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IBM Pays $17M to Settle DOJ Claims Over 'Illegal' DEI Practices
IBM will pay $17 million to resolve DOJ allegations its DEI programs violated anti-discrimination laws. The settlement is the first under DOJ's new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative.
FTC Sets Enforcement Priorities in 2026–2030 Strategic Plan
The FTC released its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining enforcement and operational goals with new focus on children's online safety and fair competition.
DOJ Clarifies FOIA Exemptions for Contractor Confidential Data
The DOJ has clarified FOIA Exemption 4 rules, outlining steps agencies and contractors must take to protect confidential commercial information from public disclosure.
KPMG Expands AI Assurance to Address Global Regulatory Demands
KPMG launches new AI Trust Assurance services in 2025 to help legal, compliance, and risk teams manage regulatory challenges from EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001, and NIST RMF.
Partner Billing Rates Top $1,000 as AFA Adoption Inches Up, Per CounselLink
New CounselLink data shows law firm billing rates continue rising in 2024, while corporate legal departments slowly increase use of alternative fee arrangements.
Australia Doubles Competition Law Penalties to AU$100 Million Per Offense
Australia has doubled maximum penalties for competition and consumer law violations to AU$100 million per offense, raising compliance risks for multinationals.
StubHub Settles FTC Fee Disclosure Case With $10M Refund to U.S. Consumers
StubHub will pay $10M to settle FTC charges over hidden ticket fees, marking the first enforcement under the FTC’s Fees Rule. Legal, compliance, and in-house teams face new risks.
FinCEN Proposes Overhaul of U.S. AML Rules
FinCEN proposes new rules to reform AML/CFT compliance, signaling upcoming regulatory changes for U.S. banks and financial institutions.
Lafarge Convicted in France for Financing Terrorist Groups in Syria
A French court convicted Lafarge SA and former execs for funding ISIS and al-Nusra to operate in Syria, setting a global precedent for corporate counterterrorism compliance.
Orbital launches UK real estate law firm Farringdon to integrate tech, legal service
Orbital has launched Farringdon, a UK law firm focused on real estate, aiming to blend AI tech and legal service for faster, more transparent transactions.
Swalwell Loses Endorsements After Sexual Assault Allegations Surface
Rep. Eric Swalwell faces mass withdrawal of endorsements and mounting legal scrutiny after sexual assault allegations threaten his California governor campaign.
xAI Sues to Block Colorado’s First-in-the-Nation AI Law
xAI files federal lawsuit seeking to halt enforcement of Colorado’s landmark AI law, testing the constitutional limits of state-level AI regulation and industry compliance.
Anthropic debuts Claude for Word AI add-in, targeting legal document drafting
Anthropic has launched Claude for Word in beta, giving legal professionals an AI assistant for drafting and editing directly in Microsoft Word. Premium plans required.
Federal Judge Halts Arizona’s Prosecution of Kalshi Prediction Market
A federal judge paused Arizona's prosecution of Kalshi, reinforcing federal oversight of prediction markets and highlighting jurisdictional boundaries for fintech compliance.
UK Judge Orders Review of WilmerHale’s $35M Estate Arbitration Fees
A UK court orders WilmerHale's $35M legal bill to be assessed after rate hikes and limited client updates raise concerns. Details on BigLaw billing risks for GCs.
Justice Sotomayor Lifts Curtain on Supreme Court Divisions
Justice Sotomayor details Supreme Court discord and dissent, shedding light on judicial rifts and personal dynamics that shape legal precedents impacting all legal sectors.
Jury Weighs Phoenix Police Officer’s Fate in Malicious Prosecution Trial
A Phoenix jury deliberates whether a police officer’s alleged false statements led to a wrongful arrest, in a case intersecting with DOJ findings of police misconduct and prosecutorial ethics.
U.S. Steel, Union Seek Antidumping Duties on Tin Mill Imports
U.S. Steel and United Steelworkers petition for antidumping duties on tin mill products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey, marking a key development for the steel industry and trade lawyers.
Florida's accreditation fight heads to 11th Circuit, challenging college oversight
Florida's legal battle against federal college accreditation rules escalates to the 11th Circuit, questioning private gatekeepers' control over $112B in student aid.
SDNY Judge Narrows Claims in Lively v. Baldoni Workplace Dispute
A federal judge dismissed most of Blake Lively’s claims against Justin Baldoni, citing Title VII standards and independent contractor status, in a high-profile workplace case.