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EPA Proposes Changes to PFAS Drinking Water Rules, Extends Key Deadlines
The EPA has proposed amendments to PFAS drinking water regulations, impacting compliance deadlines and standards for multiple industries and water systems nationwide.
Feds Charge 15 in $90M Minnesota Medicaid, Social Services Fraud Schemes
Federal authorities charged 15 in Minnesota with defrauding Medicaid and other programs of $90M, marking the largest autism fraud case in DOJ history. DOJ expands enforcement staff.
Coles Found Liable for Misleading 'Down Down' Price Promotions
Australia's Federal Court found Coles misled shoppers with 'Down Down' discounts, raising major compliance questions for retail marketing and corporate legal teams.
Colombia High Court Criminalizes Commercial Child Sex Exploitation
Colombia's Supreme Court criminalized commercial child sex exploitation, setting new compliance risks and legal obligations for businesses and individuals.
Judge Dismisses Charges, Citing Retaliation in Abrego Garcia Deportation Case
A federal judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, citing vindictive prosecution for his legal challenge to a previous deportation. The ruling highlights key legal issues.
WHO, African Medicines Agency Sign Major Regulatory Pact for Africa
WHO and African Medicines Agency signed a landmark agreement to harmonize regulatory systems, enhancing access to safe health products across Africa for legal and pharma sectors.
Texas Is Only State Letting Juries Decide Child Custody Core Issues
Texas stands alone nationwide by letting juries, not just judges, decide key child custody terms—a practice upheld by the state's Supreme Court with major impacts on trial strategies.
EEOC Proposes Ending EEO-1, Prompting Federal Compliance Review
The EEOC has proposed rescinding mandatory EEO-1 workforce reporting. Legal and HR leaders should prepare for continued compliance during OIRA review and possible changes.
Trump Administration: Green Card Seekers Must Apply Abroad
The Trump administration now requires most U.S.-based green card applicants to return to their home countries, impacting legal immigrants, employers, and immigration attorneys.
SEC Unveils Major Overhaul of Registered Offerings and Reporting Rules
The SEC proposes sweeping reforms to streamline registered offerings and reporting, easing compliance for public companies while sustaining investor protections.
Floyd Mayweather Files $175M Suit Alleging Advisor Misconduct
Boxer Floyd Mayweather has filed a $175M lawsuit against former advisor Jona Rechnitz, raising new concerns for legal professionals around fiduciary duty and client asset management.
USCIS Reaffirms Adjustment of Status as Discretionary Benefit
USCIS confirms adjustment of status remains discretionary, not a right—impacting applicants, in-house counsel, and immigration attorneys nationwide.
FERC Tightens Rules for Natural Gas Infrastructure Permitting
FERC's new proposed rules increase cost thresholds and expand project eligibility for streamlined natural gas infrastructure permitting, impacting legal strategy across the energy sector.
CFTC Clarifies Path to Enforcement Declinations for Self-Reporting Entities
The CFTC's new enforcement policy offers clearer criteria for declinations tied to self-reporting and cooperation, impacting financial institutions and their legal teams.
Australia fines X $465K for failing to disclose online safety steps
An Australian court fined X (formerly Twitter) $465,000 for not responding to regulators about child safety content, signaling rising legal accountability for tech platforms.
Federal court blocks student's bid to erase law school reprimand over speech
A federal court dismissed a law student's lawsuit to reverse a law school reprimand affecting bar admission, citing Eleventh Amendment sovereign immunity limits.
Trump Shelves AI Order Amid Tech Pushback, Leaves U.S. Policy in Flux
President Trump abruptly postponed an AI executive order after pushback from CEOs, disrupting planned federal oversight and fueling regulatory uncertainty for legal teams.
Law Firm AI Adoption Lags as In-House Legal Accelerates
Just 34% of law firms have formally adopted AI, while 87% of general counsel use AI tools in-house. The gap signals risks for law firms facing client pressure for tech transparency.
Fifth Circuit Affirms $4.7 Million Disgorgement in Trojan Trademark Case
The Fifth Circuit upheld a $4.7 million disgorgement against Golf Carts of Cypress and Trojan EV for willful trademark infringement, clarifying damages strategy for IP litigators.
NY Court of Appeals Lets Minors Appeal Custody Rulings Independently
New York's highest court now allows minors to appeal custody decisions without parental involvement, resolving legal inconsistencies and empowering young people in family law cases.