Legal & General

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have announced a lawsuit against prediction-market platform Polymarket, accusing it of running an illegal gambling operation in the state. The announcement was made through the governor's official office. The move marks a significant escalation in US regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets.

Sentencing remarks in the case of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are being discussed. Paxton, a Republican and close ally of Donald Trump, has faced years of legal battles, including securities fraud charges and a 2023 impeachment over bribery allegations, which ended in acquittal. Comment online is focused on what the judge's language in court signals about the case, though specific details of the remarks remain limited.

Major oil companies are asking the US Supreme Court to intervene in climate liability lawsuits brought by states and municipalities seeking damages for climate-related harms. The industry wants the justices to block or limit these cases, arguing they belong in federal courts rather than state courts, where plaintiffs have generally fared better. The move marks a renewed effort by the sector to stop a wave of litigation that could cost it billions of dollars.

Thai authorities have dismissed a legal challenge concerning ballot secrecy and confirmed the results of the 2026 general election. The ruling means the electoral outcome stands as certified, with no recount or annulment resulting from the complaint. Details about who filed the challenge and on what specific grounds have not been widely reported.

A group of state attorneys general, including Jay Jones, is calling on Congress to rein in artificial intelligence research. The coalition wants federal lawmakers to establish stronger oversight of rapidly advancing AI development. The move highlights growing concern among state legal officers about the risks posed by unchecked AI systems and their push for Congress to act rather than leaving regulation to the states or industry.

Indiana's attorney general has announced a partnership with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement aimed at strengthening immigration enforcement in the state. The agreement signals closer cooperation between the state's top legal office and federal authorities on immigration matters. The announcement drew attention amid ongoing national debate over state-level involvement in federal immigration policy.

An Air Force major has been recommended for a general court-martial following participation in protests against Donald Trump, according to a New York Times report. The case would be the most serious level of military court proceeding, and it is drawing attention to how the armed forces handle service members who publicly demonstrate against political leaders.

Texas Senator John Cornyn sits down with the Wall Street Journal's Kim Strassel for a podcast interview covering special counsel Jack Smith, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and the Republican Party's prospects in the upcoming midterm elections. The conversation touches on key legal and political figures shaping GOP strategy heading into the vote.

Florida's attorney general has asked a judge to bar OpenAI from developing new AI models without approval from a third party, according to a report by Tom's Hardware. The legal move, if granted, would impose external oversight on the company's model development. Details of the underlying case and the state's specific arguments were not included in the reporting, leaving the scope of the request unclear.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the construction or operation of a new immigrant detention camp in Hudson, Colorado. The legal action challenges the facility planned for the small Weld County town. The move adds Colorado to the growing list of states legally contesting expanded immigration detention, and is likely to spark debate between state officials and federal immigration authorities over detention policy.

Representatives of EU member states have appointed one judge to the Court of Justice of the European Union and two judges to the General Court. The appointments follow the standard procedure under which national governments jointly fill vacancies on the EU's highest judicial bodies. Details about the individuals appointed or the specific vacancies have not been widely reported yet.