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FCC Proposes Stricter KYC Standards for Voice Providers
The FCC is moving to expand 'Know-Your-Customer' rules for voice service providers, raising compliance demands to target illegal robocalls and prevent network abuse.
GAO Bid Protests Drop 6% in 2025 Amid Uptick in AI Procurement Risks
GAO bid protest filings declined 6% in FY25 to 1,688, while legal teams contend with new compliance and AI procurement risks. Here's what in-house counsel should know.
Kentucky Case May Decide DOL’s Power to Seek Punitive Damages for FLSA Retaliation
A Kentucky federal court case could clarify if the Department of Labor can pursue punitive damages for retaliation under the Fair Labor Standards Act—an issue with major compliance implications.
AI Reshapes Law Firm Billing and Workflow Models
AI adoption prompts law firms to shift away from billable hours and rethink pricing, staffing, and firm economics. Analysis reveals shifting profit and cost patterns.
Tempus AI Faces Consolidated Lawsuits Over Genetic Data Sharing
Tempus AI is facing consolidated class-action lawsuits over alleged mishandling of Ambry Genetics' data, spotlighting privacy and compliance risks in healthcare AI mergers.
California Targets Employer Data Rules in Major CCPA Overhaul
California launches new rulemaking under the CCPA aimed at employee data protection, raising the stakes for employer privacy compliance strategies statewide.
CFTC Sues Wisconsin Over Control of Prediction Markets
The CFTC has sued Wisconsin to assert federal authority over prediction markets, contesting state efforts to regulate the sector as illegal gambling.
EU AI Act Negotiations Stall, Delaying Digital Omnibus Compliance Reforms
Breakdown in EU AI Act trilogue talks delays possible extension of key compliance deadlines, raising uncertainty for European legal tech and law firms.
Indiana Court: AI Alone Can't Replace Lawyers in Discovery Process
A federal court in Indiana ruled AI can't substitute for attorney judgment in discovery, setting a precedent for legal ethics and technology's role in litigation.
Sixth Circuit Nixes Class Status in State Farm Total Loss Lawsuit
The Sixth Circuit en banc reversed class certification for 90,000 State Farm policyholders, shaping future insurance class action strategies and aligning with other federal rulings.
Courts Broaden Design Patents for Digital Products, Set New Limits
Courts expand design patent eligibility to digital interfaces and AR/VR, but signal stricter enforcement boundaries—prompting in-house and law firm counsel to reassess strategies.
Second Circuit nixes NBCUniversal VPPA pixel lawsuit
The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a VPPA tracking pixel class action against NBCUniversal, joining prior rulings that limit media companies' privacy litigation exposure.
IRS 280E Loophole Closes for Medical Marijuana After Schedule Shift
A single sentence in tax code—Section 280E—had outsized impact on cannabis taxation. Marijuana’s rescheduling removes its bite, potentially saving the industry $2.3B annually.
Virginia Bans Most Noncompetes for Healthcare and Discharged Staff in 2026
Virginia will ban most noncompete agreements for healthcare professionals and employees fired without cause starting July 1, 2026. Employers face new compliance risks and penalties.
Maine Enacts Dual Laws Tightening Health Care Deal Reviews
Maine's new laws put stricter review and notice requirements on health care M&A, impacting legal teams and compliance timelines for deals with private equity or major state revenue.
CFTC Files First Insider Trading Case Over Crypto Prediction Market
CFTC and DOJ charge U.S. Army sergeant with insider trading on Polymarket, marking the first case involving prediction markets, classified intelligence, and crypto.
DOL Unveils Joint Employer Rule, Targeting Workplace Liability Clarity
The U.S. Department of Labor's proposed rule redefines joint employer status, reshaping employer liability and compliance for businesses engaging contract and supply chain labor.
Colorado AG Pauses AI Act Enforcement Pending New Rules or Laws
Enforcement of Colorado’s AI Act is on hold until rulemaking or legislative updates, offering companies temporary relief but prolonging compliance uncertainty.
China Unveils 2025 IP Prosecution White Paper, Details Record Enforcement
China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate releases the 2025 white paper with new data and strategies on IP criminal prosecution, signaling heightened professionalization and global relevance.
AI Lawsuits Spark Spike in Securities Claims Against Corporate Directors
AI-related IP litigation is driving a surge in securities class actions against directors and officers, raising legal risk and D&O insurance concerns for corporate boards.