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Character Technologies Inc., maker of a customizable chatbot app, and Google LLC agreed to settle multiple lawsuits from families who said their children experienced psychological distress after interactions with chatbots.
Character.AI, Google Agree to Settle Teen Chatbot Harm Lawsuits
Character Technologies Inc., maker of a customizable chatbot app called Character.AI, and Google LLC agreed to settle multiple lawsuits from families who said their children experienced psychological distress after interactions with chatbots.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Character Technologies Inc., maker of a customizable chatbot app, and Google LLC agreed to settle multiple lawsuits from families who said their children experienced psychological distress after interactions with chatbots.
A Washington, DC federal judge pressed lawyers for the Trump administration on how Haitian immigrants targeted for removal from the US could safely return to a country deemed unsafe for travel by the government.
Judge Grills DHS Lawyers on Terminated Immigrant Protections
A Washington, DC federal judge pressed lawyers for the Trump administration on how Haitian immigrants targeted for removal from the US could safely return to a country deemed unsafe for travel by the government.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A Washington, DC federal judge pressed lawyers for the Trump administration on how Haitian immigrants targeted for removal from the US could safely return to a country deemed unsafe for travel by the government.
The DOJ is reinstating employees from two offices focused on conflict resolution and access to justice, several months after terminating those federal workers as part of a broader restructuring.
DOJ Reverses Firings at Peacemakers, Access to Justice Units
The Justice Department is reinstating employees from two offices focused on conflict resolution and access to justice, several months after terminating those federal workers as part of a broader restructuring.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:34 PM
The DOJ is reinstating employees from two offices focused on conflict resolution and access to justice, several months after terminating those federal workers as part of a broader restructuring.
Opinion: Former NLRB Chair Marvin Kaplan says the newly sworn-in Republican NLRB members could revise precedents more quickly with rulemaking, where two votes suffice, rather than adjudication, which requires three.
Just Two NLRB Member Votes Suffice to Change Rules: Former Chair
Opinion: Former NLRB Chair Marvin Kaplan says the newly sworn-in Republican NLRB members could revise precedents more quickly with rulemaking, where two votes suffice, rather than adjudication, which requires three.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Opinion: Former NLRB Chair Marvin Kaplan says the newly sworn-in Republican NLRB members could revise precedents more quickly with rulemaking, where two votes suffice, rather than adjudication, which requires three.
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins’ bid to curb “frivolous” shareholder complaints signals a new level of hostility toward investors and lawyers typically viewed as the Wall Street cop’s allies.
SEC War on ‘Frivolous’ Litigation Upends Wall Street Cop’s Role
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins’ bid to curb “frivolous” shareholder complaints signals a new level of hostility toward investors and lawyers typically viewed as the Wall Street cop’s allies, and the effort has struggled to get off the ground as companies are slow to adopt mandatory arbitration clauses for shareholders.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins’ bid to curb “frivolous” shareholder complaints signals a new level of hostility toward investors and lawyers typically viewed as the Wall Street cop’s allies.
Drake University settled a trademark dispute over an Iowa community college’s use of a similar “D"-bearing logo.
Drake University, Iowa College Settle ‘D’ Logo Trademark Dispute
Drake University settled a trademark dispute over an Iowa community college’s use of a similar “D"-bearing logo.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Drake University settled a trademark dispute over an Iowa community college’s use of a similar “D"-bearing logo.
Copies of the migraine drug Qulipta proposed by Hetero Labs Ltd. and MSN Laboratories Private Ltd. infringe four patents, AbbVie Inc. and its Allergan unit said in separate federal lawsuits.
AbbVie Expands Bid to Block Qulipta Copies With Two Patent Suits
Copies of the migraine drug Qulipta proposed by Hetero Labs Ltd. and MSN Laboratories Private Ltd. infringe four patents, AbbVie Inc. and its Allergan unit said in separate federal lawsuits.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Copies of the migraine drug Qulipta proposed by Hetero Labs Ltd. and MSN Laboratories Private Ltd. infringe four patents, AbbVie Inc. and its Allergan unit said in separate federal lawsuits.
Tom Goldstein—the former US Supreme Court advocate and blogger—heads to trial Monday in a case that may turn on whether the jury thinks he’s “a good guy or a bad guy.”
Tom Goldstein’s Defense Hinges on Giving the Jury Good Guy Vibes
Tom Goldstein—the former US Supreme Court advocate and blogger with a years-long ultra high-stakes gambling habit—heads to trial Monday in a case that may turn on whether the jury thinks he’s “a good guy or a bad guy.”
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January 10, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Tom Goldstein—the former US Supreme Court advocate and blogger—heads to trial Monday in a case that may turn on whether the jury thinks he’s “a good guy or a bad guy.”
Cerner Corp. failed to convince a federal Missouri judge to dismiss or transfer a proposed privacy class action alleging Cerner-designed patient portals divulged patient information to Google.
Cerner Loses Bid to Quickly Pause Google Info Sharing Query
Cerner Corp. failed to convince a federal Missouri judge to dismiss or transfer a proposed privacy class action alleging Cerner-designed patient portals divulged patient information to Google.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Cerner Corp. failed to convince a federal Missouri judge to dismiss or transfer a proposed privacy class action alleging Cerner-designed patient portals divulged patient information to Google.
Five patients dropped their proposed class action alleging that telehealth provider Lemonaid Health Inc. disclosed their personal information to Meta Platforms Inc. and Google LLC without their consent, in violation of federal and state privacy laws.
Lemonaid Patients Drop Suit Over Info Sharing With Meta, Google
Five patients dropped their proposed class action alleging that telehealth provider Lemonaid Health Inc. disclosed their personal information to Meta Platforms Inc. and Google LLC without their consent, in violation of federal and state privacy laws.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Five patients dropped their proposed class action alleging that telehealth provider Lemonaid Health Inc. disclosed their personal information to Meta Platforms Inc. and Google LLC without their consent, in violation of federal and state privacy laws.
The US Labor Department applauded Home Depot Inc. employees’ decision to drop their ERISA case at the US Supreme Court, saying the move reflects the department’s commitment to ending meritless litigation over employee benefits.
Labor Department Cheers Home Depot ERISA Dismissal at High Court
The US Labor Department applauded Home Depot Inc. employees’ decision to drop their ERISA case at the US Supreme Court, saying the move reflects the department’s commitment to ending meritless litigation over employee benefits.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The US Labor Department applauded Home Depot Inc. employees’ decision to drop their ERISA case at the US Supreme Court, saying the move reflects the department’s commitment to ending meritless litigation over employee benefits.
The New York City Bar Association has nominated former Fordham Law School dean Matthew Diller to be its next president.
NYC Bar Nominates Ex-Fordham Dean Matthew Diller as Next Head
The New York City Bar Association has nominated former Fordham Law School dean Matthew Diller to be its next president.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The New York City Bar Association has nominated former Fordham Law School dean Matthew Diller to be its next president.
Compass Inc. closed its acquisition of its largest rival, Anywhere Real Estate Inc., after Justice Department leadership overruled staff concerns that the deal could hurt competition in the real estate market, according to people familiar with the matter.
DOJ Allows Compass-Anywhere Deal After Overruling Staff (2)
Compass Inc. closed its acquisition of its largest rival, Anywhere Real Estate Inc., after Justice Department leadership overruled staff concerns that the deal could hurt competition in the real estate market, according to people familiar with the matter.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Compass Inc. closed its acquisition of its largest rival, Anywhere Real Estate Inc., after Justice Department leadership overruled staff concerns that the deal could hurt competition in the real estate market, according to people familiar with the matter.
Prudential Insurance Co. of America prevailed at the Third Circuit Friday over employees seeking to revive a lawsuit challenging the company’s inclusion of in-house funds in its 401(k) plan.
Prudential Beats Appeal Over Affiliated Funds in 401(k) Plan
Prudential Insurance Co. of America prevailed at the Third Circuit Friday over employees seeking to revive a lawsuit challenging the company’s inclusion of in-house funds in its 401(k) plan.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Prudential Insurance Co. of America prevailed at the Third Circuit Friday over employees seeking to revive a lawsuit challenging the company’s inclusion of in-house funds in its 401(k) plan.
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services allegedly subjects children in its custody to “near-total, around-the-clock isolation” for weeks or longer, depriving them of social interaction, education, and access to basic necessities.
New York’s Child Welfare Agency Sued Over Solitary Confinement
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services allegedly subjects children in its custody to “near-total, around-the-clock isolation” for weeks or longer, depriving them of social interaction, education, and access to basic necessities.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services allegedly subjects children in its custody to “near-total, around-the-clock isolation” for weeks or longer, depriving them of social interaction, education, and access to basic necessities.
New York, California, Minnesota and two other Democratic-led states sued the US government to restore $10 billion in aid for programs that serve vulnerable children and families that was slashed amid allegations of nationwide fraud.
Blue States Sue US Over $10 Billion Cuts to Child Care Aid (1)
New York, California, Minnesota and two other Democratic-led states sued the US government to restore $10 billion in aid for programs that serve vulnerable children and families that was slashed amid allegations of nationwide fraud.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:30 AM
New York, California, Minnesota and two other Democratic-led states sued the US government to restore $10 billion in aid for programs that serve vulnerable children and families that was slashed amid allegations of nationwide fraud.
Directors and officers insurance policies afford coverage for a 2023 lawsuit against a biotech company brought by a hedge fund seeking influence over board directorships, a Delaware state court ruled.
Biotech Firm Scores Win in D&O Insurance Coverage Dispute
Directors and officers insurance policies afford coverage for a 2023 lawsuit against a biotech company brought by a hedge fund seeking influence over board directorships, a Delaware state court ruled.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Directors and officers insurance policies afford coverage for a 2023 lawsuit against a biotech company brought by a hedge fund seeking influence over board directorships, a Delaware state court ruled.
A Missouri loan servicing company mishandled millions of accounts by failing to properly implement a pandemic-era economic relief program, according to a lawsuit filed by federal student loan borrowers.
Student Borrowers Sue Loan Servicer for Mishandling Accounts (1)
A Missouri loan servicing company mishandled millions of accounts by failing to properly implement a pandemic-era economic relief program, according to a lawsuit filed by federal student loan borrowers.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:30 AM
A Missouri loan servicing company mishandled millions of accounts by failing to properly implement a pandemic-era economic relief program, according to a lawsuit filed by federal student loan borrowers.
Samsung Electronics America can continue to use technology that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) says allows it to unlawfully collect data on TV watchers, a judge ruled Friday.
Samsung Defeats Texas’ Bid to Halt TV Tech Following Court Error
Samsung Electronics America can continue to use technology that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) says allows it to unlawfully collect data on TV watchers, a judge ruled Friday.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Samsung Electronics America can continue to use technology that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) says allows it to unlawfully collect data on TV watchers, a judge ruled Friday.
Meta Platforms Inc. convinced a federal appeals court to certify a question about whether its terms of service and community standards created an obligation for the company to combat scam advertisements.
Meta Terms of Service Question in Scam Ad Suit Sent to 9th Cir.
Meta Platforms Inc. convinced a federal appeals court to certify a question about whether its terms of service and community standards created an obligation for the company to combat scam advertisements.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Meta Platforms Inc. convinced a federal appeals court to certify a question about whether its terms of service and community standards created an obligation for the company to combat scam advertisements.
A wholesale grocery warehouse worker must arbitrate his individual allegations under a unique California law allowing employees to step into the state’s enforcement shoes.
Supply Companies Get Warehouse Worker Claim Sent to Arbitration
A wholesale grocery warehouse worker must arbitrate his individual allegations under a unique California law allowing employees to step into the state’s enforcement shoes.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:12 AM
A wholesale grocery warehouse worker must arbitrate his individual allegations under a unique California law allowing employees to step into the state’s enforcement shoes.
Paramount Global fended off a lawsuit from writer Shaun Gray who alleged he contributed to the script of blockbuster film “Top Gun: Maverick” but failed to receive credit or payment.
Paramount Defeats Writer’s ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Copyright Lawsuit
Paramount Global fended off a lawsuit from writer Shaun Gray who alleged he contributed to the script of blockbuster film “Top Gun: Maverick” but failed to receive credit or payment.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Paramount Global fended off a lawsuit from writer Shaun Gray who alleged he contributed to the script of blockbuster film “Top Gun: Maverick” but failed to receive credit or payment.
New York, California, Minnesota and two other Democratic-led states won a court order temporarily blocking the US government from slashing $10 billion in aid for programs that serve vulnerable children and families amid allegations of nationwide fraud.
Blue States Win Order Preserving $10 Billion in Child Care Aid
New York, California, Minnesota and two other Democratic-led states won a court order temporarily blocking the US government from slashing $10 billion in aid for programs that serve vulnerable children and families amid allegations of nationwide fraud.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:44 AM
New York, California, Minnesota and two other Democratic-led states won a court order temporarily blocking the US government from slashing $10 billion in aid for programs that serve vulnerable children and families amid allegations of nationwide fraud.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services will raise premium processing fees for immigrant worker petitions, work permits, and other benefits beginning in March.
USCIS Makes Inflation Adjustment for Premium Processing Fees
US Citizenship and Immigration Services will raise premium processing fees for immigrant worker petitions, work permits, and other benefits to beginning in March.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
US Citizenship and Immigration Services will raise premium processing fees for immigrant worker petitions, work permits, and other benefits beginning in March.
A new litigation finance trade group is joining the fray as the industry prepares for another fight on Capitol Hill.
New Litigation Finance Group Looks to Beat Back Attacks on Hill
A new litigation finance trade group is joining the fray as the industry prepares for another fight on Capitol Hill.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
A new litigation finance trade group is joining the fray as the industry prepares for another fight on Capitol Hill.