Proposed Legislation Would Have Effectively Banned Delta-8 Products Outside Dispensaries
As we have previously covered, there have been increasing pressure from some lawmakers to crack down on Delta-8 and other hemp derived products as they have soared in popularity, particularly amongst teenagers and young adults. In 2018 the federal government unwittingly legalized Delta-8 and other…

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Reinstates Injunction as Deadline Looms
In an update to our previous post concerning the implementation of a new law designed to crack down on money laundering through small businesses and LLCs, a three-judge panel in the 5th Circuit reinstated a Texas District Court judge’s previously issued injunction, halting the new…

Justice Department Suspends Controversial DEA Civil Asset Forfeiture Program
Last month it was announced that the Department of Justice was shutting down the DEA’s controversial practice of targeting airline passengers for “consensual encounters” at airports, in which agents would ask for permission to search an individual’s belongings and then potentially confiscate their property via an…

Class Action Lawsuit Alleges BOP Failing to Comply with First Step Act
As we have previously covered, there have been numerous allegations that the BOP has kept inmates in custodial settings longer than they should per the various rules that govern how inmates’ sentencing credits are calculated and when they are eligible for some type…

Several New Laws to Go into Effect in the New Year
Many new laws are set to take effect with the new year, with several affecting the Illinois criminal justice system which will have varying degrees of impact. Some are instructive, such as providing law enforcement with training for responding to people with autism or…

Majority of Users Who Had Call Records Stolen Not Notified
Earlier this year, at least eight telecommunication companies were hacked by the group Salt Typhoon, which is possibly connected to the Chinese government, with many high-end political figures as the target, including Donald Trump’s and Kamala Harris’ respective presidential campaigns, but the threat is said…

Illinois Supreme Court Releases Standards for Lawyers Using AI in Practice
Following the recommendations of the a newly created task force on artificial intelligence (AI), the Illinois Supreme Court recently announced their formal policy and rules regarding the use of AI and machine learning technology for lawyers practicing in the state. As we have previously…