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CFPB Finalizes Rule Narrowing Fair Lending Enforcement
The CFPB's new final rule eliminates disparate impact liability under ECOA and revises key Regulation B provisions, prompting legal and compliance shifts for lenders.
Spanish Supreme Court Expands GDPR Compliance to Data Request Stage
A Spanish Supreme Court ruling holds GDPR applies from the moment data is requested, not just received, impacting U.S. firms handling cross-border EU data.
Tennessee’s FAIR Rx Act Sets Up Legal Battle over PBM Pharmacy Ownership
Tennessee’s newly passed FAIR Rx Act, banning PBM-pharmacy-insurer combos, faces likely legal challenges echoing Arkansas’s recent experience and visa threats from CVS Health.
Delaware Court Blocks Founder’s Unilateral LLC Board Removals
A Delaware Court of Chancery decision invalidates a founder's unilateral attempt to remove LLC board members, clarifying the limits of removal powers under Delaware law.
Trump Order Grants Expanded Sanctions Powers Over Cuba
President Trump’s executive order grants U.S. officials new authority to impose asset freezes and block transactions with individuals linked to Cuban repression or security threats.
Ed-Tech Boom Drives Surge in Securities Litigation Risks
Post-pandemic ed-tech growth has led to rising securities litigation and investment risk. GCs must address new challenges as financial strains and lawsuits mount.
Legal Experts Critique ABA's New AI Ethics Opinion for Gaps
Legal experts raise concerns over the ABA's AI ethics guidance, highlighting potential malpractice and fee risks for lawyers relying on or ignoring AI tools.
AI in Defense Contracting Triggers New Legal and Compliance Risks
AI's rapid adoption in defense contracts exposes contractors to rising FCA liability, cybersecurity scrutiny, and supplier bans, reshaping compliance challenges.
California Supreme Court to Hear Gilead 'Duty to Innovate' Patent Case
The California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Gilead Tenofovir Cases, addressing the pharmaceutical industry's legal duty to innovate and expedite safer drugs.
EFF Urges Stronger Digital Rights Protections in EU Fairness Act
The EFF published recommendations to shape the EU's Digital Fairness Act, urging stronger digital rights protections as new regulations with global impact take form.
Open Source Ai Platform 'Mike' Launches for Legal Sector
Will Chen launches Mike, an open-source legal AI tool, promising law firms greater transparency, control, and compliance versus closed competitors.
Judge Tells Musk to State 'I Am Not a Lawyer' at OpenAI Hearing
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers required Elon Musk to confirm he is not a lawyer while testifying in the $150B OpenAI lawsuit, spotlighting courtroom decorum in tech litigation.
OCR Fines Health Plan $245K Over HIPAA Lapses After Ransomware Breach
OCR fined a self-funded group health plan $245,000 for HIPAA failures after a ransomware breach, signaling stricter enforcement. Legal leaders face new risk analysis scrutiny.
Texas Supreme Court Tightens Public Info Act Deadlines for Confidential Data
The Texas Supreme Court clarifies strict deadlines under the Public Information Act, raising stakes for legal and privacy teams defending confidential information at TCEQ.
CISA Flags Surge in Iranian Cyber Attacks on U.S. Critical Infrastructure
CISA and federal agencies warn legal and corporate sectors of a rise in Iranian-backed cyber attacks targeting U.S. infrastructure, urging urgent cybersecurity action.
DOJ Submits Draft-Mark Motion in High-Stakes White House Ballroom Case
The DOJ filed a court motion marked 'DRAFT' in the $400M White House ballroom dispute, raising questions about review standards and government litigation process integrity.
Colorado, Michigan Advance Child and Consumer Data Privacy Laws
In May 2026, Colorado and Michigan moved forward with key children’s privacy laws, increasing compliance stakes for tech companies and legal teams.
Delaware Court: SEC Disgorgement Not a Penalty for D&O Insurance
A Delaware court ruled that SEC disgorgement payments are not penalties and are covered under D&O insurance policies, impacting how firms handle SEC enforcement actions.
Judge Blocks Trump Move to Strip Yemeni Nationals of Deportation Protections
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s effort to end temporary deportation protections for around 3,000 Yemeni nationals living in the U.S., pending further legal review.
Maryland Bans AI-Driven Pricing in Groceries, Setting US Precedent
Maryland is first in the US to ban AI-powered dynamic pricing in grocery retail and delivery, marking a major step for legal compliance and AI governance.