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Formal legal training is one of the most powerful tools for advancing animal protection. If you’re ready to take your impact to the next level, we invite you to join the Center for Animal Law Studies (CALS) for an upcoming webinar exploring how Lewis & Clark Law School’s animal law advanced degree program empowers advocates to give voice to animals in court and beyond.

he Supreme Court’s new permanent exhibition – an immersive experience focusing on how the law affects everyone’s lives – is officially open to the public. The Law and Us highlights 70 appeals which have been heard at the Supreme Court, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords and their impact on society. The exhibition also includes the court’s copy of Magna Carta, and a judge’s ceremonial robe.

Claims of unpaid wages and workplace misconduct could be resolved after Busta Rhymes agreed to pay his former assistant. A legal battle that once exposed Busta Rhymes to millions of dollars in claimed damages is close to ending for a fraction of that amount. New court papers show the rapper has agreed to pay former assistant Dashiel Gables $25,000 to resolve their competing lawsuits over wages and alleged workplace misconduct.

On the same day Dolly Parton died, a federal judge cited the legendary singer as he struck down a 2023 Texas law restricting drag shows — ruling the “sweeping” statute was so broad that even the late star might have faced criminal penalties for how she dressed. In a decision on Tuesday (Aug. 26), Judge David Hittner ruled that the statute, known as Texas Senate Bill 12, was unconstitutional because it violated the First Amendment by infringing the freedom of speech.

As referenced by IAPL UN experts demand bold action from ICC Member States, denounce new sanctions against president of the court and personnel GENEVA (28 August 2026) – The United States must immediately withdraw sanctions against International Criminal Court (ICC) personnel, UN experts said today, after new designations targeting the President of the Court and a staff member were issued on 18 August.

Vendors often assume that gaming regulatory requirements apply only to casino operators, gaming manufacturers, and other companies directly involved in wagering activity. However, it’s important for vendors to understand that gaming regulators are charged with protecting the integrity of the gaming industry and, as a result, regulatory oversight often reaches beyond the casino floor and extends into the casino’s supply chain.

TL;DR — New York attorney Atty Bruggemann warns online gambling is an increasingly important factor in US divorces due to easy access, secrecy, and financial harm. National Council on Problem Gambling data shows a 23% rise in online gambling helpline calls last year. The legal system struggles with fragmented digital transactions and lacks uniform disclosure rules. SCCG Take — Operators face demands for faster transaction histories in divorce cases.

Ars Technica Kalshi today lost a major ruling over whether it can evade state gambling laws, as a federal appeals court found that Nevada can stop the prediction market from allowing sports bets. While the Trump administration is trying to help prediction markets avoid state regulation, a panel of three Trump-appointed judges unanimously ruled against Kalshi in today’s decision from the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

A federal judge in Minneapolis is considering whether to force the federal government to hand over more evidence against 15 anti-ICE protesters charged with conspiracy. Magistrate Judge David Schultz heard arguments from defense attorneys Thursday, who say the additional evidence could shed light on whether the federal prosecutions of the so-called Minnesota 15 were politically motivated or designed to suppress free speech rights.