Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
California’s SB 690 Limits Private Actions in CIPA Pen Register Cases
California’s SB 690 narrows CIPA litigation rights, limiting private lawsuits on pen register violations to the Attorney General.
Supreme Court Asked to Order Michigan Citizenship Proof Measure on Ballot
Michigan petitioners seek Supreme Court emergency order after state board deadlocks on citizenship proof amendment ballot certification.
New Jersey’s Kids Code Act sets strict rules for kids’ online safety
New Jersey’s Kids Code Act mandates privacy and design safeguards for minors online, effective September 2027, with $5,000 statutory damages per violation.
California Fines Data Brokers to Enforce Stricter Consumer Opt-Outs
California ups enforcement with fines and new rules requiring data brokers to simplify consumer data deletion and opt-outs.
McKesson Data Breach Exposes 284M Patient Records
Healthcare giant McKesson confirms data breach by ShinyHunters; 284 million patient records stolen, raising legal and compliance risks for healthcare providers.
Blue Voice Raises $6M to Develop AI Legal Advisor for Police
Blue Voice raised $6M to build AI delivering tailored legal guidance to police, highlighting AI's growing role in complex legal compliance.
Musk, Bezos Influence Redirects Billions in Broadband Grants to Satellites
Investigation reveals Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos swayed broadband grants from fiber to satellite, raising oversight and antitrust concerns.
Federal Judge Denies Anti-SLAPP Protection for Foreign Speech in Lufthansa Case
Judge Illston rules California anti-SLAPP law doesn't cover foreign speech by non-U.S. persons, impacting cross-border defamation litigation.
Top AI Firms Pivot to Healthcare to Boost Public Perception
Leading AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI expand into healthcare to improve public trust, reduce costs, and demonstrate AI’s societal benefits.
NY AG Hits Online Med Provider Thirty Madison with $400K Settlement
New York AG secures $400,000 settlement from Thirty Madison for deceptive subscription practices, underscoring regulatory focus on online health services.
UN Experts Urge ICC States to Act Against US Sanctions Targeting ICC Leaders
UN experts call on ICC member states to protect court after US sanctions on ICC president and senior lawyer threaten international legal cooperation.
FBI Ends Automatic Ban for Applicants with Prostitution History
The FBI will now assess applicants with past prostitution-related activities case-by-case, affecting law enforcement hiring standards and legal background checks.
Judge Halts USPS Mail-In Voting Restrictions Before Midterms
US District Judge Indira Talwani blocks USPS mail-in voting rule from Trump's executive order, affecting election law before 2026 midterms.
Taiwan Blocks Judicial Caning Referendum Over Human Rights Concerns
Taiwan's Central Election Commission rejects judicial caning referendum, citing ICCPR human rights obligations, sparking debate on criminal punishment reform.
Sixth Circuit Revives Challenge to Tennessee's Social Media Age Law
The Sixth Circuit allows NetChoice to resume its challenge to Tennessee's law requiring social media age verification and parental consent for minors.
Federal Judge Orders Resume of Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
Federal judge vacates policy halting immigrant visas from 75 countries, requiring immediate processing and reconsideration of denied applications.
Buc-ee’s ramps up trademark fights, stokes partisan backlash
Buc-ee’s intensifies trademark lawsuits and links expansion to political leanings, sparking controversy over brand protection tactics.
San Francisco Judge Strikes Down Trump Policy Punishing Noncitizen Speech
A 2026 federal ruling in San Francisco found a Trump-era policy penalizing noncitizens for protected speech unconstitutional, impacting immigration law.
New Legal Guidance Highlights AI Ownership Issues in Contracts
National Law Review outlines key legal considerations for managing AI-generated content ownership in commercial agreements amid evolving US laws.
California Supreme Court Upholds Part of Ex-Felon Prison Visit Ban
California Supreme Court partially upholds law restricting ex-felons from visiting inmates, affecting rehabilitation and civil rights compliance.