Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Fireworks AI Hit by Second Cyberattack, Exposing Notion Chat Data
Fireworks AI suffered a second cyberattack in October 2026, exposing Notion AI chat transcripts from under 1% of workspaces, raising legal data privacy concerns.
Massachusetts Courts Tackle AI Screening, Standing in Lie Detector Class Actions
Massachusetts appellate courts address AI screening and standing in employment law amid rising lie detector statute class actions.
Recent Courts Limit Insurers’ Broad Reservation of Rights Tactics
Courts increasingly scrutinize insurers' broad reservation of rights and after-the-fact denials, impacting coverage disputes and claims handling.
18 Democratic AGs Urge Congress to Reject H.R. 7866 on Interest-Rate Laws
Eighteen state Democratic attorneys general oppose H.R. 7866, fearing it weakens state power over interest-rate limits in out-of-state lending.
Massie Forces House Vote to Unseal Epstein Files With Discharge Petition
Rep. Thomas Massie secures signatures to compel House vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act II, pushing DOJ for fuller disclosure of withheld documents.
United Airlines bans personal AI booking agents over privacy concerns
United Airlines bans personal AI booking agents from reserving flights starting November 11, 2026, citing privacy and FAA regulation risks. Legal teams must watch evolving AI rules.
OCC Seeks Delay in Multistate Lawsuit Over Escrow Interest Preemption
OCC renews request to pause multistate lawsuit challenging its preemption of state escrow interest laws amid pending Supreme Court cases.
Fourth Circuit Limits Religious Employer Exemption in Title VII Case
The Fourth Circuit ruled that Title VII's religious exemption doesn't cover sex or sexual orientation discrimination by religious employers, impacting future cases.
Data Center Projects Face Rising Legal and Community Pushback in 2026
In 2026, $130B in U.S. data center projects blocked amid growing community opposition, new bans, and regulatory challenges.
Court Allows Prosecution Over Threats Sent to ICE Officer’s Family
A U.S. court ruled that criminal charges can proceed against a defendant who threatened an ICE officer's children via messages sent to the officer's wife, underscoring limits on free speech regardi...
Treasury proposes ban on biotech and certain Chinese AI investments
The U.S. Treasury proposes new rules under the COINS Act banning US investments in biotech and select Chinese AI pre-IPO firms to protect national security.
UK to Require PE Firms to Conduct Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence
From December 2027, UK law mandates human rights due diligence for PE firms with £350M+ turnover, impacting compliance and investment strategies.
Ninth Circuit Halts California's Ban on 'Captive Audience' Meetings
The Ninth Circuit blocked California's SB 399 ban on employer-mandated political and religious meetings, citing First Amendment concerns.
Court: City Waived Privilege on Fair Chance Act Assessment
A California appeals court ruled that the City of Torrance waived attorney-client privilege by asserting Fair Chance Act compliance in its defense, clarifying how legal protections apply to governm...
Federal Court Finds TikTok Creator Liable for Online Harassment Campaign
A federal court ruled TikTok influencer Danesh Noshirvan liable for inciting harassment against a plastic surgery clinic, clarifying legal risks for social media incitement.
Trump Launches Economic Siege on Iran in August 2026 Shift
In August 2026, Trump initiated Operation Economic Outcast, pivoting U.S. Iran policy from military action to economic isolation, impacting law and policy.
Kennedy Family Joins Lawsuit to Block Trump’s Arlington Arch
Nine Kennedy family members filed a lawsuit opposing Trump's 250-foot arch at Arlington, citing obstruction of JFK gravesite and memorial views.
BC Port Seeks Injunction Against Striking Steelworkers Union
Trigon Pacific Terminals sues United Steelworkers for injunction amid strike at Port of Prince Rupert, impacting coal and LNG shipments in BC.
Joshua Wong Sentenced to 10 More Years under Hong Kong Security Law
Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 additional years under Hong Kong's National Security Law, highlighting legal and human rights concerns for international law professionals.
Washington Supreme Court Rejects Cheesecake Factory Liability in Mall Shooting
Washington Supreme Court rules Cheesecake Factory not liable for mall shooting near its restaurant, clarifying premises security duties for businesses.