Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
EU AMLA Issues Reporting Standards for Direct Supervision Selection
The EU AMLA released a reporting package to guide Member States in identifying entities for direct AML supervision—impacting compliance for cross-border financial and legal professionals.
Louisiana Advances Map Eliminating Majority-Black Congressional District
Louisiana Senate OKs new map removing a majority-Black district, setting up legal battles and raising concerns among voting rights advocates and lawmakers.
White House Discord Delays AI Policy Amid China Cyber Threats
White House policy disputes and postponed China talks are stalling AI regulation, raising urgent compliance challenges for legal teams as threats to U.S. AI security mount.
EPA Finds Major Workplace Risks in 1,2-Dichloroethane Use
EPA's final risk evaluation finds 1,2-dichloroethane poses unreasonable risks in 15 workplace uses, triggering regulatory action for occupational safety in the U.S.
Fifth Circuit Reviews Constitutionality of Congressional Proxy Voting
The Fifth Circuit is weighing if House proxy voting during the pandemic tainted a trillion-dollar spending law—a case with far-reaching effects for legislative procedure.
Federal Judge Orders ICE Training After Colorado Warrantless Arrest Violations
A judge has mandated ICE agent retraining in Colorado after repeated violations of court-imposed limits on warrantless arrests, spotlighting stricter judicial oversight.
U.S. Broadens Cuba Sanctions: Secondary Sanctions Now in Play
The Biden administration expands Cuba sanctions to include secondary sanctions authority, increasing compliance risks for non-U.S. companies. Legal teams should reassess controls.
Utah Urges Tenth Circuit to Resume Crackdown on Psilocybin Churches
Utah officials appeal to the Tenth Circuit, seeking to overturn injunctions that block enforcement of drug laws against a religious group using psilocybin mushrooms.
Jury Hears Closing Arguments in NYC Chinese Police Outpost Trial
Jurors in Brooklyn federal court heard closing arguments in the trial of Lu Jianwang, accused of running an unauthorized Chinese police station in Manhattan.
PE's AI buying spree drives scrutiny over conflicts and tougher disclosures
Private equity's billion-dollar AI deals invite new DOJ, FTC, and SEC attention on conflicts and disclosures, challenging legal and compliance advisers.
EU Commission Releases Draft AI Transparency Guidelines for Feedback
European Commission opens consultation on draft guidelines clarifying Article 50 transparency rules under the EU AI Act, with feedback welcome until June 3, 2026.
Court Halts Colorado AI Act After X.AI Lawsuit and DOJ Intervention
Enforcement of Colorado's AI Act is suspended after a lawsuit by X.AI and DOJ intervention, setting up key legal challenges for state-level AI regulation.
Carta acquires UK firm Avantia to launch integrated legal arm, Carta Law
Carta acquires UK law firm Avantia in June 2024 and relaunches as Carta Law, offering integrated regulated legal services for private market clients with tech-driven workflows.
EFF Rallies Support for Jailed Saudi Wikipedian Osama Khalid
The EFF launched a formal advocacy campaign for jailed Saudi Wikipedian Osama Khalid, highlighting digital speech risks and legal jeopardy for online contributors in restrictive regimes.
Altman Testifies in Musk’s $150B Lawsuit Over OpenAI’s Mission in Oakland
Sam Altman and Greg Brockman testified in Oakland as Elon Musk seeks $150B in damages, alleging OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission for profit. The trial spotlights AI governance.
Google’s Intrusion Logging Exposes Android Spyware Attacks
Google’s Intrusion Logging, now in Android's Advanced Protection Mode, aims to help activists and legal professionals detect and analyze spyware targeting high-risk users.
Domia Launches Offline AI Voice Assistant With Emotion Detection
Domia's new offline AI voice assistant, debuting June 2024, models user emotion and personality. Legal teams must address compliance under the EU's proposed AI Act.
Instagram Rolls Out Affiliate Product Tagging in Reels Across Five Markets
Instagram now allows creators in five key markets to earn affiliate commissions through product tagging in Reels, intensifying legal and compliance responsibilities for brands.
Meta Can't Duck Most Android Ad Tracking Claims, Court Rules
A Sixth Circuit panel ruled Meta can't avoid most claims over linking Android users’ browsing data to advertising profiles, heightening legal risks for tech firms.
Byron Allen Buys 52% of BuzzFeed, Becomes CEO in $120M Media Deal
Byron Allen acquires a 52% controlling stake and becomes CEO of BuzzFeed in a $120M deal, raising regulatory, antitrust, and governance questions for media law professionals.