LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel on MSC Reversing Controversial Consumer Protection Decisions * LANSING - Today, the Michigan Supreme Court reversed the decisions in Smith v. Globe Life Ins. Co. and Liss v. Lewiston-Richards, Inc. (PDF), which rendered Michigan's Consumer Protection Act inapplicable to deceptive business practices and price gouging when it was done by a business that held a license or similar authorization from a State or Federal agency -e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Sues North Carolina School District Over Unlawful Policy Allowing Biological Males in Girls' Bathrooms and Locker Rooms * Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina against Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) on behalf of three female students, challenging the district's policy of allowing biological males to access fem more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Cook, Fry, Fulmer, Hayden, and Kline to Speak at 2026 Ohio Tax Conference * Taft attorneys Justin Cook, Rich Fry, Nate Fulmer, Jeremy Hayden, and Javan Kline will speak at the 2026 Ohio Tax Conference hosted by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 13-14. On Aug. 13, Kline will join Workshop B, "Income Tax Update," while Fulmer and Hayden will participate in Workshop C, "Multistate Tax Sourcing: Trends, Challenges, and What's Next. more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by R. Andrew Bauer, Renee Haltom and Matthew Martin: * * * What Businesses Are Saying: Steady Overall With Pockets of Stress Through our economic sensing efforts, we meet with businesses across the Fifth District each month to understand current economic conditions. This provides us with real-time information on our regional economy. In this post, we draw from dozens of conversations with businesses from mid-June to mid-July. Ov more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 1 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on July 31, 2026: * * * 'Theocrat' Acting AG Blanche expands Christian privilege in new guidance The FFRF Action Fund names Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche its "Theocrat of the Week" for the Department of Justice's flagrant expansion of religious privilege in the federal government more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * Georgetown Law Welcomes Dean M. Elizabeth Magill * "I cannot think of a more exciting time to lead this remarkable law school. Our country and our world urgently need what Georgetown Law offers," Magill said. An administrative and constitutional law scholar, Magill brings a wealth of academic leadership experience to the Law Center. She began her teaching career at her law school alma mater, the University of Virginia (UVA), and went on to serve as Dean more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 31 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Supreme Court's Line 5 Decision Upholds Great Lakes Protections * LANSING, Mich. -The Michigan Supreme Court's case no. 168335 ruling shows proper care, concern, and prudence to protect the Great Lakes from the dangerous and outdated Line 5 oil pipeline. "The Michigan Supreme Court has affirmed what we knew all along: the Line 5 tunnel cannot bypass the scrutiny that our Great Lakes deserve," said Beth more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MIDTERMS COUNTDOWN: 99 Days and 99 Ways Republican Senate Candidates Are Deeply Flawed, Corrupt, and Out-of-Touch Across the map, GOP Senate candidates are drowning in scandals, being exposed for self-dealing, called out for extreme records, and campaigning on a toxic agenda voters are rejecting - Election day is just under 100 days away, and across the map, Senate Republicans are stuck with deeply flawed candidates embroiled in sca more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA Announces New Executive Committee, Commemorates the Power of Service to Close Summer Meeting * Gov. Wes Moore becomes NGA Chair as Govs. Kelly, Walz, Stitt and Gordon reflect on public service OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced its new executive committee leadership for 2026-2027 during the final day of the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore w more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11175) by international trade and finance analyst Danielle M. Trachtenberg. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations The 119th Congress is engaged in a range of legislative and oversight activities related to trade policy toward Mexico, which in 2025 was the largest U.S. trading partner in total trade (exports plus imports) of goods and services. Mexico's proximity to the United States and the extensive bilateral t more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 1 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news: * * * Utah Law faculty updates: July 2026 * Each month, we share notable updates-including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments-from Utah Law faculty members. Associate Professor Daniel Aaron * Media appearances * Quoted in Associated Press, "Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program" (July 6, 2026). Associate Professor Beau Baumann * Media a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49040) on July 21, 2026, entitled "Visa Issuances, Refusals and Revocations: Selected Current Legal Considerations" by legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized that Congress's plenary power over immigration applies with most force in the admission and exclusion of aliens - persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals - who seek to enter or remain in the United Stat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49040) on July 21, 2026, entitled "Visa Issuances, Refusals and Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Visa Refusals The second possible outcome for a completed visa application is a visa refusal (or denial). Generally, a visa refusal is based on one of three statutes: 8 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 1182(a), 1184(b), or 1201(g)./69 These are also known as visa ineligibilities./70 Under Sec. 1182(a), a co more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: GOP Admits Troy Jackson Can Win as "Underwater" Collins Faces "Rough Road" & "Most Difficult Political Environment" Of Her Career NRSC: "Jackson is fully capable of winning this seat" POLITICO: Troy Jackson's "campaign is staying laser-focused on attacking Collins" - Republicans are panicking after fifth-generation logger from Allagash and former president of the Maine Senate, Troy Jackson, secured the Democrat more PR