Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Oct 9: Judge Sooknanan Blocks DOJ’s Unreliable Voter List in Election Case
Judge Sooknanan bars DOJ from using flawed California voter data accusing 20,000 voters of noncitizenship, impacting election law compliance and oversight.
Judge Orders Iowa to Allow Satanic Temple Holiday Event in Capitol
A federal judge rules Iowa must allow the Satanic Temple's holiday event, affirming constitutional rights to equal religious access.
Judge Orders Final California Spotted Owl Protections by April 2027
A federal judge mandates the Fish and Wildlife Service to decide on protections for the California spotted owl by April 2027, impacting compliance for related industries.
Ninth Circuit Rules Browsewrap Agreements Can’t Enforce Arbitration
The Ninth Circuit rejects browsewrap agreements as valid consumer assent to arbitration clauses, impacting online contract law.
OCC Challenges California’s Climate Disclosure Laws Citing Federal Preemption
The OCC filed a legal challenge against California’s climate disclosure laws alleging federal preemption and urging exemptions for national banks.
Pennsylvania Requires Clear Labels on AI-Generated Ads Starting Dec 2026
Pennsylvania's new Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act mandates clear disclosures for AI-generated ads, effective December 21, 2026, adding compliance steps for marketers.
Anthropic IPO Filing Reveals Heavy AI Risks, Compliance Gaps
Anthropic's 2026 IPO filing shows soaring revenue, massive losses, and significant AI legal and regulatory challenges for compliance teams.
Supreme Court Starts November Session with Key Religion-Education Cases
The Supreme Court heard arguments on religious rights in education on Nov 3, potentially reshaping school nondiscrimination policies.
Jury selection begins in forced labor lawsuit against GEO Group
Jury selection starts Nov. 2 in forced labor lawsuit against ICE contractor GEO Group over detainee labor practices at Denver facility.
Fifth Circuit to Rehear if Section 230 Blocks Texas Social Media Rules
The Fifth Circuit granted en banc rehearing on whether Section 230 preempts Texas social media regulations impacting platform liability and state authority.
California Enacts Strict AI Workplace Laws: Human Oversight Required
California's new AI laws mandate human oversight, transparency, and independent audits to regulate AI use in employment decisions, setting a nationwide precedent.
National Law Review Issues First AI Incident Response Playbook
The National Law Review released the first playbook for managing unexpected AI agent incidents, guiding legal and security teams on rapid detection and response.
Judge Rules Rhode Island Fired Staffer Over Free Speech Violation
Federal judge finds Rhode Island governor's office violated First Amendment in firing staffer over pro-Gaza social media post, spotlighting public employee speech rights.
DOL Mandates PBMs Disclose Fees to Self-Insured Health Plans by 2027
DOL finalizes rule requiring pharmacy benefit managers to disclose fees to fiduciaries of large self-insured health plans, impacting legal compliance and contracts.
Federal Court Rejects Trump DOJ Suit to Block Alaska Senate Certification
A federal judge dismissed the Trump DOJ's Nov 1 lawsuit challenging Alaska's ranked-choice Senate election results over voter confusion claims.
EPA Proposes Rule Revamp Cutting Gas Flaring, Axes Super Emitter Program
EPA's 2026 rule proposal cuts methane from gas flaring by 95%, ends Super Emitter Program, impacting oil and gas regulation and compliance.
Apple’s HomeView Hub Could Add Security Camera Functions
Code in Apple’s HomeView software hints at new security camera features, raising privacy and compliance considerations for legal teams.
Federal Courts Block Trump’s Voter Fraud Claims, But Georgia Faces FBI Ballot Seizure
Federal courts reject Trump’s election fraud efforts in several states, but Georgia becomes focal point with FBI probing ballots from 2020 election.
12 Charged in Plot to Threaten University of Michigan Officials Over Israel Ties
Twelve are federally charged for conspiring to threaten University of Michigan officials over Israel-related investment disputes in 2024 and 2026.
Judge Dismisses Trump's $10B Libel Suit Against WSJ Over Epstein Letter
Federal judge dismisses Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter, reinforcing standards for public figure defamation claims.