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Ninth Circuit Defines AI Web Scraping Boundaries Under CFAA
Ninth Circuit rules AI agents acting under user direction aren’t liable for unauthorized access under CFAA, clarifying legal risks for AI developers and companies.
DOJ’s New Fraud Division Plans 500 Staff to Boost Coordinated Enforcement
DOJ launches National Fraud Enforcement Division with 500 staff by 2026, targeting key fraud areas and increasing federal coordination for legal compliance.
DOJ Settles TikTok Privacy Case for $400M Over Child Data Violations
The U.S. DOJ secured a $400 million settlement with TikTok for alleged violations of child data protections under COPPA, signaling heightened enforcement.
Connecticut AG Nets $17.1B Meta, $275K TaxAct Privacy Settlements
Connecticut AG secures $17.1B settlement with Meta and $275K with TaxAct over data privacy violations, signaling stronger digital data regulation in 2026.
FTC Proposes Rules on Personalized Pricing to Boost Transparency
The FTC unveils a proposed enforcement policy targeting personalized pricing in digital markets, aiming to enhance transparency and protect consumers.
Bill Gates Highlights AI’s Impact on Healthcare and Life Sciences
Bill Gates discusses AI’s transformative potential in healthcare, urging legal teams to prepare for regulatory and IP changes.
Iowa Joins 12 AGs to Block $111B Paramount-Warner Merger
Iowa attorney general joins 12 others in lawsuit seeking to block $111 billion Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. merger amid antitrust concerns.
California, Illinois Join Massachusetts in Legalizing Rideshare Driver Unions
California and Illinois enact laws allowing rideshare drivers to unionize like Massachusetts, reshaping gig economy labor rights.
D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA’s Hazardous Substance Rule for PFOA, PFOS
On August 18, 2026, the D.C. Circuit upheld EPA’s rule designating PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA hazardous substances, increasing enforcement risks.
N.C. Corporate Growth and Litigation Finance Ban Reshape Legal Market
North Carolina's rise as a corporate hub and new ban on third-party litigation financing impact legal operations and counsel strategies.
Courts Narrow Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses Based on Website Design
Eleventh Circuit and state courts rule arbitration clauses unenforceable when websites hide terms; clear consent design crucial for in-house legal teams.
Florida Court Upholds Employers’ Marijuana Policies in Union Contracts
Florida appellate court rules employers can enforce marijuana restrictions despite medical marijuana cards, impacting labor law and employer counseling.
Federal Court Voids DEI Grant Conditions on HHS and HUD Funding
A federal court vacated DEI compliance requirements tied to HHS and HUD grants, impacting nonprofit funding rules nationwide.
China's Anhui Province Fines Patent Agency $2.5M for Unauthorized Practice
Anhui provincial regulators fined Beijing BoXTe Patent Agency $2.5M for illegal patent law practice, marking a record penalty amid China's crackdown on IP compliance.
Nevada Sues Interior Dept. Over Colorado River Water Cuts
Nevada sues U.S. Interior Department over new Colorado River water cuts set for 2027-28, challenging legal fairness and regulatory process.
Ninth Circuit Upholds Concrete Religious Accommodations for COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions
The Ninth Circuit requires employers to provide concrete accommodations for COVID-19 vaccine religious exemptions, clarifying Title VII obligations.
DHS Proposes $103K Fee for All H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
DHS proposes a sweeping $103,265 fee on all H-1B cap-subject petitions, reshaping immigration filing costs and strategies.
Colorado Revises Filing Rules for SEC-Registered Investment Advisers
Colorado updates notice filing and fee requirements for SEC-registered investment advisers operating in the state, including representative registration and education rules.
USCIS Updates Public Charge Rules Effective Sept 18, 2026
USCIS revises public charge criteria for immigration benefit denials, expanding means-tested benefits considered starting Sept 18, 2026.
DHS Imposes $4,000 Biometric Fee on H-1B, $4,500 on L-1 Extensions in 2026
DHS will require covered employers to pay $4,000 biometric fees for H-1B and $4,500 for L-1 visa extensions starting Sept 2026, impacting legal compliance and costs.