Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
EEOC To Narrow PWFA Rules in 2026 but Enforces Accommodations Now
The EEOC will revise the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act rules by November 2026 but continues strict enforcement of pregnancy-related accommodations now, impacting legal compliance.
DOJ Confirms High Error Rate in California Voter List, Courts Reject Ballot Challenges
The DOJ admitted errors in its California voter list compromise election challenges; courts denied efforts to discard over 20,000 ballots in 2026 midterms.
Wildtype and UPSIDE Foods Challenge Texas Ban on Lab-Grown Meat
Two lab-grown meat startups legally challenge Texas's ban on cultivated seafood and poultry, spotlighting economic protectionism issues in food law.
Supreme Court Will Hear Pipeline Eminent Domain Compensation Case
The Supreme Court will decide the compensation standard for land taken by interstate pipelines under the Natural Gas Act, affecting landowners nationwide.
Supreme Court to Decide Limits on Federal Officials’ Qualified Immunity
SCOTUS will hear a case defining when federal officials lose qualified immunity in constitutional violation claims, impacting civil rights litigation.
Palestine Action Co-Founder Challenges UK Terror Ban at Supreme Court
Palestine Action co-founder challenges UK's terrorism ban after 4,000 arrests, raising civil liberties issues in Supreme Court case.
Supreme Court Weighs Colorado’s Preschool LGBTQ+ Non-Discrimination Rule
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination policy affecting Catholic preschools and religious freedom.
Trump’s 2026 AI Orders and DOJ Probe Shape Tech Industry Rules
Trump's 2026 executive order mandates voluntary AI model reviews; DOJ probes Nvidia-Hugging Face deal amid antitrust concerns; Meta forms bipartisan AI policy team.
Pennsylvania Court Limits Wage Claims to Three Years
A Pennsylvania court ruled that workers have three years to sue for unpaid wages, clarifying wage law compliance and litigation risk.
Florida voters approve expanded Super Homestead Exemption in 2026
Florida's Amendment 3 passes with 62% support, raising homestead tax exemptions and altering property tax rules starting 2027.
Democrats Win Texas Legislature, AG James Talarico Defeats Ken Paxton
Democrats gained control of Texas legislature and elected James Talarico as AG in 2026, altering the state's legal and political landscape.
Alaska Tribes Win Court Halt on Unsafe Gold Dredging Project
Alaska tribal villages win a court ruling halting IPOP LLC's gold dredging in Bonanza Channel for violating environmental laws.
Minneapolis, Houston Voters Protest ICE at Memorials with ‘I Voted’ Stickers
On Election Day 2026, voters in Minneapolis and Houston protested ICE by placing stickers at memorials, signaling voter activism around immigration enforcement.
Lawsuits Over AI Training on Copyrighted Content Are Escalating
Legal battles intensify as AI companies face lawsuits for training models on copyrighted works, shaping future IP law and compliance.
Oregon Wildfire Victims Back Jury Instruction in $1B PacifiCorp Case
Oregon wildfire victims defend jury instructions in $1B lawsuit against PacifiCorp, shaping wildfire liability and class-action law.
Minnesota Judge Orders ICE to Return Deported Nicaraguan to U.S.
Federal court orders ICE to return Kenis Lopez Gonzalez from Central African Republic due to procedural failings in deportation.
OCC Seeks Dismissal or Transfer in State Lawsuit Over Mortgage Escrow Rules
OCC renews motion to dismiss or move lawsuit challenging federal preemption of state mortgage escrow interest laws.
CFPB Refocuses Enforcement in Latest October 2026 Report
The CFPB's October 2026 Semi-Annual Report narrows enforcement to clear consumer harm, tech issues, and voluntary remediation, impacting legal compliance.
Federal Judge Blocks Sony’s Bid to Arbitrate Smart TV Privacy Lawsuit
A federal judge denies Sony’s motion to compel arbitration in a class action over smart TV data collection, letting the privacy lawsuit proceed in court.
Judge Permits Yankton Sioux Member to Wear ‘Natives Vote’ Shirt at Polls
A federal judge preliminarily allowed a Yankton Sioux member to wear a 'Natives Vote' T-shirt at South Dakota polling sites, affirming First Amendment protections at polls.