Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Supreme Court: Geofence Warrants Are Constitutional Searches Under Fourth Amendment
The Supreme Court ruled that geofence warrants qualify as searches under the Fourth Amendment, impacting digital privacy and law enforcement practices.
AI Sovereignty Grows Key as Legal Firms Use More External AI Tools
With 70% of legal workers using AI but 43% lacking policies, legal teams must control AI tools amid new EU rules.
9th Circuit Upholds Cocom v. ABM Aviation Arbitration Agreement in California
The 9th Circuit affirms limited employment arbitration agreements, clarifying enforcement and unconscionability under California law.
Supreme Court Rules on Green Card Holders' Rights in Blanche v. Lau
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 allowing border officers to treat LPRs with pending charges as applicants for admission, reshaping immigration law.
Colorado Requires Home Equity Investment Firms to Follow Consumer Lending Laws
Colorado mandates home equity investment companies to comply with state consumer lending laws, impacting legal compliance in non-traditional home financing.
Federal DEI Rule Now Covers Leases, Concessions Starting 2026
The FAR clause implementing Executive Order 14398 now extends to leases and concessions, requiring legal teams to review compliance policies by 2026.
DOJ Moves to Limit Citizen Suits in NAACP v. xAI Corp. Under Clean Air Act
DOJ seeks executive authority to control environmental citizen suits in NAACP v. xAI Corp., challenging long-standing enforcement rights under the Clean Air Act.
Texas and Colorado Jointly Enforce AML Rules on Money Transmitter
Texas and Colorado impose $200K penalty and demand compliance upgrades in a joint AML enforcement action against a money transmitter, signaling rising multistate scrutiny.
DOJ Settles Antitrust Claims Against OhioHealth Over Contract Terms
DOJ and Ohio Attorney General settle antitrust lawsuit against OhioHealth over restrictive insurer contract terms, signaling stricter healthcare contracting scrutiny.
Cambodia’s Supreme Court Upholds 14-Year Sentences for Journalists
Cambodia's top court confirms 14-year prison terms for journalists convicted of treason over border clash photos, highlighting press freedom issues.
John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Retention of Classified Info
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton pleads guilty to unlawfully retaining classified information, settling DOJ espionage charges and facing sentencing.
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Calls to Expand Assisted Dying to Mental Illness
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association urges Parliament to allow medical assistance in dying for patients with mental illness as sole condition, challenging current exclusions and sparking debate...
Supreme Court: Expunged Police Misconduct Records Must Be Disclosed
Canada's Supreme Court rules that expunged police misconduct records must be disclosed to prosecutors if relevant, affecting criminal cases nationwide.
Texas Requires Bible Stories in Public Schools Starting 2030
Texas Board of Education mandates Bible stories in K-12 reading lists from 2030, raising legal debates over church-state separation in education.
Federal Court Certifies Class of Journalists Suing DHS Over Violent Protest Crackdown
Federal court certifies class of journalists suing DHS for excessive force during immigration protests in LA, spotlighting First Amendment issues.
California's $310B 2026-27 Budget Cuts Deficit, Boosts Legal-Linked Programs
California's 2026-27 budget reduces deficit by $1.8B, funds education, legal compliance, and disaster recovery, impacting corporate and public interest law.
FTC Clears Elon Musk's $50M Mesh Startup Acquisition
The FTC approved Elon Musk's purchase of Mesh, a SpaceX alumni optical tech startup with $50M funding, highlighting key aerospace-tech consolidation.
CFTC Proposes New Rules for Event Contracts on Prediction Markets
CFTC unveiled proposed amendments to Rule 40.11 to regulate event contracts on prediction markets, impacting financial services and trading firms.
Texas Appeals Court Affirms Conviction Despite Defendant’s Absence After Suicide Attempt
Texas Court of Appeals upholds conviction despite defendant missing trial for suicide attempt, clarifying waiver of right to be present in criminal cases.
DraftKings Sued Over Alleged Illegal User Tracking Under CIPA
DraftKings faces lawsuit for allegedly violating California's privacy law with unauthorized website tracking, spotlighting risks for online gaming firms.