Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Appellate Court Vacates EPA’s Methylene Chloride Exposure Rule
The 5th Circuit vacates EPA's 2024 methylene chloride rule, overturning federal exposure limits and altering workplace safety compliance.
Supreme Court blocks Trump-era mail-in voting restrictions for 2026 midterms
The Supreme Court declined to impose new mail-in voting restrictions ahead of the 2026 midterms, preserving existing state procedures and signaling judicial restraint.
USCIS Denies Many Nurse Visa Applications Over License Issues
USCIS is denying numerous nurse visa applications citing state license issues amid a nursing shortage and visa processing freezes.
DOJ Updates False Claims Act Guidance for Government Contractors
The DOJ revises its Justice Manual to clarify False Claims Act enforcement, focusing on meritless qui tam suits and guidance limits for contractors.
SEC Proposes Rescinding Rule 14a-8, Updating Proxy Solicitation Rules
The SEC proposes rescinding Rule 14a-8 and modernizing proxy solicitation rules to streamline shareholder voting and corporate disclosures.
EU Digital Omnibus Sparks Privacy Backlash Over AI Data Access
New EU Digital Omnibus eases GDPR rules for AI, prompting privacy group criticism and regulatory concerns over data protections.
Treasury, IRS Propose Rules Ending Tax Breaks for Discriminatory Private Schools
Treasury and IRS propose new regulations targeting racial discrimination in private schools' tax-exempt status, affecting up to 18,000 institutions.
US Proposes AI Crisis Hotline With China to Prevent Conflicts
The US proposes a direct emergency AI hotline with China to manage AI-related national security risks and enhance transparency.
Fifth Circuit Warns Lawyers on Citations But Mis-Cites Its Own Rule
The Fifth Circuit advised lawyers to verify citations but ironically mis-cited a rule itself, spotlighting citation accuracy in appellate courts.
GOP Outspends Dems by $83M in Senate Ads This September
Republicans have outspent Democrats by $83 million on Senate ads Sept 1–18, 2026, raising key compliance issues for campaign finance lawyers.
Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI Agent Over Platform Access Issues
Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI agent from using its e-commerce platform citing terms violations and privacy concerns, highlighting competitive tensions in AI ecosystems.
Eighth Circuit Revives Missouri GOP Map, Pauses for Supreme Court Review
The Eighth Circuit reinstated Missouri's GOP gerrymandered congressional map with a stay, setting up Supreme Court review amid election confusion.
Advocates Sue DHS Over Colorado ICE Facility’s Alleged NEPA Violations
Advocates file lawsuit against DHS, alleging the new Colorado ICE detention center violates National Environmental Policy Act, raising compliance risks.
Tesla racial discrimination trial starts in California, runs through October
Tesla's racial discrimination trial begins in Alameda County, highlighting risks for workplace compliance. Trial runs Sept 21–Oct 30, 2026.
Glock and Gun Groups Sue Over Connecticut's Ban on Convertible Handguns
Glock Inc. and gun rights groups challenge Connecticut's July 2026 ban on semiautomatic pistols convertible to fully automatic firearms, raising key Second Amendment issues.
SEC Unveils Innovation Exemption for On-Chain Trading of Tokenized Stocks
The SEC's new Innovation Exemption allows on-chain trading of tokenized NMS stocks under regulated conditions, reshaping legal frameworks for blockchain securities.
D.C. Circuit Voids FAA Ban on Drones Recording Immigration Agents
The D.C. Circuit struck down FAA drone restrictions over DHS assets, affecting First Amendment and surveillance law.
Villages Health System Pays $541.5M Over Medicare Advantage False Claims
Villages Health System settles for $541.5M over false Medicare Advantage claims from 2020-2024, highlighting False Claims Act risks for healthcare compliance.
Fed Court Lets Privacy Claims Against Penn State Prof Proceed
A federal court allows privacy and emotional distress claims against Penn State professor over disclosure of a student's childhood abuse.
EU Proposes Energy Rating System for Data Centers to Boost Sustainability
The EU proposes a standardized energy rating system for data centers to improve transparency, energy efficiency, and sustainability across its 27 countries.