Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Perplexity AI Launches Computer for Counsel, Legal AI Platform
On June 24, 2026, Perplexity AI launched Computer for Counsel, an AI platform designed to integrate legal research and workflow tools with enterprise-level security.
Abstract Launches AI Agents to Streamline Regulatory Compliance Tasks
Abstract debuts AI agents in June 2026 to automate regulatory compliance reporting, easing workloads for legal and compliance teams.
D.C. Circuit Upholds Trump’s Expedited Removal Policy Expansion
D.C. Circuit court upholds Trump-era expedited removal policy nationwide, preserving fast-track deportations without judicial hearings.
Senate Panel Advances Contractor Cyber Ops Pilot in 2027 NDAA
The Senate Armed Services Committee advances provision letting contractors conduct cyber operations under US Cyber Command, reshaping defense strategy.
Trump Delays Bipartisan Housing Bill Signing Pending Voting Legislation
President Trump postponed signing the bipartisan housing bill on June 24, 2026, tying approval to the unrelated SAVE America Act, complicating legal and regulatory progress.
Trial Starts for Uber Driver Charged in Deadly 2025 Palisades Fire
Jury trial begins for Jonathan Rinderknecht charged with starting the 2025 Palisades Fire that killed 12 and caused massive damage.
Federal Judge Bars ICE Arrests Inside Immigration Courthouses Nationwide
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts rules ICE cannot arrest inside immigration courthouses, citing policy failures and protecting immigrant court access.
Legal Teams Struggle with AI Risks Without Proper Governance
Rising AI adoption pressures legal and compliance teams to adopt governance frameworks amid new EU rules and penalties.
Former Colorado DNA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
Yvonne Woods, ex-Colorado forensic analyst, admits to falsifying DNA data, impacting decades of cases and prompting costly reforms.
23 State AGs, Former Judges Contest Trump's IRS Settlement
A coalition of 23 state attorneys general and former judges challenges the legitimacy of President Trump's 2026 IRS settlement, escalating legal scrutiny.
Supreme Court Eases Rules for Removing Green Card Holders at Border
The US Supreme Court lowers proof standards for immigration officers to treat green card holders as applicants for admission, impacting immigration law and corporate counsel.
California Court Lets Influencers' Class Action vs. PayPal's Honey Proceed
A California federal court allows influencers to pursue claims that PayPal's Honey extension unlawfully redirected affiliate commissions, highlighting digital marketing legal risks.
Court Grants Preliminary OK to $125M Zymergen Securities Settlement
A federal court preliminarily approves a $125M settlement in a securities class action against Zymergen over alleged misrepresentations of its product and revenue prospects.
California Consumers Sue Over AI-Driven Gas Price Fixing
A 2026 California lawsuit claims gas stations used AI to fix fuel prices, raising antitrust and compliance issues.
10th Circuit Revives Legal Challenge to Biden's Utah Monument Expansion
The 10th Circuit Court reinstates judicial review of Biden's 2021 restoration of Utah national monuments, affecting future federal land use decisions.
EU Parliament Delays AI Act Deadlines, Affects Legal Tech Compliance
The EU Parliament voted to postpone key AI Act deadlines, giving more time for compliance on high-risk AI systems and impacting legal tech strategies.
Google Android Data Class-Action Settlement for $135M Nears Approval
Google's $135M class-action settlement over unauthorized Android data transfers nears court approval. California residents excluded; legal fees sought.
FDA Tightens PFAS Rules with New Enforcement and Safety Reviews
FDA updates PFAS regulations with stricter bottled water limits, invalidates food contact uses, and highlights cosmetic safety data gaps.
Courts Crack Down on AI Hallucinations in Legal Filings
Courts are sanctioning lawyers for AI hallucinations that produce false legal citations, impacting case outcomes and legal practice standards.
PBMs Challenge Texas Disclosure Laws Over Confidential Data
Pharmacy benefit managers in Texas sue to block public disclosure of sensitive financial information, testing healthcare transparency laws.