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New Guidance Clarifies Bad Faith Claims Against Insurers in North Carolina
Overview of unfair trade practices claims under North Carolina law, helping policyholders and risk managers navigate litigation risks.
ESAs Release First Report on DORA ICT-Related Incidents in EU Finance
The ESAs' inaugural report under DORA reveals 3,383 major ICT incidents in the EU financial sector, spotlighting system failures and cross-border impacts.
Supreme Court Backs SEC’s Power to Seek Disgorgement in Fraud Cases
On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court affirmed the SEC’s authority to impose disgorgement without proving direct investor losses, impacting enforcement and compliance.
Connecticut's CART Act Sets AI Hiring Disclosure Rules by 2027
Connecticut’s CART Act mandates employers disclose AI use in hiring by October 2027, shaping transparency in employment decisions.
NJ Court Rules Streamate Performers Are Independent Contractors Federally, Employees Statewide
A NJ federal court ruled that Streamate performers are independent contractors under federal law but employees under New Jersey law, affecting gig economy labor classifications.
Florida Enacts AI Liability Law, Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over ChatGPT
Florida passes AI liability law and sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT risks, reshaping AI legal landscape for lawyers nationwide.
Illinois Delays AI Employment Notice Rules Until After 2026
Illinois has postponed AI employment notice rule enforcement originally scheduled for January 2026, giving employers more time to comply.
Privacy Rules Tighten on AI Training Data, Raising Legal Stakes
Tighter privacy laws and new studies highlight legal risks for corporations using AI training data. Stay updated on global regulatory moves and compliance obligations.
D&O Insurance Limits Director Liability in Delaware Shareholder Derivative Suits
D&O insurance Side A coverage is essential for directors facing shareholder derivative lawsuits in Delaware and similar jurisdictions.
Tennessee Bans Non-Competes for Workers Earning Under $70K
Tennessee's new law limits non-compete agreements for employees earning below $70K, effective July 2026, reshaping employer contract practices.
Data Use and Access Act 2025 Grants New Complaint Rights
The Data Use and Access Act 2025, effective June 2026, requires data controllers to handle personal data complaints directly from individuals.
Second Circuit Upholds Dismissal of The Gap Securities Fraud Claim
The Second Circuit affirmed dismissal of securities fraud claims against The Gap, clarifying standards for risk disclosures under securities law.
Seventh Circuit Sets Rules for Lawyers on AI Hallucinated Citations
Seventh Circuit ruling on June 2, 2026, requires attorneys to verify AI-generated legal citations, warning against hallucinated content in briefs.
Trump Signs Voluntary 30-Day AI Frontier Model Review Order
President Trump issues executive order for voluntary 30-day AI model reviews, impacting legal compliance and cybersecurity risk management.
Virginia Expands Paid Sick Leave and Family Leave Protections
Virginia enacts broad reforms extending paid sick leave and launching a Paid Family and Medical Leave program, including protections for domestic violence victims.
Supreme Court Limits Grounds for Compassionate Release in Rutherford Case
The Supreme Court ruled nonretroactive sentencing changes are not 'extraordinary' reasons for compassionate release, affecting federal sentencing and inmate rights.
New State Laws Tighten Data Breach Notification Rules by 2026
Proposed and enacted laws in California, Connecticut, and Oklahoma tighten data breach notification deadlines and expand reporting requirements for organizations nationwide.
NBA Sued in TCPA Class Action Over Ignored Text Stop Requests
NBA faces a TCPA lawsuit filed June 1, 2026, for allegedly ignoring consumer stop requests for texts, highlighting telemarketing compliance risks.
SEC Proposes Streamlined Filer Status, Executive Pay Disclosure Rules
The SEC proposed reforms effective mid-2026 to simplify filer status and ease executive compensation disclosures, impacting public company compliance.
NJ Appellate Court Lets Job Seekers Sue for Cannabis Discrimination
New Jersey's appellate court clarifies that job applicants and employees can sue employers for cannabis-related discrimination under CREAMMA.