Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Federal Court Approves $70M Drug Price Inflation Settlements
Federal court approves two $70 million settlements resolving antitrust claims on generic drug price inflation by Glenmark, Greenstone, and Pfizer.
Judge Blocks South Dakota Ban on Abortion Information Ads
A federal judge halts South Dakota's law banning abortion pill ad info, safeguarding First Amendment rights amid state abortion restrictions.
USCIS Hits FY 2027 H-1B Visa Cap, Signaling Tight Hiring Market
USCIS reached FY 2027 H-1B visa cap with 85,000 visas allocated and demand strong despite fewer registrations, impacting corporate hiring strategies.
Court Halts Enforcement of California's Truth in Labeling Law
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking California's SB 343 enforcement amid constitutional challenges.
Flock Safety Ends Pilot Audio Tech That Detected Human Distress Sounds
Flock Safety stops pilot of audio tech detecting screams amid privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny, highlighting legal risks for surveillance tools.
China’s Moonshot AI Launches Kimi K3, Matching Top U.S. AI Models
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model matches leading U.S. AI performance weeks after release, with lower costs and advanced features impacting legal tech and AI regulation.
UN Experts Demand UK Review Indefinite IPP Sentences Over Mental Harm
UN human rights experts urge UK to review indefinite IPP sentences causing severe psychological harm to thousands of prisoners held beyond original tariffs.
Sixth Circuit Reinstates Builder's Risk Coverage, Rejects Insurer's Denial
The Sixth Circuit rejected an insurer's procedural defense to builder's risk coverage, clarifying legal standards for construction insurance claims.
Federal Court Allows Environmental Justice Lawsuits Against Air Quality Districts
A federal judge ruled that air quality districts can face Clean Air Act lawsuits for failing to protect low-income communities, expanding environmental legal risks.
Judge Criticizes DOJ Lawyer for AI-Hallucinated Fake Case Citation
Judge Hala Jarbou faulted DOJ counsel for citing a non-existent case likely generated by AI in immigration litigation.
Illinois Enacts AI Safety Measures Act Requiring Third-Party Audits
Illinois passed the AI Safety Measures Act mandating audits and transparency for large AI developers, effective 2027 with phased requirements.
US Groups Sue Trump Over ICC Sanctions, Claim Free Speech Violation
Democracy for the Arab World Now and TAAG sue Trump administration over sanctions targeting ICC activism, alleging First Amendment violations.
Epstein Survivors Criticize DOJ Nominee Blanche’s Meeting as Disappointing
Epstein survivors criticize DOJ nominee Todd Blanche's July 16 meeting as dismissive and politically driven, raising stakes for his confirmation.
True the Vote Unveils New Election Fraud Film After Past Court Losses
True the Vote and Pastor Lorenzo Sewell release 'Trap,' continuing debunked 2020 election fraud claims dismissed by courts and experts.
Stanford JD Candidates Unveil New Research on Birthright Citizenship Origins
Stanford JD candidates presented fresh research on birthright citizenship's legal origins, enriching constitutional and immigration law debates.
San Francisco Orders Apple, Google to Remove AI ‘Nudify’ Apps
San Francisco demands Apple and Google remove 13 AI-powered 'nudify' apps exploiting women and girls, highlighting legal risks for AI app makers.
Investigation Targets White House Teleprompter Operator for Insider Trading
Federal regulators investigate a White House teleprompter operator for insider trading using Kalshi prediction market trades on Trump speeches.
Trump Renewed Claims of Chinese Election Meddling, Pushes Voter ID Law
Trump alleges China hacked 220M voter files in 2020 election, pressing Congress on voter ID despite legal setbacks.
DOJ Sues Maryland Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants
The DOJ challenges Maryland's in-state tuition laws for undocumented immigrants, continuing federal lawsuits targeting similar state policies.
FWS Misses Deadlines to Protect Five Imperiled Great Basin Species
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service missed mandated deadlines to assess endangered freshwater species in the Great Basin, raising concerns over ESA compliance.