals from three men accused of plotting the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks who are currently awaiting trial at the infamous Guantánamo Bay prison. The justices turned away petitions from Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two alleged accomplices, Mustafa al-Hawsawi and Walid bin Attash, without explanation. Justice Brett...

After deferred prosecution agreement and contested primary, Sen. Emil Jones III faces Republican challenger After decisively fending off two challengers in the Democratic primary, Sen. Emil Jones III will face Crestwood Trustee Brian Skala in the general election to represent the 14th District in the state Senate. Source: Chicago Tribune

The Supreme Court said Monday it will consider whether the government can ban people from distilling spirits at home, after a lower panel declared restrictions dating to the 1860s unconstitutional. The Trump administration urged the justices to get involved, saying the lower court took a “blinkered view” and its decision threatens the viability of longstanding...

Sol De Janeiro USA, INC. v. MCoBeauty Pty Ltd, 2026 WL 2937438, No. 24-cv-8862 (ER) (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 30, 2026) Sol sued MCo, its competitor in the market for cosmetics, for false advertising, trade dress infringement, and unfair competition by copying Sol de Janeiro’s fragrance mist products, in violation of the Lanham Act and New York General Business Law. The court found trade dress claims

Effective October 1, 2026, Connecticut employers must provide employees with written notice before engaging in workplace monitoring.

The Copyright Act of 1976 was enacted as Public Law 94-553 on October 19, 1976, signed by President Gerald Ford, which makes it fifty years old today. It has governed over an era of significant technological advances, including the rise of home video, satellite communications, digital content, the internet, and now artificial intelligence. And yet, […]

Politico offers a nice summary of the fraught relationship between the DOJ and state election administrators across the country, making it clear that it is not just California that doesn’t trust the federal government. “Wesley Wilcox (R), supervisor of elections… Continue reading

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a decision Friday in Linden v. ResMed, Inc., affirming a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California that dismissed a patent infringement lawsuit after finding the asserted claims ineligible under 35 U.S.C. Section 101. Craig L. Linden argued that the district court erred in treating Claim 1 as representative at each step of the eligibility analysis.

The FTC’s October 2026 consumer-protection docket may not feature a marquee headline case, but it does send a clear signal: pricing practices remain an active enforcement priority. This month’s announcements include a settlement with an auto dealership group over alleged price-transparency issues and enforcement activity involving major wholesale T-shirt distributors over fair-pricing concerns. For businesses,...

Where the actual movement, route and destination of goods at the time of interception cannot be reliably established, Section 129 liability requires fresh factual determination rather than automatic confirmation of penalty.

Penalty under Section 129 cannot survive where the person concerned was denied an effective opportunity of hearing and the final order did not contain a clear, reasoned determination.

The party has sought extension of the nomination deadline, which expired on October 18, and police protection for candidates.

The tribunal held that the transaction value declared by the appellant was rightly rejected and sequentially re-determined based on admissions and corroborated documentary evidence.

Failure to object to limitation during arbitration or invoke Section 16 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act does not constitute waiver, as time-barred claims not sustainable contrary to Section 43 and public policy.

On September 29, 2026, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Staff”) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted no-action relief to Tesla, Inc. (“Tesla”) for its proposed framework for issuer voluntary retail shareholder voting programs (each, an “IVRVP”) by public companies. Under an IVRVP, a participating retail shareholder may give […]

President Trump’s efforts to renovate a public D.C. golf course have provoked another example of the Justice Department’s insolence toward district courts.

A federal judge refused the Department of Justice's (DOJ) demand to step aside from a key hearing on Monday over the future of East Potomac Park, which President Trump wants to renovate into a championship-style golf course. The Trump administration has accused U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes of bias after she yelled at a government attorney last...

In Columbus City School District v. State of Ohio, (OH App., Oct. 15, 2026), an Ohio state appellate court held that Ohio's Education Choice Scholarship Program, which is available to almost all Ohio K-12 students, regardless of family income or quality of their public school district, violates Ohio's state Constitution. The court said in part:EdChoice, as presently structured and funded, secures

It wasn’t an actual plan, the government claimed before the court as more than 400 trees were cut down over the weekend despite Judge Ana Reyes telling the government not to take action without providing the court and plaintiffs advance warning. Then came the twit* via Truth Social. What’s a judge to do? There was […]

A box of auto parts can be finished and ready to ship without being “finished stock” under an insurance policy. A recent Michigan decision illustrates why definitions matter and why a policyholder can demand appraisal without winning every coverage argument. 1 In Aicheh, LLC v. Verlan Fire Insurance Company, a federal court considered Detroit Axle’s

FAQs explain the proposed automatic GST registration cancellation process, the Rs. 2.5 lakh ITC limit and the conditions for restoring cancelled registrations.

10/19/1789: Chief Justice John Jay takes oath.

It was cited statutory clarifications under Notification No. 02/2021-Cus explicitly excluding natural rubber latex balloons from Chapter 40 exemptions.

US company Align Technology, the maker of the Invisalign clear aligner system, sued Angelalign Technology and four of its European subsidiaries in August 2025 over EP 2 237 738. The patent covers orthodontic appliances with specific cavity geometries featuring a single continuous ridge-shaped protrusion designed to achieve controlled tooth movement, in particular a so-called third […]

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA)[i] continues to introduce changes to the UK data protection landscape. One of the most visible developments is the formal transition of the UK’s data protection regulator from the Information Commissioner’s Office to the Information Commission[ii]. Despite the legal name change, organisations should not expect the familiar “ICO”...

Federal officials secure changes to police practices following a review of Lexington.

Valid availment of Compensation Cess ITC and entitlement to its refund are separate statutory questions, and a refund can be granted only when the conditions governing refund are independently satisfied.

Mere incorrect information in a transitional credit declaration cannot establish wilful misstatement or suppression under Section 74 unless deliberate intent to evade tax is supported by evidence.

Commercial Court may order security for a plaintiff’s claim if the defendant has prima facie lost commercial credibility, without converting the unsecured claim into a secured one

Seized data from 2008 could not sustain an assessment for AY 2019-20 without proper evidentiary nexus linking the alleged cash payment to the relevant assessment year.

The court stayed the coercive measures against the maritime law firm and listed the matter next month for further hearing.

Failure to adopt cross-charging does not establish GST evasion or justify proportionate valuation when ITC is available u/s 16(1) of CGST Act

All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora has approached the Delhi High Court challenging a police notice directing her to furnish a personal bond of ₹10,000 and undertake to maintain peace, following her detention ahead of a proposed protest in the national capital. The petition seeks the withdrawal of the notice and a stay […]

The Kerala High Court has ruled that neither the State government nor the High Court can extend the deadline fixed by the Supreme Court for temples and Devaswoms to register with the District Committee under the Kerala Captive Elephant (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2012. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas made the observation while dismissing a petition […]

The FTC’s October 2026 consumer-protection docket may not feature a marquee headline case, but it does send a clear signal: pricing practices remain an active enforcement priority. This month’s announcements include a settlement with an auto dealership group over alleged price-transparency issues and enforcement activity involving major wholesale T-shirt distributors over fair-pricing concerns. For businesses,... Continue Reading

The government is inviting applications for the post of Full-time member post having experience of 20 years in accounting, audit, finance or law field.

Justin here. On Friday, Rick blogged about a DOJ letter I called “ authoritarian fantasy .” After Tuesday’s letter demanding that California state and local officials break the law to segregate or reject ballots for 20,000 almost-certainly-inaccurately-identified alleged noncitizens, and… Continue reading

Considering covid pandemic, manager's ill health, legal uncertainty regarding the treatment of delayed PF-ESI payments and fresh professional advice, the delay was condoned.

Here we have a case where the Court of Appeal upheld a decision to award pre-judgment interest on costs. Interest can be awarded even though the action is being conducted on a Conditional Fee Agreement. This is an important point...

The Bombay High Court will take up actor Imran Khan’s challenge to a directive requiring him to leave India on October 26, after the actor questioned the legality of the order issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO). The notice requires him to depart from the country by October 28. A Division Bench of […]

Recent reporting has identified that the Home Office has been refusing British National (Overseas) visas to Hong Kong activists because of their criminal convictions arising from protesting anti-democratic laws. Lawyers representing affected applicants convicted of offences including riot have raised concerns about the way the Home Office has treated those convictions and the circumstances in […]

The Delhi High Court has held that a voter whose name was deleted from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) need not apprehend legal action for making a false declaration merely because he seeks re-inclusion through Form 6, after the Election Commission of India (ECI) assured the Court that the application could […]

A Supreme Court advocate-on-record (AOR) has sought the Attorney General’s consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Sunny Joseph and those responsible for managing the party’s social media account over a post on X calling for Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to resign. In an application dated October […]

The claim of the assessee that the deposits belonged to bank customers was required to be substantiated based on commission statements, transaction details, appointment letters, and other records.

The Supreme Court has agreed to amend a procedural rule that governs the resetting of trial dates after considering a comment by a 44-year South Florida lawyer who described anguishing for days over the potential of missing a planned surgery. “Pre-planned vacations, family emergencies, health issues, etc., should not be causes for concern vis-à-vis getting...

The Supreme Court’s Code of Conduct was adopted in Nov. 2023. The last page of the Code noted that “the Chief Justice has directed Court officers to undertake an examination of best practices, drawing in part on the experience of other federal and state courts.” One might think the Court would take several subsequent steps […]

The Judicial Nominating Commission for the 19th Judicial Circuit interviewed eight applicants to fill the vacancy on the Saint Lucie County Court resulting from the elevation of Saint Lucie County Court Judge Jeffrey Walton Hendriks to the circuit court. Following deliberations, the commission nominates the following individuals (without any preference) to Gov. Ron DeSantis: Alexander...

On September 17, 2026, two days after the Clarity Act failed to advance in the U.S. Senate, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a highly question-begging and likely illegal “Order” granting five-year conditional exemptions from the definitions of exchange and

One physician’s signature can disarm a Pennsylvanian indefinitely. The post The Default Rule is the Regulation first appeared on The Regulatory Review .

On October 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) announced its first civil penalty under the Outbound Investment Security Program (the “OISP”). Treasury fined Amidi, LLC (“Amidi”) $200,000 for failing to notify Treasury of an investment that Amidi’s

I. Introduction Can a foreign adoption deed be given effect in Mozambique? What procedural steps must be followed, and which requirements must be satisfied? Does the fact that the adoption takes the form of a notarial deed complicate its “recognition” in Mozambique under the applicable legal framework for the “review and confirmation of foreign […]

By Cyrus D. Mehta and Manjeeta Chowdhary A federal district court in Nebraska has reopened a consequential debate over how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services adjudicates EB-1A extraordinary ability petitions. In Agarwal v. Miller, Chief District Judge Brian C. Buescher dismissed a challenge to USCIS’s “final merits determination,” declining to follow the earlier decision in […]

I went back to 2009: Section 101 is again a fifth of PTAB appeals, the reversal spike faded, and the Board has nearly stopped raising 101 itself. Continue reading this post on Patently-O.

Since 2021, the EU has increasingly relied on its budgetary powers to defend its values under Article 2 TEU; through three value conditionality instruments. In response to value breaches in Hungary, these instruments have been used freeze over €30 billion in EU funding. Under the

By Steven J. Gonzalez & Adrienne R. Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert —

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California election officials, seeking an order that would prevent the state from counting vote-by-mail ballots cast by voters the federal government identifies as “likely” noncitizens unless and until citizenship is confirmed. The case lands at the intersection of federal election enforcement, voter eligibility rules, and the states’ broad... Continue Reading

I want to write separately to emphasize how sweeping the permit certainty provisions of Section 1401 of the permitting reform bill likely are. Again, these are provisions that apply if an agency takes an “action” (which is undefined) against a “project” (also undefined) that “would revoke, rescind, withdraw, terminate, suspend, amend, or alter a Federal … Continue reading "How to Deconstruct Federal Regulation"

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California election officials, seeking an order that would prevent the state from counting vote-by-mail ballots cast by voters the federal government identifies as “likely” noncitizens unless and until citizenship is confirmed. The case lands at the intersection of federal election enforcement, voter eligibility rules, and the states’ broad...

Federal judge again halts cancellation of the Bureau of Prisons’ CBA; tabletop gaming workers face roadblocks in union recognition.

October 16, 2026 – Cost Estimate. As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on September 16, 2026 At a Glance Continue reading

“On the Church Appointments (Repeal of Discriminatory Provision) Bill, I am not sure that many of us Jews and Catholics have really felt discriminated against since 1829 by the provisions that are being repealed…“. Sir Edward Leigh, Gainsborough (Con). Papal … Continue reading →

Bombay High Court Refuses Interim Injunction Against JioStar in ‘Queen Forever’ Dispute The Bombay High Court declined to grant interim relief against JioStar in a dispute concerning the proposed film Queen Forever. Phantom Studios has instituted a ₹250 crore suit claiming joint intellectual property rights in the film Queen and challenging JioStar’s proposed production. The […]

A federal judge rejected the Justice Department’s bid to remove Susman Godfrey as lead counsel for the American Bar Association’s lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of illegally intimidating law firms, ruling the firm’s lawyers are unlikely to be called as witnesses. The case could force discovery into communications between the White House and some of the country’s largest firms, several of which have Texas offices.

Anthony Goodman argues that probation officers have increasingly lost their autonomy, while Joe Sim says rehabilitation will not work in a society divided by brutal social divisions. Plus letters from Chris Parsons and Tracey Burley Your editorial on overcrowded prisons and probation ( 13 October ) was most welcome as it highlights a crisis in community justice that shows little sign of abating. You say that problems date back to the failed part-privatisation of the probation service, but in rea

I have spent my career around artists: booking them, interviewing them, publishing their stories and watching how this business treats the people who make it run. Right now the most valuable thing many of those artists own is not a catalog. It is their voice. And in the United States, how well that voice is protected still depends on where you happen to be standing. That has to change. Congress should pass one federal voice-and-likeness right, and it should do it now.

New voluntary practices from NIST, the NSA and CISA advise developers of highly capable AI agents to preserve weights, checkpoints and rejected tool calls when an agent takes "significant uninstructed actions" that compromise its controls. The document sets no retention period and never mentions litigation, leaving legal and records teams to work out how investigative preservation and legal holds overlap.

A judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has dismissed former CIA Director John Brennan’s lawsuit seeking to compel the Justice Department to preserve records that might be relevant to a possible future criminal prosecution of him. The ruling is notable less for any merits determination about recordkeeping and more for...

A judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has dismissed former CIA Director John Brennan’s lawsuit seeking to compel the Justice Department to preserve records that might be relevant to a possible future criminal prosecution of him. The ruling is notable less for any merits determination about recordkeeping and more for... Continue Reading

A nice line from Ninth Circuit Judge Lawrence VanDyke.

County Court of Victoria ... Dance school teacher suing Facebook administrators over report of conviction posted to community noticeboard ... Administrators seek to amend defence to add particulars of removal of posts ... Said to have occurred before any complaint was received ... s.31A of Defamation Act and s.235 of Online Safety Act called in aid of defence ... Editor Stephen Murray reports

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Sunday inaugurated the Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Melangthong in Leh, underscoring that access to justice must be measured by the proximity of judicial institutions to litigants, rather than their mere formal availability. Addressing the gathering at an altitude of […]

10/18/1960: Gomillion v. Lightfoot argued.

District Court of Queensland ... Man awarded $160,000 in aggravated damages over historic child sexual assault claims ... Plaintiff and defendant were once good friends ... Statements made on Facebook alleging abuse of defendant's daughter ... Defendant accepts statements defamatory and offers no defence ... Maintains truth of allegations at trial ... Editor Stephen Murray reports

Queensland Court of Appeal .. One time owner of online flight booking portal ordered to pay costs of appeal on partial indemnity basis ... ABC made offer to settle appeal with no order as to costs and take down of impugned article ... Refusal imprudent and unreasonable ... Editor Stephen Murray reports

District Court of NSW ... Court rules no serious harm to reputation from "paedophile" remark ... Remark made in context of neighbourhood dispute ... Police officers in attendance when remark was made ... No evidence it was heard by neighbours ... Ostracism may have come about from wanting to keep peace with defendant ... Editor Stephen Murray reports

The Arizona Supreme Court recently issued an important opinion that every claim practitioner handling insurance coverages should read. In Industrial Park Center, LLC v. Great Northern Insurance Company, the court explained that a foreseeable loss is not necessarily an uninsurable loss. 1 This sounds obvious because insurance is designed to protect against foreseeable risks, but

Margaret Kwoka maps FOIA trends and explores barriers to using FOIA to increase government accountability. The post Lifting the FOIA Veil first appeared on The Regulatory Review .

The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit against REPS & Company, alleging the ticket broker used unlawful and deceptive methods to evade ticket-purchase limits and acquire millions of tickets for high-demand live events. The case, brought as U.S. v. REPS & Company, Inc., puts a spotlight on practices that have long drawn scrutiny in the... Continue Reading

The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit against REPS & Company, alleging the ticket broker used unlawful and deceptive methods to evade ticket-purchase limits and acquire millions of tickets for high-demand live events. The case, brought as U.S. v. REPS & Company, Inc., puts a spotlight on practices that have long drawn scrutiny in the...

Chief Judge Jennifer Elrod of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has filed an official complaint claiming there is probable cause that U.S. District Judge Ada Brown of Dallas “treated other judges and judicial employees in a demonstrably egregious and hostile manner” and that she “created a hostile work environment” for those who work with her, according to Bloomberg Law .

A familiar tough-on-crime election strategy is making a comeback, even as Republican and Democratic lawmakers keep passing reforms across the country.

“Stathas pleaded guilty in 2023 to enticing a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity” (18 U.S.C. § 2422(b)). He was sentenced to 180 months in prison and 10 years of supervised release. As part of the arrest and investigation,...

Theodoros Zarkos, MSc, Medical Ethicist - Social Scientist - European Social Policy and Social Rights; Independent Researcher, Kiato, Greece Photo credit: maido155, via Wikimedia Commons The European Commission’s proposal for an EU KIDS Act, published on 17 September 2026, contains a provision that is easy to misread if it is viewed in isolation. Article 14 would create

Actor Imran Khan has approached the Bombay High Court challenging a directive issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) requiring him to leave India by October 28, alleging that the order was issued arbitrarily and in violation of procedural safeguards governing Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders. In his petition, titled Imran Khan Pal […]

The U.S. Supreme Court is stepping into one of the most closely watched First Amendment disputes of the term: whether government efforts to pressure or coordinate with social media platforms to curb election-related misinformation crossed the constitutional line into unlawful censorship. The case arrives after years of litigation over contacts between federal officials and major... Continue Reading

The U.S. Supreme Court is stepping into one of the most closely watched First Amendment disputes of the term: whether government efforts to pressure or coordinate with social media platforms to curb election-related misinformation crossed the constitutional line into unlawful censorship. The case arrives after years of litigation over contacts between federal officials and major...

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced another “interlocking directorate” enforcement action, demonstrating the antitrust agencies’ continued aggressive enforcement of Section 8 of the Clayton Act. The proposed consent order resolves antitrust allegations arising from Beretta Holding’s minority acquisition of shares in Sturm, Ruger & Co. The order settles allegations that the agreement, which […]

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke has been granted conditional bail by a Special Executive Magistrate in Delhi and asked to sign a bond before his release, following his preventive detention ahead of a planned protest in the national capital. Dipke was detained by Delhi Police on October 16 amid preparations for demonstrations linked […]

10/17/1862: Justice David Davis takes oath.

With thanks to Will Ford (Osbornes Law) for this guest post about an important recent decision of the UT(AAC) Housing Benefit rules on absences abroad found to be unlawfully discriminatory Michaela Kuželová v (1) The London Borough of Barnet (2) The Secretary of State for Work & Pensions [2026] UKUT 272 (AAC) This case involves a […]

Scholars discuss the impacts of federal energy policy and state-level climate policy. The post States Advance Climate and Energy Policy Amid Federal Retreat first appeared on The Regulatory Review .

Fix the Court’s Gabe Roth today wrote to the circuit executive and clerk of the Fifth Circuit requesting that Chief Judge Elrod issue a release confirming the existence of a misconduct complaint against N.D. Texas Judge Ada Brown (right) if there is one. In a highly unusual move, N.D. Texas Chief Judge O’Connor on Oct. […]

From the Derivatives Practice Group: This week, the CFTC published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes providing additional market

A leading critic of the conservative majority on the Supreme Court oultines reasons why court-packing is a bad response to its flaws.

I’ve written a bunch about the Senate’s permitting reform bill. My basic takeaway is that I want this bill to pass, but that there are some serious flaws in the bill, particularly in the permit certainty provisions, that must be addressed. And in general, there are areas where greater clarity about the scope of the … Continue reading "Improving permitting reform"

Like numerous other federal courts in similar cases, this one rule sanctuary cities are protected by the Tenth Amendment.

Guest contributor Justin Pidot is co-director of the environmental law program at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. Eric Biber’s recent posts have done a terrific job providing an overview of many of the Senate permitting bill’s provisions. I want to revisit the issue of NEPA remedies he discussed here, … Continue reading "NEPA Remedies Revisited"

The Tenth Circuit’s October 9, 2026 opinion in No. 26-5071 is a useful reminder that appellate outcomes often turn as much on procedure as on merits. Although the publicly available docket caption here is spare, the court’s opinion appears to center on a recurring issue in federal practice: whether the order under review was properly...

The Tenth Circuit’s October 9, 2026 opinion in No. 26-5071 is a useful reminder that appellate outcomes often turn as much on procedure as on merits. Although the publicly available docket caption here is spare, the court’s opinion appears to center on a recurring issue in federal practice: whether the order under review was properly... Continue Reading

"Defendants, after consultation with opposing counsel, could have moved to quash or modify the subpoena," Castel wrote. "They did not [do] so. Instead, the Senior General Counsel of their Company endeavored to shape the response and compliance of the subpoenaed individual."

U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer has asked the justices to limit the power of federal courts to "vacate" new government regulations on a nationwide basis—a position some justices previously described as "radical" and "extreme."

From Nunes v. NBCUniversal Media, LLC, decided yesterday by Judges Guido Calabresi, William J. Nardini, and Eunice C. Lee: Nunes

New amendments to Delaware’s data privacy law that will take effect on January 1, 2027, may have an impact on how employers use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in employment decisions.

From Lajara v. McMenamin, decided Wednesday by Pennsylvania Superior Court judge Brandon Neuman, joined by Judges Jack Panella and Carolyn

The Department of Justice has asked a Chicago federal court to prevent consumers challenging the T-Mobile/Sprint merger from accessing compliance reports assembled by the consent decree’s monitor.

But she can testify as Dr. Doe, rather than under her real name.

In his opinion, Judge Reyes recognized that “Elia’s exclusion from the grand jury stemmed directly from the failure of the court system to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure Elia had the opportunity to participate in the grand jury.”

Judge James Donato has asked class counsel in the Google Play Store antitrust litigation to justify their request for $85 million in attorney’s fees. The judge ordered the attorneys at Bartlit Beck and Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer to provide itemised receipts to back their claim for 13.5% of the fund. Also in Tipline, the Federal Trade Commission has expanded its investigation in...

Judge Gerald Mager, considered the Father of Comparative Negligence in Florida, passed away on October 13, 2026. He leaves a loving wife of 70 years, and 4 successful children and 5 grandchildren. He was known throughout Florida for his quiet professionalism, disciplined legal mind, and steady commitment to public service. Judge Mager served as a...

Federal wrong-door raids, federal vigilantes, and federal prosecutions in Indian country.

A federal court in Michigan read a former sales rep’s ChatGPT questions about whether Yahoo could recover his deleted emails under a subpoena, found that he intended to deprive his former employer of evidence under Rule 37(e)(2), and imposed an adverse inference that then helped carry a preliminary injunction against him. Originally Published on the Minerva26 - October 14, 2026.... By: Association of Certified E-Discovery

On September 16, 2026, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with Representatives Val Hoyle (D-OR), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), introduced the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026 (the “Act”) to establish a federal framework governing the corporate practice of medicine (“CPOM”), an area... Read More

This week in Other Barks & Bites: Liquidia announces a global settlement of patent infringement claims with United Therapeutics allowing sales of Yutrepia to continue; Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) author a letter urging a coordinated federal response to artificial intelligence (AI) safety concerns; Advocate General Biondi tells the Court of Justice for the European Union to dismiss TikTok’s challenge to its gatekeeper designation; and more.

Tech mogul Elon Musk agreed to settle two lawsuits over his $1 million check handouts to battleground voters in the 2024 election, according to court filings published Thursday. The suits, filed in the Western District of Texas, accused the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of defrauding voters when his America PAC offered a $1 million giveaway...

A Dutch court says it has reached a provisional view that a US$5 billion investment treaty award won by Ukraine’s Naftogaz against Russia over the loss of its assets in Crimea must be partially set aside because a large part of the assets were not shown to have been investments made after 1991 as the treaty requires.

I’ve flagged an additional issues from the permit certainty provision (Section 1401 of the bill) that I think are quite important and worth considering in assessing the merits of the permitting reform bill. As I noted in my prior post on Section 1401, it has potentially sweeping scope because it prohibits any federal agency action … Continue reading "A Major Problem with “Permit Certainty”"

The staff of the Federal Trade Commission has published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to warn the automobile industry that it must comply with FTC Act requirements on vehicle pricing. The guidance emphasizes that the advertised price of a vehicle must be the actual price that a consumer can walk in and pay to purchase the vehicle.... Continue Reading

The Justice Department has sued California election officials in a closely watched pre-election dispute over voter-roll maintenance and mail-ballot counting. According to the government, certain voters on California’s rolls are “likely” noncitizens, and the state should not count their mail ballots unless citizenship status is confirmed. The suit targets California Secretary of State Shirley Weber...

On October 8, 2026, at the request of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the New York City Council introduced Int. No. 1105 , the POWER (People and Organizations Winning Economic Relief) Act. Sponsored by Council Member Harvey D. Epstein, the bill would prohibit unfair methods of competition and unfair, deceptive, abusive, or unlawful acts or practices in or affecting business, trade, or commerce.... Continue Reading

New York City Commission on Human Rights Adopts Final Rules Implementing Amendments to Fair Chance Act On October 7, 2026, the New York City Commission on Human Rights issued final notice of its adoption of rules promulgated pursuant to the New York City Fair Chance Act. 1 The Fair Chance Act, enacted in 2015 and tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 10/16/2026 - 11:19

Lawyers for the man shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York City say the officers involved “did not identify themselves” before they opened fire on him, according to recent court filings. On Oct. 8, Oscar Belgal was picking up his 5-year-old son before he was stopped by ICE officers who did not...

The Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee has published the Government response to its Third Report of Session 2026–27, Protecting built heritage (HC 144). On the specific issue of support for places of worship, the response was as follows: “[Committee] … Continue reading →

By: Jennifer Koshan and Jonnette Watson Hamilton Case Commented on: Quebec (Attorney General) v Kanyinda, 2026 SCC 7 (CanLII) PDF Version: Grounds for (In)Equality: The Supreme Court of Canada Grapples with Intersectionality in Kanyinda This is the first of a planned series of posts on the Supreme Court of Canada’s most recent equality rights decision, […]

PRESS RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 16, 2026) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Daniel O’Bannon and Alexandra Mareschal to the Utah Court of Appeals. Both appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. “Daniel’s sound judgment and knowledge of the law served Utah well in his nearly ten years at Utah’s Division […]

In R v R.B.-C., the Supreme Court of Canada was asked to apply a presumptive ceiling to determine when sentencing delay breaches s. 11(b) of the Charter. Justice Martin declined to do so, holding instead that the test is a ‘markedly longer’ standard. She also held that the correct remedy for unreasonable sentencing delay is a reduction in sentence. This unanimous decision from the Court reveals how it views judges as normative actors within the Canadian criminal justice system. Read more in samh

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank

Department of Labor reduces wage-and-hour enforcement at unionized workplaces; Fain's victory poses question of federal monitor's extension.

The Federal Trade Commission has issued subpoenas to Anthropic and OpenAI, seeking documents on safety incidents, privacy policies,… The post FTC subpoenas Anthropic and OpenAI in widening AI safety probe first appeared on The Legal Wire .

On 14 October 2026, the European Commission published its Sixth Annual Report on the screening of foreign direct investments into the European Union (the “Report”), covering developments in 2025. Key takeaways: I. National Screening Activity Increased The number of cases notified to national authorities across the EU rose again in 2025, reaching a record 4,773... Continue Reading

On September 30, 2026, just before the Senate recessed ahead of the midterm elections, leaders of the Senate Environment and Public Works and Energy and Natural Resources Committees introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (S. 5653) (“BAAJA” or the “bill”), a comprehensive federal permitting reform proposal. Reflecting over a year of bipartisan negotiations,... Continue Reading

Vasan Kesavan (Independent) has posted The Limits of Federal Judicial Removal (63 pages) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Can a federal judge be removed from office without the cumbersome process of impeachment? For nearly a century, scholars have split into two camps: those who insist impeachment is the exclusive constitutional mechanism for removing judges, and […]

On Oct. 5, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that has the potential to greatly impact state and local municipalities’ ability to fight widespread threats to public and environmental health. The post Can States Still Protect Public Health? The Risk of a Climate Regulatory Vacuum first appeared on Petrie-Flom Center .

The Justice Department has sued California election officials in a closely watched pre-election dispute over voter-roll maintenance and mail-ballot counting. According to the government, certain voters on California’s rolls are “likely” noncitizens, and the state should not count their mail ballots unless citizenship status is confirmed. The suit targets California Secretary of State Shirley Weber... Continue Reading

Read this week’s Capitol Report for updates on a new law, supported by the NJSBA, that allows certain limited liability companies to terminate alternate names before the end of a five-year registration period. The report also highlights the NJSBA’s testimony in support of legislation aimed at reducing recidivism and expanding access to mental health resources […]

The White House is asserting executive privilege to block some records of President Trump’s communications from being shared in an ongoing lawsuit over the future of the Kennedy Center. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex officio board member who is challenging plans to close the performing arts center for renovations and add Trump’s name to...

Plus, a bipartisan group of states and the NFL are urging SCOTUS to rule on prediction markets.

In its judgment the 7th Civil Chamber at Munich Regional Court ruled in favour of Munich-based software developer Celonis in its patent infringement suit against SAP (case ID: 7 O 12849/25). The panel, chaired by presiding judge Oliver Schön with judges Katalin Tözsér and Florian Schweyer, found that SAP’s Signavio Process Intelligence software infringes Celonis’ […]

This judgment given today highlights some dangers in sending "without prejudice" bills of costs at an early stage. The paying party can (understandably) be suspicious when a later bill comes at a lower figure. The reasons for this need not...

In Bozek v. Drongosky, 2026 ONSC 4245, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered the interpretation of the Will of ...

The government’s ever-increasing financial support for the news media was the subject of a non-public consultation earlier this year, with Canadian Heritage asking funding recipients what they think of the programs, what more needs to be done, and whether they have concerns about the risks to the independence of the press that can come with greater reliance on public funding. If you ask groups whether they want more money, they invariably say yes, so it may not surprise to learn the industry sup

In Secretary to Government v. Sameer Ahamed N., (Sup. Ct. India, Oct. 15, 2026), India's Supreme Court held that when a Hindu who is entitled to affirmative action benefits as a member of a Hindu "backward class" converts to Islam, he loses the Hindu backward class benefits. Moreover, the convert cannot acquire membership in any of the seven Notified Backward Class Muslim communities merely

10/16/1898: Justice William O. Douglas's birthday.