Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Law Firms Should Map Processes First to Maximize Tech ROI
New guidance urges UK law firms to conduct thorough process mapping before investing in legal technology for better returns and security.
Kenya Law Society Sues Govt for Contempt Over Undisclosed SGR Contracts
Kenya Law Society files contempt suit against government for ignoring court order to disclose Standard Gauge Railway contracts, underscoring compliance risks.
Federal Circuit Blocks Enforcement of Ruling Against Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs
Federal Circuit halts enforcement of ruling invalidating Trump-era Section 122 tariffs, maintaining import restrictions during ongoing appeals.
Florida Nonprofit Sues Over Potentially Misleading Property Tax Amendment Title
A Florida nonprofit challenges the ballot title of a property tax amendment, alleging misleading language that could affect voter perception and election law.
Kennedy Center Board Appeals Judge’s Order to Remove Trump’s Name
Kennedy Center board files appeal against a court order to remove Trump’s name, highlighting legal issues in nonprofit governance and public institution naming rights.
Judges Cite AI-Generated Legal Citation Errors in Lawyer Sanctions
AI-driven legal filings increasingly feature fabricated citations leading to lawyer sanctions and new court certification rules.
Judge Blocks Texas AG Paxton's Lawsuit Against ActBlue
U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns issues injunction blocking Texas AG Ken Paxton's lawsuit against fundraising platform ActBlue over alleged foreign donations.
California Assembly Advances Bill Banning Surveillance-Based Pricing
California Assembly passes AB 2564 prohibiting retailers from setting prices based on personal data, impacting compliance for legal professionals.
US Appeals Order to Refund Billions in Unlawful IEEPA Tariffs
The US government appeals a court order requiring billions in refunds for unlawful IEEPA tariffs, impacting multinational firms and tariff compliance.
SEC Chair Atkins Boosts Insider Trading Enforcement with 'Back to Basics' Push
SEC Chair Paul Atkins intensifies focus on insider trading and fraud enforcement, impacting legal and compliance strategies in 2025-2026.
Supreme Court Upholds SEC's Power to Seek Disgorgement Without Investor Loss
The Supreme Court unanimously affirms SEC's authority to obtain disgorgement in enforcement cases without proving investor pecuniary loss, impacting securities litigation.
Supreme Court: Bankruptcy Filing Error Won't Block Injury Lawsuit
The Supreme Court ruled that accidental bankruptcy paperwork errors don’t bar debtors from personal injury suits, clarifying procedural protections.
USPTO’s 2024 Guidance Rules Out Patents for Data Harvesting Methods
The USPTO’s July 2024 guidance rejects patent claims on data harvesting methods, impacting AI-related patent strategies for legal professionals.
19 States Sue Over Federal Ban on DEI Initiatives in Contracts
A coalition of 19 states and D.C. sues the federal government challenging Trump's ban on DEI initiatives in federal contracts, raising compliance and legal risks.
South Korea fines Coupang $409M for massive data breach
South Korea's PIPC imposes record $409 million fine on Coupang for data breach affecting 37 million users and unauthorized data collection.
CMS sets Medicaid work requirements to start July 31, 2026
CMS finalized Medicaid work requirements effective July 31, 2026, with state compliance due by Jan 1, 2027; legal pros face new compliance and litigation risks.
FCA Doubles UK EMIR Commodity Clearing Threshold to €6B
The FCA raised the UK EMIR commodity derivatives clearing threshold from €3B to €6B, impacting compliance for market participants and legal teams.
Mass. High Court Limits Chapter 93A Claims in Right of First Refusal Cases
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules that breaching a right of first refusal contract alone isn't a Chapter 93A violation, clarifying consumer protection limits.
NH Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction in High-Profile Child Death Case
New Hampshire Supreme Court reverses father’s second-degree murder conviction in daughter’s death, but upholds other charges, impacting child abuse prosecutions.
SC Supreme Court Grants Civil Immunity in Castle Doctrine Self-Defense Case
South Carolina Supreme Court rules employees with castle doctrine criminal immunity also get civil immunity in self-defense shootings, impacting future tort law.