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James Uthmeier: Florida's affirmative action laws are unconstitutional
'My office, therefore, will not defend or enforce any of these discriminatory provisions.'
Landmark Supreme Court case challenges Hawaii’s strict gun law
The case stems from a lawsuit by three Maui residents challenging restrictions on carrying guns in places like beaches and businesses
Texas AG Paxton declares DEI policies unconstitutional
The 74-page opinion declares over 100 state laws to be unconstitutional.
AT&T class action alleges business customers billed for disconnected services
A new class action lawsuit alleges AT&T improperly billed its business customers for telephone services that were suspended, disconnected or terminated.
Marijuana's Restrictive Federal Classification Isn't Supported By Science, New Study Concludes
Marijuana and other drugs are not as dangerous as laws written half a century ago say they are, according to a new scientific review. Since the passage of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in 1970, U.S. drug laws have been dictated by rigid categories that supposedly reflect the dangers posed by different substances—but the new […]
The monk who discovered the laws of genetics—but was overlooked in his time
Mendel’s monastery garden experiments went largely unnoticed during his life, but their implications would ripple through science decades later.
Will Labor’s contentious hate laws pass?
As parliament returns for a special sitting, political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to Reged Ahmad about whether the prime minister can get his reforms over the line and why the Coalition is being accused of hypocrisy
GUEST OPINION: Court saw through attack on stoves, science
When the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) filed a federal lawsuit last year challenging Colorado’s new gas stove labeling law, it exposed a troubling pattern of how climate advocacy can morph into scientific misinformation to achieve policy goals through fear rather than facts. At the heart of the court dispute is House Bill 25-1161, […]
Anti-abortion movement seeks to escalate clashes over blue state ‘shield’ laws
The anti-abortion movement is testing new strategies to force a legal confrontation over so-called shield laws in Democratic-led states that protect abortion providers in those states from prosecution.
Oklahoma Foundry, The Crucible, takes legal action to save business
Oklahoma's The Crucible, LLC, famous for casting iconic bronze statues nationwide, faces possible closure after its insurance denied a claim for a crucial motor generator, forcing the company to file a lawsuit to stay in business.
Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller
Thousands of state lawsuits allege Bayer failed to warn people its popular weedkiller could cause cancer
Concerns mount over AI's influence on mental health
FOX Business' Madison Alworth reports on the the impact of AI use on mental health as well as lawsuits against chatbot makers on 'Varney & Co.'
Tensions remain high in Minnesota as ACLU files lawsuit and Trump threatens Insurrection Act
Minnesota governor Tim Walz urges president to ‘stop this campaign of retribution’ as he threatens to deploy military
With limited political power, Minnesota Democrats navigate resistance to Trump
From public pleas to lawsuits, Minnesota's Democratic leaders are trying to stop the surge of federal agents on their streets.
Mamdani announces city lawsuit against delivery app
City officials allege Motoclick stole directly from workers' paychecks.
Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema Accused of Affair With Member of Security Team
In a lawsuit, the ex-wife of Ms. Sinema’s onetime staff member accused her of showering him with gifts and breaking up their marriage.
Massachusetts town faces lawsuit for allowing criminal immigrant, sex offender to renew business license
Teen worker allegedly assaulted at Hillers Pizza sues town officials, claiming they ignored offender's criminal history when renewing business license.
Turner Loesel: Florida's AI laws are stronger than you think
Florida already has a strong legal floor for AI accountability lawmakers should respect and reinforce.
State, national business lobbying groups urge action at top NC court
The US Chamber of Commerce and NC Chamber are asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that could open the door for more lawsuits against businesses in North Carolina.
Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking
Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers.
Fresno adult entertainment club closes as lawsuit with former employee ongoing
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A decades-old Fresno adult entertainment club closed at the start of the year following a lawsuit with one of its former dancers. In a surprise Jan. 2 post, Gold Digger…
HHS terminates thousands of grants for substance use, mental health worth billions
The Department of Health and Human Services told grantees funding their projects was no longer aligned with agency priorities.
Adult entertainment club in Fresno closes. A former employee has filed a lawsuit
Open since 1999, it operated initially as a topless bar and more recently as a fully-nude club.
Supreme Court revives GOP congressman’s absentee ballot suit that could spur more election litigation
The decision that may make it easier for other candidates to challenge voting laws – even if they ultimately win their election.
School Sports Fans Are Getting Meaner. Do Hawaiʻi Laws Fall Short?
The recent assault of Moanalua High School’s assistant athletic director has sparked calls to better protect sports officials. Teachers say the DOE needs to do more to keep them safe, too.
Microsoft Fixes 114 Windows Flaws in January 2026 Patch, One Actively Exploited
Microsoft’s January 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 114 Windows flaws, including an actively exploited Desktop Window Manager bug added to CISA’s KEV list.
Bobby Kotick claims lawsuit objecting Microsoft-Activision deal was "tied to Embracer's desire to boost sales"
Former CEO describes lawsuit filed by Swedish pension fund as a "collateral attack" on Activision Blizzard
GR-01 policy guides IU community members in navigating political activities
The policy was established to ensure compliance with state and federal lobbying laws and state law on public statements, while also protecting the free sp...
Supreme Court Signals Support for State Bans on Trans Girls in Sports
The U.S. Supreme Court weighed Idaho and West Virginia laws that bar transgender girls from sports.
Supreme Court appears likely to uphold transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court on Tuesday during oral arguments seemed likely to uphold laws that prohibit transgender women and girls from competing on women’s and girls’ school sports teams. After nearly […]
Prof. Dorit Reiss Wins National Award for Distinguished Service in Health Law - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)
Professor Dorit Reiss, who brings legal expertise to public health debates, has received a national award for her lasting contributions to the field as a scholar, policy adviser, and mentor. Faculty Who Lead: Dorit Reiss Professor Dorit Reiss receives the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the AALS Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care. She is a leading expert on vaccine law, advising policymakers and providing expert analysis to journalists. Reiss mentors future health law scholars and combats misinformation online through evidence-based public education. Professor Dorit Reiss, a leading voice on vaccine law and policy, has won a national award recognizing her contributions to health law. She received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care. Presented at the AALS Annual Meeting in January, the award honors sustained service to public health and the health law academy through advocacy, public education, and mentorship. In presenting the award, Professor Doron Dorfman of Seton Hall Law School, chair-elect of the AALS Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care, described Reiss as “a committed public health advocate who has used her expertise to influence vaccine policy, research, and practice at both the state and federal levels for nearly two decades.” Reiss leads a widely read vaccine law listserv that provides real-time updates on litigation, regulatory developments, advisory committee proceedings, and public comment opportunities. The resource has become an important tool for lawyers, scholars, journalists, and public health professionals tracking fast-moving developments in vaccine policy. Her service extends to policymaking as well. She has supported vaccine-related legislation in California, testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on vaccine mandates and non-medical exemptions, and serves on the Parent Advisory Board of Voices for Vaccines, a parent-led organization focused on reducing vaccine-preventable disease. Dorfman also highlighted Reiss’ active role in robust debates over vaccine safety and related laws and policies. “She directly engages misinformation by responding to anti-vaccination claims on social media with careful, evidence-based rebuttals,” Dorfman said. As federal vaccine policy undergoes significant change, Reiss has become a trusted source for major national news outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and CNN, which regularly seek her expert analysis on new policies and decisions. Dorfman noted that Reiss is widely respected for her mentorship of health law faculty and scholars. “She is consistently generous with her time—approachable, willing to provide feedback, and a mentor to many in the field, including myself,” he said. At UC Law SF, Reiss brings the spirit of public service into the classroom, helping students understand how legal frameworks translate into real-world public health outcomes. She holds the James Edgar Hervey ’50 Chair of Litigation, a position that recognizes faculty excellence in the field of litigation. The Distinguished Service Award highlights her sustained commitment to evidence-based vaccine policy, public education, and mentorship during a pivotal time for public health law.
Epic and health systems sue Health Gorilla and data companies
OCHIN, Reid Health, Trinity Health and UMass Memorial Health join the electronic health record vendor in a new federal lawsuit alleging improper access and monetization of 300,000 patient medical records.
Microsoft January 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 114 flaws
Today is Microsoft's January 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 114 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
Supreme Court hears arguments over transgender athlete bans in West Virginia and Idaho
The Supreme Court is hearing two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
US supreme court considers state bans on transgender athletes in school sports
Court to hear oral arguments in two cases brought by trans students challenging laws in West Virginia and Idaho, in major LGBTQ+ rights battle
Live Updates: Transgender Athletes’ Cases Reach Supreme Court
Two cases before the justices on Tuesday could affect laws in 27 states that prohibit transgender girls from joining girls’ and women’s sports teams.
Star Wars Outlaws developer Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm face layoffs
In its latest cost-cutting effort, Ubisoft proposed a headcount reduction of around 55 people across its two Swedish studios.
Can states ban transgender athletes from school sports? Supreme Court takes up cases
The Supreme Court is set to hear two significant cases regarding state laws that limit transgender athletes' participation in organized sports.
US Supreme Court hears challenge to transgender sports bans
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider on Tuesday the legality of laws banning transgender athletes from participating on female sports teams amid escalating efforts by dozens of states and Republican President Donald Trump's administration to restrict the rights of transgender people.
Supreme Court weighs state restrictions on transgender student-athletes
The conservative-majority court hears arguments on challenges to laws in West Virginia and Idaho that bar transgender students from participating in girls' or women's sports.
Hochul to push back on ICE enforcement in 'sensitive locations'
Hochul has said she backs ICE’s attempts to enforce criminal laws in collaboration with local law enforcement.
New liquor rules reshape N.Y. nightlife and businesses
New liquor rules will let more venues across the state serve drinks and give bars extra flexibility, while regulators stress safety.
Google removes some AI health summaries after investigation finds “dangerous” flaws
AI Overviews provided false liver test information experts called alarming.
Judge orders HHS to restore funding for children’s health programs as lawsuit continues
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the early identification of disabilities in young children.
A judge orders HHS to restore children's health funding as a lawsuit continues
The judge ordered the restoration of nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the identification of disabilities in children.
Judge orders HHS to restore funding for children's health programs as lawsuit continues
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the early identification of disabilities in young children.
Judge orders HHS to restore funding for children's health programs as lawsuit continues
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics
Judge Orders HHS to Restore Funding for Children's Health Programs as Lawsuit Continues
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the early identification of disabilities in young children. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington,
WA fines another insurer for violating mental health rules
A string of big insurance companies have been fined in Washington for not following laws around providing mental health coverage.
New business-backed alliance supports Indiana bill to reshape civil lawsuits, limit jury awards
A lobbying group backed by Indiana’s major business organizations is pressing lawmakers to pass a new civil justice bill.
Jeff Ruby restaurant group settles tip, wage lawsuit for $1.5 million
Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment is settling a class-action lawsuit from former employees who say they were not paid tips they earned.
Lawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done
The U.S. Census Bureau is used to determine congressional representation and federal aid to states.
BIA Business Perspective: A primer on new laws of interest to businesses in 2026
WITH A NEW YEAR comes a slate of new laws coming into effect. Of the hundreds of bills tracked by BIA during the 2025 legislative session, some 61 bills became
Judge halts Trump withholding social safety net funds for now
The lawsuit was filed Thursday
Texas A&M student alleges mold exposure in dorm caused health crisis
A Texas A&M student says mold in her dorm left her seriously ill weeks into the semester. Her lawsuit was later dismissed by a judge.
Neighborhood, Small Business Groups File Lawsuit Over San Francisco Rezoning Plan
Plaintiffs are looking to pause implementation of Mayor Daniel Lurie’s "Family Zoning Plan" while seeking stronger protections for renters, small businesses and infrastructure.
Paul Pate pitches stricter laws to crack down on fraudulent businesses
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate wants to make it easier to crack down on fraudulent businesses when the 2026 legislative session begins.
School Sports Case Reaches the Supreme Court at a Fraught Time for Trans Rights
The justices will consider state laws that bar transgender girls from participating in female sports.
Three Supreme Court Cases That Could Reshape Politics in 2026
The Supreme Court is set to weigh in on laws like the Voting Rights Act and limits on coordinated party expenditures.
They Couldn’t Access Mental Health Care When They Needed It. Now They’re Suing Their Insurer.
A new lawsuit alleges that an insurer’s ghost network hindered New York City employees from accessing the mental health care they sought — and harmed the reputation of psychiatrists wrongly listed as being in-network.
Fatal flaws for NFL's playoff teams range from Bills' leaky run defense to major QB questions
No team is perfect, but some teams have bigger flaws than others
Scientists are closing in on the Universe’s biggest mystery
Nearly everything in the universe is made of mysterious dark matter and dark energy, yet we can’t see either of them directly. Scientists are developing detectors so sensitive they can spot particle interactions that might occur once in years or even decades. These experiments aim to uncover what shapes galaxies and fuels cosmic expansion. Cracking this mystery could transform our understanding of the laws of nature.
Google and Character.AI negotiate first major settlements in teen chatbot death cases
The settlements are among the first tied to lawsuits accusing AI companies of harming users.
Jail suicide lawsuit against Eyerly Ball can continue, Iowa court rules
Family of Jordan Panye, who died by suicide at the Madison County Jail, sued mental health provider Eyerly Ball for negligence, wrongful death.
Google, chatbot maker Character to settle suit alleging bot pushed teen to suicide
Google and Character Technologies have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a Florida mother who claimed a chatbot pushed her son to kill himself
Beyond the Law Firm: How JDs Build Careers in Global Business and Boardrooms A Conversation with Joe Hurd - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)
Learn more about this UC Law SF Event.
Character.AI and Google agree to settle lawsuits over teen mental health harms and suicides
Character.AI has agreed to settle multiple lawsuits alleging the artificial intelligence chatbot maker contributed to mental health crises and suicides among young people, including a case brought by Florida mother Megan Garcia.
The problem with the Fox broadcast
Analyzing the flaws of modern baseball broadcasts and making baseball more cinematic
Veeam Patches Critical RCE Vulnerability with CVSS 9.0 in Backup & Replication
Veeam patched four Backup & Replication flaws, including CVE-2025-59470 (CVSS 9.0) enabling RCE; update to version 13.0.1.1071.
$10M lawsuit filed against Houston business owner accused of making deepfake sexual content of influencer
A Houston business owner, already facing criminal charges after being accused of impersonating a Houston internet influencer and creating fake nude images of her, is now facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit.
New York state's mental health services for children to get makeover following lawsuit settlement
Health AI Atlas: State Laws & Compliance | Ropes & Gray LLP
Explore interactive maps tracking state AI laws that regulate development and deployment by providers, payers, and health tech. See what applies to your organization.
Medical groups' challenge to Kennedy-backed vaccine policies can proceed, US judge rules
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that several major medical organizations can move forward with their lawsuit challenging policies adopted under U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy that they say will lower vaccination rates.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, and More
Coming soon to Xbox Game Pass: Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, and more!
Weavers sue former Uncle Nearest CFO alleging fraud
The founders of Uncle Nearest Tennessee Whiskey have filed a civil lawsuit against the company’s former CFO Michael Senzaki.
Game Pass Adds All These Games In January 2026
The first month of the year brings lots more games to Game Pass.
Mike Tyson accuses ex-cannabis business partners of racketeering in $50M lawsuit
Heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has filed a $50 million racketeering lawsuit accusing former partners at a Chicago marijuana branding company of defrauding him through kickback schemes, unauthorized bonuses and lavish personal spending.
San Francisco Centre mall moves to evict remaining businesses, including Executive Order Bar & Grill
The mortgage trust that owns San Francisco Centre and Emporium filed eviction lawsuits against three remaining tenants, including Executive Order Bar & Grill.
Lawsons family business in Tavistock to close after 34 years
Lawsons, which opened in 1992 in Tavistock, will shut its doors at the end of February.
NC state retirees challenged health plan benefit changes 13 years ago. They’re still fighting.
North Carolina government retirees continue with 2012 class-action lawsuit challenging state health plan changes
❝After a year of disruption, global health needs leaders with backbone
Funding shocks, political U-turns and weakened institutions have laid bare the flaws in a global health architecture long overdue for reform – and the need for courageous leadership to stop it from unravelling, writes Priti Patnaik, global health journalist and founder of the Geneva Health Files.
❝After a year of disruption, global health needs leaders with backbone
Funding shocks, political U-turns and weakened institutions have laid bare the flaws in a global health architecture long overdue for reform – and the need for courageous leadership to stop it from unravelling, writes Priti Patnaik, global health journalist and founder of the Geneva Health Files.
Discovering the laws behind complex networked systems
Nature Computational Science - A recent study shows that neural symbolic regression offers a route to automated discovery of governing equations for network dynamics across high-dimensional complex...
NY touts new mandates for health insurers. Here's what they must cover
New York laws that took effect Jan. 1 require health insurers to cover breast cancer screening, EpiPens and scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients.
Baptist Health System sues United Healthcare over payments for ER care
The two sides were unable to resolve the fight over claims payments through mediation, prompting the lawsuit.
Forget Gas Fees, Compliance Is Crypto’s New Cost of Doing Business
The cryptocurrency industry is turning over a new leaf in the New Year. And this new leaf comes with new laws. As of Jan. 1, 2026, Americans should have
Pebble brings its round-faced smartwatch back from the dead
Pebble has revived the Round while fixing all of its flaws.
‘It’s our turn’: gun-safety advocates are riding a ‘seismic’ wave to US legislatures
A once-toxic topic is helping survivors and relatives of victims get elected to enact the laws they helped draft
How new protest laws are impacting political demonstrations
More than a dozen states have passed laws regulating protests in recent years, raising concerns among free-speech advocates.
After Watergate, the Presidency Was Tamed. Trump Is Unleashing It.
In the 1970s, Congress passed a raft of laws to hold the White House accountable. President Trump has decided they don’t apply to him.
After Watergate, the Presidency Was Tamed. Trump Is Unleashing It.
In the 1970s, Congress passed a raft of laws to hold the White House accountable. President Trump has decided they don’t apply to him.
Get up to speed on what you missed in NC politics over the holidays
We’ve got updates on property tax reform, lawsuits against the Trump administration, new challengers in Republican primaries and more.
Online sports betting in Chicago to continue as lawsuit challenging city tax proceeds
New NC laws in 2026: School phone ban, 2 genders only, health care reforms
North Carolina is kicking off 2026 with new laws going into place. Some were highly contested in the state legislature while others found broad support.
Political changes, new laws coming in 2026 to Ohio
Several laws are taking effect next year in the Buckeye State.
Dozens of new Louisiana laws go into effect at the start of 2026. Here's the list.
At least 21 laws begin on New Year’s Day, including many that change insurance rules and make changes to the tax code.
ESPN analyst says this is the Rams' top 'concerning weakness'
The Los Angeles Rams don't have too many flaws, but this one might hurt them in the postseason.
Trump administration retreats in Newsom lawsuit over National Guard deployment
In a brief filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Tuesday, Justice Department lawyers said they no longer oppose lifting a partial administrative stay and formally withdrew their request to keep California National Guard under federal control while the appeal proceeds.
New health laws to take effect Jan. 1 in Maryland
New laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2026, are aimed at improving health care in Maryland.