Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Delaware Chancery Clarifies Defense Cost Advancement in Three Cases
Delaware Court of Chancery clarifies when officers and directors are entitled to advancement of defense costs, highlighting exceptions for misconduct.
2nd Circuit Revives NYC Handgun Licensing Challenges
Second Circuit court partially reinstates challenges to NYC's handgun carry limits, delaying dismissal and impacting Second Amendment litigation.
New York Enforces AI Safety Law, Targets OpenAI and Anthropic
New York enforces AI safety law requiring major AI firms to register by 2027, with penalties and reporting rules impacting legal compliance.
Hegseth Faces Impeachment Over Unauthorized Military Actions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces impeachment over alleged unauthorized military actions, raising legal and compliance issues for national security counsel.
Australia Sets AI Safety Regulator After OpenAI's Delayed Data Breach Report
Australia will create a new AI safety regulator following OpenAI’s delayed breach notification, impacting AI compliance standards for legal professionals.
Senate Advances Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill Amid Lame-Duck Challenges
Senate votes 73-25 to move forward with bipartisan permitting reform bill to speed energy and infrastructure projects, facing hurdles before becoming law.
Supreme Court Questions Fee Awards in Pipeline Eminent Domain Case
The Supreme Court questions attorney fee awards in Hoffmann v. WBI, clarifying standards for eminent domain under the Natural Gas Act.
Supreme Court Reconsiders Trump’s White House Ballroom Project
The Supreme Court revisits Trump's contested $400M White House ballroom project, spotlighting executive authority limits and congressional approval requirements.
Federal Court Allows Disability Claims in University of Michigan AI Misconduct Case
A federal court permits disability discrimination claims against University of Michigan over AI misconduct ruling, emphasizing ADA compliance in academia.
California Appeals Court Dismisses School Districts' Social Media Liability Claims
The California Court of Appeal rejects negligence and nuisance claims against Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube by four school districts over student mental health.
Democrats Win Congress But Voters Back Tougher Crime Measures in Six States
In 2026 midterms, Democrats gained Congress and state legislatures, while voters approved six tougher crime laws, impacting litigation and corrections.
Elvis Presley Rights Holders Sue AI Music Generator Suno
Elvis Presley Enterprises sues AI music generator Suno for unauthorized use of Presley's voice, likeness, and 859 copyrighted songs, seeking $50M+ damages.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Faces Lawsuit Over Undisclosed Affair with Alleged Spy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sued for not disclosing an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, raising governance and security concerns.
Monsanto Scores Key Roundup Win After Supreme Court Preemption Ruling
The Supreme Court's 7-2 ruling preempts state failure-to-warn claims against Monsanto's Roundup, leading to a unanimous defense win in Missouri.
Class Action Alleges Coca-Cola Tracks Users Despite Cookie Opt-Outs
A class action lawsuit claims Coca-Cola continued tracking California website visitors despite their cookie opt-outs, raising privacy enforcement issues.
Rep. Massie files impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie introduces eight impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war policy and alleged misconduct amid partisan division.
Democrats’ Denver Summit Signals New Legal Battles for 2028 Election
Democrats meet in Denver to strategize 2028 run, impacting election law and compliance challenges for legal professionals.
Supreme Court Reviews Canada’s 2020 Assault Rifle Ban Challenge
Canada's Supreme Court is hearing challenges to the 2020 assault rifle ban, testing constitutional law and firearm regulation.
Ninth Circuit Pauses FY 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration
The Ninth Circuit Court halted the Diversity Visa lottery registration for FY 2027, delaying visa processing and impacting immigration compliance strategies.
Ninth Circuit Limits California's Greenhouse Gas Disclosure Laws
Ninth Circuit curtails parts of California's climate disclosure laws, upholding Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting but blocking Scope 3 and risk reports. Impact on corporate compliance expected.