Government & Policy
DOJ leadership, attorney general actions, executive orders, legislation, and public policy directly affecting the legal system
Fifth Circuit Probes FDA Delisting of GLP-1 Drugs, Impacting Access
Fifth Circuit scrutinizes FDA's removal of GLP-1 drugs from shortage list, with potential impact on drug access and legal frameworks.
Texas and Illinois Lawsuits Challenge Abortion and Gambling Regulations
Legal actions in Texas and Illinois test traditional legal practices in abortion and gambling laws, potentially reshaping enforcement by involving private citizens.
Private Credit AUM Hits $1.7T, Tripling by 2028
Private credit assets under management hit $1.7 trillion in 2025 and are projected to triple by 2028, posing new compliance challenges for legal professionals.
Cambodia's Anti-Scam Law Imposes Severe Penalties
Cambodia enacts stringent anti-scam law with tough penalties, affecting legal compliance in business operations.
Washington State Immediately Bans Non-Competes
Washington bans non-compete agreements, voiding them for all workers and impacting employment contract management.
White House App Faces Privacy Scrutiny Over User Tracking
The White House app's frequent location tracking raises serious privacy and compliance concerns.
DOJ Restructures Corporate Enforcement Policy for 2026
The DOJ's new policy restructures enforcement in criminal cases, affecting corporate compliance and cooperation strategies.
McKinney Challenges $60K SWAT Raid Compensation on Jurisdiction Grounds
McKinney, Texas, appeals a $60K judgment for SWAT raid damages, questioning jurisdiction and impact on municipal liabilities.
Calls Grow for Reforms to No Surprises Act Dispute System
Legal experts push for reforms to the No Surprises Act's dispute system due to misuse, impacting insurers and legal advisors in healthcare negotiations.
CFTC and MLB Forge New Sports Market Regulation MOU
CFTC and MLB sign an MOU to regulate sports prediction markets, affecting compliance for legal advisors.
DOJ Intensifies Tech Merger Scrutiny with New Guidelines
The DOJ's stricter tech merger reviews impact legal strategies, focusing on digital competition and platform acquisitions.
State AGs Investigate Hospital Mergers for Antitrust Issues
Ten state attorneys general investigate hospital mergers, impacting GCs' legal strategies in healthcare.
Urgent Legal Challenges Threaten EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Privacy advocates challenge EU-US Data Privacy Framework, risking disruptions in transatlantic data flows.
States Boost Eviction Aid with Millions for Legal Counsel
States expand free legal aid for evictions, impacting housing stability for at-risk renters and increasing legal service demand.
Supreme Court Decision Looms for Geofence Warrants' Future
The Supreme Court will decide on geofence warrants, affecting digital data use in law enforcement and Fourth Amendment rights.
SCOTUS Reviews Key Social Media Moderation Laws
SCOTUS to address pivotal social media laws in Texas and Florida, affecting moderation practices and First Amendment issues.
21 States Challenge USDA's $74B Funding Conditions
21 states sue USDA, challenging funding conditions tied to immigration and DEI, impacting state programs and millions relying on school lunches and SNAP.
Judge Blocks Pentagon's Risk Label on Anthropic
A federal judge temporarily blocks the Pentagon's risk label on AI firm Anthropic, impacting future governance of AI company operations with government contracts.