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SEC Chair Atkins Boosts Insider Trading Enforcement with 'Back to Basics' Push
SEC Chair Paul Atkins intensifies focus on insider trading and fraud enforcement, impacting legal and compliance strategies in 2025-2026.
Supreme Court Upholds SEC's Power to Seek Disgorgement Without Investor Loss
The Supreme Court unanimously affirms SEC's authority to obtain disgorgement in enforcement cases without proving investor pecuniary loss, impacting securities litigation.
Supreme Court: Bankruptcy Filing Error Won't Block Injury Lawsuit
The Supreme Court ruled that accidental bankruptcy paperwork errors don’t bar debtors from personal injury suits, clarifying procedural protections.
USPTO’s 2024 Guidance Rules Out Patents for Data Harvesting Methods
The USPTO’s July 2024 guidance rejects patent claims on data harvesting methods, impacting AI-related patent strategies for legal professionals.
19 States Sue Over Federal Ban on DEI Initiatives in Contracts
A coalition of 19 states and D.C. sues the federal government challenging Trump's ban on DEI initiatives in federal contracts, raising compliance and legal risks.
Courtroom Raises $3M to Launch AI Trial Simulation Platform
Courtroom secured $3M in June 2026 to develop AI-powered trial simulations aiding litigation strategy for law firms and corporate legal teams.
Judge Acquits NYC Councilman Brad Lander in ICE Protest Case
U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry J. Ricardo acquitted Brad Lander in a 2026 obstruction case linked to a 2025 ICE protest, clarifying protest legal limits.
South Korea fines Coupang $409M for massive data breach
South Korea's PIPC imposes record $409 million fine on Coupang for data breach affecting 37 million users and unauthorized data collection.
CMS sets Medicaid work requirements to start July 31, 2026
CMS finalized Medicaid work requirements effective July 31, 2026, with state compliance due by Jan 1, 2027; legal pros face new compliance and litigation risks.
FCA Doubles UK EMIR Commodity Clearing Threshold to €6B
The FCA raised the UK EMIR commodity derivatives clearing threshold from €3B to €6B, impacting compliance for market participants and legal teams.
Mass. High Court Limits Chapter 93A Claims in Right of First Refusal Cases
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules that breaching a right of first refusal contract alone isn't a Chapter 93A violation, clarifying consumer protection limits.
NH Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction in High-Profile Child Death Case
New Hampshire Supreme Court reverses father’s second-degree murder conviction in daughter’s death, but upholds other charges, impacting child abuse prosecutions.
SC Supreme Court Grants Civil Immunity in Castle Doctrine Self-Defense Case
South Carolina Supreme Court rules employees with castle doctrine criminal immunity also get civil immunity in self-defense shootings, impacting future tort law.
RFK Jr.'s Mixed Messages Amid US Measles Surge Raise Legal Risks
RFK Jr.'s inconsistent statements on measles amid 2026 outbreak raise legal compliance and public health messaging concerns in the US.
LMNT sues health app Oasis over false lead contamination claims
LMNT files federal lawsuit against Oasis app for false statements about lead levels in LMNT electrolyte products, raising legal risks in health tech sectors.
Anthropic CEO Urges Govt Power to Block Unsafe AI Deployments
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls for U.S. government authority to block dangerous AI, citing need for safety standards like those for cars and drugs.
Boutique Firms Match Milbank's $455K Salary, Lead Litigation Rankings
Milbank and elite boutiques align associate salaries at $455K, reshaping litigation firm compensation and recruiting for legal pros.
Cboe Defends Proposed Disruptive Trading Rule Amid Industry Pushback
Cboe seeks SEC approval for Rule 8.23 on disruptive trading, facing industry criticism over intent standards important for compliance.
BigLaw Profits Soar as Firms Tighten Equity Partnership Doors
Leading US law firms report record profits but limit equity partner promotions amid shifting partnership models.
Iran Jams Shortwave Radio Broadcasting Independent Farsi News
Iran interferes with 15,500 kHz shortwave broadcasts that deliver independent Farsi news, raising concerns over press freedom amid internet blackouts.