Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Ex-Kings County Judge Arrested in $5M Wire Fraud Conspiracy
Former Kings County Supreme Court Justice Edward Harold King was arrested and charged with wire fraud conspiracy after resigning amid misconduct investigation.
Rohit Chopra Tapped to Lead California’s New Business Regulator
Ex-CFPB Director Rohit Chopra appointed by Governor Newsom as Secretary of California’s new Business and Consumer Services Agency, signaling tougher regulatory oversight.
Judge Signals Texas Immigration Law Faces Major Constitutional Hurdles
Judge David Alan Ezra questioned the constitutionality of Texas SB 4 on May 13, 2026, raising major compliance questions for legal teams and policy watchers.
Musk-Altman OpenAI Trial Wraps Testimony, Closing Arguments Next
Testimony concluded in the Musk-Altman OpenAI trial, spotlighting legal questions on AI nonprofit governance. Closing arguments are set for May 14, 2026.
Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI for Chatbot’s Unlicensed Medical Claims
Pennsylvania regulators accuse Character.AI's chatbot, 'Emilie,' of practicing medicine without a license, raising urgent legal compliance questions for AI in healthcare.
Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair Amid Inflation Surge
Kevin Warsh was confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair by a 54-45 Senate vote, taking the helm amid persistent inflation and heightened scrutiny over Fed independence.
10th Circuit Sides with UnitedHealthcare in $4M Medicaid Fraud Dispute
UnitedHealthcare wins at the 10th Circuit, fending off $4M fraud claims from La Frontera Center over unpaid Medicaid claims. Decision shapes payor-provider dynamics.
Appeals Court Reviews DOJ Push for Michigan Voter Data Disclosure
Federal appeals court hears dispute over DOJ's request for Michigan's unredacted voter registration list, balancing transparency, privacy, and federal oversight in election law.
CIRCIA Cyber Reporting Deadline Pushed to May 2026 After Industry Pushback
CISA has extended the CIRCIA cyber incident reporting deadline to May 2026, giving critical infrastructure and contractors more time to update compliance protocols and risk plans.
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Murder Convictions
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, citing jury tampering by court clerk Becky Hill and ordering a new trial.
EU AMLA Issues Reporting Standards for Direct Supervision Selection
The EU AMLA released a reporting package to guide Member States in identifying entities for direct AML supervision—impacting compliance for cross-border financial and legal professionals.
Louisiana Advances Map Eliminating Majority-Black Congressional District
Louisiana Senate OKs new map removing a majority-Black district, setting up legal battles and raising concerns among voting rights advocates and lawmakers.
White House Discord Delays AI Policy Amid China Cyber Threats
White House policy disputes and postponed China talks are stalling AI regulation, raising urgent compliance challenges for legal teams as threats to U.S. AI security mount.
EPA Finds Major Workplace Risks in 1,2-Dichloroethane Use
EPA's final risk evaluation finds 1,2-dichloroethane poses unreasonable risks in 15 workplace uses, triggering regulatory action for occupational safety in the U.S.
Fifth Circuit Reviews Constitutionality of Congressional Proxy Voting
The Fifth Circuit is weighing if House proxy voting during the pandemic tainted a trillion-dollar spending law—a case with far-reaching effects for legislative procedure.
Federal Judge Orders ICE Training After Colorado Warrantless Arrest Violations
A judge has mandated ICE agent retraining in Colorado after repeated violations of court-imposed limits on warrantless arrests, spotlighting stricter judicial oversight.
U.S. Broadens Cuba Sanctions: Secondary Sanctions Now in Play
The Biden administration expands Cuba sanctions to include secondary sanctions authority, increasing compliance risks for non-U.S. companies. Legal teams should reassess controls.
Utah Urges Tenth Circuit to Resume Crackdown on Psilocybin Churches
Utah officials appeal to the Tenth Circuit, seeking to overturn injunctions that block enforcement of drug laws against a religious group using psilocybin mushrooms.
Jury Hears Closing Arguments in NYC Chinese Police Outpost Trial
Jurors in Brooklyn federal court heard closing arguments in the trial of Lu Jianwang, accused of running an unauthorized Chinese police station in Manhattan.
PE's AI buying spree drives scrutiny over conflicts and tougher disclosures
Private equity's billion-dollar AI deals invite new DOJ, FTC, and SEC attention on conflicts and disclosures, challenging legal and compliance advisers.