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Are ICE Officers Really Targeting the ‘Worst of the Worst’?
The homeland security secretary, Markwayne Mullin, has repeatedly said ICE agents are pursuing “the worst of the worst” criminals. But as Hamed Aleaziz, a reporter for The New York Times, explains, data shows that arrests of people with no criminal record have soared this summer.
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4 Takeaways From a Voting-Focused ‘No Kings’ Day
Saturday’s gatherings were more subdued than some past events, and many prominent Democrats skipped them.
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The Invisible Forces Shaping Our Expanding Universe
Every day, we’re living in a universe that is expanding at a rate that’s hard to fathom. It’s a phenomenon that’s not just relevant to scientists or astronomers. It’s a concept that resonates deeply with our own personal journeys. There are invisible forces at play in the cosmos, and surprisingly, they mirror the forces that…
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New California Employment Laws for 2027: What Employers Need to Know
On September 30, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a group of measures that change how California employers use artificial intelligence, handle immigration-related issues, structure repayment agreements, enforce arbitration agreements, and report pay data. He also vetoed several closely watched proposals, including a bill that would have added menopause and other similar issues as disabilities to…
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The Quantum Clock is Ticking: While Everyone Watches AI, Q-Day Approaches
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an opportunity for businesses to look beyond today’s most visible threats and prepare for risks that are already taking shape, including the emerging cybersecurity implications of quantum computing….By: Baker Donelson
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Shadow AI: What Risks Are Hiding in the Shadows?
As we mark Techtober, and Halloween approaches, it isn’t just ghosts lurking in the shadows. Employees are increasingly turning to unauthorised AI tools at work, known as ‘shadow AI’, and the data protection and compliance risks for employers are significant. Here’s what HR teams need to know….By: Ius Laboris
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California Invalidates Private Lawsuits for “Pen Register” Website Claims
On September 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 690 into law, eliminating the private right of action for portions of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”). Starting January 1, 2027, private individuals are barred from bringing claims related to CIPA’s “pen register” and “trap and trace” tracking on websites and apps….By: Mayer…
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Competition Matters: VC Scrutiny, Interlocking Directorates, Algorithmic Pricing & More
In this edition: In-Depth: A closer look at DOJ’s increasing scrutiny of venture capital firms and their portfolio companies for potential Clayton Act Section 8 violations, particularly where VC representatives hold board seats at competing companies. Recent Developments: The latest antitrust developments from the FTC and DOJ, including enforcement actions involving loyalty programs and interlocking…
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Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians and European Officials in West Bank
Extremists assaulted residents and broke a European diplomatic vehicle’s window, witnesses said, as settler violence surges in the territory during the olive harvest.
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Unrest Mars Day of Protest in France, as Student Movement Turns National
Riots broke out in several French cities alongside peaceful marches of tens of thousands of people demonstrating against rising living costs and poor school conditions.
