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A mistrial was declared for five Stanford students charged in connection with 2024 pro-Palestinian protests. Twelve protesters were initially charged with felony vandalism after barricading themselves in the president's office reut.rs/40fYtdE
February 17, 2026 at 4:18 PM
A mistrial was declared for five Stanford students charged in connection with 2024 pro-Palestinian protests. Twelve protesters were initially charged with felony vandalism after barricading themselves in the president's office reut.rs/40fYtdE
Germany's IG Metall has filed a criminal complaint against the manager of Tesla's factory near Berlin, accusing him of "spreading false allegations", the union said on Tuesday, in another sign of its souring relations with the U.S. automaker.
German union files defamation complaint against Tesla factory manager
Germany's IG Metall has filed a criminal complaint against the manager of Tesla's factory near Berlin, accusing him of "spreading false allegations", the union said on Tuesday, in another sign of its souring relations with the U.S. automaker.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Germany's IG Metall has filed a criminal complaint against the manager of Tesla's factory near Berlin, accusing him of "spreading false allegations", the union said on Tuesday, in another sign of its souring relations with the U.S. automaker.
The Trump administration sued Harvard University over alleged failure to comply with a federal investigation and is seeking documents related to the school’s admissions process.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The Trump administration sued Harvard University over alleged failure to comply with a federal investigation and is seeking documents related to the school’s admissions process.
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Smith Law Firm sued lenders Ellington Financial, ICG Investments, and Stifel Financial, alleging they deceived the firm to 'pirate' its Johnson & Johnson talc cases after cutting off $30 million in funding reut.rs/4aUrGjx
February 17, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Smith Law Firm sued lenders Ellington Financial, ICG Investments, and Stifel Financial, alleging they deceived the firm to 'pirate' its Johnson & Johnson talc cases after cutting off $30 million in funding reut.rs/4aUrGjx
Investor Andrew Barr on February 13 sued Steve Bannon, Boris Epshteyn and others in a class action accusing them of selling unregistered cryptocurrency to thousands while concealing facts about the conservative-coded digital token's risks and governance reut.rs/4kCBR0u
February 17, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Investor Andrew Barr on February 13 sued Steve Bannon, Boris Epshteyn and others in a class action accusing them of selling unregistered cryptocurrency to thousands while concealing facts about the conservative-coded digital token's risks and governance reut.rs/4kCBR0u
The Federal Circuit on February 13 rejected a request from Apple, Google, Intel, Cisco Systems and Edwards Lifesciences to block a USPTO internal rule that reduce patent-validity reviews by giving judges more discretion to deny ‘inter partes review’ petitions reut.rs/3MHHihZ
February 17, 2026 at 2:48 PM
The Federal Circuit on February 13 rejected a request from Apple, Google, Intel, Cisco Systems and Edwards Lifesciences to block a USPTO internal rule that reduce patent-validity reviews by giving judges more discretion to deny ‘inter partes review’ petitions reut.rs/3MHHihZ
US Senate Republicans, introduced a bill to force greater disclosure of third-party financing for lawsuits, after years of similar efforts failed in Congress. The new bill targets only mass torts and class action lawsuits reut.rs/4kGx5z8
February 17, 2026 at 2:19 PM
US Senate Republicans, introduced a bill to force greater disclosure of third-party financing for lawsuits, after years of similar efforts failed in Congress. The new bill targets only mass torts and class action lawsuits reut.rs/4kGx5z8
US law schools, students fear rising costs from new federal loan cap reut.rs/4tAcHU9
February 17, 2026 at 1:11 PM
US law schools, students fear rising costs from new federal loan cap reut.rs/4tAcHU9
Good morning. Today we’re digging into how courts have ruled more than 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally — and why it’s still happening.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Good morning. Today we’re digging into how courts have ruled more than 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally — and why it’s still happening.
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The effort to redraw districts comes months ahead of November midterm elections.
Democrats willing to spend tens of millions to reshape Virginia voting maps, top lawmaker says
The effort to redraw districts comes months ahead of November midterm elections.
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February 15, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The effort to redraw districts comes months ahead of November midterm elections.
Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings allowing starkly partisan voting maps to be used in the November midterm elections crucial to Donald Trump's presidency highlight how a 2019 decision by the justices helped supercharge a political practice that polling shows most Americans oppose.
How the US Supreme Court set the stage for partisan gerrymandering arms race
Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings allowing starkly partisan voting maps to be used in the November midterm elections crucial to Donald Trump's presidency highlight how a 2019 decision by the justices helped supercharge a political practice that polling shows most Americans oppose.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings allowing starkly partisan voting maps to be used in the November midterm elections crucial to Donald Trump's presidency highlight how a 2019 decision by the justices helped supercharge a political practice that polling shows most Americans oppose.
Hundreds of judges around the country have ruled more than 4,400 times since October that President Donald Trump’s administration is detaining immigrants unlawfully, a Reuters review of court records found.
Insight: Courts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped.
Hundreds of judges around the country have ruled more than 4,400 times since October that President Donald Trump’s administration is detaining immigrants unlawfully, a Reuters review of court records found.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Hundreds of judges around the country have ruled more than 4,400 times since October that President Donald Trump’s administration is detaining immigrants unlawfully, a Reuters review of court records found.
A law firm that won the first plaintiff verdict in thousands of lawsuits tying Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder to cancer is suing its litigation funders, alleging that the lenders deceived it in order to “pirate” its talc cases reut.rs/4aUrGjx
February 14, 2026 at 2:04 AM
A law firm that won the first plaintiff verdict in thousands of lawsuits tying Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder to cancer is suing its litigation funders, alleging that the lenders deceived it in order to “pirate” its talc cases reut.rs/4aUrGjx
An investor sued Steve Bannon, Boris Epshteyn and others in a proposed class action accusing them of selling unregistered cryptocurrency to thousands of people while concealing facts about the conservative-coded digital token’s risks and governance @mikescarcella.bsky.social reut.rs/4kCBR0u
February 14, 2026 at 1:48 AM
An investor sued Steve Bannon, Boris Epshteyn and others in a proposed class action accusing them of selling unregistered cryptocurrency to thousands of people while concealing facts about the conservative-coded digital token’s risks and governance @mikescarcella.bsky.social reut.rs/4kCBR0u
A U.S. appeals court turned away a challenge from Apple, Google, Intel, Cisco Systems, and Edwards Lifesciences to a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office action that reduced the number of patent-validity reviews at the agency @blakebrittain.bsky.social reut.rs/3MHHihZ
February 14, 2026 at 1:26 AM
A U.S. appeals court turned away a challenge from Apple, Google, Intel, Cisco Systems, and Edwards Lifesciences to a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office action that reduced the number of patent-validity reviews at the agency @blakebrittain.bsky.social reut.rs/3MHHihZ
A group of U.S. Senate Republicans this week introduced the latest bill to force greater disclosure of third-party financing for lawsuits, after years of similar efforts met with failure in the U.S. Congress @davidjthomas.bsky.social reut.rs/4kGx5z8
February 14, 2026 at 1:05 AM
A group of U.S. Senate Republicans this week introduced the latest bill to force greater disclosure of third-party financing for lawsuits, after years of similar efforts met with failure in the U.S. Congress @davidjthomas.bsky.social reut.rs/4kGx5z8
A bedding company that applied for a federal "Swift Home" trademark has abandoned its application following pressure from pop star Taylor Swift, an attorney for the company told Reuters on Friday.
'Swift Home' trademark abandoned after Taylor Swift opposition
A bedding company that applied for a federal "Swift Home" trademark has abandoned its application following pressure from pop star Taylor Swift, an attorney for the company told Reuters on Friday.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:25 AM
A bedding company that applied for a federal "Swift Home" trademark has abandoned its application following pressure from pop star Taylor Swift, an attorney for the company told Reuters on Friday.
A law firm that won the first plaintiff verdict in thousands of lawsuits tying Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder to cancer is suing its litigation funders, alleging that the lenders deceived it in order to “pirate” its talc cases.
Law firm in J&J baby powder cases sues its litigation funders
A law firm that won the first plaintiff verdict in thousands of lawsuits tying Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder to cancer is suing its litigation funders, alleging that the lenders deceived it in order to “pirate” its talc cases.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:50 PM
A law firm that won the first plaintiff verdict in thousands of lawsuits tying Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder to cancer is suing its litigation funders, alleging that the lenders deceived it in order to “pirate” its talc cases.
Senate Democrats seek CFIUS probe of reported UAE stake in Trump family's crypto company
Senate Democrats seek CFIUS probe of reported UAE stake in Trump family's crypto company
Two Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Friday asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to examine the potential national security implications of a reported purchase of a $500 million stake in the Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture by the United Arab Emirates' national security adviser.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Senate Democrats seek CFIUS probe of reported UAE stake in Trump family's crypto company
A federal judge on Friday rejected California Attorney General Rob Bonta's bid to dismiss Exxon Mobil's lawsuit accusing him of defamation in criticizing the oil giant's advanced plastics recycling initiatives.
Exxon Mobil can sue California attorney general for defamation over recycling, judge rules
A federal judge on Friday rejected California Attorney General Rob Bonta's bid to dismiss Exxon Mobil's lawsuit accusing him of defamation in criticizing the oil giant's advanced plastics recycling initiatives.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:40 PM
A federal judge on Friday rejected California Attorney General Rob Bonta's bid to dismiss Exxon Mobil's lawsuit accusing him of defamation in criticizing the oil giant's advanced plastics recycling initiatives.
Two federal officers appear to have lied about the events that led up to the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis last month, acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons said Friday.
Federal officers appear to have lied about lead-up to immigrant shooting, ICE director says
Two federal officers appear to have lied about the events that led up to the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis last month, acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons said Friday.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Two federal officers appear to have lied about the events that led up to the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis last month, acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons said Friday.
An investor on Friday sued Steve Bannon, Boris Epshteyn and others in a proposed class action accusing them of selling unregistered cryptocurrency to thousands of people while concealing facts about the conservative-coded digital token’s risks and governance.
Bannon, Epshtyn hit with investor class action over ‘Patriot Pay’ cryptocurrency
An investor on Friday sued Steve Bannon, Boris Epshteyn and others in a proposed class action accusing them of selling unregistered cryptocurrency to thousands of people while concealing facts about the conservative-coded digital token’s risks and governance.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:01 PM
An investor on Friday sued Steve Bannon, Boris Epshteyn and others in a proposed class action accusing them of selling unregistered cryptocurrency to thousands of people while concealing facts about the conservative-coded digital token’s risks and governance.
Democratic lawmakers slammed the Trump administration for shelving key tech security measures aimed at Beijing ahead of an April meeting between the American and Chinese leaders, arguing the moves threaten U.S. national security.
Democrats take aim at Trump for shelving China tech measures
Democratic lawmakers slammed the Trump administration for shelving key tech security measures aimed at Beijing ahead of an April meeting between the American and Chinese leaders, arguing the moves threaten U.S. national security.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Democratic lawmakers slammed the Trump administration for shelving key tech security measures aimed at Beijing ahead of an April meeting between the American and Chinese leaders, arguing the moves threaten U.S. national security.
A group of 15 companies, led by Microsoft and Ericsson , launched on Friday the “Trusted Tech Alliance,” built around five principles to safely use technology regardless of where it is developed.
Microsoft, Ericsson lead global tech alliance for digital trust
A group of 15 companies, led by Microsoft and Ericsson , launched on Friday the “Trusted Tech Alliance,” built around five principles to safely use technology regardless of where it is developed.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:45 PM
A group of 15 companies, led by Microsoft and Ericsson , launched on Friday the “Trusted Tech Alliance,” built around five principles to safely use technology regardless of where it is developed.
Major airlines and travel groups on Friday urged Congress to avoid a partial government shutdown, which would result in about 50,000 airport security officers not getting paid ahead of the busy U.S. spring break travel period.
Airlines, travel groups warn of impact of partial government shutdown on airport screeners
Major airlines and travel groups on Friday urged Congress to avoid a partial government shutdown, which would result in about 50,000 airport security officers not getting paid ahead of the busy U.S. spring break travel period.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Major airlines and travel groups on Friday urged Congress to avoid a partial government shutdown, which would result in about 50,000 airport security officers not getting paid ahead of the busy U.S. spring break travel period.