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Newsletter · August 11, 2026

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law: What Developers, Lenders, and Property Managers Need to Know

On July 11, 2026, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law without the President's signature, marking a notable shift in federal housing policy and real estate regulation…

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Newsletter · August 11, 2026

Apple's Proposed $250M Settlement Over Delayed AI Features: Class Action Lessons for Product Marketers

Apple has agreed to a proposed $250 million class action settlement resolving allegations that it falsely advertised AI-enhanced Siri features for certain iPhone 16 and iPhone 15…

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Newsletter · August 11, 2026

Tinder's $60.5M Age-Pricing Settlement: What California Businesses Should Learn

A recent class action settlement involving one of the country's most recognizable dating platforms offers an important warning for consumer-facing businesses that use tiered…

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Newsletter · August 11, 2026

Texas Federal Court Strikes Down NFA Registration for Suppressors and Short-Barreled Rifles

On August 5, 2026, Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a decision in Jensen v. ATF holding that the National Firearms…

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Newsletter · August 9, 2026

Courts Impose Suspensions and Six-Figure Sanctions for AI-Hallucinated Filings in 2026

The judicial response to fabricated citations generated by artificial intelligence has entered a new and more punitive phase in 2026. As of May 2026, more than 1,000 cases in the…

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Newsletter · August 9, 2026

Apple-DOJ Antitrust Settlement Talks: What Businesses Should Watch

Bloomberg reported on July 17, 2026 that Apple and the U.S. Department of Justice have entered early-stage settlement discussions in the antitrust lawsuit originally filed in…

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Newsletter · August 9, 2026

Simpson Thacher Enters Chicago with Five-Partner Lateral Move from Kirkland & Ellis

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has opened its 16th global office in Chicago, anchored by a five-partner private investment and family office team led by Ryan Harris, who joins from…

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Newsletter · August 8, 2026

Post-Merger Turbulence: McDermott Will & Schulte Reduces Associate Ranks One Year After Combination

Approximately one year after finalizing its 2025 combination, McDermott Will & Schulte has reduced its associate ranks, laying off more than a dozen attorneys. Reports indicate…

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Newsletter · August 8, 2026

Private Equity Eyes Insurance Defense: What Tyson & Mendes' Deal Talks Signal for the Legal Industry

On August 3, 2026, Law.com reported that Tyson & Mendes, a national insurance litigation defense firm operating 28 offices across 22 states, is exploring a private equity…

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Newsletter · August 8, 2026

Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader Complete Record-Setting Merger: What It Signals for the Global Legal Market

On July 1, 2026, Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft officially combined to form Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a transatlantic combination that the firms have described as…

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Newsletter · August 8, 2026

Willkie Farr and OpenAI Launch Partnership to Develop Proprietary Legal AI Tools

On July 22, 2026, Willkie Farr & Gallagher announced a formal partnership with OpenAI aimed at accelerating firmwide artificial intelligence innovation and developing proprietary…

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Newsletter · August 7, 2026

California's Delete Act Centralized Data Broker Deletion System Goes Live August 1, 2026

On August 1, 2026, California's Delete Act ushers in a significant new chapter in consumer privacy by launching a centralized deletion mechanism for personal information held by…

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