Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
California, Illinois Join Massachusetts in Legalizing Rideshare Driver Unions
California and Illinois enact laws allowing rideshare drivers to unionize like Massachusetts, reshaping gig economy labor rights.
Senator Hawley Launches Probe into Flock AI Surveillance Cameras
Senator Hawley launches Senate investigation into Flock AI surveillance amid privacy and misuse concerns, pressing legal and ethical implications.
Ninth Circuit Upholds $62M Google Location Tracking Settlement
The Ninth Circuit Court approved a $62 million settlement over Google's unauthorized location tracking, impacting 247.7 million users.
D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA’s Hazardous Substance Rule for PFOA, PFOS
On August 18, 2026, the D.C. Circuit upheld EPA’s rule designating PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA hazardous substances, increasing enforcement risks.
Law Firms Use ABA Rules and Certifications to Manage AI Risks
At ILTACON 2026, law firms outlined how ABA ethics, insurance, and certifications help govern AI and reduce exposure to risks.
Federal Court Upholds New York's Social Media Disclosure Law
A federal judge dismissed X Corp's lawsuit, affirming New York's law requiring platforms to disclose content moderation policies, impacting compliance risks.
Third Circuit Allows Assault Prosecution of Rep. McIver to Proceed
Third Circuit court denied immunity to Rep. LaMonica McIver, paving the way for her federal assault trial after an incident at an ICE detention center.
Court Limits Schools from Curbing Student Protest Speech
A Florida federal court ruled that schools cannot suppress student protest speech without evidence of disruption, reaffirming First Amendment rights.
Meta’s $18B Child Safety Settlement Hinges on Flawed Age Verification Tech
Meta agrees to an $18 billion settlement on child safety, contingent on unreliable age verification tools. Legal teams face compliance and privacy challenges.
DR Congo Suspends Universities in M23-Controlled Zones
DR Congo halts university activities in 11 public institutions in M23-controlled areas due to security and governance concerns, affecting the 2026-2027 academic year.
FBI Seizes Chinese Hacking Domains Targeting NASA, Federal Agencies
DOJ and FBI seized Chinese state-sponsored hacking domains used against NASA, Federal Reserve, U.S. Senate, and more, highlighting ongoing cyber threats.
Judge Lifts Block on Trump’s Mail Voting Changes Ahead of Midterms
Federal judge allows Trump’s executive order on mail voting to proceed despite ongoing legal challenges before the 2026 midterms.
Flipboard Acquires Graze to Expand Privacy-Focused Monetization on Decentralized Social Web
Flipboard acquires Portland-based Graze to enhance privacy-friendly ads and creator monetization using Bluesky's open social web protocol, raising legal questions on data privacy and platform regul...
OpenAI Details Hugging Face AI Breach in First Full Report
OpenAI reveals key findings on 2026 Hugging Face AI breach exposing 956 secrets and triggering regulatory scrutiny.
N.C. Corporate Growth and Litigation Finance Ban Reshape Legal Market
North Carolina's rise as a corporate hub and new ban on third-party litigation financing impact legal operations and counsel strategies.
Courts Narrow Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses Based on Website Design
Eleventh Circuit and state courts rule arbitration clauses unenforceable when websites hide terms; clear consent design crucial for in-house legal teams.
Florida Court Upholds Employers’ Marijuana Policies in Union Contracts
Florida appellate court rules employers can enforce marijuana restrictions despite medical marijuana cards, impacting labor law and employer counseling.
Nigel Farage Proposes Scrapping UK GDPR for Simpler Privacy Rules
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party proposes replacing UK GDPR with lighter data privacy laws, raising concerns for legal compliance.
Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Editor Over Editorial Control Dispute
Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor and staff amid conflict over editorial independence and military-focused content shift.
Log Cabin Republicans End Transgender Advocacy to Focus on LGB Rights
The Log Cabin Republicans voted on August 20, 2026, to stop transgender advocacy, shifting legal and policy dynamics around LGBTQ rights.