Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
KPMG Expands AI Assurance to Address Global Regulatory Demands
KPMG launches new AI Trust Assurance services in 2025 to help legal, compliance, and risk teams manage regulatory challenges from EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001, and NIST RMF.
Australia Doubles Competition Law Penalties to AU$100 Million Per Offense
Australia has doubled maximum penalties for competition and consumer law violations to AU$100 million per offense, raising compliance risks for multinationals.
StubHub Settles FTC Fee Disclosure Case With $10M Refund to U.S. Consumers
StubHub will pay $10M to settle FTC charges over hidden ticket fees, marking the first enforcement under the FTC’s Fees Rule. Legal, compliance, and in-house teams face new risks.
FinCEN Proposes Overhaul of U.S. AML Rules
FinCEN proposes new rules to reform AML/CFT compliance, signaling upcoming regulatory changes for U.S. banks and financial institutions.
Anodot Breach Exposes Rockstar Games, 14 Others to Extortion by ShinyHunters
14 companies, including Rockstar Games, had data exposed in the Anodot breach. Legal teams face new litigation and compliance risks tied to third-party analytics vendors.
Lafarge Convicted in France for Financing Terrorist Groups in Syria
A French court convicted Lafarge SA and former execs for funding ISIS and al-Nusra to operate in Syria, setting a global precedent for corporate counterterrorism compliance.
Nebraska and Maryland Advance AI Laws Targeting Privacy, Chatbots, and Pricing
Nebraska and Maryland pass new AI laws impacting data privacy, chatbot safety, and consumer protection. Legal, tech, and in-house counsel must prepare for regulatory changes by April 2026.
Supreme Court Leaves Third Circuit’s Hertz Solvent Debtor Ruling Intact
The Supreme Court declined to review Hertz's bankruptcy case, cementing solvent debtor obligations under § 502(b)(2) and clarifying make-whole premium liabilities.
Italian Regulator Fines Bakeca for Exposing Phone Numbers in Sex Work Ads
Italy's Garante fined Bakeca S.r.l. for publishing sex work ads with personal phone numbers without consent, signaling stricter platform compliance expectations under EU data law.
Fifth Circuit Tosses 158-Year Federal Ban on Home Distilleries
The Fifth Circuit invalidated a 158-year-old federal ban on home alcohol distilling, citing limits on Congress’ taxation powers—a decision with broader regulatory implications.
UK Suspends Chagos Islands Transfer After US Policy Shift
The UK has paused plans to transfer Chagos Islands sovereignty to Mauritius after the US withdrew support, raising legal and geopolitical stakes over the disputed territory.
Swalwell Loses Endorsements After Sexual Assault Allegations Surface
Rep. Eric Swalwell faces mass withdrawal of endorsements and mounting legal scrutiny after sexual assault allegations threaten his California governor campaign.
xAI Sues to Block Colorado’s First-in-the-Nation AI Law
xAI files federal lawsuit seeking to halt enforcement of Colorado’s landmark AI law, testing the constitutional limits of state-level AI regulation and industry compliance.
Roblox Seeks Dismissal of Iowa Child Predator Suit on Section 230 Grounds
Roblox moves to dismiss an Iowa lawsuit alleging child safety risks, citing Section 230 immunity. The case could shape the future of platform liability and content moderation.
Alabama Supreme Court Narrows Reporter Privilege in Defamation Cases
Alabama Supreme Court limits journalists' privilege in defamation lawsuits, making some source-related discovery mandatory. Ruling impacts media law and litigant rights.
Federal Judge Halts Arizona’s Prosecution of Kalshi Prediction Market
A federal judge paused Arizona's prosecution of Kalshi, reinforcing federal oversight of prediction markets and highlighting jurisdictional boundaries for fintech compliance.
Justice Sotomayor Lifts Curtain on Supreme Court Divisions
Justice Sotomayor details Supreme Court discord and dissent, shedding light on judicial rifts and personal dynamics that shape legal precedents impacting all legal sectors.
Audit: AI Hallucinations Pose Ongoing Risks in Legal Research Platforms
Independent reviews confirm AI hallucinations are common in legal research tools, raising risks of errors and sanctions as firms add these systems to core workflows.
Jury Weighs Phoenix Police Officer’s Fate in Malicious Prosecution Trial
A Phoenix jury deliberates whether a police officer’s alleged false statements led to a wrongful arrest, in a case intersecting with DOJ findings of police misconduct and prosecutorial ethics.
U.S. Steel, Union Seek Antidumping Duties on Tin Mill Imports
U.S. Steel and United Steelworkers petition for antidumping duties on tin mill products from China, Taiwan, and Turkey, marking a key development for the steel industry and trade lawyers.