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Recording HR Interviews on Zoom Risks Losing Attorney-Client Privilege

New legal analyses warn that recording HR investigations on virtual platforms like Teams and Zoom may erode attorney-client privilege and violate consent laws.

Jun 30, 20262 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLegal Operations

SCOTUS Justices Report 2025 Travel, Gifts, Royalties in Disclosures

Supreme Court justices disclosed 2025 travel gifts and over $2 million in royalties and teaching income, revealing ongoing ethics scrutiny.

Jun 30, 20263 min read
LitigationRegulatory & Compliance

Former NBA Players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis Charged in Federal Gambling Indictment

Malik Beasley and Ed Davis face federal charges for rigging NBA games in a gambling scheme, highlighting rising sports corruption enforcement.

Jun 29, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceArtificial Intelligence

Legal Ethics Update: Supreme Court Ruling, AI Guidelines, DOJ Lawsuit, Texas Rules

Key legal ethics developments include the Supreme Court's preemption ruling, AI ethics guidance in 24 jurisdictions, DOJ suing D.C. Bar, and Texas court's AI rule proposals.

Jun 29, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLegal Tech

Federal PACER Fees Rise 20% to Fund $750M Security Upgrade

PACER fees will increase from $0.10 to $0.12 per page in 2027 to support a $750 million cybersecurity overhaul for federal court access systems.

Jun 29, 20262 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceInternational Law

DOJ Declines to Prosecute Bosch Under New Corporate Enforcement Policy

The DOJ declined to prosecute Bosch for export violations under a new enforcement policy, signaling a shift in corporate compliance approaches.

Jun 29, 20262 min read
LitigationRegulatory & Compliance

Supreme Court Will Hear Case on Parental Rights in Minors' Gender-Affirming Care

The Supreme Court granted review of International Partners for Ethical Care v. Ferguson, challenging Washington's rules on parental notice for minors' gender-affirming treatment.

Jun 29, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceGovernment & Policy

New Bill Caps Out-of-Pocket Costs at $5,000 for Traditional Medicare

The Medicare Cost Cap Act limits annual out-of-pocket expenses for traditional Medicare beneficiaries to $5,000, easing financial burdens for millions.

Jun 29, 20263 min read
Employment & LaborRegulatory & Compliance

Ninth Circuit Revives Religious Discrimination Suit Against Alaska Airlines Union

Ninth Circuit allows Christian flight attendants' religious discrimination claims against Alaska Airlines and its union to proceed to trial.

Jun 29, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceGovernment & Policy

State Dept’s Pay.gov switch delays visa fee payments, blocks issuance

The State Department’s shift to Pay.gov disrupts U.S. visa fee payments and processing, causing delays and verification issues for applicants and corporate counsel.

Jun 29, 20262 min read
Privacy & Data ProtectionRegulatory & Compliance

Microsoft Joins EU Court Case to Defend US-EU Privacy Rules

Microsoft will intervene in EU court to support the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, impacting data transfer compliance for legal and tech sectors.

Jun 29, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceGovernment & Policy

Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power to Fire Agency Heads, Except Fed Officials

Supreme Court overturns key precedent letting Trump remove independent agency heads except Federal Reserve governors, reshaping federal governance and compliance.

Jun 29, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLitigation

Supreme Court Upholds Laws Counting Late-Arriving Mail-In Ballots

The Supreme Court rules 5-4 that states can count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day if received within a grace period, affecting 14 states ahead of 2026 midterms.

Jun 29, 20263 min read
Supreme CourtPrivacy & Data Protection

Supreme Court: Geofence Warrants Are Constitutional Searches Under Fourth Amendment

The Supreme Court ruled that geofence warrants qualify as searches under the Fourth Amendment, impacting digital privacy and law enforcement practices.

Jun 29, 20262 min read
Artificial IntelligenceRegulatory & Compliance

AI Sovereignty Grows Key as Legal Firms Use More External AI Tools

With 70% of legal workers using AI but 43% lacking policies, legal teams must control AI tools amid new EU rules.

Jun 29, 20262 min read
Artificial IntelligenceLegal Tech

Big Tech Expands Legal AI, Shaking Up Law Firm Competition

Major law firms and Big Tech companies accelerate AI legal tools development, reshaping legal services and market rivalry.

Jun 29, 20263 min read
Employment & LaborLitigation

9th Circuit Upholds Cocom v. ABM Aviation Arbitration Agreement in California

The 9th Circuit affirms limited employment arbitration agreements, clarifying enforcement and unconscionability under California law.

Jun 29, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceGovernment & Policy

Supreme Court Rules on Green Card Holders' Rights in Blanche v. Lau

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 allowing border officers to treat LPRs with pending charges as applicants for admission, reshaping immigration law.

Jun 29, 20263 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLitigation

Colorado Requires Home Equity Investment Firms to Follow Consumer Lending Laws

Colorado mandates home equity investment companies to comply with state consumer lending laws, impacting legal compliance in non-traditional home financing.

Jun 29, 20262 min read
Regulatory & ComplianceLegal Operations

Federal DEI Rule Now Covers Leases, Concessions Starting 2026

The FAR clause implementing Executive Order 14398 now extends to leases and concessions, requiring legal teams to review compliance policies by 2026.

Jun 28, 20263 min read