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Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
10 hours ago

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 29, 2026)

Regulators are increasingly asserting control over digital assets while enabling new market structures, as seen in recent developments in the U.S. and Hong Kong.
#anthropic
fromBreaking Defense
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Judge grants Anthropic preliminary injunction but Pentagon CTO says ban still stands - Breaking Defense

fromAxios
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon's ban on Anthropic

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Anthropic wins injunction against Trump administration over Defense Department saga | TechCrunch

Intellectual property law
fromBreaking Defense
1 week ago

Judge grants Anthropic preliminary injunction but Pentagon CTO says ban still stands - Breaking Defense

Federal Judge Rita Lin granted a preliminary injunction favoring Anthropic against the US government, halting supply chain risk designations until the lawsuit concludes.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US court suspends Pentagon sanctions against Anthropic

Anthropic won a temporary injunction against the Pentagon's designation as a supply chain risk to national security over military AI applications.
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Anthropic wins injunction against Trump administration over Defense Department saga | TechCrunch

A federal judge ruled in favor of Anthropic, blocking the Trump administration's designation of the company as a security risk.
US politics
fromFuturism
15 hours ago

Groups Set Up to Shill AI and Data Centers Are Pouring Huge Sums of Money Into the Midterm Elections

Artificial intelligence faces significant public opposition, prompting tech-backed PACs to invest heavily in shaping voter perceptions ahead of the 2026 elections.
#trump-administration
Non-profit organizations
fromFortune
1 day ago

The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won't rule out conflict of interest risks | Fortune

Trump's second-term appointments created the wealthiest presidential administration, emphasizing ties between private sector and government.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Judge Boasberg rejects Trump's subpoenas for Federal Reserve chairman Powell, citing improper purpose and lack of convincing arguments from the administration.
Non-profit organizations
fromFortune
1 day ago

The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won't rule out conflict of interest risks | Fortune

Trump's second-term appointments created the wealthiest presidential administration, emphasizing ties between private sector and government.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Judge Boasberg rejects Trump's subpoenas for Federal Reserve chairman Powell, citing improper purpose and lack of convincing arguments from the administration.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

Antitrust lawsuit fallout fails to dent New York agent commissions

Commission rates in New York City remain stable despite antitrust lawsuits, with agents earning similar amounts as before.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
#prediction-markets
fromFortune
1 day ago
Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 days ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.
fromFortune
1 day ago
Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 days ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.
Careers
fromZDNET
1 day ago

FTC reports a surge in $220M job fraud - here's how to vet listings, according to recruiters

Job scams are on the rise, exploiting vulnerable job seekers with vague offers and promises of high pay for little work.
#antitrust
SF politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

DOJ Cracks Down on Unfair Contracts with New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian - MedCity News

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for using restrictive contracts to block lower-cost healthcare plans.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

DOJ Cracks Down on Unfair Contracts with New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian - MedCity News

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for using restrictive contracts to block lower-cost healthcare plans.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Baltimore is pushing back against AI's worst excesses. What happens next could reshape American tech

Baltimore is addressing the risks of AI, exemplified by a lawsuit against xAI for generating illegal content.
#ai
Business
fromFortune
2 days ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Law
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

AI Is Moving Fast. The Law, Not So Much | AdExchanger

AI technology is advancing rapidly, outpacing legal frameworks and creating challenges in regulation and data management.
Business
fromFortune
2 days ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Law
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

AI Is Moving Fast. The Law, Not So Much | AdExchanger

AI technology is advancing rapidly, outpacing legal frameworks and creating challenges in regulation and data management.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Morning Docket: 03.30.26 - Above the Law

AI associates should not be blamed for failures, raising questions about their necessity.
Washington DC
fromAxios
3 days ago

Trump to circumvent Congress with order to pay all DHS workers

Trump plans to pay all DHS employees directly, bypassing Congress amid ongoing government shutdown negotiations.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump threatens 100% tariff on US drug makers that don't strike deals to lower prices

Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical companies not lowering US drug prices, exempting generics and some specialty drugs.
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Almost Half of US Data Centers That Were Supposed to Open This Year Slated to Be Canceled or Delayed

"If one piece of your supply chain is delayed, then your whole project can't deliver. It is a pretty wild puzzle at the moment."
Environment
Europe politics
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

State official to EU: Work with us on tech policy or fall behind a generation

The EU's regulatory regime hinders innovation and collaboration with the U.S., threatening economic competitiveness and technological advancement.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

Judges are increasingly using AI to draft rulings and prepare for hearings

Federal judges increasingly use AI tools for case preparation, improving efficiency and decision-making.
#supreme-court
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

Kavanaugh questioned the relevance of comparing U.S. birthright citizenship to other countries during Supreme Court arguments.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump-Appointed SCOTUS Justice Dunks on Solicitor General's Argument: Not Seeing' the Constitutional Relevance'

Kavanaugh questioned the relevance of comparing U.S. birthright citizenship to other countries during Supreme Court arguments.
London startup
fromEngadget
5 days ago

The UK's antitrust regulator is looking into Microsoft's possible monopoly power

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Microsoft for potential anti-competitive practices in the cloud market.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations and refunds, potentially saving consumers nearly £170 annually.
World news
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Reportedly Plots Bigger DOJ Shakeup After Bondi Ouster

Trump is considering further changes at the Department of Justice after firing Attorney General Pam Bondi.
#ai-regulation
fromFast Company
1 week ago
US politics

How Trump's AI plan to override state laws could undercut key safeguards

The Trump administration urges Congress to create a federal AI regulatory framework to prevent state-level laws that could hinder innovation.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How Trump's AI plan to override state laws could undercut key safeguards

The Trump administration urges Congress to create a federal AI regulatory framework to prevent state-level laws that could hinder innovation.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Federal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race

A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
Law
fromABA Journal
4 days ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Trump Appoints Todd Blanche as Department of Justice Interim Head

Todd Blanche's appointment as interim U.S. Attorney General signals a shift towards a more restrained approach to crypto enforcement.
SF politics
fromWIRED
2 days ago

A Year After DOGE Cuts, GSA Now Plans to Hire Hundreds of Employees

GSA is hiring approximately 400 positions in response to workforce needs after significant cuts from DOGE.
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS Chief Information Officer Clark Minor stated that consolidating the CTO, CDO, and CAIO roles within his office allows the department to move faster on shared platforms and protect systems more effectively.
Healthcare
Media industry
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Judge halts Nexstar/Tegna merger after FCC let firms exceed TV ownership limit

Nexstar cannot merge with Tegna yet due to potential harm to competition and public interest.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

Bill Essayli operates as a de facto U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, pursuing aggressive legal actions aligned with Trump's administration despite challenges to his position.
fromABA Journal
3 days ago

Legal industry is expanding its office footprint, new report finds

For the first time in three years, more law firms are planning to expand their office footprint, rather than contract, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE.
Law
#uspto
SF politics
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
#executive-orders
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

In-House Counsel Come Out In Support Of Biglaw Firms Fighting The Trump Administration - Above the Law

Executive Orders deter law firms from engaging with the legal system due to fear of federal retaliation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

DOJ's Defense Of Trump's Biglaw Executive Orders: Look How Many Firms We Scared Into Compliance! - Above the Law

The Trump administration reversed its DOJ retreat and filed an appellate brief defending executive orders targeting major law firms, claiming presidential prerogative shields these orders from judicial review.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

DOJ Drops Defense Of Biglaw Executive Orders, Leaving Capitulating Firms Holding $940 Million Bag - Above the Law

The Trump administration is dropping appeals of executive orders against major law firms after courts repeatedly ruled them unconstitutional and retaliatory, while firms that capitulated paid $940 million in pro bono commitments.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

In-House Counsel Come Out In Support Of Biglaw Firms Fighting The Trump Administration - Above the Law

Executive Orders deter law firms from engaging with the legal system due to fear of federal retaliation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

DOJ's Defense Of Trump's Biglaw Executive Orders: Look How Many Firms We Scared Into Compliance! - Above the Law

The Trump administration reversed its DOJ retreat and filed an appellate brief defending executive orders targeting major law firms, claiming presidential prerogative shields these orders from judicial review.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

DOJ Drops Defense Of Biglaw Executive Orders, Leaving Capitulating Firms Holding $940 Million Bag - Above the Law

The Trump administration is dropping appeals of executive orders against major law firms after courts repeatedly ruled them unconstitutional and retaliatory, while firms that capitulated paid $940 million in pro bono commitments.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

US Treasury Seeks Industry Input as Stablecoin Regulation Enters Federal Rulemaking Phase

U.S. Treasury proposes new stablecoin regulation framework under the GENIUS Act, seeking public input on state and federal oversight alignment.
Washington DC
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Trump's federal AI policy framework aims to undercut state laws

The White House aims to establish a federal AI framework to prevent fragmented state regulations from solidifying.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Big Tech has not enforced Australia's social media ban

Australia's eSafety Commission is enforcing compliance with social media age restrictions after finding major platforms inadequate in protecting children under 16.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

CFTC lawsuit targets states over prediction markets ban

Federal regulators are suing Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticut to assert authority over event contracts against state regulations labeling them as unlicensed gambling.
#cftc
Law
fromEngadget
3 days ago

CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets

CFTC is suing states for attempting to regulate prediction markets, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over these financial instruments.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.
Law
fromEngadget
3 days ago

CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets

CFTC is suing states for attempting to regulate prediction markets, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over these financial instruments.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.
Privacy professionals
fromFEDweek
1 week ago

Agencies Need More Complete Guidance on Privacy Considerations of AI Use, Says GAO

GAO identifies gaps in AI guidance, highlighting risks and the need for comprehensive privacy protections in agency implementations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
fromEsquire
1 week ago

Why Is the DOJ Hoarding a Boatload of Bitcoin?

By dismantling a criminal empire built on forced labor and deception, we are sending a clear message that the United States will use every tool at its disposal to defend victims, recover stolen assets, and bring to justice those who exploit the vulnerable for profit.
Cryptocurrency
#immigration
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago
US politics

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
#ice
US politics
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Next Attorney General Has an Impossible Job

Donald Trump has reverted to firing Cabinet members, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, due to perceived failures in handling political issues.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
4 days ago

As 'Pro Codes Act' is Reintroduced, Opponents Warn of Threats to Standards Development System

Without effective copyright protections, there is a grave risk that these organizations will no longer be able to produce the high-quality codes and standards that the public and lawmakers have come to rely on.
Intellectual property law
Law
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Last Week's Landmark Verdicts Against Big Tech Have a Surprise Ally at the Supreme Court

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube challenge Big Tech's legal immunity, potentially leading to significant financial consequences for these companies.
US politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records

The Presidential Records Act mandates that presidential records belong to the U.S. government, a law Trump has challenged by retaining documents.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Johnson Caves on DHS, But Shutdown Deal Could Unravel Again

The Senate passed a bill to reopen DHS, but House Republicans rejected it until a sudden agreement was reached with Trump's assurance of funding.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
#antitrust-enforcement
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Why is the Trump administration really appealing its Meta loss?

The FTC appealed the Meta antitrust loss while publicly attacking Judge Boasberg, creating concerns that political motives may be influencing the agency's actions.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

The Justice Department Is Lowering Its Ethical Guardrails - Above the Law

The Justice Department eliminated a policy classifying senior political appointees as 'further restricted' under the Hatch Act, removing safeguards requiring election law enforcers to maintain strict political neutrality.
US news
fromBenzinga
2 months ago

DOJ Cross-Appeals Antitrust Decision Protecting Google Chrome Amid 'Unlawful Monopolization' Of Internet Search - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)

The DOJ filed a cross-appeal seeking remedies after a court declined to force Google to sell Chrome or end its default search agreement with Apple.
Law
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Department of Justice Drops Defense of Trump's Orders Punishing Law Firms

The DOJ abandoned legal cases against law firms that resisted Trump's executive orders targeting firms representing Democrats, demonstrating that legal resistance to executive overreach can succeed.
fromAxios
1 month ago

DOJ backs down in legal fight with law firms Trump targeted

Our partnership is proud to have stood firm on behalf of its clients. The DOJ's decision to withdraw its appeals makes permanent the rulings of four federal judges that the executive orders targeting law firms were unconstitutional.
Law
fromEngadget
2 months ago

DOJ and states appeal Google monopoly ruling to push for harsher penalties against the company

Google might have been officially ruled to have a monopoly, but we're still a long way from figuring out exactly what that determination will change at the tech company. Today, the US Department of Justice filed notice of a plan to cross-appeal the decision last fall that Google would not be required to sell off the its Chrome browser. The agency's Antitrust Division posted about the action on X. According to , a group of states is also joining the appeal filing.
Law
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