Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
U.S. Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic’s AI Model Claude Fable 5
The U.S. Commerce Department lifted export controls on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 AI model on June 30, a key move affecting AI compliance and security.
Judge Orders Arbitration for Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft Parental Suits
A federal judge ruled that parental lawsuits against Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft makers must go to arbitration, impacting minors' digital contract enforcement.
Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Donor Disclosure Law for Political Ads
Arizona Supreme Court upholds Proposition 211 requiring disclosure of major donors for political ads, reinforcing campaign finance transparency.
Federal Judge Upholds DOJ's Finding of Google's Search Monopoly
A federal judge applied DOJ monopoly findings to Yelp's antitrust case against Google, reinforcing antitrust scrutiny of Big Tech.
Eleven Plead Guilty in $65M Cross-Border Elder Fraud Scheme
Eleven defendants admitted guilt in a $65M elder fraud and money laundering scheme involving China-based operatives and Indian call centers targeting seniors in the U.S.
Judge Denies Meta's Bid to Dismiss Social Media Addiction Claims
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers lets key claims in social media addiction lawsuit against Meta proceed to trial, escalating MDL scrutiny.
HKU Finds Legal Firms Race to Adopt AI Amid Governance Gaps
HKU LITE Lab reveals legal firms rapidly adopt generative AI but struggle with governance and risk management, highlighting urgent need for AI policies.
Proprietary 'WL' Citations Raise Unique AI Hallucination Risks in Legal Research
Experts warn that proprietary 'WL' citations increase AI hallucinations, risking costly errors and sanctions in legal filings.
UK CMA reviews Apple and Google app store fees and NFC access rules
UK CMA proposes new rules to let app developers avoid high fees and open NFC for contactless payments, impacting tech compliance and antitrust law.
10th Circuit Revives Utah Journalist’s Lawsuit Over Denied Press Credentials
The 10th Circuit reinstates journalist Bryan Schott's lawsuit challenging Utah's denial of statehouse press credentials to his independent publication.
CMS finalizes Medicare drug price negotiation rules for 2029 start
CMS finalizes rules establishing permanent Medicare drug price negotiation starting in 2029, impacting drug pricing and compliance for legal and healthcare professionals.
Doxim Settles $5.5M Data Breach Affecting 1.1M Individuals
Doxim settles a $5.5 million class action over a December 2023 data breach exposing sensitive client data, underscoring third-party risks.
Supreme Court Rules 6-3 to Uphold State Bans on Transgender Girls in Sports
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that states can bar transgender girls from girls' school sports teams, impacting Title IX and state law enforcement.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Limits on Party-Candidate Coordinated Spending
The Supreme Court invalidated federal limits on political party spending coordinated with candidates, reshaping campaign finance rules after 50 years.
EFF Reveals UK Age Verification Gathers LGBT Users' Sensitive Data
EFF exposes privacy risks in UK Online Safety Act age checks collecting LGBT users’ biometric and ID data, urging safer, compliant alternatives.
Supreme Court boosts Trump’s firing power but blocks key tariff moves
The Supreme Court expands President Trump's power to fire independent agency heads but restricts his authority to impose tariffs unilaterally.
AI-Generated Probate Document Looks Right but Misses Key Legal Issues
A probate lawyer found AI-generated documents look professional but miss critical probate law questions, highlighting the need for legal oversight.
Reed Smith, Cornell Launch AI Program for Firm Partners
Reed Smith and Cornell launch an AI Leadership Program for partners to deepen AI legal expertise and client advisory skills starting September 2026.
Judge Stops DOT From Freezing $16B Hudson Tunnel Funds Over DEI Review
A federal judge blocks DOT’s attempt to halt $16 billion Hudson Tunnel funding over DEI compliance, impacting key legal and infrastructure stakeholders.
LA Homeless Agency Sues HUD Over $220M Funding Suspension
LA Homeless Services Authority sues HUD after $220M funding suspension amid fraud allegations, risking thousands losing housing support.