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Justice Gap Study: 79% of Americans See Legal System as Unfair
A 2026 Justice Gap study finds 79% of Americans view the legal system as unfair, with cost and inadequate legal help remaining major barriers to justice, especially for low-income households.
IRS Restores Significant Issue Rulings, Expands AI-Driven Audit Approach
The IRS revives its significant issue ruling program and boosts use of AI in audit selection as staffing and funding shrink, impacting tax law practice and corporate compliance.
Texas AG Sues Netflix Over Child Data Collection and Platform Design
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files suit against Netflix, alleging violations of child privacy laws and addictive platform design. Legal, compliance teams face new scrutiny.
Texas Secures LG Smart TV Privacy Settlement Over User Data Collection
Texas reaches a settlement with LG over smart TV data collection practices, highlighting growing privacy enforcement for IoT devices and consumer protection concerns.
Supreme Court Blocks AI in Its Deliberations, Endorses Human Judgment
The US Supreme Court formally rejects artificial intelligence in its deliberations, affirming reliance on human judgment for top-level judicial decision-making. Legal tech adoption in courts faces ...
SEC Floats Optional Semiannual Reporting for Public Companies
The SEC has proposed letting public companies file semiannual reports instead of quarterly, aiming to ease regulatory burdens and boost market appeal. Comment period now open.
DOJ Launches West Coast Strike Force to Target Health Care Fraud
The DOJ has formed a West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force to intensify enforcement in Arizona, Nevada, and Northern California, signaling heightened legal risks for providers.
FTC Bans Kochava from Selling Sensitive Location Data
The FTC has banned data broker Kochava from selling or sharing sensitive location data, underlining regulatory scrutiny on data privacy practices for legal and compliance teams.
Federal Judge Dismisses Driver Privacy Act Suit for Lack of Concrete Harm
A federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois dismissed a DPPA lawsuit for lack of standing, clarifying strict harm requirements for future driver data privacy claims.
Medtronic Breach: ShinyHunters Claims 9M Records in Attack
Medtronic confirms a major data breach linked to ShinyHunters, highlighting cybersecurity risks for medical device firms and compliance teams across regulated industries.
U.S. Lawmakers Revive Push for National Data Privacy Law
House Republicans introduced two new federal data privacy bills as debate intensifies over a national privacy law that could supersede the current patchwork of state regulations.
Virginia and Maine Set 2026 Effective Dates for Pay Transparency Laws
New pay transparency laws in Virginia and Maine take effect July 2026, bringing new compliance obligations for employers on salary disclosures and pay history.
Legal AI Moves From Isolated Pilots to Firm-Wide Deployments
Law firms and legal departments are scaling generative AI from pilots to core infrastructure, driving productivity and revenue growth as adoption rates accelerate.
NY Appellate Court Limits PSQIA Privilege in Landmark Healthcare Case
New York's Appellate Division denies PSQIA privilege for the first time, directing disclosure of safety reports in Adams v. Bassett Healthcare. Legal, compliance, and healthcare teams take note.
CFTC Files First Insider Trading Case on Prediction Markets
The CFTC’s first-ever prediction market insider trading action sets new compliance expectations as event contract platforms grow. Here’s what it means for legal teams.
FDA Budget Plan Signals Higher User Fees and New Drug Review Rules for Legal Teams
The FDA's 2027 budget proposes higher user fees and new drug approval policies, presenting fresh regulatory compliance considerations for in-house and law firm legal teams.
SEC Unveils Proposal for Optional Semiannual Reporting by Public Companies
The SEC has proposed letting public companies choose semiannual reporting under a new Form 10-S, marking a major shift in disclosure obligations and compliance strategies.
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.
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.