Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Federal Judge Sends Wiretap Dispute Back to Pennsylvania State Court
A Pennsylvania federal court remanded wiretap and privacy claims to state court, clarifying forum options for legal teams. Recent state rulings also bolster defense arguments.
COPPA Rewrites: CLE to Guide Legal Teams on New Parental Consent Rules
Greenberg Traurig hosts a CLE on April 28, 2026, dissecting COPPA's tougher parental consent, new state laws, and recent FTC enforcement for children’s privacy online.
Planned Parenthood Sues to Halt Nevada Parental-Notice Abortion Law
Planned Parenthood is challenging Nevada's reinstated parental-notice abortion law for minors, raising legal questions for compliance and counsel post-Dobbs.
John Deere Settles Right-to-Repair Suit for $99 Million
John Deere will pay $99 million to settle claims it restricted farmers' repair access, marking a major development in right-to-repair legal battles.
Florida AG Probes OpenAI After FSU Shooting Tied to ChatGPT Use
Florida's Attorney General investigates OpenAI after claims that the FSU shooting suspect used ChatGPT. The outcome could set precedents for AI legal liability and compliance.
Combs Appeals Sentence Citing Use of Acquitted Conduct
Sean Combs challenges his federal sentence, arguing the judge improperly used acquitted conduct, highlighting a major issue in criminal sentencing practices.
Smart Glasses Raise New Privacy Disclosure Hurdles for Legal Teams
AI-powered smart glasses like Meta's are driving privacy lawsuits and consent requirements, challenging legal professionals to address new surveillance disclosure obligations.
DOJ Unveils National Fraud Enforcement Division Led by Colin McDonald
The DOJ launched a National Fraud Enforcement Division on Jan. 8, 2026, led by Colin McDonald, aiming to centralize oversight and increase scrutiny for compliance teams.
Seventh Circuit: BIPA Damages Cap Applies Retroactively
The Seventh Circuit ruled the 2024 BIPA amendment limiting damages applies retroactively, reducing litigation risk for biometric data users and shifting legal strategy.
Trump Order Moves to Ban DEI Programs for Federal Contractors
President Trump's March 26, 2026, order bans certain DEI programs by federal contractors. Legal teams must review compliance as contract penalties and regulations shift.
Minnesota AG Intensifies Data Privacy Enforcement as Cure Period Ends
Minnesota ramps up enforcement of its Consumer Data Privacy Act, ending the cure period for violators and signaling heightened regulatory scrutiny for businesses.
Alabama Clinic Faces Sex Discrimination Complaint Over Transgender Firing
A federal sex discrimination complaint alleges anti-trans bias at an Alabama clinic treating federal workers, highlighting evolving workplace and compliance risks for healthcare employers.
Chevin FleetWave SaaS outage disrupts UK and US clients after security incident
Chevin Fleet Solutions suspended its FleetWave SaaS platform after a security incident, impacting government and enterprise fleet management clients in the UK and US.
HHS Issues First Major Medicare Advantage Compliance Overhaul Since 1999
HHS-OIG releases long-awaited compliance guidance for Medicare Advantage, intensifying regulatory scrutiny for providers and investors as industry enrollment and risks soar.
Emperor Penguin Officially Listed as Endangered After 22% Population Decline
New satellite data reveals a 22% decline in emperor penguin populations over 15 years, leading to official endangered status and raising stakes for conservation law.
DraftKings Faces Trial Over Deceptive 'Risk-Free Bet' Ads in Pennsylvania
A federal judge lets Pennsylvania plaintiffs' false advertising lawsuit against DraftKings' 'risk-free bet' promos proceed, spotlighting compliance risks for gambling operators.
Federal Judge Overturns Recent Endangered Species Act Regulations
A California federal court has voided Trump- and Biden-era ESA rules, restoring pre-2019 standards and requiring legal teams to reassess compliance for development and permitting.
FTC Signals Economics-Driven Approach to Consumer Protection Cases
The FTC issued new guidance and a strategic plan emphasizing economic analysis in consumer protection, impacting compliance and legal strategies for businesses.
Jefferson Health Sues Aetna Over Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Policy
Jefferson Health's lawsuit against Aetna over its Medicare Advantage payment policy highlights rising legal tensions over insurer reimbursement strategies impacting providers.
Supreme Court: Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban Violates First Amendment
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on March 31, 2026, that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors violates the First Amendment, signaling major compliance questions for legal and healthcare sectors.