Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Library AI Policies Spotlight Legal Gray Zone Amid Federal Delay
U.S. libraries enforce new AI governance rules as federal AI regulation lags, leaving legal and compliance teams to navigate policy gaps and emerging institutional frameworks.
AI-Managed Stockholm Café Raises Labor Law, Compliance Concerns
Stockholm's Andon Café, run by AI manager Mona, sparks debate over Swedish labor law, compliance risks, and legal oversight as AI systems assume real-world management roles.
Sutter Health's $4.3M ERISA Settlement Gets Green Light
A California federal court approved a $4.3M settlement over Sutter Health’s 403(b) plan mismanagement, impacting 73,000 participants and highlighting ERISA fiduciary risks.
IRS Restores Significant Issue Rulings, Expands AI-Driven Audit Approach
The IRS revives its significant issue ruling program and boosts use of AI in audit selection as staffing and funding shrink, impacting tax law practice and corporate compliance.
NC Man Pleads Guilty to Doxxing Supreme Court Justice Online
Kyle Andrews Edwards pleaded guilty to doxxing a U.S. Supreme Court Justice with intent to threaten or incite violence, spotlighting security concerns for the federal judiciary.
Texas AG Sues Netflix Over Child Data Collection and Platform Design
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files suit against Netflix, alleging violations of child privacy laws and addictive platform design. Legal, compliance teams face new scrutiny.
Texas Secures LG Smart TV Privacy Settlement Over User Data Collection
Texas reaches a settlement with LG over smart TV data collection practices, highlighting growing privacy enforcement for IoT devices and consumer protection concerns.
Colorado Senate Advances Bill to Narrow State’s AI Act
Colorado moves to replace its sweeping AI Act with SB 189, focusing on disclosure, recordkeeping, and consumer notice for AI-driven decisions.
Supreme Court Keeps Mifepristone Access Until May 14, 2026 During Appeal
The Supreme Court extended nationwide access to abortion pill mifepristone until May 14, 2026, maintaining current prescribing rules while legal challenges proceed.
EU Merger Guidelines Updated for Digital Markets and Sustainability
The European Commission's revised merger guidelines integrate digital, innovation, and sustainability concerns, expanding the EU’s merger review framework for future deals.
NC Voters Drop Senate Map Suit After Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
North Carolina voters have ended their challenge to the state's Senate district map following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Army MAPS $50B Procurement Spurs Early Legal Counsel Guidance
Contractors are urged to engage legal teams early for the Army's $50B MAPS IDIQ, as bid protests spotlight litigation risks and complex compliance for this major federal acquisition.
House Passes Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
The U.S. House passes the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, extending agricultural programs through 2031 and introducing national security measures.
Federal Judges Push Back on DOJ Subpoenas in Trans Youth Care Cases
Federal judges and hospitals challenge DOJ subpoenas seeking transgender youth healthcare data, raising legal and strategic implications for healthcare counsel and compliance teams.
EPA Withdraws Proposed RCRA PFAS Hazardous Listing
The EPA has withdrawn its proposal to list nine PFAS as hazardous under RCRA, citing existing regulatory sufficiency and recent CERCLA designations. What it means for compliance.
Trump Backs Federal Gasoline Tax Suspension Amid Price Surge
President Trump reverses stance and backs suspending the federal gasoline tax, intensifying debates among legal counsel as Congress faces pressure over rising fuel prices.
GM to Pay $12.75M in California Over OnStar Data Sales
General Motors will pay $12.75 million to settle claims it sold Californians’ driving data to insurers, marking the largest CCPA penalty and highlighting ongoing legal privacy risks.
Philippine House Impeaches VP Sara Duterte Again Amid Legal Uncertainty
Philippine lawmakers impeached Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time, raising questions about executive accountability, disclosure laws, and constitutional procedure.
HUD Tightens Fair Housing Focus, Targets Intentional Discrimination
HUD narrows Fair Housing Act enforcement to intentional discrimination and increases scrutiny of special purpose credit programs. Legal advisors must adapt compliance strategies.
SEC Floats Optional Semiannual Reporting for Public Companies
The SEC has proposed letting public companies file semiannual reports instead of quarterly, aiming to ease regulatory burdens and boost market appeal. Comment period now open.