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- 1EU citizens in limbo as UK revokes post-Brexit residency status●‘We’ve done everything by the book’: EU citizens left in limbo after UK government strips post-Brexit residency status
EU citizens who settled in the UK after Brexit are having their residency status withdrawn by the Home Office, leaving them unable to work, rent or access services while they appeal. Many say they followed the EU Settlement Scheme rules correctly and are now caught up in an opaque process, with lawyers and campaigners warning of wrongful cancellations.
- 2Trump administration spent over $1M in public funds on pro-presidential ads●"New: The # Trump admin🚨has spent >$1M in public funds so far to boost the pres on the airwaves. Experts incl a Bush WH
The Trump administration has spent more than $1 million in public funds on advertising promoting the president on the airwaves. Experts, including a former Bush White House ethics lawyer, say the campaign likely violates federal laws banning propaganda and political activity by government employees. Some Republicans have also voiced concern about the ads, adding pressure from within the president's own party.
- 3Clients Demand Discounts as AI Cuts Law Firm Costs●As A.I. makes law firms more efficient, clients ask: 'Where's my discount?'
Law firms are using artificial intelligence to speed up research, drafting and review, and their clients are starting to notice that the savings are not being passed on. The debate centers on the billable hour: if AI lets lawyers finish the same work in far less time, clients argue fees should drop, while firms defend their rates. The pushback is turning AI efficiency gains into a pricing fight across the legal industry.
- 4USCIS Clarifies When an Immigrant Counts as Under 21●USCIS Answers Thorny Question of When an Alien ‘Is Under 21 Years of Age’
US Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued guidance answering how age 'under 21 years' is determined for immigration purposes. The question matters because age thresholds govern eligibility for certain statuses, including protections that allow children to remain eligible after long processing delays. The guidance addresses how birthdays and filing dates are counted, a detail that has produced inconsistent outcomes for applicants.
- 5Jamaica: 'Not a confrontation between lawyers and the State'●‘Not a confrontation between lawyers and the State’ Jamaica Observer https://www. jamaicaobserver.com/2026/09/26 /not-co
The Jamaica Observer reports on statements in Jamaica framed around denials of a confrontation between the country's lawyers and the State. The comments appear aimed at defusing tensions over an issue involving the legal profession and government authorities. Little detail beyond the headline is available, and the specific dispute at stake has not been confirmed.