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6th July 2026
 
THE HOT STORY
ICE blocked from holding migrants in detention without bail for more than 90 days
A federal appeals court has ruled that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cannot hold immigrants in detention for longer than 90 days without allowing them to request release through a bond hearing while their deportation cases remain pending. “It is part of the historic majesty of this long-ago founding charter that it makes no exceptions in providing basic rights to those within our boundaries, including a right to be heard when personal liberty is taken,” wrote Judge Leslie Southwick, who was appointed by George W. Bush to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in Louisiana. The decision was made by a panel of three judges, which means the government will have an opportunity to seek a rehearing of the panel’s decision by the full appeals court.
LAWSUITS
Insurers sue Bank of America over $1m in alleged fraudulent transfers
Arch Insurance Company and At-Bay Specialty Insurance Company have sued Bank of America, seeking to recover more than $1.03m they paid to a New Jersey logistics company after allegedly fraudulent wire transfers and ACH payments were processed despite multiple fraud alerts. The insurers claim the bank allowed the transactions to proceed after the company's employees reported them as unauthorized through its fraud alert system and contacted the bank's fraud department. The lawsuit alleges Bank of America failed to follow commercially reasonable security procedures and asserts claims under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, New Jersey's commercial code, and common law, including negligence and breach of fiduciary duty. The insurers are seeking reimbursement, interest, and legal fees, although the allegations have not been proven and no court has ruled on the case.
LAW
Proposed U.S. gun delivery rule could benefit Trump Jr.-backed GrabAGun
Donald Trump Jr.-backed online firearms retailer GrabAGun could benefit from a proposed rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that would allow licensed dealers to ship firearms directly to buyers' homes following online identity verification, background checks and a seven-day waiting period. Trump Jr., who is a shareholder and board member, said he had no involvement in developing the proposal, while supporters say it would modernize gun sales.  Critics argue it could increase public safety risks and threaten the viability of smaller gun shops that rely on in-store transfers.
REGULATION
Nuclear watchdog to ditch radiation guidance
As part of a new approach which stems from a 2025 White House executive order to reform regulations, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) plans to scrap guidance on radiation exposure for power plant workers that has been in place since the mid-1970s. The NRC proposes replacing the “as low as reasonably achievable” (Alara) standard with regulations based on existing federally regulated dose limits. Critics say that ditching the standard will put workers and public health at risk, but nuclear advocates argue it could free reactor developers from potentially onerous and costly requirements.
Trump will oppose heavy U.S. AI regulation, says outgoing tech adviser
Donald Trump will not establish a formal licensing regime for artificial intelligence, says Sriram Krishnan, the president’s departing AI adviser. “There will not be an FDA for AI,” Krishnan said.
RISK
Unchecked AI progress 'may pose catastrophic risks'
A preliminary report from the UN's Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, which has been described as the first global independent ​assessment of AI's risks and opportunities, has said developments in the technology are outpacing scientific understanding and government policy, and there are no guarantees that it will not cause ‌catastrophic harm. "AI capabilities ​are outpacing both scientific understanding and governments’ ability to adapt," said Yoshua Bengio, co-chair of the panel. "With growing evidence of deceptive AI behavior, science currently cannot guarantee that as capabilities continue to ⁠increase, AI will not cause catastrophic harm, either on its own or due to malicious users." AI's task complexity is doubling every four to seven months, potentially allowing systems to complete work that takes humans days or ‌weeks, the report notes.
APPOINTMENTS
Kilpatrick adds tech litigation partner in Silicon Valley
Eric Evans has joined Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton as a partner in the firm's complex commercial litigation team in Silicon Valley. He specializes in representing technology companies in trade secret disputes, class action defense, and data governance issues. Evans is noted for advising clients on trade secret protection and the integration of generative AI tools into business operations. He previously worked at Perkins Coie.
INTERNATIONAL
Russia warns Apple of $52m fine over alleged bias against local apps
The Federal Antimonopoly Service, Russia's anti-monopoly watchdog, has called on Apple ​to address what ​it describes as discriminatory ⁠practices against local ​search engines and ​software. The regulator said the U.S. tech giant must ensure Russian ​software, including ​search engines and messenger Max, ‌is ⁠pre-installed on its devices by ⁠July 15, or it could face ​a fine ​of ⁠up to 4bn roubles ($51.6m).
Vietnam is increasingly using broadly written laws to crush dissent
The 88 Project, a group which focuses on rights issues in Vietnam, says the South East Asian country is increasingly using broadly written laws to arrest activists, dissidents and others that authorities consider a threat to the Communist party's rule. The report says To Lam, the country's former top security official who has served as general secretary of the Communist Party since 2024, and who was also elected president earlier this year, “routinely weaponizes criminal law” to quash dissent. 
OTHER
More than one-third of employees still work from home, research shows
The share of U.S. employees working from home grew in 2025 from the year before, according to a survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Last year, more than one-third (35%) of employed people did some or all work remotely, up from 33% in 2024, according to the bureau's latest American Time Use Survey. Workers with a bachelor's degree or higher were more likely to work from home, at least some of the time, and women were also more likely to work from home than their male counterparts, and spend more time on childcare and other household tasks, the data found. 

 

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