Our Scans · (ZY.4.15) Law · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Supreme Court's recent decision in United States v. Skrmetti to uphold a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care, along with the Trump Administration's shift in position on sex discrimination in the health care context, will embolden states to enhance state-level restrictions. Crowell & Moring - FTC Workshop Suggests Federal and St
• [New] Harvard University is claiming that the federal government did not conduct a meaningful investigation of campus antisemitism following the Trump administration's threat to cut all funding from Harvard for violating federal civil rights law. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] In the coming years, generative AI presents a promising opportunity to democratise legal services and promote greater equity within justice systems. Dailynews
• [New] California Court Rules AI Can Use Copyrighted Books Under Fair Use - A landmark decision that could reshape copyright law and the future of generative AI across media, publishing, and tech industries. Further&Better
• [New] China will have established a number of world-leading AI technology innovation and personnel training centers (or bases), and will have constructed more comprehensive AI laws and regulations, and an ethical norms and policy system. DigiChina
• [New] By 2025 China will have seen the initial establishment of AI laws and regulations, ethical norms and policy systems, and the formation of AI security assessment and control capabilities. DigiChina
• [New] By leveraging HROne's direct China EOR, PEO, and payroll services, international businesses can ensure compliance, manage HR risks, and recruit top talent without establishing a legal entity. HRONE
• [New] If GHF does not cease its operations in Gaza, they could face civil litigation or criminal prosecution in different countries as well as legal action before international bodies. Center for Constitutional Rights
• [New] At the law enforcement level, the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security will integrate counter-drone technologies into joint counterterrorism task forces and create a training center to help officers better secure public gatherings from drone threats. [your]NEWS
• Renting computing power from faraway data centers is common but can lead to challenges, including high costs, slower connection speeds, compliance with different laws, and vulnerability to the whims of American and Chinese companies. The New York Times
• AI systems can flag potential risks or violations, helping businesses comply with US legislation such as the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, Dodd-Frank conflict minerals regulations, and federal human trafficking laws. Cflow
• Residents of two Nigerian communities who are taking legal action against Shell over oil pollution are set to take their cases to trial at the high court in 2027. The Guardian
• Worksite enforcement operations are going to massively expand and made clear that the Trump Administration is planning to ramp up civil and criminal prosecutions of companies that employ workers without legal status. MCAA
• The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a ban on medical interventions for transgender minors in Tennessee, with the three liberal justices dissenting in a ruling that will shield similar laws that block or restrict access to care in more than 20 other states. Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, G
• The U.S. government has identified transnational and domestic criminal organizations trafficking and smuggling illicit drugs as a significant threat to the public, law enforcement, and national security. USNI News
• Justice and Home Affairs Council Ministers will receive a state of play regarding the development of the EU's border management and law enforcement interoperable IT infrastructure. European Movement - Join the movement!
• Employers that adapt quickly to legal updates, offer compliant and competitive contracts, and understand the nuances of local and foreign talent management will be best positioned to succeed in Kazakhstan's growing and diversifying economy. 9cv9 Career Blog
• The UAE will use AI to track the impact of laws by creating a database of federal and local laws, including public sector data like court judgements and government services. Eversheds Sutherland
• The rollout of agentic systems continues in 2025 with expanded capabilities across legal, risk and trade, and compliance domains - including intelligent workflows for intelligent drafting, employment policy generation, deposition analysis, and compliance risk assessments. gurufocus
• Since the Trump administration ended diversity, equity and inclusion programs across the federal government and warned corporations against DEI programs that it says violate federal civil rights laws, corporations have been reassessing their DEI initiatives to avoid potential legal troubles. Forbes
• A leaked UN memo reportedly warned against UN involvement in the GHF, saying it could be implicated in delivering a system that falls short of Israel's legal responsibilities as an occupying power. The Real News Network
• Given the High Court is hearing a case that alleges the sale of components for F-35s indirectly to Israel breaks domestic and international law, its stance could change. The Conversation

Last updated: 11 July 2025