Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
SEC Cracks Down on Auditors While Easing Disclosure Rules in 2026
SEC boosts audit firm oversight with new PCAOB rules while proposing simpler disclosure for most public companies, signaling mixed enforcement in 2026.
New Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Lending Rules Take Effect Jan 1, 2026
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac update lending guidelines with higher loan limits and credit score models, impacting mortgage financing nationwide beginning 2026.
Willkie Partners With OpenAI in Growing Law Firm-Tech Collaborations
Willkie Farr & Gallagher partners with OpenAI to develop AI tools, reflecting a trend of law firms working with tech companies to innovate legal services.
U.S. Treasury Refunds $100B After Supreme Court Voids IEEPA Tariffs
The U.S. Treasury has refunded $100 billion following the Supreme Court ruling that struck down tariffs under IEEPA, impacting importers and trade law practitioners.
California Court Allows Defamation Case Over Special Ed Assault Claims
A California court allowed a defamation lawsuit involving sexual assault claims among special education students, affecting educational and legal protections.
Operation Green Shield 2026 Yields 839 Arrests, $280M+ in Amazon Seizures
Operation Green Shield 2026 nets 839 arrests and over $280M in seizures targeting Amazon environmental crimes, highlighting rising international enforcement cooperation.
French Politicians Clash Over Immigration in Ceuta Crisis
French political divisions over the August 2026 Ceuta migrant surge highlight legal challenges in EU border and asylum policies.
Suno to Launch AI Music Watermarking in Mid-2026 Amid Copyright Lawsuits
Suno will embed identifiable watermarks in AI-generated music starting mid-2026 to address copyright lawsuits from major labels and risks for legal counsel.
Complete Health Partners Settles $14M Medicare Advantage Fraud Case
Complete Health Partners Holdings settles a $14 million False Claims Act suit over Medicare Advantage risk adjustment fraud, highlighting healthcare compliance risks.
Akerman Names Michael Adler to Lead AI Governance Practice
Akerman LLP appoints Michael Adler, ex-Amazon counsel, to head AI governance amid rising regulatory demands and industry focus on AI risk management.
USCIS Backlog Hits 7.5M as Trump-Era Policies Slow Immigration Processing
USCIS backlog hit 7.5 million applications in August 2026 due to Trump-era slowdowns, complicating legal compliance and work authorizations.
Students Sue CU Boulder Over Speech Policies Limiting Campus Expression
Five students sued CU Boulder over speech policies that allegedly infringe First Amendment rights, spotlighting legal tensions around free speech on campuses.
New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Law Enacts Mental Health Checks Amid Lawsuit
New York's Medical Aid in Dying law includes unique mental health evaluations for terminal patients, sparking legal challenges from Catholic healthcare providers.
Teamsters Sue California Over Fast-Tracking Autonomous Truck Rules
The Teamsters union sues California for skipping required financial impact review on accelerated autonomous truck deployment, raising labor and safety concerns.
24 States and DC Sue DHS Over Use of Welfare Data in Immigration Cases
24 states and DC sue DHS to block use of TANF welfare data in immigration enforcement, raising legal issues around privacy and state sovereignty.
Second Circuit Strikes Down NYC Law Forcing Food Apps to Share Customer Data
The Second Circuit ruled NYC's food delivery app data-sharing law unconstitutional over First Amendment concerns, affecting gig economy regulations.
Walmart Sued Over Alleged Unlawful Collection of Voiceprints in Illinois
Walmart faces lawsuit for allegedly collecting and storing customer voiceprints without consent, violating Illinois biometric privacy law BIPA.
Cristina Kirchner Hits UN Over Political Ban After Corruption Conviction
Former Argentine president Cristina Kirchner appeals to UN Human Rights Committee to challenge her conviction and lifetime political ban for fraud.
Ethics probes imperil GOP Reps. Edwards, Miller amid campaign strife
Ethics investigations threaten GOP Reps. Chuck Edwards and Max Miller during pivotal election season, highlighting internal party divisions and accountability challenges.
Fifth Circuit Weighs Appeal Over FCC Rural Broadband Subsidy Rules
The Fifth Circuit reviews a challenge to FCC rural broadband subsidies, following the Supreme Court's 2025 USF ruling, impacting telecom compliance and funding.