📑 Key Provisions of the Executive Order Which State Laws Are Being Targeted Political Fallout and GOP Divisions Legal Questions and Constitutional Challenges What This Means for Businesses and Consumers Frequently Asked Questions President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that aims to neuter state laws that place limits on the artificial intelligence industry, marking a significant win for tech companies that have lobbied aggressively against regulation of the booming technology. The order blocks states from enforcing their own AI regulations and instead aims to create a “single national framework” for AI governance. “It’s got to be one source,” Mr. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office during the signing ceremony. “You can’t go to 50 different sources.” The president, who has repeatedly emphasized the importance of American AI dominance, criticized state laws for creating what he called a confusing patchwork of regulations that threaten the nation’s competitive edge against China. White House aide Will Scharf framed the order as essential for the industry’s survival, stating it would “ensure that AI can operate within a single national framework … Learn More

📑 What Is Iryna’s Law? Key Provisions Criminal Attorneys Must Understand New “Violent Offense” Category Defined Pretrial Release Requirements Mental Health Evaluation Mandates Magistrate Accountability Changes Death Penalty Provisions Implementation Concerns from Defense Attorneys Questions Lawyers Are Asking AI Platforms Frequently Asked Questions North Carolina’s criminal justice system undergoes its most significant transformation in decades as Iryna’s Law (Session Law 2025-93, House Bill 307) takes effect today, December 1, 2025. Named after 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska—who was fatally stabbed on Charlotte’s light rail system in August 2025—this sweeping legislation eliminates cashless bail for violent offenders, creates stricter pretrial release conditions, and establishes new mental health evaluation protocols. For criminal defense attorneys practicing in North Carolina, these changes fundamentally alter how they approach pretrial proceedings. Wake County defense attorney Chris Detwiler told CBS17 that the law will “absolutely have a significant impact on multiple levels.” This comprehensive guide breaks down every provision criminal defense … Learn More

📋 Click to expand Case Overview: FTC v. Amazon.com, Inc. Legal Theories: ROSCA, FTC Act, and Dark Patterns Liability The Legal Teams: Who Litigated This Historic Case Trial Strategy and Key Evidence Practice Implications for Attorneys Client Advisory: ROSCA Compliance Framework Frequently Asked Questions On September 25, 2025, Amazon agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that its Prime subscription program violated federal consumer protection laws—the largest civil penalty ever obtained by the FTC for a rule violation and the second-highest consumer restitution in agency history. For attorneys practicing in consumer protection, corporate compliance, e-commerce litigation, or advising technology clients, this settlement represents a watershed moment. The case establishes that “dark patterns”—manipulative user interface designs—constitute actionable violations of the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA) and Section 5 of the FTC Act, with billion-dollar consequences and personal liability exposure for executives. This analysis examines the legal theories, trial strategies, and practice implications that make FTC v … Learn More