Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Federal Banking Agencies Propose Overhaul of Third-Party Risk Guidance
US federal banking agencies propose new 2026 guidance to replace 2023 third-party risk rules, impacting banks and fintech partnerships.
New Strategies Emerge to Strengthen Trade Secret Protections in Court
Recent analyses spotlight effective legal frameworks and strategies for protecting trade secrets in litigation under state and federal laws, including the DTSA.
Second Circuit Upholds Suspicionless Border Cell Phone Searches
The Second Circuit ruled that border agents can search travelers' cell phones without suspicion, deepening legal debates on digital privacy and the Fourth Amendment.
Judge Blocks Trump SNAP Penalty Countdown Over Missing Federal Guidance
A federal court blocks the Trump-era 120-day SNAP penalty countdown citing lack of clear federal guidance to states, affecting welfare policy enforcement.
Studies reveal promise and limits of AI in jury deliberations
New analyses show AI’s potential in jury assistance but highlight risks of bias and inability to replicate human judgment in trials.
New Data Shows Companies Outpace AI Governance by Wide Margin
New studies reveal a major gap between growing AI adoption in enterprises and lagging governance frameworks, urging legal teams to act.
Consumer groups urge probes into Zillow, Compass over housing practices
Nineteen consumer advocates call on state attorneys general to investigate Zillow, Compass for alleged housing market distortions nationwide.
5th Circuit to Rehear Key Federal Felon Firearm Cases En Banc
The 5th Circuit Court will rehear en banc United States v. Squire and United States v. Luna, addressing constitutional limits on federal felon firearm possession laws.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Oregon Order to House Transgender Women in Women's Prisons
The Ninth Circuit overturned Oregon’s mandate to house transgender women in women's prisons, citing outdated evidence and emphasizing individualized assessments.
UK employment tribunal claims hit record highs in mid-2026
UK employment tribunal claims surged to historic highs in mid-2026, challenging employers and legal advisors managing labor law risks amid regulatory changes.
EPA Repeals 2024 Power Plant Carbon Rules, Proposes Full Emissions Rollback
EPA repealed most 2024 carbon pollution standards for power plants on Sept. 14, 2026, proposing full rollback with major legal implications.
EPA Faces D.C. Court Oral Arguments on PFAS Drinking Water Rules
EPA's PFAS drinking water rules face oral arguments in D.C. Circuit, impacting corporate compliance and environmental legal frameworks.
Judge requires 30-day notice before Kennedy Center changes as demolition fears rise
A federal judge orders 30-day notice before major Kennedy Center changes, spotlighting legal oversight amid safety and political tensions.
US Judiciary Advances AI Policy, Case Management, and Property Control
The Judicial Conference outlines plans for new case management, property authority pilot, and AI use guidelines in federal courts.
Microsoft Exec Labels OpenAI’s AI Data Scraping ‘Largest Theft of Labor’
Microsoft executive calls OpenAI’s use of paywalled news content for AI training 'largest theft of labor,' amid ongoing publisher lawsuits.
EU Court Strikes Down Estonia’s High Election Deposit
EU Court rules Estonia's €84,100 deposit for European Parliament candidacy unconstitutional, removing financial barriers for political competition.
DoD Waives NDA Restrictions for Classified UFO Disclosures to PURSUE Team
The DoD issues a waiver allowing personnel to share classified UFO info with PURSUE under legal protections, impacting whistleblower channels and national security transparency.
Microsoft AI CEO Criticizes Anthropic’s AI Consciousness Training Approach
Microsoft's AI chief warns Anthropic’s method risks AI safety, sparking debate on regulation and control in AI development.
Family Sues Texas Over Abortion Ban After Woman’s Death at 20 Weeks
Tierra Walker's family sues Texas officials, challenging abortion ban as unconstitutional after she was denied care and died at 20 weeks pregnant.
Federal Court Blocks New Mexico’s PFAS Product Labeling Law
A federal judge has halted New Mexico’s new PFAS product labeling rule pending further legal review, impacting environmental compliance and manufacturers.