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  • October 29, 2026

    Trump Admin Appeals Block Of DC Golf Course Work

    The Trump administration is appealing a D.C. federal judge's order that stopped further tree removals at East Potomac Golf Course and required advance notice before irreparable changes are made to the facility.

  • October 28, 2026

    Missouri, Louisiana Sued By Prediction Market Giants

    Missouri and Louisiana are the latest states to become embroiled in litigation with event contract platforms, after Kalshi and Polymarket sued them, respectively, to prevent pending enforcement action.

  • October 28, 2026

    Interior Says Records Order Not Needed For Golf Course Suit

    The U.S. Interior Department told a D.C. federal judge Wednesday there's no need to order it to retain records on East Potomac Golf Course tree removals or makeover plans in a case where its assertions have often conflicted with President Donald Trump's online posts.

  • October 28, 2026

    DraftKings Fights Bid To Link Bettor Suit To Promos Action

    DraftKings Inc. urged an Illinois federal court to not reassign an Illinois man's personal injury action over his sports gambling addiction to a judge in the district overseeing a separate proposed class action challenging DraftKings' advertising practices, arguing they are materially different.

  • October 28, 2026

    Sportsbooks Say DC Law Bars Bettor Loss Recovery

    Sportsbook operators are urging the D.C. Circuit not to revive a lawsuit challenging the legality of their operations there, arguing the city expressly excluded licensed sports wagering from the statute being invoked to recover losses for bettors.

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