Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
GOP Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Virginia Redistricting Ruling
Virginia GOP legislators petition the U.S. Supreme Court to maintain the state’s redistricting process ruling, with implications for electoral procedure nationwide.
Environmental groups sue EPA over Iowa river delisting dispute
Environmental advocates sue the EPA for removing seven Iowa rivers from the impaired waters list, raising Clean Water Act and regulatory compliance concerns.
ShinyHunters Hack Disrupts Canvas, Exposes Data of 275M Users
Instructure's Canvas platform breached by ShinyHunters, compromising user data and disrupting exams at nearly 9,000 institutions. Legal professionals face rising LMS cyber risks.
Downstream Buyers Now Face Criminal Risk for Duty-Evaded Imports
A new DOJ enforcement push and recent cases show downstream buyers face criminal liability for knowingly purchasing goods brought into the U.S. through customs duty evasion schemes.
California Federal Court Dismisses Offshore Drilling Lawsuit, May 14 Ruling
A California federal judge dismissed environmental nonprofits’ offshore drilling challenge for lack of standing, potentially curbing future legal actions on BOEM projects.
California AG Targets PE-Backed Healthcare in Corporate Practice Crackdown
California AG Rob Bonta announced major enforcement actions and new laws targeting private equity involvement in healthcare, signaling rising compliance risks for legal counsel.
DOJ Sues D.C. Bar to Halt Discipline for Trump-Era Federal Lawyers
The DOJ filed a May 2026 lawsuit against D.C. Bar authorities to stop ethics proceedings against former Trump administration lawyers, escalating state-federal oversight disputes.
DoD Proposes Sweeping FOCI Disclosure Rule for Defense Contractors
A new DoD proposal would require thousands of defense contractors to disclose foreign ownership or influence and impose new mitigation obligations for high-value contracts.
SEC’s Woodcock Targets Private Funds, Financial Reporting in Enforcement Push
New SEC Enforcement Director David Woodcock signals 'back-to-basics' priorities, focusing on private funds and financial reporting—key guidance for compliance professionals.
GM Settles for $12.75M Over Unlawful Sale of California Drivers’ Data
General Motors agrees to $12.75M settlement with California over illegal sale of driver location and behavior data, setting new privacy enforcement precedent for the auto sector.
OpenAI’s KOSA Endorsement Draws Fire Over Regulatory Motives
OpenAI's support of the Kids Online Safety Act reignites debate over tech giants' influence on AI regulation and concerns of regulatory capture in US policymaking.
Supreme Court: State Negligent Hiring Claims Against Freight Brokers Not Preempted
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that freight brokers can face state-law negligent hiring claims, clarifying broker liability and resolving a federal circuit split.
D.C. Medicaid Behavioral Health Providers Face More Investigations, Payment Suspensions
Government scrutiny is rising for Medicaid behavioral health providers in D.C., with increases in investigations, law enforcement referrals, and payment suspensions.
Missouri AG, Counselors Appeal Local Conversion Therapy Bans to Eighth Circuit
Missouri's attorney general and two counselors are challenging local conversion therapy bans as unconstitutional, with the Eighth Circuit set to hear the case in May 2026.
UK Opens Antitrust Probe Into Microsoft’s Business Software Ecosystem
The UK's CMA launches a formal antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem, signaling higher regulatory scrutiny for legal tech users and vendors.
Pope Leo XIV to Issue First Encyclical Critiquing Artificial Intelligence
Pope Leo XIV will sign his first encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas,' tackling AI's ethical and labor risks. The move signals a major religious response to AI's societal role.
HRW Pushes ILO for Global Gig Worker Protections Ahead of June Treaty Talks
Human Rights Watch urges binding international labor protections for gig workers in a new report as ILO treaty negotiations approach, impacting global legal frameworks.
Blockchain Could Curb Anthropic’s Secondary Share Disputes, Analysis Finds
As Anthropic voids unauthorized share transfers, legal experts consider blockchain’s promise for tracking private equity and enforcing transfer restrictions in volatile AI markets.
Judge Invalidates Wildlife Agency's Malathion Ruling Over Flawed Data
A federal judge tossed out the Fish and Wildlife Service's 2022 decision clearing malathion pesticide risks, citing reliance on outdated, unreliable data.
Ninth Circuit Orders EPA to Redo DecaBDE Rule After Tribal, Environmental Challenge
The Ninth Circuit ordered the EPA to redo its DecaBDE flame retardant rule, siding with the Yurok Tribe and environmental groups. The decision may delay regulation and affect manufacturers.