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Hawaii Enacts Landmark Law Targeting Citizens United Ruling
Hawaii passes the first law seeking to restrict corporate political spending post-Citizens United, setting up constitutional legal challenges with major implications.
California Unveils CCUS Regulatory Draft, Seeks Input by June 5
California Air Resources Board releases draft CCUS program regulations, outlining standards and seeking public comment by June 5, 2026. Key compliance takeaways for legal teams.
Supreme Court to Clarify Title IX Protections for University Employees
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if university employees can bring sex discrimination claims under Title IX, clarifying protections for staff nationwide.
CMS Freezes New Medicare Enrollments for Hospices, Home Health Nationwide
CMS has imposed a nationwide six-month moratorium on new Medicare enrollments for hospices and home health agencies, aiming to counter systemic fraud risks for legal advisors and providers.
EPA Moves to Redefine 'Begin Actual Construction' in NSR Permitting Rules
EPA proposes revised 'begin actual construction' definition for NSR permits, potentially easing compliance for infrastructure projects. Public comment period to follow.
IRS Launches Limited Easement Settlement: 10% Penalty Offer for Partnerships
The IRS offers a 90-day settlement program with a 10% penalty for partnerships in conservation easement tax disputes, aiming to resolve over 1,100 cases.
ShinyHunters Hack Disrupts Canvas, Exposes Data of 275M Users
Instructure's Canvas platform breached by ShinyHunters, compromising user data and disrupting exams at nearly 9,000 institutions. Legal professionals face rising LMS cyber risks.
Downstream Buyers Now Face Criminal Risk for Duty-Evaded Imports
A new DOJ enforcement push and recent cases show downstream buyers face criminal liability for knowingly purchasing goods brought into the U.S. through customs duty evasion schemes.
AAA Unveils AI Arbitrator, Sharpening Focus on Tech in Dispute Resolution
The American Arbitration Association launched its AI Arbitrator for document-only cases, pushing law firms and in-house counsel to rethink arbitration workflows.
California AG Targets PE-Backed Healthcare in Corporate Practice Crackdown
California AG Rob Bonta announced major enforcement actions and new laws targeting private equity involvement in healthcare, signaling rising compliance risks for legal counsel.
DoD Proposes Sweeping FOCI Disclosure Rule for Defense Contractors
A new DoD proposal would require thousands of defense contractors to disclose foreign ownership or influence and impose new mitigation obligations for high-value contracts.
Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction for Stayed Arbitration Claims
The Supreme Court ruled that federal courts retain jurisdiction to confirm or vacate arbitral awards even after staying cases under the Federal Arbitration Act.
Supreme Court: State Negligent Hiring Claims Against Freight Brokers Not Preempted
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that freight brokers can face state-law negligent hiring claims, clarifying broker liability and resolving a federal circuit split.
D.C. Medicaid Behavioral Health Providers Face More Investigations, Payment Suspensions
Government scrutiny is rising for Medicaid behavioral health providers in D.C., with increases in investigations, law enforcement referrals, and payment suspensions.
Rohit Chopra Tapped to Lead California’s New Business Regulator
Ex-CFPB Director Rohit Chopra appointed by Governor Newsom as Secretary of California’s new Business and Consumer Services Agency, signaling tougher regulatory oversight.
Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI for Chatbot’s Unlicensed Medical Claims
Pennsylvania regulators accuse Character.AI's chatbot, 'Emilie,' of practicing medicine without a license, raising urgent legal compliance questions for AI in healthcare.
EPA Finds Major Workplace Risks in 1,2-Dichloroethane Use
EPA's final risk evaluation finds 1,2-dichloroethane poses unreasonable risks in 15 workplace uses, triggering regulatory action for occupational safety in the U.S.
New Guidance: Human Authorship Required for AI-Generated Copyrights
Recent legal rulings clarify that AI-generated works must contain significant human authorship to qualify for U.S. copyright protection, impacting corporate and legal teams.
U.S. Broadens Cuba Sanctions: Secondary Sanctions Now in Play
The Biden administration expands Cuba sanctions to include secondary sanctions authority, increasing compliance risks for non-U.S. companies. Legal teams should reassess controls.
PE's AI buying spree drives scrutiny over conflicts and tougher disclosures
Private equity's billion-dollar AI deals invite new DOJ, FTC, and SEC attention on conflicts and disclosures, challenging legal and compliance advisers.