Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Brazil Empowers Data Agency to Enforce Big Tech Platform Liability
Brazil hands enforcement powers to its data agency after Supreme Court expands big tech liability, aligning internet regulations with EU standards and impacting tech firms in Latin America.
Texas Sues Netflix for Alleged Data Privacy Violations Involving Children
Texas has filed suit against Netflix, alleging improper collection and sharing of user—especially children's—data. The case highlights rising state action on privacy risks for tech platforms.
Tenth Circuit Backs Employers: DEI Training Doesn’t Equal Hostile Work Environment
The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that a single DEI training isn’t enough to establish a hostile work environment under Title VII, guiding corporate DEI strategies.
Judge Blocks California Blackjack Ban, Cardrooms Get Temporary Reprieve
A California judge halts new state regulations banning cardroom blackjack, temporarily protecting 18,000 jobs and $464M in revenue for the gaming industry.
NY Judge Bars Warrantless Evidence in Mangione Murder Case
A New York judge excludes evidence from a warrantless search in the Luigi Mangione murder trial, clarifying boundaries of evidence collection and media access in high-profile cases.
ICJ Affirms Global Right to Strike, Leaves Limits to National Laws
The International Court of Justice confirms workers' right to strike under international law but allows nations to set specific limitations, impacting multinational employers.
NY Court of Appeals Lets Minors Appeal Custody Rulings Independently
New York's highest court now allows minors to appeal custody decisions without parental involvement, resolving legal inconsistencies and empowering young people in family law cases.
Verisk, Armilla Shift Liability Coverage as AI Legal Errors Surge in 2026
Insurers Verisk and Armilla AI are revising legal malpractice policies after a sharp rise in AI-driven legal errors—prompting law firms to adapt coverage and risk management.
Study: Workplace Monitoring Apps Share Employee Data with Ad Giants
A new study finds workplace monitoring apps send employee data to ad platforms like Meta and Google, raising major privacy and compliance concerns for organizations.
Seventh Circuit weighs TCPA coverage for spam text messages
The Seventh Circuit is hearing arguments on whether the TCPA covers spam texts, a decision with major implications for privacy laws and telecom industries amid rising cyber scams.
Tennessee Sets New Limits on Noncompetes Effective 2026
Tennessee's new law voids noncompete agreements for many workers, effective July 2026, reshaping employment contracts and legal strategy for employers and counsel.
EU Court clears Italy to unmask trust beneficiaries under AML law
The EU's top court ruled Italy can require fiduciary trusts to disclose ultimate beneficiaries, stepping up transparency and compliance under anti-money laundering rules.
House Democrats Target Supreme Court 'Shadow Docket' With Reform Bills
Rep. Jamie Raskin and House Democrats introduce legislation to require Supreme Court justices to explain emergency orders and increase transparency in case selection.
Bipartisan Bill Would Bar Secret Federal Subpoenas Without Judge's Order
A bipartisan bill would restrict federal agencies from obtaining phone records without judicial oversight, directly impacting legal and privacy rights following high-profile investigations.
Virginia Governor Vetoes Marijuana Retail Bills, Delaying Market Launch
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has vetoed bills to establish retail cannabis sales, prolonging uncertainty for legal, compliance, and business stakeholders in the state.
Kenneth Wolfe Named OFCCP Director Amid Scrutiny Over DOL Faith Initiatives
Kenneth Wolfe is appointed Director of the Labor Department's OFCCP as lawsuits challenge recent religious activities, raising compliance questions for federal contractors.
Palantir Challenges Pentagon Over DIA Data Analytics Contract
Palantir has filed a formal protest over a Defense Intelligence Agency contract, raising tensions over commercial access to federal defense tech procurement.
BLM, Oil Interests Face Conservation Lawsuit Over Sage Grouse Lease Sales
Federal and industry lawyers defend oil leases on sage grouse habitat in court as conservation groups challenge BLM's rollback of protections. Legal compliance stakes rise for energy sector.
Texas AG Investigates Meta Glasses Over Biometric Privacy Risks
Texas AG Ken Paxton launches an investigation into Meta Glasses, highlighting fresh concerns over biometric data privacy and smart device enforcement for legal teams.
Eighth Circuit: Ex-Inmates Can Sue Over Daily Iowa Jail Fees
Eighth Circuit revives suit letting ex-inmates challenge $95/day jail fees, impacting county compliance, litigation risks, and due process requirements for legal teams nationally.