Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Federal employees sue USDA over forced relocations and attrition
Federal employee unions sue USDA challenging forced relocations violating Administrative Procedure Act, impacting agency workforce and programs like SNAP and WIC.
Judge Blocks BLM Grazing Plan Cutting Sage Grouse Habitat
A federal judge invalidated the BLM's 2025 land use plan changes reducing protected sage grouse habitat in Oregon.
Federal Court Blocks USPS Mail-in Ballot Rule Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A Massachusetts federal court halted USPS's new mail-in ballot rule for the 2026 midterms, citing likely unlawful regulation and voter disenfranchisement risks.
FBI, FinCEN Warn of Rising AI-Driven Sextortion Targeting Employees
FBI and FinCEN warn about increased AI-driven sextortion attacks on employees and minors, urging legal and compliance teams to boost prevention efforts.
Third Circuit Halts NESE Pipeline Over Flawed Environmental Review
The Third Circuit vacates New Jersey water permit for NESE pipeline, highlighting lapses in environmental review and regulatory oversight.
Meta Publicly Rejects ICE Subpoenas Seeking Immigration Critics’ Data
Meta publicly refused ICE subpoenas demanding user data on immigration critics, highlighting legal risks for counsel amid rising DHS data requests.
Parents Sue D4vd for Role in Daughter's Death and Alleged Abuse
Parents of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez sue musician D4vd, alleging manipulation, sexual abuse, and wrongful death related to their daughter's tragic demise.
Colorado Sues EarnIn, Calls Wage Access Product Illegal High-Cost Loan
Colorado sues EarnIn, alleging its earned wage access app violates payday lending laws with high fees and deceptive tipping practices.
DC Circuit Rules IRS-ICE Tax Data Sharing Unlawful
The DC Circuit bars IRS from sharing taxpayer data with ICE, reinforcing privacy protections under Internal Revenue Code §6103 and limiting government data sharing.
Generative AI Patents Surge, Shifting Focus to Physical and Autonomous Systems
Generative AI patent filings exceeded 56,000 worldwide in 2024-25, impacting IP strategies for autonomous tech and legal risk management.
NYT v. OpenAI Hits Key Phase with Summary Judgments Filed
The NYT copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft intensifies as all parties submit motions, with potential to reshape AI training data law.
Judge Seibel Rules West Point’s Speech Approval Policy Unconstitutional
Federal Judge Cathy Seibel struck down West Point’s faculty speech pre-approval rule, reinforcing academic freedom and First Amendment rights at military academies.
DHS Tightens I-9 Rules and Expands E-Verify Reporting
DHS updates increase I-9 substantive violations and extend E-Verify reporting, raising employer compliance and penalty risks in 2026.
Legal AI Discounts End: Firms Face Rising Costs Starting 2026
Legal AI subsidies are ending, driving higher costs for law firms' technology budgets and contract strategies in 2026.
Second Circuit Rejects NLRB Deference on Workplace Dress Codes
Second Circuit rules against NLRB's 2022 Tesla framework, impacting dress code policy enforcement and union insignia display rights.
Court Raises Bar on Consent Proof in Tracking Device Lawsuits
A federal court and the Ninth Circuit clarify stricter consent evidence standards in tracking lawsuits, impacting legal and compliance teams.
Six-Justice Supermajority Proposed for Key Supreme Court Decisions
A 2026 SCOTUSblog piece proposes requiring six justices to decide major Supreme Court rulings, reflecting debates on Court legitimacy and power balance.
Class Action Claims Anthropic Misled Subscribers on AI Subscription Benefits
A class action filed Sept. 8 alleges Anthropic misrepresented AI subscription benefits, raising contract and consumer protection risks.
Trump Admin Appeals to Reinstate SAVE Database for Voter Verification
The Trump administration has filed an emergency Supreme Court appeal to restore the SAVE database for citizenship verification before the 2026 midterms, raising privacy and voting rights concerns.
Trump Admin Takes Voter Database Dispute to Supreme Court
The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to allow use of the SAVE database for voter citizenship checks, raising key privacy and election law issues.