A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration in a high‑profile legal battle over Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood clinics, allowing a controversial funding restriction to take effect while related lawsuits continue. Reuters On December 12, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit vacated lower court injunctions that had temporarily barred the…

A highly unusual federal criminal trial is now underway involving a sitting judge in Wisconsin accused of interfering with a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest at her own courthouse. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is facing trial on charges that she obstructed a federal proceeding and concealed an individual to prevent arrest — allegations that…

In a bold legal move, Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia’s High Court challenging the country’s newly enacted law that bans people under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. The case marks a major escalation in the debate over online safety, youth access, and free expression. Reuters The legislation, which took effect on December 10,…

Commercial real estate data giant CoStar Group has taken its ongoing legal battle with a rival to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the justices to review a critical antitrust issue that could shape competition in the industry. Reuters At the center of the dispute is Commercial Real Estate Exchange Inc. (CREXi), a competitor that claims CoStar unlawfully used its market…

In a major legal development this week, California and 19 other U.S. states filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over a controversial new fee on H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers. The coalitional suit challenges an unprecedented $100,000 charge imposed on employers seeking new H-1B petitions — a dramatic jump from the typical fees, which generally range…

We are pleased to share the key details and highlights of the upcoming Legal Symposium so everyone remains fully informed. This symposium promises to be a spiritually enriching and professionally meaningful gathering, bringing together legal professionals for discussion, reflection, and guidance under the blessings of Khilafat. 📅 Important Dates 🏠 Accommodation Accommodation will be provided at Baitul Futuh from Thursday…

The Texas Supreme Court is taking a bold step: in a tentative opinion, the Court now argues that the American Bar Association (ABA) should no longer hold the final authority over which law schools in Texas are approved for admitting graduates to sit for the state bar. Inside Higher Ed+2Legal.io+2 What’s Changing — And Why Now Pushback and Concerns…

A groundbreaking study from UC Law SF (formerly UC Hastings), led by Chancellor & Dean David Faigman and Assistant Chancellor & Dean Jenny Kwon, is driving major reforms in how lawyers are licensed — starting in Nevada and reverberating across the country. uclawsf.edu+1 The Research That Sparked Change From Debate to Reform Nevada’s Response: The “Nevada Plan” A National Movement

The White House has paused a draft executive order intended to override state-level laws on artificial intelligence (AI) by empowering federal agencies to challenge state rules and potentially condition federal funding on states’ compliance. Reuters+2Reuters+2 The draft would have: Why This Matters Innovation vs. Protection: Proponents of the federal pre-emption argue that allowing 50 different state-level regimes will create…