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California's Hidden Fee Law Triggers Lawsuit and DOJ Enforcement Push
California's SB 478, the new hidden fees law, goes into effect July 2024, triggering legal action and strong DOJ enforcement signals—raising compliance stakes for businesses and legal advisors.
Rebecca Grossman Faces Civil Trial After Prison Sentence in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Rebecca Grossman, already serving time for a deadly hit-and-run, now faces a wrongful death civil trial alongside her husband and Scott Erickson. The trial highlights dual legal accountability in h...
CFTC Sues New York Over Authority on Prediction Markets
The CFTC sues New York, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, setting a key precedent for legal and compliance professionals nationwide.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Use of Issue Preclusion to Invalidate Arbitration Deals
The Ninth Circuit barred non-mutual issue preclusion as a strategy to sidestep arbitration agreements, reinforcing the Federal Arbitration Act’s focus on party consent.
EFF Targets Secrecy in Key Texas Patent Case with Legal Challenge
EFF and NYU law students are contesting sealed court records in a major Eastern District of Texas patent case, spotlighting ongoing transparency concerns in IP litigation.
DOJ OIG: Stark Law, FMV Compliance Not Enough to Dodge Anti-Kickback Risk
DOJ OIG warns that meeting Stark Law and Fair Market Value standards alone does not shield healthcare providers from Anti-Kickback Statute liability. Full compliance review urged.
SEC Launches Major Review of Consolidated Audit Trail Systems
The SEC is seeking public input on a sweeping review of the Consolidated Audit Trail's cost, governance, scope, and privacy—potentially reshaping U.S. market surveillance.
Federal Court Blocks Five Permitting Limits on Clean Energy Projects
A Massachusetts court issued a preliminary injunction halting five federal policies that restricted wind and solar project permitting, protecting 57 GW of clean energy.
45 State AGs Back DOL Rule for PBM Fee Transparency
A bipartisan coalition of 45 state attorneys general supports a DOL rule to mandate greater pharmacy benefit manager fee disclosure, signaling stronger oversight for employer health plans.
Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolized Ticketing
A federal jury ruled Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for monopolizing the ticketing market, raising antitrust stakes in the live events industry.
Maine Court Expands Forced Nexus Doctrine in Tito’s Vodka Tax Case
Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court clarifies state tax nexus, holding Fifth Generation, Inc. liable for $750,000 in income taxes. Key implications for regional business taxation.
Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Leadership Heads to Trial April 27
Elon Musk’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI and its leaders of abandoning its nonprofit mission goes to trial April 27, raising big legal governance questions for AI companies.
DOJ Ends Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Powell’s Renovations Testimony
The DOJ has closed its criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over building renovations, shifting oversight to the Fed’s Inspector General and clearing the path for successor nomination.
Vatican Steps Up AI Governance and Digital Defense Initiatives
The Vatican launches robust AI governance guidelines, policy seminars, and advisory bodies to address artificial intelligence challenges, stressing human dignity and data protection.
UK FCA Targets DeFi and Web3 Interfaces in Draft Crypto Regulation
The UK's FCA has released draft guidance set to broaden crypto regulation to DeFi and Web3 wallets and interfaces, with major compliance implications for legal teams and tech firms.
EU Slaps Russia With Sweeping 20th Sanctions Package
The EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia, adopted April 23, 2026, expands restrictions on energy, finance, trade, and crypto—creating new compliance demands for global legal teams.
RFK Jr. Testifies Before Congress Amid Measles Misinformation Legal Scrutiny
RFK Jr. testified at a congressional hearing, denying links to the measles outbreak as legal focus intensifies on misinformation, regulatory action, and public health policy.
DOJ Inspector General Launches Audit into Epstein Files Transparency Act Compliance
The DOJ's inspector general has initiated an audit reviewing how Epstein case documents were identified, redacted, and released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
California's Ultraprocessed Foods Lawsuit Sent Back to State Court
A federal court has moved San Francisco's high-profile case against major food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods back to state court, spotlighting local jurisdiction in product liability lit...
U.S. Soldier Charged for Insider Trading on Polymarket Using Classified Intel
A U.S. Army sergeant faces up to 40 years in prison for using classified information to profit on Polymarket bets tied to Maduro's capture, marking a legal first.