Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Judge Halts AI Mass Termination of 1,400 NEH Grants
A federal judge halted the Department of Government Efficiency’s AI-driven cancellation of 1,400 NEH grants, spotlighting constitutional limits on automated agency actions.
Trump’s Beijing Summit Spotlights AI and Iran Amid Rising Tensions
President Trump’s Beijing summit brings U.S.-China relations, Iran crisis, and AI governance to the forefront, intensifying legal and regulatory challenges for the U.S.
Connecticut, Iowa Advance New Privacy and AI Laws; Colorado Eyes Rule Changes
Connecticut passes tougher data broker rules, Iowa enacts chatbot safety law for minors, and Colorado considers updating privacy pricing regulations. Legal professionals face new compliance require...
Fintech Startup Parker Files for Bankruptcy, Halts Operations
Corporate credit card fintech Parker filed for bankruptcy despite $200M+ in funding, raising concerns for legal, fintech, and regulatory professionals about startup risks.
Google Edits Chrome AI Privacy Pledge, Prompting Compliance Questions
Google quietly removed a Chrome privacy assurance about AI data staying on-device. Legal teams must assess compliance, disclosure, and user controls tied to new Gemini Nano features.
Lawyer Fined $5K for AI-Fueled Mis-Citations in My Pillow Libel Case
A federal court has fined an attorney $5,000 for repeated mis-citations involving AI-generated content in the high-profile Coomer v. Lindell election-related libel suit.
Alabama Urges Supreme Court to Reinstate Congressional Map Struck Over Black Vote Dilution
Alabama petitions the Supreme Court to allow use of its original congressional map, previously struck down for diluting Black votes, citing a recent redistricting ruling.
DOJ Launches West Coast Strike Force to Target Health Care Fraud
The DOJ has formed a West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force to intensify enforcement in Arizona, Nevada, and Northern California, signaling heightened legal risks for providers.
BMS Faces Antitrust Claims Over Delayed Generics for Cancer Drugs
Bristol Myers Squibb is accused of using pay-for-delay deals to block generic versions of its cancer drugs Thalomid and Revlimid, sparking new antitrust concerns.
San Diego County Faces Wrongful Death Claims After Judge’s Ruling
A federal judge lets wrongful death and civil rights claims proceed against San Diego County after an inmate's overdose death. The case highlights public liability for inmate care.
Second Circuit Again Preempts NY Mortgage Escrow Interest Law
The Second Circuit reaffirmed that New York’s mortgage escrow interest mandate is preempted by federal law, intensifying a circuit split and raising Supreme Court prospects.
Supreme Court Scrutiny Grows on Alabama’s Nitrogen Gas Executions
Alabama’s nitrogen gas executions face heightened Supreme Court scrutiny as new filings challenge method’s constitutionality and raise concerns over inmate suffering.
Senate Panel Unanimously Advances GUARD Act on AI, Kids, and Safety
The Senate Judiciary Committee moved forward the GUARD Act, a key bill setting age-verification and disclosure rules for AI chatbots targeting minors.
US Trade Court Strikes Down Trump's Section 122 Tariffs
The US Court of International Trade invalidated Trump's 10% global tariffs under Section 122, reshaping relief eligibility and challenging executive trade authority.
Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Redistricting Referendum
Virginia's top court has voided the state's recently approved redistricting referendum, reversing Democrats' attempt to redraw congressional maps and raising new legal questions.
THL Partners Acquires Celerion for $1.8B in Major Life Sciences Deal
THL Partners is acquiring clinical pharmacology leader Celerion from H.I.G. Capital for $1.8 billion, strengthening its healthcare portfolio and reflecting strong private equity interest in drug de...
FTC Bans Kochava from Selling Sensitive Location Data
The FTC has banned data broker Kochava from selling or sharing sensitive location data, underlining regulatory scrutiny on data privacy practices for legal and compliance teams.
EDNY Doubles Down on Preemption in Insulin Pump Liability Case
The Eastern District of New York reaffirmed federal preemption, dismissing Gallego v. Tandem Diabetes Care and limiting state law claims against FDA-approved medical devices.
ASIC Sets June 30 Deadline for Digital Asset Licence Applications
ASIC reminds digital asset service providers in Australia to apply for or vary AFS licences by June 30, 2026, as regulatory scrutiny tightens ahead of new laws.
US Commerce Dept to Vet AI Models From Google DeepMind, Microsoft, xAI
The Commerce Dept's CAISI now has formal agreements to evaluate AI models from Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI for national security risks—advancing federal AI oversight.