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July 11, 2025
Pa. House OKs State Actions To Combat False Claims
Pennsylvania would allow the state's attorney general to pursue actions against people who make false claims to use state programs under a bill passed by the state House of Representatives.
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July 11, 2025
Transportation Policies To Watch In 2025: A Midyear Report
Sweeping new tariffs, revised vehicle emission and fuel-economy standards, and aviation safety reforms are some of the transportation industry's top regulatory priorities to watch in the second half of 2025.
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July 11, 2025
Judge Upholds NYC Law Blocking Broker Fees For Tenants
A New York federal judge has refused to preliminarily block a New York City law that bans broker fees for landlord brokers under specific circumstances.
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July 11, 2025
Judge Lifts 2-Year Stay In Okla. Tribal Gambling Compact Row
A D.C. federal judge has lifted a two-year stay in four Oklahoma tribes' challenge to the state and federal government over gambling compacts, while denying their request for Interior Department documents related to the agency's approval of the agreements.
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July 10, 2025
9th Circ. Sides With Civil Aid Attys In H-2A Farm Docs Dispute
A Ninth Circuit panel said Thursday that a lower court overstepped its authority by restricting a civil legal aid organization from using for advocacy purposes information that was gathered during discovery in a class of seasonal farmworkers' now-settled forced labor case against a Washington fruit grower.
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July 10, 2025
Nonprofit Calls For Halt To Portland's Labor Peace Policy
A nonprofit providing janitorial services to the city of Portland urged an Oregon federal judge to block the city's enforcement of a requirement for the contractor to execute a labor peace agreement with a union, arguing the mandate infringes on the First Amendment by making employers stay neutral.
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July 10, 2025
Trump Taps Holland & Hart Partner For Montana Bench
President Donald Trump announced on social media Thursday he has chosen a Holland & Hart LLP partner and veteran government attorney to serve on the federal bench in Montana.
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July 10, 2025
Fla. Lawmakers Sue DeSantis Over Detention Center Access
Democratic state lawmakers in Florida sued Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday to demand access to the new immigrant detention center in the Everglades the lawmakers say they were blocked from visiting last week.
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July 10, 2025
HHS Narrows Health Benefits Available To Noncitizens
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday announced that immigrants living in the country without legal authorization and other noncitizens will no longer be eligible for benefits under Head Start and a host of other federal healthcare programs, based on the agency's reinterpretation of a 1996 social welfare law.
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July 10, 2025
Judge Mulls 48-Hour Hold To Protect Abrego Garcia's Rights
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement official testified Thursday that Kilmar Abrego Garcia would be taken into custody as soon as he's released from U.S. Marshals Service custody in Tennessee, but that no determinations had yet been made about where the government might seek to deport him then.
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July 10, 2025
Uber, Instacart Fight Seattle's Driver Rights Law At 9th Circ.
A Ninth Circuit panel appeared split on Thursday while hearing Uber and Instacart's challenge to a Seattle city ordinance regulating deactivation of app-based worker accounts, with the judges seemingly at odds on whether the law forced commercial speech while still unconvinced of a First Amendment violation.
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July 10, 2025
'Admonition' But No More Amazon Penalty For Hidden Docs
A federal judge in Washington state took Amazon.com to task Thursday for "bad faith" material review that labeled tens of thousands of documents as covered by attorney-client privilege despite involving no legal advice, but the judge, who is presiding over the Federal Trade Commission's Prime subscriptions case against the company, opted against further punishment.
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July 10, 2025
Pa. High Court Takes Up Appeal Over Criminal Gun Rights
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of a man who is accused of attempted murder and weapons charges and consider whether the weapons charges are at odds with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen.
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July 10, 2025
Fed Floats Revision Of Large Bank Rating Framework
The Federal Reserve on Thursday floated a proposed revision to its supervisory rating framework that would allow large bank holding companies to retain a certain stamp of regulatory approval even if they receive a low rating in one area of assessment.
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July 10, 2025
SEC's Peirce Says Tokenized Security Issuers Must Heed Law
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Hester Peirce is cautioning market participants that issuers of digital versions of securities, often described as tokenized securities, must comply with federal laws even as they pursue innovation.
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July 10, 2025
NJ Developer Charged With Fraud, Bribing Local Official
A New Jersey real estate investor and developer has been indicted on a raft of charges for allegedly running a Ponzi-like investment fraud scheme, conspiring to launder drug proceeds, laundering money represented to be drug proceeds as part of a sting operation and bribing a New Jersey politician.
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July 10, 2025
Island Community Gets NJ High Court Ruling To Switch Towns
A barrier island community has met all legal requirements to formally separate from a Garden State township and join a neighboring borough, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday, ending a decade-long legal battle over local governance, geography and fairness in public services.
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July 10, 2025
​​​​​​​DOJ Says Calif. Animal Welfare 'Red Tape' Inflates Egg Prices
The U.S. Department of Justice sued California and state officials over several animal welfare laws passed in the Golden State that the federal government claims has contributed to the "historic rise in egg prices by imposing unnecessary red tape on the production of eggs."
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July 10, 2025
Tegna To Pay $222K To Resolve FCC Probe Into Obscene Video
Broadcast giant Tegna has agreed to pay more than $222,000 to put an end to an inquiry that began almost four years ago when an unknown party played a 13-second pornographic video clip during an evening weather report on a Spokane, Washington, news station.
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July 10, 2025
8th Circ. Won't Pause ND Tribes' Voting Rights Decision
The Eighth Circuit on Thursday denied a bid by two North Dakota tribes to stay its decision to vacate a challenge to two of the state's voting laws while the ruling is appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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July 10, 2025
DHS Official Walks Back Testimony On Deportation Leads
A U.S. Department of Homeland Security official testified in Massachusetts federal court on Thursday that he was only "speculating" when he said during a deposition last month that the offices of border czar Tom Homan and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem were behind a decision to use pro-Israel websites to source leads on potential deportation targets.
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July 10, 2025
Student Loan Lender Settles AI Bias, Fair Lending Claims
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell on Thursday said her office has reached a $2.5 million deal with a Delaware-based student loan company to settle allegations that it utilized artificial intelligence models that could disproportionately harm Black and Hispanic applicants.
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July 10, 2025
Pa. Sens. Unveil Bipartisan Plan To Legalize Marijuana
Pennsylvania lawmakers on Thursday unveiled a new bipartisan legislative proposal to legalize and regulate the sale of recreational marijuana in the Keystone State, after a previous proposal to legalize the sale of pot through state-run stores failed in the state Senate.
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July 10, 2025
House Dem Says FCC Must Follow Law On DEI Probes
A House Democrat who helps oversee the Federal Communications Commission says agency chief Brendan Carr must avoid any hint of targeting companies' diversity initiatives for political reasons rather than legal rationale against discrimination.
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July 10, 2025
Mass. Man Agrees To $10K Fine For Pirate Radio Stations
The Federal Communications Commission slapped a $10,000 fine on a Massachusetts man in a consent decree for operating pirate radio stations from three locations, though it was a reduction from the nearly $598,000 fine the FCC initially proposed.
Expert Analysis
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Energy Order Brings Risks For Lenders And Borrowers Alike
A recent executive order directing the attorney general to submit a report next month with recommendations for halting enforcement of state laws the administration says are hampering energy resources presents risks for lenders and borrowers using state-generated carbon credits, but proactive steps now can help insulate against adverse consequences, say attorneys at Faegre Drinker.
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What Employers Should Know About New Wash. WARN Act
Washington state's Securing Timely Notification and Benefits for Laid-Off Employees Act will soon require 60 days' notice for certain mass layoffs and business closures, so employers should understand how their obligations differ from those under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act before implementing layoffs or closings, say attorneys at Littler.
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What's At Stake As Trump Admin Targets Carbon Markets
Trading in greenhouse gas emissions and reductions has long been touted as a way to leverage market forces to tackle climate change cost-effectively, and that theory may be put to the test amid momentous progress and fresh challenges, particularly as the Trump administration takes aim at climate initiatives, say attorneys at DLA Piper.
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What To Know About New Wash. Community Association Law
A series of recent legislative updates that greatly expand application of the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act pose significant challenges to the volunteer board members who administer and operate condos and homeowners associations, but there are ways to lessen the newly imposed administrative burden, says Tim Feth at VF Law.
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Series
Power To The Paralegals: An Untapped Source For Biz Roles
Law firms looking to recruit legal business talent should consider turning to paralegals, who practice several key skills every day that prepare them to thrive in marketing and client development roles, says Vanessa Torres at Lowenstein Sandler.
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Fledgling Crypto ATM Regs May Be Due For A Growth Spurt
As cryptocurrency ATM use and availability become more prevalent within the U.S. financial services ecosystem, states — only a few of which currently have a crypto ATM framework — may need to consider expanding legislation and regulation to accelerate consumer fraud protection practices, says Jason Noto at Polsinelli.
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The Legal Risks Of US Restrictions On Investments In China
The second Trump administration has continued to embrace a more restrictive economic policy toward China, including an ongoing review of further restrictions on the flow of U.S. capital to China, so early planning and enhanced diligence can reduce exposure to the challenges resulting from further restrictions, say attorneys at Cleary.
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How Trucking Cos. Can Keep Rolling Under Tariff Burdens
Recent Trump administration tariffs present major challenges for the transportation and logistics sector — and, in particular, trucking — but providers who focus on operational efficiency, cost control, customer relationships, creative contract structures and unique offerings will stand out from the competition, say attorneys at Benesch.
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UK May Play Major Role In Corporate Misconduct Regulation
In light of the U.S.' pause in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement, the U.K. Serious Fraud Office has released new guidance showing it may seize the opportunity to play a heightened role in regulating corporate misconduct by U.S. companies with a global presence, particularly over the next few years, say attorneys at Paul Weiss.
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Tariff Strategies For The US Renewable Energy Sector
The Trump administration's tariff actions over the last few months are challenging for the renewable energy industry — but there are strategies for contending with the uncertainty, including diversifying supply chains, seeking certification about equipment origins, and adding tariff-related language to supply contracts and offtake agreements, say attorneys at Sheppard Mullin.
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Series
Playing Poker Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Poker is a master class in psychology, risk management and strategic thinking, and I’m a better attorney because it has taught me to read my opponents, adapt when I’m dealt the unexpected and stay patient until I'm ready to reveal my hand, says Casey Kingsley at McCreadyLaw.
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Opinion
Why It's Time To Retire The Efficient Market Hypothesis
As agentic artificial intelligence systems increasingly affect financial markets, the efficient market hypothesis no longer offers a viable foundation for legal and regulatory engagement, and a new theoretical foundation is needed, say Zachary Brenner, a student at California Western School of Law, and attorney Gary Brenner.
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Avoiding The Risk Of Continued AI-Washing Enforcement
A recent action brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Justice, alleging a software developer defrauded investors by lying about his app’s artificial intelligence capabilities, suggests this administration will continue to target AI washing, so companies should adopt practices to mitigate enforcement risk, say attorneys at Debevoise.
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4 Ways Slater Is Priming DOJ For Continued Antitrust Success
Just as Jonathan Kanter did during his recent tenure leading the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater is following the effective blueprint set by Thurman Arnold when he modernized the division more than 80 years ago, says Perry Apelbaum at Kressin Powers.
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3 Tax Issues Manufacturers Should Watch In 2025 Budget Bill
As Congress works toward a budget reconciliation bill, manufacturing companies should keep a keen eye on proposals to change bonus depreciation, the qualified business income deduction and energy tax credits, which could have a significant impact on capital-intensive industries, say attorneys at Frost Brown Todd.