Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
USCIS Revives Public Charge Rule Tightening Green Card Eligibility
USCIS will deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits under a new 2026 policy reinstating the broader public charge rule.
AI Vendor Contracts Pose New Risks for Legal Teams
Legal teams face new challenges in AI vendor contracts with clauses allowing data use for training and IP ownership issues.
Redi-Bag USA Pays $7.3M for Customs Fraud on Country of Origin
Redi-Bag USA settles for $7.3M over misrepresenting Chinese goods' origin, highlighting DOJ's crackdown on trade compliance.
Federal Judge Rules US Border Phone Searches Violated Rights of Activist
A federal court rules that US Customs and Border Protection's 2024 phone searches of Palestinian American activist Osama Abu Irshaid violated the Fourth Amendment.
DOJ Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Anti-Weaponization Fund After Court Block
DOJ seeks dismissal of lawsuits after federal judge blocks $1.776B anti-weaponization fund tied to Trump IRS settlement, impacting civil rights litigation.
HRW, ACLU Report Abuse and Deaths at Fort Bliss Detention Camp
HRW and ACLU detail abuse, neglect, and detainee deaths at Fort Bliss immigration camp, highlighting legal risks and oversight gaps for practitioners.
Senator Wyden Files Hatch Act Complaint Against RFK Jr. for Iowa Calls
Senator Ron Wyden filed a Hatch Act complaint against RFK Jr. alleging improper political pressure on Iowa Libertarian candidates in June 2026.
Third Circuit Rules NJ Assault Weapons Ban Unconstitutional
The Third Circuit struck down New Jersey's assault weapons ban, citing the 2022 Supreme Court Bruen ruling, reshaping gun law enforcement.
Court Appoints Receiver to Oversee Arizona Prison Healthcare
A court-appointed receiver will manage Arizona's prison healthcare amid ongoing reform disputes and planned state appeals.
Utah man charged with hate crimes in religiously motivated stabbing
Utah prosecutors charge Peter Larsen with hate crimes and attempted aggravated murder for stabbing a Muslim man at a mall.
CMS Proposes Limits on Outsourced Remote Monitoring Under Medicare
CMS proposes new Medicare rules restricting outsourced remote physiologic and therapeutic monitoring, impacting healthcare compliance and contracts.
Court Clears Way for Importers to Recover IEEPA-Imposed Duties
US court rulings enable importers to reclaim tariffs imposed under IEEPA, impacting trade compliance and duty refund claims.
2026 State AG Races Point to Enforcement Shifts Businesses Must Track
State attorney general races in 2026 are drawing record funding and signal shifts in enforcement that legal teams must monitor closely.
Florida Court Dismisses Trump Media's $3.8B Defamation Suit Against Washington Post
A Florida federal judge grants summary judgment to The Washington Post, dismissing Trump Media's $3.8 billion defamation suit over a corrected article.
Federal Court Approves $70M Drug Price Inflation Settlements
Federal court approves two $70 million settlements resolving antitrust claims on generic drug price inflation by Glenmark, Greenstone, and Pfizer.
Judge Blocks South Dakota Ban on Abortion Information Ads
A federal judge halts South Dakota's law banning abortion pill ad info, safeguarding First Amendment rights amid state abortion restrictions.
USCIS Hits FY 2027 H-1B Visa Cap, Signaling Tight Hiring Market
USCIS reached FY 2027 H-1B visa cap with 85,000 visas allocated and demand strong despite fewer registrations, impacting corporate hiring strategies.
Court Halts Enforcement of California's Truth in Labeling Law
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking California's SB 343 enforcement amid constitutional challenges.
Flock Safety Ends Pilot Audio Tech That Detected Human Distress Sounds
Flock Safety stops pilot of audio tech detecting screams amid privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny, highlighting legal risks for surveillance tools.
China’s Moonshot AI Launches Kimi K3, Matching Top U.S. AI Models
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model matches leading U.S. AI performance weeks after release, with lower costs and advanced features impacting legal tech and AI regulation.