Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Texas AG Sues Discord Over Alleged Child Safety Lapses and User Protections
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files suit against Discord, alleging insufficient child safety measures and deceptive practices. Discord highlights ongoing safety investments.
EEOC Proposes Ending EEO-1, Prompting Federal Compliance Review
The EEOC has proposed rescinding mandatory EEO-1 workforce reporting. Legal and HR leaders should prepare for continued compliance during OIRA review and possible changes.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Roblox's Arbitration Demand in Parent's Fraud Suit
The Ninth Circuit denied Roblox's effort to compel arbitration, setting limits on arbitration clauses and affecting tech firms' dispute resolution options.
SCOTUS Affirms Federal Courts’ Power in Post-Arbitration Disputes
The Supreme Court’s May 2026 decision preserves federal court authority over post-arbitration motions, clarifying securities and financial arbitration enforcement.
Trump Administration: Green Card Seekers Must Apply Abroad
The Trump administration now requires most U.S.-based green card applicants to return to their home countries, impacting legal immigrants, employers, and immigration attorneys.
SEC Unveils Major Overhaul of Registered Offerings and Reporting Rules
The SEC proposes sweeping reforms to streamline registered offerings and reporting, easing compliance for public companies while sustaining investor protections.
USCIS Reaffirms Adjustment of Status as Discretionary Benefit
USCIS confirms adjustment of status remains discretionary, not a right—impacting applicants, in-house counsel, and immigration attorneys nationwide.
FERC Tightens Rules for Natural Gas Infrastructure Permitting
FERC's new proposed rules increase cost thresholds and expand project eligibility for streamlined natural gas infrastructure permitting, impacting legal strategy across the energy sector.
Tulsi Gabbard Steps Down as DNI Amid Personal Crisis
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as U.S. Director of National Intelligence effective June 30, 2026, citing her husband's cancer diagnosis. Aaron Lukas named acting DNI.
CFTC Clarifies Path to Enforcement Declinations for Self-Reporting Entities
The CFTC's new enforcement policy offers clearer criteria for declinations tied to self-reporting and cooperation, impacting financial institutions and their legal teams.
Rights Groups Press EU to Put Human Rights First in China Talks
Seven leading rights organizations urge the EU Parliament to prioritize human rights over business in upcoming China engagements, ahead of a key MEP visit.
Tennessee Supreme Court Orders Unsealing of Secret Criminal Court Records
The Tennessee Supreme Court has mandated written justifications for sealing court records, reinforcing transparency and public access in a key criminal case ruling.
States Move to Break Up Live Nation–Ticketmaster After 2026 Antitrust Verdict
Over 30 states ask a federal court to split Live Nation and Ticketmaster after a jury found antitrust violations, challenging a prior DOJ settlement and raising stakes for digital platform regulation.
Google Appeals Search Monopoly Ruling, Citing Market Fairness
Google has filed an appellate brief challenging a federal ruling labeling it a search monopoly, escalating a precedent-setting antitrust battle impacting Big Tech regulation.
UNGA Adopts Resolution Backing ICJ Climate Change Obligations
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution urging member states to comply with ICJ obligations to curb emissions, escalating global legal pressure for climate action.
ICC Orders Duterte’s Continued Detention Over Flight, Obstruction Risks
The ICC ruled former Philippine President Duterte must remain in custody, citing flight and obstruction risks—a move with major implications for international criminal law.
Cox Media Group Settles FTC AI Eavesdropping Case for $930K
Cox Media Group and partners settled FTC claims on May 21, 2026, paying $930K total over misleading AI ‘Active Listening’ advertising and privacy misrepresentations.
Australia fines X $465K for failing to disclose online safety steps
An Australian court fined X (formerly Twitter) $465,000 for not responding to regulators about child safety content, signaling rising legal accountability for tech platforms.
Trump Shelves AI Order Amid Tech Pushback, Leaves U.S. Policy in Flux
President Trump abruptly postponed an AI executive order after pushback from CEOs, disrupting planned federal oversight and fueling regulatory uncertainty for legal teams.
Texas AG Sues WhatsApp Over Encryption Claims
Texas has filed suit against WhatsApp, alleging it misled users about its encryption for chat backups, spotlighting state-level scrutiny on digital privacy promises.