Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
HRW Urges Russia to Lift Internet Censorship Amid Business Losses
HRW calls on Russia to end internet censorship impacting dissent and businesses, citing major economic and operational impacts.
UN Report Exposes Severe Crackdowns on Free Speech in Middle East
Legal professionals face new challenges as a UN report details severe free speech restrictions across the Middle East, affecting business operations and communication.
Amnesty Uncovers Human Rights Abuses in Cambodian Casinos
Amnesty International reports human rights violations in Cambodian casinos, posing risks for investors and raising compliance concerns.
Law Firms Challenge DOJ's Move on Trump-Era Orders
Law firms appeal DOJ's defense of Trump-era executive orders penalizing certain practices, impacting legal operations and federal contract access.
Amnesty Report Reveals Forced Labor in Cambodian Casinos
Amnesty International uncovers forced labor ties in Cambodian casinos, urging regulatory scrutiny and legal reforms.
San Diego Church's Lawsuit Challenges Housing Project Denial Rules
Free Sacred Trinity Church's lawsuit against San Diego could alter housing project approvals, impacting regulatory compliance for faith-based initiatives amid California's housing crisis.
NY Court Denies FLSA Collective Action Certification
A federal court in New York has denied collective action certification for FLSA claims against Albert Einstein College of Medicine, impacting labor law practices.
State AGs sue HUD over new fair housing rule
16 state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against HUD challenging the September 2025 fair housing policy changes, citing APA and constitutional violations.
New York Updates Coerced Debt Law to Clarify Creditor Duties
New York revises coerced debt law to refine definitions and creditor protocols, influencing how attorneys manage debt cases.
SEC and CFTC Unveil Key Crypto Asset Guidance for Compliance
SEC and CFTC's new crypto guidelines define asset categories, impacting legal compliance strategies.
Granola AI's Default Settings Spark Privacy Concerns
Granola AI's default public settings expose user notes, raising significant privacy and compliance issues for legal professionals.
Court Rulings on Meta, YouTube Highlight Tech Liability Shifts
Podcast examines recent court rulings increasing liability for Meta and YouTube in tech industry.
Arizona Charges Kalshi for Illegal Betting on Sports, Elections
Arizona charges Kalshi with illegal betting, challenging federal vs. state jurisdiction and affecting compliance norms.
Tenth Circuit Rehears DIDMCA Case Affecting Interstate Lending Rates
The Tenth Circuit will rehear a DIDMCA case with significant implications for interstate lending rates, potentially impacting banks' compliance strategies and practices.
California Governor Faces Criticism Over Hospice Fraud Oversight
Governor Newsom is scrutinized for oversight failures after a $50M hospice fraud scheme's surface.
Georgia Court Decision May Change Employee Indemnification Practices
A Georgia court decision on indemnifying new hires prompts shifts in litigation and hiring strategies for legal professionals.
USPTO Rule: Foreign Filers Require U.S. Attorneys by 2026
Foreign patent applicants must hire U.S. attorneys by July 18, 2026, impacting global patent strategies.
DOE Allocates $293M for AI in Energy Infrastructure
The DOE's $293M AI funding aims to enhance energy infrastructure, posing new regulatory challenges for legal professionals.
Trump Orders Stricter DEI Compliance for Federal Contractors
New executive order demands enhanced DEI compliance, impacting contractors and legal teams under federal contracts.
Conflicting Rulings on SMS and TCPA Challenge Compliance Teams
Courts diverge on SMS as 'calls' under TCPA, creating compliance challenges and uncertainty in SMS marketing.