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UK to Require PE Firms to Conduct Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence
From December 2027, UK law mandates human rights due diligence for PE firms with £350M+ turnover, impacting compliance and investment strategies.
Ninth Circuit Halts California's Ban on 'Captive Audience' Meetings
The Ninth Circuit blocked California's SB 399 ban on employer-mandated political and religious meetings, citing First Amendment concerns.
Court: City Waived Privilege on Fair Chance Act Assessment
A California appeals court ruled that the City of Torrance waived attorney-client privilege by asserting Fair Chance Act compliance in its defense, clarifying how legal protections apply to governm...
Delaware Chancery Clarifies Defense Cost Advancement in Three Cases
Delaware Court of Chancery clarifies when officers and directors are entitled to advancement of defense costs, highlighting exceptions for misconduct.
Monsanto Scores Key Roundup Win After Supreme Court Preemption Ruling
The Supreme Court's 7-2 ruling preempts state failure-to-warn claims against Monsanto's Roundup, leading to a unanimous defense win in Missouri.
Ninth Circuit Pauses FY 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration
The Ninth Circuit Court halted the Diversity Visa lottery registration for FY 2027, delaying visa processing and impacting immigration compliance strategies.
Ninth Circuit Limits California's Greenhouse Gas Disclosure Laws
Ninth Circuit curtails parts of California's climate disclosure laws, upholding Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting but blocking Scope 3 and risk reports. Impact on corporate compliance expected.
DOJ Issues First 'Near-Miss' Enforcement Deal in OFAC Sanctions Case
DOJ announces first 'near-miss' non-prosecution agreement with Extreme Networks over OFAC due diligence failures, paired with a major OFAC settlement.
OCC Issues Risk-Based Framework for Banks’ Use of Generative AI
The OCC released a supervisory framework guiding banks on managing risks of Super Intelligence AI, focusing on risk-based controls over generative and agentic AI.
Dem Leaders Warn Counsel to Preserve Texts, Brace for 2026 Probes
Democratic chairs urge legal counsel to preserve records and prepare for 2026 investigations into Trump-era document handling and obstruction claims.
EPA Launches PFAS TECH Strategy to Advance Cleanup Technology Innovation
EPA's PFAS TECH strategy funds and tests new cleanup technologies, signaling increased legal and regulatory PFAS risks.
Democrats' Texas Sweep Signals Shift in Environmental Laws
Historic 2026 Texas elections with Democratic wins promise major changes in environmental regulation, permitting, enforcement, and judicial review.
Democratic Sweep Poised to Boost TCPA Enforcement and Litigation
Democratic control of Congress plus new FCC TCPA rules set to increase compliance scrutiny in 2026.
Tennessee Court Upholds $3.9 Million Punitive Award Against Contractor Despite Waiver
Tennessee Court of Appeals affirms a $3.9 million punitive damages award against a contractor, ruling damage waivers don't block fraud claims.
California’s AI Law Enables Chatbot Harm Lawsuits Starting 2026
California’s 2026 AI law allows private lawsuits over chatbot harms, raising legal risks amid growing U.S. and global regulation.
Montana Voters Approve Ban on Corporate Election Spending, Defying Citizens United
Montana's Initiative 194 bans corporate spending in state elections, setting up a major legal challenge to Citizens United and reshaping campaign finance regulations.
GM Settles for $220M Over Unauthorized Sale of Driver Data
General Motors agrees to $220 million settlement for improper sale of drivers' data, highlighting key privacy risks in auto tech.
DOJ Defers Some Local Merger Reviews to State Attorneys General
The DOJ shifts merger review of local deals to state attorneys general, impacting antitrust due diligence and legal strategies nationwide.
EEOC To Narrow PWFA Rules in 2026 but Enforces Accommodations Now
The EEOC will revise the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act rules by November 2026 but continues strict enforcement of pregnancy-related accommodations now, impacting legal compliance.
Pennsylvania Court Limits Wage Claims to Three Years
A Pennsylvania court ruled that workers have three years to sue for unpaid wages, clarifying wage law compliance and litigation risk.