A DOJ whistleblower has told investigators he observed government officials acting in ways that undermined the rule of law. The allegations, reported by CBS News, have prompted renewed scrutiny of Department of Justice independence and the mechanisms for protecting whistleblowers and preserving prosecutorial integrity.
A recent lawsuit challenges a Trump administration rule that would impose a $100,000 fee on certain H‑1B visa petitions, raising legal and economic questions about the future of employment‑based immigration.
Industry groups have filed a federal lawsuit challenging an administration rule that would impose as much as a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B sponsorships. Plaintiffs argue the rule is unlawful and arbitrary; the government says the fee is part of broader efforts to reform high-skilled immigration.
The UK Supreme Court ruled that early release from foreign sentences can’t be assumed without clear, automatic evidence. This judgment tightens extradition standards and reshapes how courts apply human rights considerations under Article 8 of the European Convention.
Security researchers have uncovered new transient execution vulnerabilities, similar to Spectre, that affect a wide range of modern CPUs from Intel, ARM, and Apple Silicon. These flaws allow attackers to exploit speculative execution for unauthorized data access, prompting urgent microcode updates, OS patches, and mitigation guidelines across industries.
The State Bar of California has launched a new privacy law certification program to address the growing need for legal experts in data protection and privacy. This move builds on California's leadership in digital rights, particularly following the CCPA, and sets a precedent for legal education nationwide.
The US Supreme Court has affirmed a federal law that allows American citizens to sue Palestinian authorities for attacks that harmed them. This ruling reinforces the ability to seek legal accountability for terrorism-related incidents involving US nationals, marking a significant development in extraterritorial application of US law.
The UK Bar Council has issued a strong warning against the unregulated use of AI in legal practice, urging barristers to verify AI-generated content and avoid reliance on unverified case citations. New guidance promotes ethical safeguards and accountability in a rapidly evolving legal tech landscape.
In a historic move, the UK Parliament has passed legislation decriminalising abortion in England and Wales, overturning a Victorian-era law that made abortion a criminal offense. The reform ensures women can no longer be prosecuted for terminating pregnancies, even after 24 weeks.
A Wisconsin dairy farmer has launched a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that USDA financial relief programs are unfairly favoring minority farmers and unlawfully excluding white applicants. The case could spark renewed legal debate over race-based policy frameworks in federal aid distribution.
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