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How UK Building Liability Orders Reshape Building Safety Claims
The UK Building Safety Act's Building Liability Orders let courts hold associated companies liable for safety defects, impacting legacy claims and insolvency risk post-Grenfell.
Supreme Court: Nonprofit Can Sue over Subpoena for Donor Info
The Supreme Court grants standing to First Choice Women’s Resource Centers to challenge a New Jersey subpoena seeking donor identities, clarifying donor privacy rights.
Attorney Ellyn Hurd on Uber Verdict and Rideshare Assault Liability
Attorney Ellyn Hurd discusses a landmark $8.5M Uber sexual assault verdict, legal liability for rideshare platforms, and demands for greater corporate safety responsibility.
Ontario Over-50 Layoffs Trigger Tougher Severance and Legal Scrutiny
Ontario employers face stricter termination, severance, and anti-discrimination rules when laying off employees over 50. Recent legal guidance and cases raise new compliance risks.
Virginia Bans Salary History Questions, Mandates Pay Ranges in Job Listings
Virginia employers must stop asking about salary history and disclose pay ranges in job postings under new laws signed by Gov. Spanberger, effective July 1, 2026.
FinCEN Proposes Overhaul of AML/CFT Rules for U.S. Financial Institutions
FinCEN's proposed reforms to AML/CFT rules shift focus to program effectiveness and risk, impacting legal and compliance obligations for financial institutions nationwide.
SEC, CFTC Propose Lighter Form PF Reporting for Smaller Fund Advisers
SEC and CFTC jointly propose raising Form PF reporting thresholds, easing compliance for smaller fund advisers while preserving systemic risk oversight.
Bombay High Court: Foreign Exporters Liable for Indian Customs Breaches
Bombay High Court rules foreign exporters can be liable for Indian importers' customs violations. Legal professionals must re-evaluate compliance strategies for India.
Congress Unveils SECURE and GUARD Privacy Bills, Eyes National Data Standard
House Republicans introduce SECURE and GUARD privacy bills, aiming for a uniform federal standard—impacting compliance strategies for companies nationwide.
Federal Circuit Clarifies Patent Eligibility for Telecom Non-Uniform Constellation Tech
Federal Circuit's mixed ruling in Constellation Designs v. LG Electronics refines patent eligibility standards for non-uniform constellation technology in telecom IP litigation.
Virginia Bans Sale of Precise Geolocation Data Under New Privacy Law
Virginia becomes the third state to ban the sale of precise geolocation data with SB338, expanding the VCDPA. The move impacts compliance for businesses and privacy counsel.
EU EmpCo Rules Set Tougher Standard for Green Claims and Packaging
The EU Empowering Consumers Directive tightens rules for environmental claims and packaging, raising compliance stakes for legal and IP teams in Europe.
Ken Abraham’s SSRN Essay: Tort Law’s Role in Shaping Regulation
Ken Abraham’s new SSRN essay explores how tort law and regulation interact, offering actionable insights for legal professionals on liability and regulatory strategy.
Tennessee Bans AI From Impersonating Mental Health Professionals
Tennessee enacts a first-of-its-kind law banning AI from presenting as mental health professionals, effective July 2026, setting a legal precedent for AI use in sensitive sectors.
Texas Ties Matter: Court Pushes Rodriguez v. Thoratec to Dallas
A federal court transferred Rodriguez v. Thoratec from California to Texas, spotlighting the risks of forum shopping for plaintiffs seeking a favorable jurisdiction in cross-state disputes.
ASIC, Global Regulators Crack Down on Unlawful 'Finfluencers'
ASIC and 16 global regulators launch a coordinated crackdown on unlawful financial influencers, signaling tougher enforcement for financial firms and advisers worldwide.
FTC, Maryland AG Secure $75M Refunds in Lindsay Auto Group Settlement
FTC and Maryland AG secure settlement with Lindsay Automotive Group: $75M in consumer refunds and a $3.1M penalty over deceptive car pricing and add-on fees.
OpenAI and Microsoft Unveil Next-Gen AI Agents for Legal Workflows
OpenAI and Microsoft launched new AI workspace and hosted agents, accelerating automation in legal tech and corporate workflows. Here’s how these tools reshape legal operations.
Law Firms Face Ethics Tests as AI Filing Errors Trigger Sanctions
Law firms are under scrutiny as AI-driven filing errors lead to sanctions and fines, raising new ethical challenges for attorneys. Experts warn traditional rules are harder to follow with AI.
Colorado AG Pauses AI Act Enforcement Pending New Rules or Laws
Enforcement of Colorado’s AI Act is on hold until rulemaking or legislative updates, offering companies temporary relief but prolonging compliance uncertainty.