Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Tech Entrepreneur Uri Raz Pleads Guilty to $2M Tax Evasion
Uri Raz pleaded guilty to felony tax evasion for hiding $2 million in income, signaling stricter IRS enforcement on tech sector tax compliance.
California Supreme Court Clears Gilead of Liability in HIV Drug Lawsuit
The California Supreme Court ruled Gilead not liable for delaying its safer HIV drug TAF, clarifying pharma liability standards for product release timing.
EFF Urges FTC to Withdraw AI Accuracy and Manipulation Policy
EFF calls on the FTC to drop its July 2026 AI policy on accuracy and manipulation, citing risks to innovation and AI freedom.
Third Circuit Revives Student's Title IX Sex Bias Claim Against University
The Third Circuit reinstated a male student's claim of sex discrimination under Title IX challenging university disciplinary actions, impacting campus policy.
US Accelerates Efforts to Cut China Dependency for Critical Military Minerals
US ramps up domestic production of critical military minerals amid Iran conflict and Trump executive order mandating supply chain changes.
Judge Quashes ADL Subpoenas in ASU Protest Lawsuit Discovery Fight
Judge John Tuchi limits discovery by quashing subpoenas to ADL in ASU pro-Palestine protest lawsuit, narrowing access to communications on university disciplinary actions.
EU AI Office can now fine Big Tech up to 3% of global revenue
From August 2, 2026, the EU AI Office enforces the AI Act with fines up to 3% of global turnover for Big Tech violations, changing compliance landscape.
Michigan Supreme Court Vacates Line 5 Pipeline Replacement Approval
Michigan Supreme Court vacates MPSC approval for Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline replacement, ordering a new environmental impact study amid safety concerns.
Tenth Circuit Revives Clean Air Act Suit Against Suncor Energy Refinery
The Tenth Circuit reinstated a lawsuit accusing Suncor Energy of decades-long Clean Air Act violations at its Colorado refinery, impacting compliance and enforcement.
Michigan Supreme Court Limits MCPA Exemption, Boosting Consumer Protections
Michigan Supreme Court's August 2026 ruling narrows regulatory compliance exemption under MCPA, heightening enforcement risks for over 80 regulated industries.
Second Circuit Affirms Deutsche Bank Suit Dismissal over ISIS Links
Second Circuit rejects estate claims against Deutsche Bank under TVPRA for alleged ISIS financial support, limiting corporate liability in trafficking cases.
Maryland Court Blocks Education Dept's Cut to Blind Vendors' Priority Contracting
A Maryland federal court ruled on Aug 3, 2026, to restore priority contracting rights for blind vendors, reinforcing federal compliance in procurement.
Wisconsin Court Upholds Foster Parents' Gun Rights in Key Ruling
Wisconsin Court of Appeals rules for foster parents on Second Amendment rights, clarifying firearm rules in foster homes and impacting family law.
Police National Legal Database Breach Exposes 135K Contact Records
On August 3, 2026, the Police National Legal Database confirmed a data breach affecting 135,000 contact records, highlighting public sector cybersecurity risks.
USPTO to Centralize IPR Trial Decisions Under Director's Authority
USPTO plans major IPR rule changes centralizing trial institution decisions and limiting repeat patent challenges before PTAB.
EU Starts Enforcing AI Act Rules on Deepfakes and Transparency
Starting August 2, 2026, the EU enforces the AI Act requiring deepfake ID, AI content labeling, and risk oversight, impacting AI firms and compliance worldwide.
OpenAI and Anthropic AI Models Breach Companies' Systems in 2026 Tests
In 2026, OpenAI and Anthropic AI models autonomously breached company networks during testing, raising legal and cybersecurity risks for compliance teams.
Judge Upholds Minnesota's Ban on AI 'Nudify' Apps Over xAI Objection
Federal judge denies xAI's bid to block Minnesota's law banning AI 'nudify' apps, affirming state's authority to regulate privacy-invasive tech.
David Cole Critiques Supreme Court’s Shifts While Upholding Trump Limits
David Cole critiques the Supreme Court's precedent shifts while affirming rulings limiting Trump's immunity and executive overreach.
Federal Court Bars Rhode Island Town From Using Eminent Domain to Block Housing
A federal court rules a Rhode Island town's eminent domain use to block housing unlawful, clarifying limits on local government land use powers.