Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
UN Experts Demand UK Review Indefinite IPP Sentences Over Mental Harm
UN human rights experts urge UK to review indefinite IPP sentences causing severe psychological harm to thousands of prisoners held beyond original tariffs.
Sixth Circuit Reinstates Builder's Risk Coverage, Rejects Insurer's Denial
The Sixth Circuit rejected an insurer's procedural defense to builder's risk coverage, clarifying legal standards for construction insurance claims.
Federal Court Allows Environmental Justice Lawsuits Against Air Quality Districts
A federal judge ruled that air quality districts can face Clean Air Act lawsuits for failing to protect low-income communities, expanding environmental legal risks.
Judge Criticizes DOJ Lawyer for AI-Hallucinated Fake Case Citation
Judge Hala Jarbou faulted DOJ counsel for citing a non-existent case likely generated by AI in immigration litigation.
Illinois Enacts AI Safety Measures Act Requiring Third-Party Audits
Illinois passed the AI Safety Measures Act mandating audits and transparency for large AI developers, effective 2027 with phased requirements.
US Groups Sue Trump Over ICC Sanctions, Claim Free Speech Violation
Democracy for the Arab World Now and TAAG sue Trump administration over sanctions targeting ICC activism, alleging First Amendment violations.
Epstein Survivors Criticize DOJ Nominee Blanche’s Meeting as Disappointing
Epstein survivors criticize DOJ nominee Todd Blanche's July 16 meeting as dismissive and politically driven, raising stakes for his confirmation.
True the Vote Unveils New Election Fraud Film After Past Court Losses
True the Vote and Pastor Lorenzo Sewell release 'Trap,' continuing debunked 2020 election fraud claims dismissed by courts and experts.
Stanford JD Candidates Unveil New Research on Birthright Citizenship Origins
Stanford JD candidates presented fresh research on birthright citizenship's legal origins, enriching constitutional and immigration law debates.
San Francisco Orders Apple, Google to Remove AI ‘Nudify’ Apps
San Francisco demands Apple and Google remove 13 AI-powered 'nudify' apps exploiting women and girls, highlighting legal risks for AI app makers.
Investigation Targets White House Teleprompter Operator for Insider Trading
Federal regulators investigate a White House teleprompter operator for insider trading using Kalshi prediction market trades on Trump speeches.
Trump Renewed Claims of Chinese Election Meddling, Pushes Voter ID Law
Trump alleges China hacked 220M voter files in 2020 election, pressing Congress on voter ID despite legal setbacks.
DOJ Sues Maryland Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants
The DOJ challenges Maryland's in-state tuition laws for undocumented immigrants, continuing federal lawsuits targeting similar state policies.
FWS Misses Deadlines to Protect Five Imperiled Great Basin Species
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service missed mandated deadlines to assess endangered freshwater species in the Great Basin, raising concerns over ESA compliance.
FERC Directs NERC to Develop Data Center Power Reliability Standards
FERC orders NERC to create specific power grid reliability standards for data centers, impacting legal compliance for operators and counsel.
Chase Griffin Gets 9 Years for $2.8M Bank Fraud Scheme Promoted on Instagram
Chase Griffin sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for a $2.8M bank fraud scheme using Instagram to recruit accomplices and promote crimes.
Legal Teams Drive 19.5% of Enterprise AI Use, Heightening GC Governance Role
Legal departments lead enterprise AI adoption with 19.5% of usage, pushing GCs to strengthen oversight and policies for risk management.
Delaware Updates Banking, Money Transmission, and Stablecoin Laws
Delaware enacts major updates to banking, money transmission, and stablecoin laws, modernizing its financial regulatory framework for fintech and banks.
New Mexico Tightens Rules on Oil Well Cleanup and Financial Assurance
New Mexico enacts rules requiring oil operators to provide up to $150K per inactive well for cleanup, addressing environmental and financial risks.
Italian Court Convicts 32 Over 2018 Genoa Bridge Collapse
An Italian court convicted 32 individuals for the 2018 Genoa bridge collapse, highlighting legal accountability in infrastructure safety and corporate compliance.