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EEOC Updates Strategic Plan to 2030 to Bolster Discrimination Prevention
The EEOC announced its updated Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, focusing on enforcement, prevention, and organizational excellence to address workplace discrimination.
California DFPI Fines PCM Funding $44K for Unlicensed Lending
California DFPI fined Houston's PCM Funding $44K for unlicensed commercial lending and ordered $89K refunds to borrowers.
Meta Agrees to $18B Settlement Over Child Safety Rules in 29 States
Meta will pay $18 billion to settle child safety claims with 29 U.S. states, setting new rules and industry standards for minors on social media.
OCC and FDIC Finalize Rules Targeting Material Financial Risks in Banks
OCC and FDIC issued final rules focusing supervision on material financial risks for banking institutions, effective Nov 2, 2026.
Oregon Court Upholds Sweeping EPR Law, Raising Multi-State Compliance Stakes
Oregon's federal court upholds Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, increasing legal complexity for producers facing multi-jurisdictional EPR regulations.
State Dept. to Revoke B-1/B-2 Visas for Asylum Seekers Entering 2016-2026
The U.S. State Department will revoke B-1 and B-2 visas issued from 2016 to 2026 for individuals who entered on these visas and applied for asylum, impacting immigration compliance and litigation r...
FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Price Inflation Scheme
The FTC and 22 states filed a lawsuit accusing Amazon of secretly inflating ad prices, affecting over 1.2 million advertisers and stirring legal challenges.
NLRB Plans to Overturn McLaren Macomb, Shifting Labor Law Landscape
NLRB General Counsel unveils roadmap to reverse key Biden-era labor precedents, impacting union negotiations and severance agreements.
AI Chat Tools Challenge Attorney-Client Privilege in Group Messaging
New legal insights reveal risks to privilege and confidentiality from AI-integrated messaging platforms in legal practice.
California’s SB 690 Limits Private Actions in CIPA Pen Register Cases
California’s SB 690 narrows CIPA litigation rights, limiting private lawsuits on pen register violations to the Attorney General.
New Jersey’s Kids Code Act sets strict rules for kids’ online safety
New Jersey’s Kids Code Act mandates privacy and design safeguards for minors online, effective September 2027, with $5,000 statutory damages per violation.
California Fines Data Brokers to Enforce Stricter Consumer Opt-Outs
California ups enforcement with fines and new rules requiring data brokers to simplify consumer data deletion and opt-outs.
NY AG Hits Online Med Provider Thirty Madison with $400K Settlement
New York AG secures $400,000 settlement from Thirty Madison for deceptive subscription practices, underscoring regulatory focus on online health services.
New Legal Guidance Highlights AI Ownership Issues in Contracts
National Law Review outlines key legal considerations for managing AI-generated content ownership in commercial agreements amid evolving US laws.
Colorado Proposes Detailed Rules to Enforce Revised AI Act
Colorado releases proposed rules to implement its revamped AI Act, focusing on AI transparency and human review in automated decisions.
Ninth Circuit Rules Nevada Can Regulate Kalshi Sports Betting Platform
The Ninth Circuit upheld Nevada's authority to regulate Kalshi's sports betting contracts, creating a circuit split and raising legal uncertainty for sports betting platforms.
Oregon Judge Upholds Plastic Pollution EPR Law Despite Legal Challenge
Federal judge affirms Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility law, rejecting constitutional challenges and setting key environmental precedent.
OFAC Licenses Explained: General vs. Specific for Compliance
Understand the difference between OFAC General and Specific Licenses and their compliance implications for legal professionals managing sanctions risks.
State Dept. Halts Immigrant Visa Interviews After Court Vacates 75-Country Suspension
Following a federal court vacating a policy suspending immigrant visas for 75 countries, the U.S. State Department pauses visa interviews worldwide pending staff training.
Federal Court Invalidates Pentagon's Blacklisting of AI Firm Anthropic
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI company Anthropic unconstitutional, impacting AI industry regulation and government vendor risk protocols.