Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Alabama Banking Dept to Review AI Use in 2027 Exams Using CSBS Framework
Alabama Banking Department will use the CSBS AI Supervisory Framework in 2027 bank exams, providing insight on AI governance for legal and compliance teams.
Arkansas AG Sues Kalshi for Unlicensed Gambling Operations
Arkansas AG sued Kalshi in November 2026 for unlicensed gambling, sparking federal-state clashes over prediction market regulation.
AMA Pushes for Legal Immunity from AI Error Liability for Doctors
The AMA urges lawmakers to shield physicians from liability when AI tools cause patient harm, advocating that responsibility reflect control and proper use.
Defense Questions Star Witness’s Credibility in Former Oakland Mayor's Bribery Trial
Defense challenges credibility of Mario Juarez, key witness in former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s federal bribery trial.
DOJ Seizes $1.2B Linked to Binance in North Korean Crypto Scam
The DOJ seizes $1.2 billion tied to North Korean hackers in a Binance crypto theft and disrupts a malware scheme involving webcam deepfakes.
Court Blocks Sony’s Arbitration Bid in Smart TV Privacy Case
U.S. judge denies Sony's motion to compel arbitration in smart TV privacy lawsuit, spotlighting consumer data risks and arbitration disclosures.
Democrats Gain Congress Control, Boosting Oversight of Government Contractors
Democrats take both chambers in 2026 elections, increasing oversight on government contractors and defense firms, raising compliance risks.
California Drivers Sue Axon Over ALPR Privacy Violations
California drivers file class action lawsuit against Axon, challenging ALPR data practices for lack of privacy policy compliance under state law.
California Steps Up Privacy Enforcement with New Data Broker and Tracking Rules
California intensifies privacy enforcement with the Delete Act's first action, new website tracking limits, and Global Privacy Control mandates.
Family Dollar Settles for $63M Over Deceptive Pricing Practices
Family Dollar agrees to a $63 million settlement with FTC and 17 states over deceptive pricing, including $40M for consumer redress and $20M discounts.
Davis Wright and Vorys Test AI Personas of Lawyers, Sparking Ethical Debate
Davis Wright Tremaine and Vorys deploy AI-generated digital twins of attorneys, raising questions about ownership and ethics in legal AI use.
Court Rejects Injunction, Upholds Student's Expulsion for Knife Possession
Federal court denies delay of expulsion for Louisiana high school student caught with knife, emphasizing school safety over claims of forgetfulness.
US Cyberattacks Hit 1M in 2025; Legal Risks Grow with AI Threats
US cybercrime complaints topped 1 million in 2025 with rising AI-driven attacks, forcing legal pros to sharpen cybersecurity and compliance strategies.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Arbitration Without Clear Consumer Consent in VPPA Case
Ninth Circuit rules that without explicit user consent, arbitration clauses in privacy lawsuits are unenforceable, impacting online agreements nationwide.
Arkansas Supreme Court Revives Cases Barred by Statute of Limitations
Arkansas Supreme Court overturns 1846 precedent, allowing revival of cases time-barred under state law, changing litigation landscape for sexual abuse claims and beyond.
Illinois Court Blocks Retaliation Against Caregiver Over Wage Law Suit
An Illinois federal court granted a temporary restraining order preventing a disability nonprofit from retaliating against a caregiver suing under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Sixth Circuit Upholds $600M East Palestine Train Derailment Settlement
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a $600M settlement approval in the East Palestine train derailment case, rejecting Norfolk Southern's fraud claims against class counsel.
California Advocacy Groups Sue Big Tech Over Dangerous AI Development
Four California nonprofit groups sued Anthropic, Google, Meta, OpenAI, and SpaceX alleging unsafe AI practices under state law, signaling rising legal AI scrutiny.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns Amid Chip Smuggling Investigation
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid investigation into chip smuggling linked to China, raising legal and national security concerns for AI hardware leadership.
EU Adviser Urges Reassessment of Google’s $1.66B Ad Contracts Fine
EU Advocate General recommends overturning the 2024 annulment of Google's €1.49B fine for AdSense antitrust practices, impacting digital platform rules.