Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Supreme Court: Nonprofit Can Sue over Subpoena for Donor Info
The Supreme Court grants standing to First Choice Women’s Resource Centers to challenge a New Jersey subpoena seeking donor identities, clarifying donor privacy rights.
Attorney Ellyn Hurd on Uber Verdict and Rideshare Assault Liability
Attorney Ellyn Hurd discusses a landmark $8.5M Uber sexual assault verdict, legal liability for rideshare platforms, and demands for greater corporate safety responsibility.
C.R. Bard Faces Federal Trial Over Unapproved Antimicrobial Catheter
C.R. Bard heads to federal court in April 2026 over its antimicrobial PowerPort catheter, raising major FDA clearance and product liability issues for medical device counsel.
Ontario Over-50 Layoffs Trigger Tougher Severance and Legal Scrutiny
Ontario employers face stricter termination, severance, and anti-discrimination rules when laying off employees over 50. Recent legal guidance and cases raise new compliance risks.
Fifth Circuit Split Deepens Over Mandatory Immigration Detention Without Bond
The Fifth Circuit's divided stance on mandatory immigration detention without bond hearings intensifies due process debates and impacts detainee rights across the U.S.
DOJ Challenges New Jersey Law Banning ICE Agents’ Masks on Duty
The DOJ has sued New Jersey over its law banning federal ICE agents from wearing masks, raising crucial questions about state authority, federal supremacy, and law enforcement safety.
Texas Sues Houston Birth Tourism Center Alleging Illegal Citizenship Scheme
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues De'Ai Postpartum Care Center, alleging 20 years of illegal birth tourism services to secure U.S. citizenship for foreign clients, amid legal debate.
Elon Musk Casts Himself as AI Safety Advocate in OpenAI Court Testimony
Elon Musk testified in federal court, claiming OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission for profit, highlighting deep tensions in AI governance and legal standards.
Deceptive Country-of-Origin Claims Prompt Barilla Pasta Lawsuit
Barilla faces a class action in California alleging its 'Italy’s #1 Brand' label misleads U.S. consumers about pasta origin, posing compliance risks for brands.
Supreme Court Ends Term With Major Voting Rights, Immigration Cases
The Supreme Court’s final session spotlights a landmark decision limiting racial redistricting and ongoing deliberation over immigration protections, signaling major legal shifts.
CISA and Microsoft flag active Windows zero-click flaw after patch setback
A zero-click Windows vulnerability, actively exploited despite patch efforts, has drawn urgent warnings from CISA and Microsoft over credential theft risks and compliance concerns.
Paul, Weiss Shares Inside Playbook for Vetting and Launching Legal AI Tools
Paul, Weiss details its 18-month AI vetting process and launches Workflow Builder with Harvey AI, offering a blueprint for risk-aware AI adoption in corporate legal work.
Virginia Bans Salary History Questions, Mandates Pay Ranges in Job Listings
Virginia employers must stop asking about salary history and disclose pay ranges in job postings under new laws signed by Gov. Spanberger, effective July 1, 2026.
FinCEN Proposes Overhaul of AML/CFT Rules for U.S. Financial Institutions
FinCEN's proposed reforms to AML/CFT rules shift focus to program effectiveness and risk, impacting legal and compliance obligations for financial institutions nationwide.
Australia Unveils Digital Tax to Fund News, Targeting Meta, Google, TikTok
Australia proposes a 2.25% tax on Meta, Google, and TikTok to boost journalism funding, raising compliance and contracting stakes for digital platforms and media firms.
GOP Revolt Freezes House Agenda, Threatening Key Legal Legislation
Internal GOP divisions have halted the US House agenda, stalling major legislation and creating uncertainty for regulatory and legal policy reforms.
CISA Flags Critical Flaw in NSA’s GrassMarlin OT Discovery Tool
CISA warned of an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in NSA’s GrassMarlin tool, exposing sensitive data for unpatched users and impacting legal and compliance obligations.
SEC, CFTC Propose Lighter Form PF Reporting for Smaller Fund Advisers
SEC and CFTC jointly propose raising Form PF reporting thresholds, easing compliance for smaller fund advisers while preserving systemic risk oversight.
Soren Unveils ‘Private AI’ Platform for Regulated Industries
Soren, backed by Y Combinator, launches a private AI platform for healthcare, finance, and industry, addressing compliance and privacy needs in regulated sectors.
Supreme Court Rolls Back Key Voting Rights Act Provision in Louisiana
The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais limits Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, with broad implications for Southern states and U.S. House control.