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  • July 23, 2026

    USDA Workers Seek Injunction Over Religious Messaging

    The National Federation of Federal Employees and a group of federal workers urged a California federal court to halt the secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture from sending "proselytizing" religious messages to agency employees by email, arguing the messages are unconstitutional and causing irreparable harm.

  • July 23, 2026

    $1.26M Cannabis Retail Dispute Headed To Mediation

    The cannabis companies behind the Stiiizy brand have agreed to take into mediation a $1.26 million dispute with a San Diego-based retailer, with a Los Angeles County judge ordering a pause in the pending litigation.

  • July 22, 2026

    Deckers Wants New IP Validity Trial Over 'Fundamental' Error

    Deckers Outdoor Corp. on Wednesday moved for a new trial on the validity of its design patent for its Ugg Classic Ultra Mini Boot, saying it was a "fundamental legal error" for the court to instruct the jury that it could invalidate the patent for indefiniteness.

  • July 22, 2026

    6 Copyright Cases To Watch In The Second Half Of 2026

    An appeal over whether an AI-powered legal research tool unlawfully used Westlaw material and a long-running fight involving a Miles Davis tattoo could produce some of 2026's most significant copyright rulings. Here is Law360's list of the most notable copyright cases to watch for the rest of the year.

  • July 22, 2026

    Teen Drops Meta Mental Health Suit Ahead Of Bellwether Trial

    A Florida teenager on Wednesday withdrew his suit claiming that Meta Platforms Inc.'s social media products harm young users' mental health, walking away from the litigation five days before his bellwether trial was set to kick off in Los Angeles.

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