Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Supreme Court leans toward limiting lawsuits against federal prison officials
The Supreme Court signals it may restrict prisoners' lawsuits over medical care, favoring legislative remedies over Bivens claims.
EFF and ACLU Push for Warrants on ALPR Searches in Sixth Circuit
EFF and ACLU urge Sixth Circuit to require warrants for license plate tracking, a key privacy dispute in United States v. Sturdivant.
DOJ Issues First 'Near-Miss' Enforcement Deal in OFAC Sanctions Case
DOJ announces first 'near-miss' non-prosecution agreement with Extreme Networks over OFAC due diligence failures, paired with a major OFAC settlement.
Court Dismisses Colorado Regent Wanda James's Lawsuit Over Cannabis, Race Dispute
Federal judge dismisses Wanda James's lawsuit against CU regents citing legislative immunity in a high-profile case involving race and cannabis issues.
Trial Opens for French Police Officers Over 2020 Michel Zecler Beating
Three French police officers stand trial for the 2020 beating of Michel Zecler, spotlighting police accountability and contradictory evidence.
Nvidia Investigates CEO’s Ties to Chinese-Linked Executive
Nvidia probes CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with a Chinese intelligence-linked executive amid national security concerns affecting legal compliance.
Democrats Launch Congressional Probes into Trump Fossil Fuel Rollbacks
After the 2026 midterms, Democrats begin congressional investigations into Trump-era fossil fuel policies, signaling potential legal and compliance shifts for energy firms.
Court Upholds Prosecution Over Threat Against AFT President Weingarten
Federal court rejects dismissal in case prosecuting threats against American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, affirming limits on threatening speech.
Melania Trump, LSU Launch $7M Foster Youth Scholarship
Melania Trump and LSU have launched a $7 million scholarship program supporting foster youth across 26 universities, backed by major private donors.
Arkansas Supreme Court Probes Bar Exam Score Tampering by Official
Arkansas Supreme Court investigates allegations that a former official manipulated bar exam scores, raising concerns about exam integrity.
Judge Allows Discovery into DOJ’s Prosecution of Smartmatic's Parent Company
U.S. District Judge Williams permits discovery into DOJ’s prosecution tactics in Smartmatic's parent company case, probing potential vindictive motives amid political fallout.
Scott Colom Leads Mississippi Senate Race Near Historic Win
Scott Colom leads by 2,645 votes in Mississippi Senate race, nearing a historic win as the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction, with key election legal implications.
Pornhub $120M Settlement Nears Approval With New Age Checks
A court nears approval of Pornhub's $120M settlement enforcing strict government ID age verification for all video content participants and uploaders.
Federal Judge Dismisses Pornhub Suit Over Childhood Exposure Claims
A Utah federal judge rules Pornhub is not subject to lawsuits alleging harm from childhood exposure to pornography, citing jurisdiction issues.
DOJ Drops Election Lawsuit Against California Over Ballot Dispute
The DOJ formally dismisses its lawsuit challenging California's ballot verification after courts rejected its claims of noncitizen voting.
Ninth Circuit Orders New Trial for Arizona Man Over ISIS Support Conviction
Ninth Circuit reverses Abdul Kareem's ISIS material support conviction for insufficient evidence of intent, impacting terrorism case standards.
OCC Issues Risk-Based Framework for Banks’ Use of Generative AI
The OCC released a supervisory framework guiding banks on managing risks of Super Intelligence AI, focusing on risk-based controls over generative and agentic AI.
Judge Lets Civil Rights Claims Against San Diego Bike Cops Proceed
Federal judge permits civil rights lawsuit over alleged excessive force and unlawful arrests by San Diego police bike team in Gaslamp Quarter.
Dem Leaders Warn Counsel to Preserve Texts, Brace for 2026 Probes
Democratic chairs urge legal counsel to preserve records and prepare for 2026 investigations into Trump-era document handling and obstruction claims.
EPA Launches PFAS TECH Strategy to Advance Cleanup Technology Innovation
EPA's PFAS TECH strategy funds and tests new cleanup technologies, signaling increased legal and regulatory PFAS risks.