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U.S. Department of Education Rescinds Title IX Gender Identity Protections
The Department of Education has withdrawn Title IX agreements covering gender identity discrimination, signaling a narrowed stance that legal teams must address.
Washington Mandates Disclosure of AI Chatbot Use in Customer Interactions
Washington State enacts the first law requiring businesses to disclose chatbot use in customer communications, setting a new regulatory standard for AI transparency.
Lafarge Executives Jailed in France for ISIS Payments, Prompting US Legal Warnings
French court sentences Lafarge executives for financing terrorism, spotlighting cartel and bribery risks for US corporate leaders and compliance advisors.
Ninth Circuit Slashes Fee in U.S. ex rel. Hartpence FCA Case to $1.5M
The Ninth Circuit cut attorneys’ fees in U.S. ex rel. Hartpence v. Kinetic Concepts from $8.5M to $1.5M, signaling closer scrutiny of False Claims Act fee requests by federal courts.
California Debt Collectors File Class Action Over Licensing Fees
A class action lawsuit alleges California's debt collector licensing fees are illegal taxes under Proposition 26, impacting compliance and operational costs for industry firms.
FinCEN Proposes Overhaul of AML/CFT Rules for Financial Institutions
FinCEN issues a proposed rule to revamp AML/CFT compliance, shifting focus to program effectiveness and risk mitigation. Financial institutions must adapt to evolving standards.
Virginia Adopts Sweeping Noncompete Ban Effective July 2026
Virginia's new law bans most noncompete agreements for all employees after July 2026, requiring employers to review practices or face penalties. Key compliance points for in-house counsel.
Federal Judge Lets CNN Privacy Lawsuit Over Adtech Tracking Move Forward
A federal judge has denied CNN's attempt to dismiss a privacy class action alleging undisclosed user data sharing with Microsoft and adtech partners, keeping the CIPA suit alive.
FDA Warns 2,200 Trial Sponsors Over Missing Clinical Results
The FDA has alerted over 2,200 clinical trial sponsors to unpublished results, signaling stricter compliance enforcement and the risk of hefty daily penalties for noncompliance.
Sixth Circuit: ERISA Preempts Tennessee Pharmacy Steering Laws
The Sixth Circuit ruled on April 7, 2026 that ERISA preempts Tennessee’s pharmacy anti-steering laws, clarifying federal limits on state-level PBM regulation for employers.
Virginia Bans Sale of Precise Geolocation Data Under VCDPA
Virginia amends its Consumer Data Protection Act to ban selling precise geolocation data, intensifying compliance obligations for data controllers and privacy professionals.
NYC Unveils 'Click to Cancel' Rule for Subscription Services
New York City proposes first-in-the-nation municipal 'Click to Cancel' rule for subscriptions, requiring easy online cancellation and setting new compliance standards for businesses.
Virginia Tightens Noncompete Rules With New Law Effective July 2026
Virginia enacts SB 170, adding stricter limitations on noncompete agreements and new enforcement penalties. Legal teams must update compliance by July 1, 2026.
Federal Data Privacy Bill Eyes Nationwide Standard, Faces Uphill Path
A new federal data privacy bill introduced in Congress on April 14 could preempt state laws, but legislative hurdles mean its future remains uncertain.
SEC Grants Conditional Five-Year Safe Harbor to Crypto UI Providers
The SEC has issued guidance granting a conditional five-year broker-dealer exemption to crypto user interface providers, creating a path for compliance amid unsettled regulation.
EPA Adds Microplastics to Drinking Water Watchlist
EPA names microplastics to its Contaminant Candidate List, opening the door for future regulation and new compliance risks for corporate legal teams and utilities.
FTC Sets Enforcement Priorities in 2026–2030 Strategic Plan
The FTC released its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining enforcement and operational goals with new focus on children's online safety and fair competition.
DOJ Clarifies FOIA Exemptions for Contractor Confidential Data
The DOJ has clarified FOIA Exemption 4 rules, outlining steps agencies and contractors must take to protect confidential commercial information from public disclosure.
Australia Doubles Competition Law Penalties to AU$100 Million Per Offense
Australia has doubled maximum penalties for competition and consumer law violations to AU$100 million per offense, raising compliance risks for multinationals.
StubHub Settles FTC Fee Disclosure Case With $10M Refund to U.S. Consumers
StubHub will pay $10M to settle FTC charges over hidden ticket fees, marking the first enforcement under the FTC’s Fees Rule. Legal, compliance, and in-house teams face new risks.