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India approves legislation to boost oil and gas exploration
‘Far-reaching’ amendments to 1948 law highlight reluctance to wean world’s most populous nation off fossil fuelsFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Simpson Thacher fined £362,000 over anti-money laundering failures
US law firm agrees settlement with England’s legal regulator over failings in London officeFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Pentagon 'cherry picked' studies to support transgender ban, judge says
A judge on Wednesday signaled that she was deeply skeptical that the Pentagon's handling of transgender service members complies with federal law.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Gene Hackman's children not named in actor's $80m will
The legendary actor's three children may still have a claim to his fortune under state laws, legal experts say.BBC News - 4d -
All full-time workers at Voice of America put on leave following Trump directive
President Trump directed his administration to reduce the functions of several agencies to the minimum required by law.CBS News - 4d -
Man with apparent handgun outside CIA HQ in custody after barricade incident
A CIA spokesperson said law enforcement responded to an "incident" outside CIA Headquarters, located in Fairfax County.ABC News - 16h -
Indonesian Parliament Passes Bill That Critics Say Evokes Authoritarian Past
Legislators revised a law to allocate more civilian posts for military officers, a move that harked back to the era of the dictator Suharto.The New York Times - 2h -
2025 NFL free-agent rankings: Top 25 overall players, including Sam Darnold, Davante Adams and some Eagles defenders
There are some veteran receivers and some good defensive line options available.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 5 -
A Lebanese Woman Fights for Women’s Rights in the Middle East
Lina Abou-Habib is fighting inequality, working to change laws that make it difficult for women to keep custody of their children and block residency for children in a mother’s home country.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump Organization Sues Capital One for Closing Its Accounts
President Trump’s family business accused the bank of violating consumer protection laws by closing its accounts in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
South Korea’s Impeached President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Is Released From Jail
The move followed a court ruling that the detention of President Yoon Suk Yeol was invalid, but it won’t affect the insurrection and other charges he faces for declaring martial law.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
New Deal Reached to End Wildcat Strikes by N.Y. Prison Guards
The state and the correctional officers’ union agreed that officers should return to work Monday and that some provisions of a solitary confinement law would be put on pause.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Supreme Court takes up free speech challenge to conversion therapy bans aimed at LGBTQ youth
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to law in Colorado that bans “conversion therapy” aimed at teens questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Supreme Court to take up bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ kids, in Colorado case
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado caseABC News - Mar. 10 -
Not every Trump move is authoritarian — focus on the real threats
Trump's administration has committed real violations of law and democratic norms, but policy disagreements and norm violations do not invalidate the entire administration.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
A Swiss politician was fined for buying pink water pistols online
A Swiss politician has been fined for buying water pistols online after authorities said the toys violate the country’s weapons lawABC News - Mar. 11 -
3/12: America Decides
European Union and Canada retaliate against Trump’s tariffs; Vice President Vance’s mother-in-law- advanced DEI while working as a provost at her California universityCBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump to invoke wartime power from 1798 for Guantanamo deportations
President Trump is planning to invoke a wartime law known as the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 as soon as Friday to authorize the summary deportation of some migrants.CBS News - 6d -
3/14: America Decides
Trump speaks on “law and order” at Justice Department; Former federal employee let go due to Musk’s efforts to downsize government shows up to work for freeCBS News - 5d -
Forever 21 expected to close all U.S. stores, blames Shein and Temu for demise
Forever 21 blamed its second bankruptcy on rising competition from upstarts like Shein and Temu and their use of the de minimis exemption, a trade law loophole.CNBC - 2d -
Judge in deportation case chides DOJ lawyer for refusing to answer key questions
The court fight focuses on the Trump administration's use of a 1798 law to deport people it claims are part of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.NBC News - 2d -
Texas midwife arrested, accused of providing illegal abortions
Texas has made what appears to be its first arrest under the state's controversial abortion law. CBS News correspondent Michael George has more.CBS News - 1d -
AI is turbocharging organized crime, E.U. police agency warns
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The European Union’s law enforcement agency cautioned Tuesday that artificial intelligence is turbocharging organized crime that is eroding the foundations of societies ...NBC News - 1d -
Vote for the Thomas J. Henry Austin-area boys high school athlete of the week
Vote now for the Thomas J. Henry Law Austin-area boys high school athlete of the week for March 10-15. The voting ends on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mexico City Bans Traditional Bullfights for Violence-Free Option
Showdowns between people and bulls can still go on, but the animals can no longer be hurt or killed. Some bullfighting proponents said the law imperils an ancient tradition.The New York Times - 1d -
Risking Trump’s Ire, E.U. Accuses Apple and Google of Unfair Practices
European Union regulators said the tech giants likely violated the law by unfairly boxing out smaller competitors, adding to tensions between Europe and the United StatesThe New York Times - 19h -
Meta's potential exit from Delaware had governor worried enough to call special weekend meetings
As Delaware lawmakers debate a bill that could dramatically alter the state's corporate law, Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg have a lot at stake in the outcome.CNBC - 18h -
Risking Trump’s Ire, E.U. Accuses Apple and Google of Unfair Practices
European Union regulators said the tech giants likely violated the law by unfairly boxing out smaller competitors, adding to tensions between Europe and the United States.The New York Times - 8h -
Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price
States and cities across the country are grappling with how to stay on the right side of government transparency laws as the use of encrypted messaging apps becomes more widespreadABC News - 6h -
Spain call up Asencio for Nations League quarters
In-form Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio was named Friday in the Spain squad to play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League.Euro 2024 winners Spain, the defending Nations ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Barcelona pair Casadó and Martínez out of Spain’s Nations League squad because of injury
Midfielder Marc Casadó and central defender Iñigo Martínez are out of Spain's Nations League quarter-final because of injury, the national soccer federation said Monday. Defending champion Spain ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
France has a nuclear umbrella. Could its European allies fit under it?
President Macron has aired the idea that France's deterrence force could be used to defend of other European countries.BBC News - Mar. 6 -
German Court Convicts Five Over Plot to Kidnap Health Official and Spread Chaos
The defendants, part of a group known as “United Patriots,” aimed to reinstate a 19th-century Constitution by giving power to an all-powerful Kaiser.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Celtics prepare for a championship repeat as true challengers rise
The defending champions have a more difficult road in front of them in their repeat bid, and they are well aware of it.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
UCL dream is on: Forest beat City to make major statement
The defending English champions have now lost nine times in 28 Premier League games.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
Russian strikes Ukraine as U.S. pauses sharing intelligence with Kyiv
Without U.S. satellite imagery, Ukraine's ability to strike inside Russia and defend itself from bombardment is significantly diminished.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Lakers' post-Luka surge comes to screeching halt with LeBron injury
The Lakers had the look of a contender after trading for Luka Dončić. Then they ran into the defending champs and LeBron James suffered a groin injury.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
2025 Players Championship: Scottie Scheffler three-peat may be most impressive feat of exceptional run
Scheffler became the first to defend a Players title last season; now, he aims for rarified air at TPC SawgrassCBS Sports - Mar. 12 -
Hearing for Columbia Student Mahmoud Khalil to Address Basic Constitutional Questions
The government is trying to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent resident and defender of the Palestinian cause, accusing him of siding with terrorists.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Thunder clinch playoff spot by passing Celtics test
The Thunder clinched a playoff berth against a defending-champion Celtics team that has achieved what Oklahoma City hopes to accomplish.ESPN - Mar. 13
