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Data Use and Access Act 2025 Grants New Complaint Rights
The Data Use and Access Act 2025, effective June 2026, requires data controllers to handle personal data complaints directly from individuals.
Second Circuit Upholds Dismissal of The Gap Securities Fraud Claim
The Second Circuit affirmed dismissal of securities fraud claims against The Gap, clarifying standards for risk disclosures under securities law.
Seventh Circuit Sets Rules for Lawyers on AI Hallucinated Citations
Seventh Circuit ruling on June 2, 2026, requires attorneys to verify AI-generated legal citations, warning against hallucinated content in briefs.
Trump Signs Voluntary 30-Day AI Frontier Model Review Order
President Trump issues executive order for voluntary 30-day AI model reviews, impacting legal compliance and cybersecurity risk management.
Virginia Expands Paid Sick Leave and Family Leave Protections
Virginia enacts broad reforms extending paid sick leave and launching a Paid Family and Medical Leave program, including protections for domestic violence victims.
Supreme Court Limits Grounds for Compassionate Release in Rutherford Case
The Supreme Court ruled nonretroactive sentencing changes are not 'extraordinary' reasons for compassionate release, affecting federal sentencing and inmate rights.
New State Laws Tighten Data Breach Notification Rules by 2026
Proposed and enacted laws in California, Connecticut, and Oklahoma tighten data breach notification deadlines and expand reporting requirements for organizations nationwide.
NBA Sued in TCPA Class Action Over Ignored Text Stop Requests
NBA faces a TCPA lawsuit filed June 1, 2026, for allegedly ignoring consumer stop requests for texts, highlighting telemarketing compliance risks.
SEC Proposes Streamlined Filer Status, Executive Pay Disclosure Rules
The SEC proposed reforms effective mid-2026 to simplify filer status and ease executive compensation disclosures, impacting public company compliance.
NJ Appellate Court Lets Job Seekers Sue for Cannabis Discrimination
New Jersey's appellate court clarifies that job applicants and employees can sue employers for cannabis-related discrimination under CREAMMA.
Dutch Gov Blocks US Firm's Solvinity Buy Over Security Fears
The Netherlands blocks Kyndryl's $113M acquisition of Solvinity, citing national security and digital sovereignty concerns.
DOJ Fast-Tracks Benefits Fraud Cases, Boosts Whistleblower Cooperation
The DOJ introduces a faster review process for benefits fraud qui tam cases and new initiatives to work with data-driven whistleblowers.
Connecticut enacts sweeping workplace law reforms impacting employers
Connecticut’s new Public Act 26-12 reforms workplace laws including wage disclosures, joint liability, and AI hiring rules, effective Oct 2026–Jan 2027.
National Law Review Warns Legal Pros: Stop Using Shadow AI
National Law Review's May 2026 privacy tip urges legal professionals to halt unauthorized AI use amid rising shadow AI risks.
Florida Supreme Court Sets AI Filing Rules, Effective June 15
Florida Supreme Court adopts new AI use rule for filings, requiring certification of legal citations starting June 15, 2026.
FDIC Proposes AML and Sanctions Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
FDIC sets new anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance standards for stablecoin issuers, impacting fintech and crypto compliance teams.
Google Engineer Charged with $1.2M Insider Trading via Prediction Market
DOJ and CFTC charge Google software engineer Michele Spagnuolo with insider trading on Polymarket, marking key regulatory enforcement in prediction markets.
Supreme Court Expands Arbitration Exemption to More Transportation Workers
The Supreme Court clarified that FAA arbitration exemptions include transportation workers even outside traditional transport firms, impacting employment disputes.
Mexico’s Antimonopoly Commission Unveils Draft 2026-2030 Enforcement Plan
Mexico's National Antimonopoly Commission releases a draft institutional program focusing on priority sectors for antitrust enforcement from 2026 to 2030.
Law Firm MSOs Boost Efficiency and Access to Investment Capital
MSOs help law firms streamline operations and access investment while complying with ethical rules, reshaping legal business models for growth.