Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Maritime AI Triggers New Liability Questions for Shipping Firms
Legal analyses spotlight challenges in assigning blame for incidents involving AI in maritime navigation, impacting risk and responsibility for shipping firms globally.
SEC Launches Major Review of Consolidated Audit Trail Systems
The SEC is seeking public input on a sweeping review of the Consolidated Audit Trail's cost, governance, scope, and privacy—potentially reshaping U.S. market surveillance.
Lex Blog Briefing: AI Raises New Privilege Risks in Internal Investigations
Lex Blog publishes a briefing on how generative AI use complicates legal privilege in internal investigations for professional and financial services firms.
Federal Court Blocks Five Permitting Limits on Clean Energy Projects
A Massachusetts court issued a preliminary injunction halting five federal policies that restricted wind and solar project permitting, protecting 57 GW of clean energy.
45 State AGs Back DOL Rule for PBM Fee Transparency
A bipartisan coalition of 45 state attorneys general supports a DOL rule to mandate greater pharmacy benefit manager fee disclosure, signaling stronger oversight for employer health plans.
FCA Shares 2025 Cyber Coordination Group Insights, Flags New Compliance Rules
The FCA published a 2025 summary from its Cyber Coordination Group, highlighting cyber risks and the need for compliance with upcoming incident-reporting rules for UK financial firms.
Maine Court Expands Forced Nexus Doctrine in Tito’s Vodka Tax Case
Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court clarifies state tax nexus, holding Fifth Generation, Inc. liable for $750,000 in income taxes. Key implications for regional business taxation.
Massachusetts Court Permits Late Chapter 93A Counterclaim After New Discovery
A Massachusetts federal court allowed a late Chapter 93A counterclaim after new emails emerged in a contract case, highlighting the flexibility courts grant in amending pleadings.
SECURE Data Act Draws Fire for Preempting State Privacy Laws
A new GOP-backed federal privacy bill, the SECURE Data Act, could override stronger state protections, raising risks for privacy compliance teams.
DOJ Ends Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Powell’s Renovations Testimony
The DOJ has closed its criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over building renovations, shifting oversight to the Fed’s Inspector General and clearing the path for successor nomination.
DeSantis Moves to Override Florida Gerrymandering Ban With New Redistricting Plan
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches a three-pronged strategy to bypass the state's gerrymandering ban, aiming to boost GOP House seats as legal and political scrutiny intensifies.
Vatican Steps Up AI Governance and Digital Defense Initiatives
The Vatican launches robust AI governance guidelines, policy seminars, and advisory bodies to address artificial intelligence challenges, stressing human dignity and data protection.
Protests Target ICE Detention Expansion in 33 States This Weekend
Coordinated protests across 33 states challenge ICE's plans to expand detention centers, highlighting legal, regulatory, and civil rights concerns for legal professionals.
UK FCA Targets DeFi and Web3 Interfaces in Draft Crypto Regulation
The UK's FCA has released draft guidance set to broaden crypto regulation to DeFi and Web3 wallets and interfaces, with major compliance implications for legal teams and tech firms.
EU Slaps Russia With Sweeping 20th Sanctions Package
The EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia, adopted April 23, 2026, expands restrictions on energy, finance, trade, and crypto—creating new compliance demands for global legal teams.
RFK Jr. Testifies Before Congress Amid Measles Misinformation Legal Scrutiny
RFK Jr. testified at a congressional hearing, denying links to the measles outbreak as legal focus intensifies on misinformation, regulatory action, and public health policy.
DOJ Inspector General Launches Audit into Epstein Files Transparency Act Compliance
The DOJ's inspector general has initiated an audit reviewing how Epstein case documents were identified, redacted, and released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
California's Ultraprocessed Foods Lawsuit Sent Back to State Court
A federal court has moved San Francisco's high-profile case against major food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods back to state court, spotlighting local jurisdiction in product liability lit...
U.S. Soldier Charged for Insider Trading on Polymarket Using Classified Intel
A U.S. Army sergeant faces up to 40 years in prison for using classified information to profit on Polymarket bets tied to Maduro's capture, marking a legal first.
Cities Push to Expand Block on Federal Grant DEI Conditions
A coalition of cities and counties seeks to extend an injunction blocking federal grant DEI requirements, highlighting tensions over civil rights, funding, and local autonomy.