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EU Sanctions Nearly 1,600 Russian Entities Linked to Military Industry
The EU expands sanctions on almost 1,600 Russian individuals and firms in the arms sector amid ongoing Ukraine conflict.
New Analysis Identifies 7 Employment Law Risks from AI Smart Glasses
AI smart glasses in workplaces raise privacy, consent, and data security legal risks for employers and in-house counsel.
Second Circuit Limits Arbitration in Sexual Harassment Lawsuits
The Second Circuit rules that the EFAA invalidates arbitration agreements for whole lawsuits involving sexual harassment claims, aligning with other circuits.
California's Pay Transparency Law: Job Posting Pay Scale Disclosure Due by 2026
California requires employers to disclose pay scales in job postings by Jan 1, 2026, to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
DOL Withdraws Plan to Remove 450+ FLSA Interpretive Rules
The U.S. Department of Labor scrapped its 2025 proposal to remove many Fair Labor Standards Act interpretive rules, preserving clarity for employers.
California Enacts Sweeping Commercial Financing Licensing Rules
California's AB 2116 imposes new licensing and enforceability rules on small business commercial financing, effective 2028.
CFTC Clarifies Event Contracts vs. Casino Gambling Under Federal Law
The CFTC issued rules distinguishing event contracts from casino betting, clarifying legal and compliance implications for regulated firms.
California Passes Landmark AI Employment Laws Effective 2027
California enacts SB 947 and SB 951 to regulate AI in employment, requiring human oversight and disclosures in layoffs starting 2027.
Israel Updates Labor Laws, Extends Reservist Benefits through 2025
Israel's 2025 labor law changes limit employer discretion, extend reservist rights, raise wages, and restrict forced labor imports.
Arkansas Court Orders Insurers to Defend Walmart in Opioid Litigation
Arkansas Court of Appeals requires insurers to defend Walmart in opioid lawsuits and rejects arbitration attempts, impacting legal risk management.
New Guide Helps Corporate Legal Leaders Navigate EU AI Act Compliance
The EU AI Act, effective August 2024, demands robust compliance strategies; a fresh guide offers actionable insights for corporate legal leaders navigating this complex landscape.
China Reforms Punitive Damages and Launches AI Early Warning Systems
China updates punitive damages laws and introduces AI early warning systems to boost industry quality and manage risks for multinationals.
Australia's High Court Rules Scope 3 Emissions Must Be Considered in Coal Mine Approvals
Australia's High Court mandates including Scope 3 emissions in environmental approvals, reshaping resource project legal standards and compliance.
DOJ Unveils Aggressive New Strategy for Corporate Fraud Prosecutions
DOJ updates enforcement priorities, expands resources, and plans tougher fraud prosecutions in health care, tax, and more sectors nationwide.
EEOC Proposes Ending 2012 Criminal Background Check Enforcement Guidance
EEOC proposes rescinding its 2012 guidance on criminal background checks, reshaping employment discrimination enforcement and compliance for employers.
California Now Requires AI Impact Disclosures in Layoff Notices
California updates its Cal/WARN Act to mandate AI and automation disclosures in workforce reduction notices starting 2027.
Ninth Circuit Lets Antitrust Class Action vs. Align Tech Proceed
The Ninth Circuit revived a major antitrust class action challenging Align Technology's refusal to deal, impacting dental tech markets and class action law.
Transparency Challenges in Reconstructing AI-Assisted Decisions in eDiscovery
Legal professionals face new transparency and accountability challenges with AI-assisted decisions in eDiscovery workflows. Guidelines and human oversight are key.
TCPA Do-Not-Call Liability Falls After FCC Rule and Court Changes
TCPA do-not-call liability risks decline after FCC consent revocation rules and Eleventh Circuit ruling, cutting class action filings 45% by July 2026.
D.C. Court Hits Lawyer Daniel Human with $750K Sanctions for Bad Faith TCPA Claims on Oct. 9
On October 9, 2026, a D.C. federal court sanctioned attorney Daniel Human $750,000 for bad faith abuses in TCPA litigation, signaling tougher scrutiny for lawyers.