Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
OpenAI’s KOSA Endorsement Draws Fire Over Regulatory Motives
OpenAI's support of the Kids Online Safety Act reignites debate over tech giants' influence on AI regulation and concerns of regulatory capture in US policymaking.
Supreme Court: State Negligent Hiring Claims Against Freight Brokers Not Preempted
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that freight brokers can face state-law negligent hiring claims, clarifying broker liability and resolving a federal circuit split.
D.C. Medicaid Behavioral Health Providers Face More Investigations, Payment Suspensions
Government scrutiny is rising for Medicaid behavioral health providers in D.C., with increases in investigations, law enforcement referrals, and payment suspensions.
Missouri AG, Counselors Appeal Local Conversion Therapy Bans to Eighth Circuit
Missouri's attorney general and two counselors are challenging local conversion therapy bans as unconstitutional, with the Eighth Circuit set to hear the case in May 2026.
UK Opens Antitrust Probe Into Microsoft’s Business Software Ecosystem
The UK's CMA launches a formal antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem, signaling higher regulatory scrutiny for legal tech users and vendors.
Pope Leo XIV to Issue First Encyclical Critiquing Artificial Intelligence
Pope Leo XIV will sign his first encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas,' tackling AI's ethical and labor risks. The move signals a major religious response to AI's societal role.
HRW Pushes ILO for Global Gig Worker Protections Ahead of June Treaty Talks
Human Rights Watch urges binding international labor protections for gig workers in a new report as ILO treaty negotiations approach, impacting global legal frameworks.
Blockchain Could Curb Anthropic’s Secondary Share Disputes, Analysis Finds
As Anthropic voids unauthorized share transfers, legal experts consider blockchain’s promise for tracking private equity and enforcing transfer restrictions in volatile AI markets.
Judge Invalidates Wildlife Agency's Malathion Ruling Over Flawed Data
A federal judge tossed out the Fish and Wildlife Service's 2022 decision clearing malathion pesticide risks, citing reliance on outdated, unreliable data.
Ninth Circuit Orders EPA to Redo DecaBDE Rule After Tribal, Environmental Challenge
The Ninth Circuit ordered the EPA to redo its DecaBDE flame retardant rule, siding with the Yurok Tribe and environmental groups. The decision may delay regulation and affect manufacturers.
Ex-Kings County Judge Arrested in $5M Wire Fraud Conspiracy
Former Kings County Supreme Court Justice Edward Harold King was arrested and charged with wire fraud conspiracy after resigning amid misconduct investigation.
Rohit Chopra Tapped to Lead California’s New Business Regulator
Ex-CFPB Director Rohit Chopra appointed by Governor Newsom as Secretary of California’s new Business and Consumer Services Agency, signaling tougher regulatory oversight.
Judge Signals Texas Immigration Law Faces Major Constitutional Hurdles
Judge David Alan Ezra questioned the constitutionality of Texas SB 4 on May 13, 2026, raising major compliance questions for legal teams and policy watchers.
Musk-Altman OpenAI Trial Wraps Testimony, Closing Arguments Next
Testimony concluded in the Musk-Altman OpenAI trial, spotlighting legal questions on AI nonprofit governance. Closing arguments are set for May 14, 2026.
Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI for Chatbot’s Unlicensed Medical Claims
Pennsylvania regulators accuse Character.AI's chatbot, 'Emilie,' of practicing medicine without a license, raising urgent legal compliance questions for AI in healthcare.
Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair Amid Inflation Surge
Kevin Warsh was confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair by a 54-45 Senate vote, taking the helm amid persistent inflation and heightened scrutiny over Fed independence.
10th Circuit Sides with UnitedHealthcare in $4M Medicaid Fraud Dispute
UnitedHealthcare wins at the 10th Circuit, fending off $4M fraud claims from La Frontera Center over unpaid Medicaid claims. Decision shapes payor-provider dynamics.
Appeals Court Reviews DOJ Push for Michigan Voter Data Disclosure
Federal appeals court hears dispute over DOJ's request for Michigan's unredacted voter registration list, balancing transparency, privacy, and federal oversight in election law.
CIRCIA Cyber Reporting Deadline Pushed to May 2026 After Industry Pushback
CISA has extended the CIRCIA cyber incident reporting deadline to May 2026, giving critical infrastructure and contractors more time to update compliance protocols and risk plans.
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Murder Convictions
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, citing jury tampering by court clerk Becky Hill and ordering a new trial.