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EEOC Rescinds 2012 Criminal Background Check Guidance
The EEOC rescinded its 2012 guidance on criminal background checks, impacting employer risk and compliance with Title VII and related laws.
Pentagon Fires Top Planner for Leaking Classified Iran, Ukraine Intel
Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia admitted leaking classified Iran and Ukraine info for over a year; Pentagon refers case to DOJ, raising legal and operational concerns.
NY AG Settles $480K Case Against Debt Buyers Over Expired Mortgages
NY Attorney General settles for over $480K with debt buyers over attempts to collect expired mortgages, highlighting legal compliance risks.
Trump Signs Order to Cut Mortgage and Title Insurance Costs
President Trump’s Executive Order 14438 aims to lower mortgage and title insurance costs, impacting legal and financial services in real estate.
Ex-Nebraska Liquor Chief Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Extortion Scheme
In 2026, Hobert Rupe pleaded guilty to bribery and extortion, exposing corruption at Nebraska Liquor Control Commission.
China Enacts Patent Screening for SRDI and Little Giant Certifications
Chinese authorities implement new patent verification rules for SRDI and Little Giant SME certification programs, targeting IP compliance and data integrity.
New Strategies Emerge to Protect Estate Plans from Legal Challenges
Updated legal insights and tools help estate planners shield wills and trusts from contestation amid rising challenges.
ClioCon 2026 Spotlights Court AI and Law Firm Client Storytelling
ClioCon 2026 showcased judicial AI tools and law firm strategies to improve client engagement and efficiency with new Clio platform features.
States Expand Legal Protections for Menopausal Employees
New laws in Rhode Island, Illinois, and other states require workplace accommodations and prohibit menopause discrimination.
Senate Control Unclear Weeks After Midterms in Four States
Four states will delay Senate race results after Nov 3, affecting legislative and legal sector planning for 2027.
Danny Masterson’s Rape Conviction Upheld, 30-Year+ Sentence Confirmed
California appeals court upholds Danny Masterson’s rape conviction and 30-years to life sentence, reinforcing precedent in celebrity criminal cases.
Seventh Circuit Upholds Indiana Ban on Student IDs for Voter ID
The Seventh Circuit reinstated Indiana’s ban on student IDs as valid voter ID, impacting student voters and election law advising.
Court Orders Discovery in Sex Discrimination Suit Over Attorney Classification
A federal court in Pennsylvania ordered discovery in a sex discrimination lawsuit about independent contractor classification of a court-appointed attorney.
21 State AGs Sue Treasury Over FinCEN’s Corporate Transparency Exemptions
Twenty-one state attorneys general sued the Treasury over FinCEN’s August 2026 rule exempting nearly all companies from Corporate Transparency Act reporting.
DOJ and HHS Launch Pilot for Healthcare False Claims Self-Disclosure
DOJ and HHS launch a six-month self-disclosure pilot allowing healthcare providers to report potential False Claims Act violations voluntarily.
NYC Changes Hiring Background Check Rules Effective Oct 30, 2026
New York City updates background check rules under Fair Chance Act, extending candidate response time and clarifying employer obligations by Oct 30, 2026.
CFPB Reverses Mandatory Relocation Plan for Regional Employees
The CFPB reversed its plan forcing 450 regional staff to move to D.C., impacting federal employment policy and legal advice on workforce rights.
Lexis+ with Protégé Boosts AI Skills and Workflow Integrations
LexisNexis expands Lexis+ with Protégé, adding 100+ AI skills, new legal database integrations, and advanced workflow tools for legal professionals.
IRS Updates EPCRS and Launches New IRA Correction Program
IRS issues Revenue Procedures updating Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System and creating a new IRA correction program, effective starting Oct 2026 and May 2027.
Two Men Charged Over Suspected Iran-Linked Plot Near RAF Fairford
Two British men face charges linked to a suspected Iran-directed plot near RAF Fairford, a U.S. airbase in England, raising national security concerns.