Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Tennessee Supreme Court Orders Unsealing of Secret Criminal Court Records
The Tennessee Supreme Court has mandated written justifications for sealing court records, reinforcing transparency and public access in a key criminal case ruling.
States Move to Break Up Live Nation–Ticketmaster After 2026 Antitrust Verdict
Over 30 states ask a federal court to split Live Nation and Ticketmaster after a jury found antitrust violations, challenging a prior DOJ settlement and raising stakes for digital platform regulation.
Google Appeals Search Monopoly Ruling, Citing Market Fairness
Google has filed an appellate brief challenging a federal ruling labeling it a search monopoly, escalating a precedent-setting antitrust battle impacting Big Tech regulation.
UNGA Adopts Resolution Backing ICJ Climate Change Obligations
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution urging member states to comply with ICJ obligations to curb emissions, escalating global legal pressure for climate action.
ICC Orders Duterte’s Continued Detention Over Flight, Obstruction Risks
The ICC ruled former Philippine President Duterte must remain in custody, citing flight and obstruction risks—a move with major implications for international criminal law.
Cox Media Group Settles FTC AI Eavesdropping Case for $930K
Cox Media Group and partners settled FTC claims on May 21, 2026, paying $930K total over misleading AI ‘Active Listening’ advertising and privacy misrepresentations.
Australia fines X $465K for failing to disclose online safety steps
An Australian court fined X (formerly Twitter) $465,000 for not responding to regulators about child safety content, signaling rising legal accountability for tech platforms.
Trump Shelves AI Order Amid Tech Pushback, Leaves U.S. Policy in Flux
President Trump abruptly postponed an AI executive order after pushback from CEOs, disrupting planned federal oversight and fueling regulatory uncertainty for legal teams.
Texas AG Sues WhatsApp Over Encryption Claims
Texas has filed suit against WhatsApp, alleging it misled users about its encryption for chat backups, spotlighting state-level scrutiny on digital privacy promises.
Brazil Empowers Data Agency to Enforce Big Tech Platform Liability
Brazil hands enforcement powers to its data agency after Supreme Court expands big tech liability, aligning internet regulations with EU standards and impacting tech firms in Latin America.
Texas Sues Netflix for Alleged Data Privacy Violations Involving Children
Texas has filed suit against Netflix, alleging improper collection and sharing of user—especially children's—data. The case highlights rising state action on privacy risks for tech platforms.
Tenth Circuit Backs Employers: DEI Training Doesn’t Equal Hostile Work Environment
The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that a single DEI training isn’t enough to establish a hostile work environment under Title VII, guiding corporate DEI strategies.
Judge Blocks California Blackjack Ban, Cardrooms Get Temporary Reprieve
A California judge halts new state regulations banning cardroom blackjack, temporarily protecting 18,000 jobs and $464M in revenue for the gaming industry.
NY Judge Bars Warrantless Evidence in Mangione Murder Case
A New York judge excludes evidence from a warrantless search in the Luigi Mangione murder trial, clarifying boundaries of evidence collection and media access in high-profile cases.
ICJ Affirms Global Right to Strike, Leaves Limits to National Laws
The International Court of Justice confirms workers' right to strike under international law but allows nations to set specific limitations, impacting multinational employers.
NY Court of Appeals Lets Minors Appeal Custody Rulings Independently
New York's highest court now allows minors to appeal custody decisions without parental involvement, resolving legal inconsistencies and empowering young people in family law cases.
Verisk, Armilla Shift Liability Coverage as AI Legal Errors Surge in 2026
Insurers Verisk and Armilla AI are revising legal malpractice policies after a sharp rise in AI-driven legal errors—prompting law firms to adapt coverage and risk management.
Study: Workplace Monitoring Apps Share Employee Data with Ad Giants
A new study finds workplace monitoring apps send employee data to ad platforms like Meta and Google, raising major privacy and compliance concerns for organizations.
Seventh Circuit weighs TCPA coverage for spam text messages
The Seventh Circuit is hearing arguments on whether the TCPA covers spam texts, a decision with major implications for privacy laws and telecom industries amid rising cyber scams.
Tennessee Sets New Limits on Noncompetes Effective 2026
Tennessee's new law voids noncompete agreements for many workers, effective July 2026, reshaping employment contracts and legal strategy for employers and counsel.