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INTERPOL Notices Sway U.S. Immigration Cases, Prompt Legal Scrutiny
U.S. immigration cases increasingly hinge on INTERPOL Red Notices, prompting attorneys to address misuse and protect clients' rights in visa, asylum, and naturalization proceedings.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Use of Issue Preclusion to Invalidate Arbitration Deals
The Ninth Circuit barred non-mutual issue preclusion as a strategy to sidestep arbitration agreements, reinforcing the Federal Arbitration Act’s focus on party consent.
DOJ OIG: Stark Law, FMV Compliance Not Enough to Dodge Anti-Kickback Risk
DOJ OIG warns that meeting Stark Law and Fair Market Value standards alone does not shield healthcare providers from Anti-Kickback Statute liability. Full compliance review urged.
Maritime AI Triggers New Liability Questions for Shipping Firms
Legal analyses spotlight challenges in assigning blame for incidents involving AI in maritime navigation, impacting risk and responsibility for shipping firms globally.
SEC Launches Major Review of Consolidated Audit Trail Systems
The SEC is seeking public input on a sweeping review of the Consolidated Audit Trail's cost, governance, scope, and privacy—potentially reshaping U.S. market surveillance.
Federal Court Blocks Five Permitting Limits on Clean Energy Projects
A Massachusetts court issued a preliminary injunction halting five federal policies that restricted wind and solar project permitting, protecting 57 GW of clean energy.
Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolized Ticketing
A federal jury ruled Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for monopolizing the ticketing market, raising antitrust stakes in the live events industry.
Maine Court Expands Forced Nexus Doctrine in Tito’s Vodka Tax Case
Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court clarifies state tax nexus, holding Fifth Generation, Inc. liable for $750,000 in income taxes. Key implications for regional business taxation.
DOJ, DEA Reclassify Medical Cannabis to Schedule III Nationwide
The DOJ and DEA have reclassified medical cannabis from Schedule I to III, easing federal restrictions and opening new opportunities for legal compliance and business deductions.
UK Regulators Streamline SMCR Compliance in First Phase of Reforms
UK regulators announce initial SMCR reforms, aiming to slash compliance burdens for financial firms by 50% while retaining robust accountability standards.
CMS Moves to Mandate Electronic Prior Authorization for Drugs by 2027
CMS proposes rules to speed drug prior authorizations with e-systems and strict timelines. Legal teams face new compliance and reporting requirements by 2027.
DOJ Pushes ADA Digital Accessibility Deadline to 2027 for Large Public Entities
The DOJ has extended ADA digital accessibility deadlines to April 2027 for large state and local governments, but HHS deadlines remain in 2026, driving compliance urgency.
Federal Contractors Sue to Block Trump’s Anti-DEI Executive Order
A coalition of advocacy groups is suing to block President Trump's Executive Order 14398, which restricts diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs for federal contractors.
EUIPO: Most Human Faces Fail Distinctiveness Test for Trademarks
The EUIPO clarifies that standard human faces rarely qualify for trademark protection, signaling a high bar for companies seeking to register facial images as marks in the EU.
Virginia Tightens Noncompete Laws With Sweeping 2026 Amendments
Virginia's new law, effective July 1, 2026, makes noncompete agreements unenforceable for employees fired without cause unless severance is paid, and bans post-termination noncompetes in franchises.
Ninth Circuit Weighs Kalshi Event Contracts, Supreme Court Review Looms
The Ninth Circuit's review of Kalshi’s case could clarify federal vs. state regulation for legal tech event markets, raising stakes for compliance teams and legal ops.
California Court Vacates $21M Arbitration Award Over Standing Doubts
A California appeals court vacated a $21 million arbitral award, ordering a new hearing on petitioners’ legal standing in NNN Capital Fund I, LLC v. Mikles—raising stakes for arbitration practice.
IBM Settles DOJ False Claims Act Suit Over DEI Practices for $17M
IBM will pay $17 million to settle DOJ allegations its DEI policies violated federal law—a first-of-its-kind False Claims Act case impacting contractors' DEI compliance.
Alabama Joins Privacy Law Surge as States Tighten Data Rules
Alabama enacts a broad consumer data privacy law; Kentucky, Virginia, and Nebraska update statutes, escalating compliance challenges for legal, in-house, and ops teams.
Federal Court Rulings Reshape Employment-Based Immigration Cases
Recent federal rulings on immigration judge firings and EB-1A denials alter legal strategies and increase uncertainty for in-house counsel handling immigration matters.