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Sixth Circuit Rules States Can Regulate Kalshi’s Sports Event Contracts
The Sixth Circuit ruled states have authority to regulate Kalshi’s sports prediction market contracts, deepening a federal circuit split over oversight.
TikTok to Pay Alabama $100M+ Over Harmful Content Exposure to Kids
TikTok agrees to pay Alabama at least $100 million to settle claims it exposed children to harmful content and addictive features, with payouts up to $300 million.
Brazil Bans Online Betting from Sept 25, Ending $24B Market
Brazil's provisional measure bans online betting effective Sept 25, impacting $24B market and 52M bettors; legal teams must swiftly adapt compliance.
Judge Orders Federal Agencies to Restore CFPB Funding
A federal judge requires restoration of funding to the CFPB, which has reclaimed $20B for consumers since 2010, impacting regulatory compliance.
New Mexico Jury Holds Facebook Liable for Privacy Breach Deceptions
In September 2026, a New Mexico jury found Facebook liable for deceptive privacy practices affecting 350,000 residents, highlighting rising liability risks for tech firms.
Sullivan & Cromwell Unveils AI-Powered Agreement Analyzer with OpenAI
Sullivan & Cromwell launched Agreement Analyzer on Sept 17, 2026, an AI tool built with OpenAI to streamline contract review and negotiation for legal teams.
Epiq Acquires Canopy to Internalize Data Breach Response
Epiq acquires Canopy, ending prior partnerships to expand and control data breach response services in-house.
Kiteworks Urges Customers to Shut File-Sharing Servers Amid Cyberattack Warning
Kiteworks warns of imminent law enforcement–alerted cyberattack targeting its file-sharing servers, urging immediate shutdown to protect sensitive data.
US Chamber Sues Hawaii Over Law Blocking Corporate Election Spending
The US Chamber of Commerce challenges Hawaii’s 2026 law limiting corporate political spending, testing First Amendment rights after Citizens United.
Connecticut’s Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect October 1, 2026
Connecticut expands pay transparency rules starting October 1, 2026, requiring wage range and benefits disclosure across job postings and current employees.
Massumi + Consoli Launches PE-Backed Management Services Unit to Attract Talent
Massumi + Consoli launched ElevenHundred+, a private equity-backed MSO offering equity incentives to boost talent retention and operational growth.
Virginia Man Gets 15 Years for Animal Cruelty and Social Media Fraud Scheme
Rodney Travis Jr. sentenced to 15 years and fined $25,000 in Virginia for torturing cats and defrauding donors via social media.
California Mandates Disclosure of AI Synthetic Performers in Ads
California's SB 1050 requires clear disclosure when AI-generated synthetic performers appear in advertisements starting Jan 2027.
Casepoint Debuts Two AI Agents for Smarter Document Review
Casepoint launches Relevance Determination and Issue Coding AI agents in its IQ platform, planning future redaction and PII detection tools.
C.H.BECK Takes Majority Stake in Noxtua with €100M+ Series C Deal
C.H.BECK acquires majority stake in legal AI company Noxtua as CMS and Dentons exit in a €100M+ Series C deal, marking a shift in legal tech ownership.
Apple Watch’s constant speech monitoring sparks privacy and legal concerns
Apple Watch Series 12’s continuous speech processing raises new privacy and legal questions over audio monitoring and data use.
Taylor Swift Owns Masters; No Public Evidence of Songwriting Dispute with Kelce
Taylor Swift regained master ownership of earliest albums; no verified details on songwriting rights dispute with Travis Kelce.
Texas Halts All New Data Center Permits Until December
Texas Governor Abbott orders a pause on data center permits amid energy and environmental audits, affecting developers and legal advisors.
Arkansas Law Banning PBM-Owned Pharmacies Faces Eighth Circuit Review
Arkansas's groundbreaking ban on PBM-owned pharmacies, signed in 2025, faces federal court challenge over legality and commerce clause issues.
Anthropic Unveils Claude Opus 5.5 with Advanced AI Security Features
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5, enhancing AI security and reducing costs for legal tech integration and compliance.