DOJ tells senators it needs staff and funding to handle surge in federal litigation, firearms workload and illegal online gambling enforcement Department of Justice officials told the subcommittee that increased federal litigation and enforcement mandates have strained staff and requested new funding for federal accountability work, firearms IT modernization, implementation of SB 704 and enforcement against illegal online/app-based gambling; LAO and Finance debated fee vs. general fund approaches for firearms workloads.

California's DOJ is under pressure as federal lawsuits surge and illegal online gambling enforcement grows, prompting urgent calls for more staff and funding to protect state interests.

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Civil Division absorbs labor-relations unit; statehood-defense funding and federal cases remain under review Deputy AG Corey Mills told a Jan. 26 subcommittee that the labor-relations unit transferred into the Department of Law following an administrative order, positions have been filled including a non-attorney supervisor, and that statehood-defense funding mechanics and pending federal litigation (including the roadless rule) may drive future budget pressures.

The Alaska Department of Law has successfully integrated its labor-relations unit, but looming federal litigation and statehood-defense funding may set the stage for intense budget battles ahead.

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City extends city attorneys authority to file or join federal lawsuits through Jan. 20, 2029 The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Nov. 6 to extend delegations allowing the city attorney to initiate or join federal litigation on the citys behalf, citing the need to respond quickly to federal actions and to protect the citys legal interests.

Minneapolis City Council has empowered its attorney to swiftly tackle federal actions through 2029, marking a bold step in legal preparedness!

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Seeking an injunction in federal court? The rules just shifted. See how the Fourth Circuit’s new approach could impact your case—and why every independent issue now counts more than ever. Full analysis from Chris Edwards: buff.ly/imm4uSz.
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Big changes in federal court! The Fourth Circuit just made it more challenging to win preliminary injunctions in cases with multiple issues. Want to know what that means for you? Check out attorney Chris Edwards’ breakdown: buff.ly/imm4uSz.

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Rule 26 expert witness disclosures are not optional. Miss a deadline, and your expert could be excluded.

Stay ahead of the game with our 2025 guide to Rule 26 reporting, timing, and best practices for admissibility.
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International students scared to leave U.S., return to school after travel ban More than 24,000 international students from the affected countries studied in the U.S. as recently as the 2023-2024 academic year.

I am quoted in this @washingtonpost.com article about the Trump Administration's continued executive actions against foreign students and U.S. institutions of higher education. #F1Students #ForeignStudents #FederalLitigation

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