Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Courts Uphold Federal Power to Hold Local Governments Liable Under ESA
Recent court rulings affirm federal authority to hold local governments liable under the Endangered Species Act, impacting environmental compliance and federalism debates.
States Enact New Death Penalty Laws Challenging Kennedy v. Louisiana
Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi enact death penalty laws for child rape, prompting Supreme Court precedent debate from 2008 Kennedy case.
US Sanctions Brazilians Tied to Terror-Designated PCC Money Laundering
The US Treasury sanctions two Brazilians and companies linked to Primeiro Comando da Capital after its terrorist designation, targeting international money laundering.
Iowa Sues Temu July 1 Over Data Privacy, China Surveillance Risk
Iowa AG Brenna Bird sues Temu July 1 for deceptive data collection and ties to China, highlighting cross-border privacy risks legal teams must monitor.
Family Files Negligence Lawsuit After Bat Exposure at Nugget Hotel
A family sued Nugget Hotel Casino over bat exposure and rabies shots, spotlighting legal risks for hospitality providers and guest safety.
Federal Court Orders ICE to Release Pakistani Detainee Held Nearly Two Years
A federal court in Louisiana ordered ICE to release a Pakistani detainee held 21 months due to failed third-country transfer efforts, citing constitutional limits.
Experts Stress Structured Legal Data Before AI Deployment in Law Firms
Legal tech experts highlight the need for structured intelligence as a foundation before AI adoption in legal workflows to optimize results and reduce risks.
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Unveils Discrimination Strategy Playbook
Maryland's Civil Rights Commission published a detailed 'Elements of Proof' guide to clarify legal standards for discrimination cases across sectors.
USPTO lowers threshold for requesting info in patent exams
The USPTO lowers the threshold for examiners to request additional info, adds new IDS fees, and expands its AI pilot in April 2024.
Court Rejects VPPA Dismissal in Gaming Site Google Tag Data Case
Massachusetts court denies motion to dismiss VPPA claims against Valnet’s gamerant.com for Google tag video-viewing disclosures, highlighting privacy risks.
SEC Opens 60-Day Comment Period on New ETF Regulatory Rules
The SEC has launched a 60-day public comment period on new regulatory rules for novel ETFs, impacting securities law and compliance for legal teams.
Swedish Court Orders Google to Pay $1.46B for Antitrust Violations
Swedish court fines Google $1.46 billion for favoring its own price comparison service, reinforcing EU antitrust enforcement against tech giants.
DOJ Charges 455 in 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown
DOJ charged 455 defendants in a record healthcare fraud operation involving $6.5B in false claims across 45 states.
Court Strikes Down DOE's Restrictive PSLF Eligibility Rule
Federal court invalidates Education Department's limits on Public Service Loan Forgiveness, expanding access for public service borrowers nationwide.
USDA Proposes Major AFIDA Overhaul Impacting Timberland Investors
USDA's 2026 proposal broadens AFIDA disclosure rules, lowers foreign ownership thresholds, and raises penalties for agricultural land investments.
Texas Court Gives Mixed Signals on TCPA Coverage of Text Messages
A Texas federal court ruled ambiguously on TCPA's reach to text messaging, highlighting split judicial views and evolving state regulations.
Federal and State Rules Revamp University Foundation Governance and Reporting
New federal and state regulations introduce accountability, accreditation, financial aid, and nonprofit governance reforms affecting university foundations.
Getty Ends $3.7B Shutterstock Merger Over UK Regulator Demands
Getty Images terminates $3.7B merger with Shutterstock after UK CMA demands Shutterstock sell editorial business, despite US DOJ approval.
UN Forms 'AI for Good' Commission with Tech and World Leaders
The UN launches the 'AI for Good Global Commission' to establish international AI rules, uniting CEOs and governments at Geneva summit.
San Francisco Archdiocese Agrees to $395M Sexual Abuse Settlement
San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese agrees to a $395M sexual abuse settlement with transparency and survivor-centered conditions.