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  1. Supreme Court Rules on Abortion: The US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, a landmark 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. The ruling gives individual states the power to regulate or ban abortion as they see fit. (Source: CNN)
  2. Facebook to Pay $725 Million in Privacy Lawsuit: Facebook has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that it collected and shared users' phone numbers and other personal data without their consent. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. SEC Charges Elon Musk with Fraud: The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, with fraud for tweeting that he was considering taking the company private. (Source: Bloomberg)

Recent Court Decisions

  1. Google v. Oracle: The US Supreme Court has ruled that Google's use of Oracle's Java software code in its Android operating system was fair use and did not infringe on Oracle's copyright. (Source: The Verge)
  2. Apple v. Qualcomm: A US federal jury has ruled that Qualcomm owes Apple $31 million in royalties for using its technology in iPhones. (Source: Reuters)
  3. Weinstein v. The New York Times: A US appeals court has ruled that The New York Times and The New Yorker did not defame Harvey Weinstein by publishing articles about his alleged sexual misconduct. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

New Laws and Regulations

  1. California's AB 5: California has passed a law requiring companies to classify independent contractors as employees, which could have significant implications for the gig economy. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
  2. New York's Stop Hahn Act: New York has passed a law aimed at preventing the use of non-compete clauses in employment contracts. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. EU's Digital Services Act: The European Union has proposed a new law aimed at regulating online platforms and holding them accountable for the content they host. (Source: The Verge)

These are just a few of the latest legal news stories. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic or want to stay up-to-date on the latest legal developments, feel free to ask!