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YouTube has reached a confidential settlement with a Florida teenager who alleged the video-sharing platform contributed to severe mental health problems stemming from social media addiction, removing Google from a closely watched California court battle that is testing the industry’s responsibility for harm to young users. The agreement comes just weeks before a scheduled July …

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A deeply contested dispute over religious freedom behind prison walls reached its conclusion at the U.S. Supreme Court, where a divided bench ruled that a Louisiana Rastafarian inmate cannot seek monetary damages from prison staff who forcibly shaved his hair despite his religious objections. In a 6-3 decision, the court determined that Damon Landor’s lawsuit …

Faith, Locks and the Law: Supreme Court Blocks Louisiana Inmate’s Bid for Damages Read More »

Uber is facing a fresh legal challenge from its own shareholders, who accuse the company’s leadership of repeatedly failing to enforce compliance standards, a pattern they say exposed the ride-hailing giant to thousands of lawsuits involving sexual assault, harassment, and other misconduct claims. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in San Francisco, alleges that Uber’s …

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California has launched a new legal challenge against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, accusing the federal agency of unlawfully placing long-standing state emissions waivers before Congress for possible repeal. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, targets the EPA’s decision earlier this month to transmit several California clean-air waivers to lawmakers under the Congressional …

California Takes EPA to Court Over Congressional Review of State Emissions Waivers Read More »

The legal battle surrounding one of America’s most haunting child disappearance cases took another dramatic turn on Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court restored the murder conviction of Pedro Hernandez, the man found guilty in the 1979 disappearance of six-year-old Etan Patz. In a 6-3 decision, the nation’s highest court reversed a lower court ruling …

Supreme Court Revives Conviction in Decades-Old Etan Patz Case, Reopening a Defining Chapter in America’s Missing-Child History Read More »

A federal judge has halted a Justice Department investigation aimed at several Minnesota officials, delivering a sharp rebuke to the Trump administration’s efforts to scrutinize state leaders over their stance on immigration enforcement. In a ruling made public Monday, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz invalidated subpoenas issued to the office of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz …

Federal Judge Throws Out Immigration Inquiry Targeting Minnesota Leaders, Calls DOJ Rationale ‘Absurd Read More »

A federal court in California has dismissed the Trump administration’s legal challenge against Los Angeles over its policy limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, marking another setback for Washington’s efforts to dismantle so-called sanctuary-style measures adopted by major Democratic-led cities. U.S. District Judge Fernando Olguin rejected the administration’s claim that the Los Angeles ordinance violated …

Court Throws Out Federal Challenge to Los Angeles’ Immigration Shield Policy Read More »

A federal court has dealt a significant setback to the Trump administration’s election oversight strategy, blocking the use of an expanded federal immigration database designed to help states verify the citizenship status of registered voters. In a sweeping ruling issued Monday, a judge in Washington, D.C., struck down recent changes made to the Department of …

Court Halts Federal Push to Use Immigration Records in Voter Roll Scrutiny Read More »

Rhode Island has become the latest jurisdiction to formally address the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the legal profession, introducing new professional standards that place responsibility squarely on lawyers and judges who choose to use AI-powered tools. The state’s highest court has amended its rules of professional conduct, making clear that attorneys must remain …

AI Enters the Rulebook: Rhode Island Sets Boundaries for Lawyers and Judges Read More »

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has disclosed that nearly $1.2 million in legal assistance was provided on her behalf as she continues a high-stakes court battle against President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove her from the central bank. The disclosure, released through federal ethics filings, sheds light on the extraordinary financial and security costs surrounding …

$1.2 Million Battle: Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s Fight Against Trump Reaches the Supreme Court Read More »