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Judge Strikes Down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as an Unauthorized Tax
By J.P. Finet, J.D. | Last updated on June 10, 2026
A Massachusetts federal judge has barred the U.S. government from collecting a new $100,000 fee from employers hiring new workers under the H-1B visa program. The ruling is a defeat…
Artist Files Whale of a Lawsuit Against FIFA for Destruction of Dallas Mural
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 10, 2026
The men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament is finally here. Hosted at stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, 104 contests will culminate in the crowning of the World…
Lawsuit Against SpaghettiOs Opens a Can of Legal Worms
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on June 9, 2026
When you were little, you might have terrorized your friends (or been terrorized by your friends) pretending that your spaghetti noodles were worms. But what if that actually happened? According…
Lawsuit Against SpaghettiOs Opens a Can of Legal Worms
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on June 9, 2026
When you were little, you might have terrorized your friends (or been terrorized by your friends) pretending that your spaghetti noodles were worms. But what if that actually happened? According…
What to Know Legally Before Telling Your Boss Off Like a CBS Correspondent
By Mariana Petersen, J.D. | Last updated on June 8, 2026
Actors dream of an Oscar, chefs of a Michelin star, and journalists of a Pulitzer. But there is one fantasy shared across all professions: telling your boss exactly what you…
Executive Order Strips Protections From More Career Federal Workers
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 5, 2026
Most career federal workers are not at‑will employees and generally cannot be fired without cause. However, another change by the Trump administration may further erode those civil service protections. Hundreds…
Judge Strikes Down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as an Unauthorized Tax
By J.P. Finet, J.D. | Last updated on June 10, 2026
A Massachusetts federal judge has barred the U.S. government from collecting a new $100,000 fee from employers hiring new workers under the H-1B visa program. The ruling is a defeat…
Musk, DOGE, and the Whistleblower’s Lawsuit Over Cut Brakes
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 9, 2026
According to a recently filed lawsuit, one of Elon Musk’s social media posts nearly had fatal consequences for a DOGE whistleblower. On April 17, 2026, Daniel Berulis filed a defamation…
Alleging a Culture of Racism, Bigotry, and Misogyny, Karen Read Sues Police for Negligence and Conspiracy
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 5, 2026
In a case that captured national attention and served as endless fodder for true-crime podcasts, prosecutors in Massachusetts attempted to convict Karen Read on charges that included second-degree murder in…
Artist Files Whale of a Lawsuit Against FIFA for Destruction of Dallas Mural
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 10, 2026
The men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament is finally here. Hosted at stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, 104 contests will culminate in the crowning of the World…
The Trademark Laws Behind the Pattie Gonia and Patagonia Dispute
By Carolyn Hansen, J.D. | Last updated on June 8, 2026
Drag queen and environmental activist Pattie Gonia and the outdoor apparel company Patagonia are engaged in a high-profile trademark infringement lawsuit. Patagonia took action against Pattie related to her efforts…
ICE at the World Cup: DHS Chief Details How Federal Agencies Will Operate
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on June 3, 2026
Many soccer fans, international visitors, and immigrants have spent months wondering whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — better known as ICE — will be present during the 2026 FIFA…
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Why SCOTUS Strengthened the SEC’s Power to Force Repayment
By Amy O'Neal, J.D. | Last updated on June 8, 2026
The Supreme Court has strengthened the ability of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to force securities‑law violators to give up their ill‑gotten gains. Previously, federal appeals courts were split…
The Law Firm Turning Its Partners Into Chatbots
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on June 1, 2026
A growing number of law firms are moving past off-the-shelf AI tools and into something closer to ownership: proprietary systems trained on their own lawyers. By collaborating with tech companies…
AI Use Is About to Be Banned at UC Berkeley Law
By Carolyn Hansen, J.D. | Last updated on June 1, 2026
Effective summer 2026, law students at the University of California Berkeley will no longer be allowed to use AI for most class assignments and exams. That’s because their professors kept…
The Law Firm Turning Its Partners Into Chatbots
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on June 1, 2026
A growing number of law firms are moving past off-the-shelf AI tools and into something closer to ownership: proprietary systems trained on their own lawyers. By collaborating with tech companies…
AI Use Is About to Be Banned at UC Berkeley Law
By Carolyn Hansen, J.D. | Last updated on June 1, 2026
Effective summer 2026, law students at the University of California Berkeley will no longer be allowed to use AI for most class assignments and exams. That’s because their professors kept…
Lateral Hires Overtake New Law Graduates in BigLaw Recruiting
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on May 29, 2026
For the first time in recent memory, U.S. law firms are bringing in more attorneys with prior practice experience than graduates straight from law school. What’s more, recent hiring data…
Why SCOTUS Strengthened the SEC’s Power to Force Repayment
By Amy O'Neal, J.D. | Last updated on June 8, 2026
The Supreme Court has strengthened the ability of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to force securities‑law violators to give up their ill‑gotten gains. Previously, federal appeals courts were split…
SCOTUS Allows Alabama’s Contested Map to Stand for 2026
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on June 8, 2026
Alabama has repeatedly defended congressional maps that lower courts have held dilute the power of Black voters, prompting a Supreme Court test of how much protection Section 2 of the…
D.C. Circuit Blocks Trump’s Trans Ban for Troops, Not Recruits
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on June 4, 2026
If you’ve been following President Donald Trump’s efforts to push transgender people out of the military, you know federal courts across the country have been busy. This week added a…
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