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TikTok Settles for $400M Over Child Privacy Violation Claims
TikTok agrees to $400 million settlement over 2024 DOJ lawsuit alleging violations of children's online privacy laws under COPPA.
CFPB’s ECOA Safe Harbor Rule Faces Legal Challenge After April 2026 Change
The CFPB's April 2026 Regulation B amendments eliminating disparate-impact liability under ECOA are being challenged, raising compliance concerns for lenders.
Federal Trial Targets Meta Over Child Safety on Facebook, Instagram
Meta faces a $200B lawsuit from 29 states alleging Facebook and Instagram harm children, risking major social media legal precedents.
82% of GCs Demand Transparency on Law Firms’ AI Use in Legal Work
82% of general counsel expect law firms to explain AI use in legal services amid rapid AI adoption and trust concerns.
Supreme Court Affirms $655M Judgment on Banks’ Terror Funding Liability
Supreme Court upholds $655.5M judgment under Anti-Terrorism Act, clarifying bank knowledge standards for terrorism finance liability.
FDA Invites Feedback on Rules for AI-Enabled Medical Devices
FDA requests public input on regulatory framework for generative AI medical devices through Oct 19, 2026, shaping future health tech compliance.
DOJ Launches Fraud Division: What It Means for Government Contractors
The DOJ's new National Fraud Enforcement Division centralizes fraud cases, raising compliance and litigation stakes for government contractors.
Second Circuit Blocks Trump-Appointed NY Federal Prosecutor Over Senate Rules
Second Circuit voids Trump-appointed Northern District of New York prosecutor's role, citing Senate confirmation violations and halting key investigation.
Texas Appeals Court Cuts Alex Jones' Punitive Damages to $750K Each
Texas appeals court reduces Alex Jones' punitive damages in Sandy Hook defamation case but keeps $4M compensatory award intact.
10th Circuit Restores NCAA's Five-Year Eligibility Rule
The 10th Circuit Court reinstated NCAA's five-year eligibility limit, impacting thousands of college athletes amid ongoing lawsuits.
DOJ Launches National Fraud Enforcement Division to Strengthen Fraud Prosecutions
The DOJ created a centralized National Fraud Enforcement Division in April 2026 to enhance coordination in prosecuting complex fraud cases nationwide.
Apollo Global Management Confirms Data Breach Amid Financial Sector Hacks
Apollo Global Management disclosed a data breach following Google's report on hackers targeting financial firms with vishing attacks in 2026.
Brazil's Supreme Court Expands Maria da Penha Law Beyond Domestic Violence
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court broadens gender violence protections beyond homes to public, professional spaces, marking a landmark legal shift.
California Passes SB 976 to Ban Addictive Social Media Features for Teens
California enacts SB 976 banning addictive social media features for minors, setting legal precedents and compliance challenges for platforms.
8th Circuit Blocks Minnesota Law Restricting Speech on Felon Voting Rights
The 8th Circuit granted a preliminary injunction against Minnesota's law punishing speech about felon voting eligibility, citing First Amendment protections.
CBP Faces Scrutiny Over Forced Labor Ban Reversal on Dominican Sugar
CBP's 2025 lift of a ban on Dominican sugar amid forced labor claims raises trade compliance concerns as fresh reports show abuses persist.
DHS to Equip All ICE Officers with Body Cameras by August 2026
DHS policy mandates body cameras for all ICE officers by August 2026, restricting public footage access with agency-controlled disclosures.
DNC Sues DOJ Over Ballot Seizure Records Before 2026 Midterms
The DNC filed a FOIA lawsuit against the DOJ seeking records on ballot seizure plans ahead of the 2026 midterms, highlighting election integrity concerns.
Ex-Google Engineer Acquitted of Economic Espionage Charges
Linwei Ding’s conviction on economic espionage counts was overturned, highlighting legal challenges in AI trade secret cases.
Federal Judge Issues Injunction Blocking Mount Shasta Logging Over Owl Risks
A federal judge blocked a Mount Shasta logging project, citing USFWS failure to protect the threatened northern spotted owl under ESA.