Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
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.
Valve, Sony, Blizzard Face Lawsuit Over Online Game Price-Fixing
A lawsuit alleges Valve, Sony, and Blizzard conspired to fix online game prices, impacting antitrust enforcement in digital marketplaces.
Colorado Proposes Detailed Rules to Enforce Revised AI Act
Colorado releases proposed rules to implement its revamped AI Act, focusing on AI transparency and human review in automated decisions.
Ninth Circuit Rules Nevada Can Regulate Kalshi Sports Betting Platform
The Ninth Circuit upheld Nevada's authority to regulate Kalshi's sports betting contracts, creating a circuit split and raising legal uncertainty for sports betting platforms.
Judge Blocks HUD's Halt of Private Enforcement Initiative Funding
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking HUD from stopping funding to private fair housing enforcement groups, impacting civil rights enforcement.
Oregon Judge Upholds Plastic Pollution EPR Law Despite Legal Challenge
Federal judge affirms Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility law, rejecting constitutional challenges and setting key environmental precedent.
Department of Justice Charges 81 Puerto Rican Gang Members in Major Bust
Department of Justice charges 81 members of Puerto Rican gang 'Los Baja Deo' on drug and gun trafficking; important for legal professionals tracking federal enforcement.
Judge Denies Trump’s Bid to Vacate Hush Money Conviction
Federal judge rejects Trump's attempt to move and erase his hush money conviction, reaffirming its state court validity in August 2026 ruling.
Judge Rebukes DOJ for Discovery Misconduct in Trump Slush Fund Case
Magistrate Judge Ivan D. Davis reprimands DOJ officials over discovery failures in lawsuit tied to $1.8B Trump-era anti-weaponization fund.
OFAC Licenses Explained: General vs. Specific for Compliance
Understand the difference between OFAC General and Specific Licenses and their compliance implications for legal professionals managing sanctions risks.
State Dept. Halts Immigrant Visa Interviews After Court Vacates 75-Country Suspension
Following a federal court vacating a policy suspending immigrant visas for 75 countries, the U.S. State Department pauses visa interviews worldwide pending staff training.
Brazil Sues Discord for $97M Over Child Protection Failures
Brazil's federal government sues Discord for alleged breaches of child protection laws after a tragic minor's death, signaling global regulatory pressure on messaging platforms.
California Schools, Cities Face Billions in Child Sex Abuse Settlements
Since 2019, California public schools and cities have paid billions in settlements after law extended child sex abuse claim timelines.
Alaska Tribe Sues to Stop Old-Growth Logging in Tongass Forest
The Ketchikan Indian Community files lawsuit against U.S. Forest Service over South Revilla logging, raising environmental and indigenous rights concerns.
Dems and GOP Pressure Local TV Stations in Ad Rate Standoff
After a court ruling on political ad rates, both parties pressure local TV stations amid legal tensions for 2026 midterms.
Fifth Circuit Upholds News Aggregator, Alters Online Copyright Rules
Fifth Circuit rules for Particle Media, rejects 'server test,' and affirms URLs as copyright management info under DMCA, impacting digital content law.
Federal Court Invalidates Pentagon's Blacklisting of AI Firm Anthropic
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI company Anthropic unconstitutional, impacting AI industry regulation and government vendor risk protocols.
Judge Clears Ex-Abercrombie CEO for Sex Trafficking Trial in October
Judge Nusrat Choudhury rules Michael Jeffries fit for trial on sex trafficking charges, setting key dates for 2026 proceedings.
UN CERD Urgent Action Cites Racial Discrimination in Lebanon Conflict
UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination invokes urgent measures over civilian harm and racial rhetoric in Lebanon amid Israeli military operations.