September 28, 2025 – Legal News Feed

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U.S. SEC Reinstates Policy Allowing Waiver Requests During Enforcement Settlement Talks

Pieter Gunst10 months ago04 mins

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reinstated a policy allowing firms to request waivers from certain automatic disqualifications that result from enforcement actions during settlement negotiations. SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced this policy shift on Friday, marking a departure from the previous approach where waiver considerations were handled separately from settlement discussions. Under…

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Ohio Residents Contest $600 Million Settlement in East Palestine Train Derailment Case

Pieter Gunst10 months ago03 mins

Legal proceedings following the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, have entered a new phase as nearly 150 residents challenge a $600 million settlement with Norfolk Southern. These individuals allege that their own attorneys misled them into the agreement by failing to disclose critical information, such as expert environmental testing results and health impacts…

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Chicago Law Firm’s $1.2 Million Suit Highlights Tensions in Litigation Funding and Patent Disputes

Pieter Gunst10 months ago02 mins

In a recent legal maneuver, Chicago-based law firm Fitch Even Tabin & Flannery LLP has initiated litigation in an Illinois federal court, targeting both a former client and the CEO of a litigation funding company. The law firm claims it is owed over $1.2 million in unpaid legal fees tied to a patent infringement case…

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Philadelphia Judge to Scrutinize DLA Piper’s $300,000 Fraud Settlement Amidst Industry Ethics Concerns

Pieter Gunst10 months ago02 mins

A Philadelphia judge is set to review a $300,000 settlement involving the international law firm DLA Piper, an ex-partner from the firm, and a Los Angeles businessman. The businessman alleged the former partner committed fraud during his tenure at DLA Piper. The case centers around accusations that the ex-partner, while working at the firm, misled…

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NCAA Wins Major Court Battle Over Transgender Athlete Policies Amidst New Legal Challenges

Pieter Gunst10 months ago03 mins

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently emerged largely victorious from litigation challenging its former policies on transgender athletes. The dispute centered around claims that the NCAA’s policies were discriminatory. The court’s decision marks a significant win for the NCAA as it continues to navigate complex legal terrain concerning gender and inclusivity in college sports….

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California Court’s Sanction of Lawyer for AI-Generated Errors Sparks Debate on Legal Accountability and Technology

Pieter Gunst10 months ago03 mins

In a case that underscores the growing pains associated with the use of artificial intelligence in legal practices, a California federal court recently became the battleground over a sanction imposed on an attorney for filing a motion riddled with AI-generated errors. Representing MPH International, the attorney urged the court to reconsider the sanctions requiring him…

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UN Expert Urges Mali to Retain ICC Membership Amid Withdrawal Threats by African Nations

Pieter Gunst10 months ago04 mins

Amidst heightened scrutiny of international justice processes, a United Nations expert is advocating for Mali to remain committed to the International Criminal Court (ICC). This call to action follows Mali’s recent announcement to withdraw from the Rome Statute, a decision orchestrated alongside Burkina Faso and Niger. These nations have criticized the ICC for delivering what…

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UN Security Council Reinstates Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Non-Compliance

Pieter Gunst10 months ago03 mins

The United Nations Security Council has reinstated a broad array of sanctions on Iran, citing “significant non-performance” of its nuclear commitments as the justification. This development, occurring as a result of the “snapback” provision of UN Security Council Resolution 2231, represents a significant shift in the ongoing diplomatic standoff concerning Iran’s nuclear program. This resolution…

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Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Review on Ending Birthright Citizenship

Pieter Gunst10 months ago04 mins

The Trump administration has formally requested the U.S. Supreme Court to review a contentious executive order issued by former President Donald Trump aimed at terminating birthright citizenship. This move comes after a series of legal challenges against Executive Order (EO) 14160, which was enacted on Trump’s first day in office. According to the administration, the…

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Human Rights Watch Raises Concerns Over Trump’s Memo on Domestic Terrorism Investigations

Pieter Gunst10 months ago03 mins

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a stark warning concerning a recent memorandum signed by former President Donald Trump, which it perceives as a direct threat to democratic values and human rights. The directive, dated September 25, instructs federal agencies to investigate what it characterizes as a conspiracy to incite political violence across the nation….