Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General in 50-49 Vote
Todd Blanche confirmed as U.S. Attorney General in a narrow 50-49 Senate vote on August 8, 2026, amid controversy over DOJ independence.
U.S. Synagogues Train Volunteers as Security Amid Rising Attacks
In response to record antisemitic assaults in 2025, U.S. synagogues are training congregants as volunteer security to enhance safety and coordinate with law enforcement.
Hawaii Supreme Court Lets Booking.com Challenge Online Booking Tax
The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that Booking.com can challenge the state's online rental booking tax, a key win for out-of-state defendants and e-commerce law.
Hawaii Supreme Court Restores $2M Fraud Award Against Philip Morris
Hawaii Supreme Court reinstates $2M fraud award against Philip Morris, affirming plaintiff negligence cannot reduce damages in intentional fraud cases.
Texas Court Invalidates Key Tax Provisions on Suppressors and Short-Barreled Firearms
A Texas federal court struck down tax rules on suppressors and short-barreled firearms under the National Firearms Act, altering compliance obligations.
Student Ends Case Against UCCS After Dormmate Murder Negligence Claim
Plaintiff rests case in lawsuit against University of Colorado Colorado Springs over staff negligence after 2024 dormitory shooting deaths.
Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s $400M White House Ballroom Project
A federal appeals court blocks Trump's $400 million White House ballroom plan, citing lack of congressional approval, reinforcing separation of powers.
Ex-San Diego Border Officer Gets 9 Years for Sinaloa Cartel Smuggling
A former San Diego border officer was sentenced to 9 years in prison for aiding fentanyl and cocaine smuggling tied to the Sinaloa Cartel, highlighting federal anti-corruption efforts.
Federal Court Orders Pentagon to Resume Wind Project Security Reviews
A federal court ruled the Pentagon must restart national security reviews for offshore wind projects, impacting legal compliance on energy and defense law.
Judge Allows Defamation Suit Over Political Service Refusal to Proceed
A federal judge allows a defamation lawsuit involving an employee accused of political-motivated service refusal to advance in D.C. court.
Ninth Circuit Backs Washington's Climate Law Against Commerce Clause Challenge
The Ninth Circuit affirms dismissal of PacifiCorp's challenge to Washington's Climate Commitment Act, supporting state climate rules against dormant commerce clause claims.
Denver Sues Philip Morris Over Decades of Cigarette Litter Harm
Denver sues Philip Morris citing a 1979 report revealing tobacco industry's knowledge of cigarette butt environmental damage, raising corporate liability issues.
Ninth Circuit Upholds Arizona Voter Registration Law in En Banc Ruling
En banc Ninth Circuit unanimously upholds Arizona law requiring cancellation of certain voter registrations, impacting election law in the western U.S.
SEC Launches Accounting Fraud Unit on August 7 to Strengthen Enforcement
The SEC launched a specialized accounting fraud unit on August 7, 2026, to intensify enforcement against financial reporting misconduct, impacting legal compliance.
OpenAI Pauses Astra AI Model Over Security Flaws Exposed in May
OpenAI halts Astra AI development after internal tests revealed cybersecurity risks, highlighting security challenges for legal AI tools amid growing regulatory focus.
CMS Unveils ABA Toolkit Amid Growing Autism Therapy Scrutiny
CMS releases new Autism Behavior Analysis toolkit as Congress investigates therapy billing, increasing compliance risks for healthcare providers.
Trump Administration Renewedly Moves to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook
In August 2026, the Trump administration restarted removal proceedings against Fed Governor Lisa Cook over residence fraud allegations, raising legal questions on Fed independence.
Kalshi Asks Court to Block Iowa Regulation, Citing Federal Preemption
Kalshi moves to stop Iowa regulation, citing exclusive Commodity Exchange Act jurisdiction, impacting fintech legal and regulatory strategies.
Amgen Sued Over Data Breach Affecting Patient Information
A class action lawsuit alleges Amgen failed to protect patient data after a 2023 breach via third-party vendor Sirva.
Third-Party Litigation Funding Drives Up Tort Costs, New Data Shows
New data links third-party litigation funding to rising tort costs and larger verdicts, impacting legal risk management for firms and corporations.