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Federal Judge Halts Indiana Student ID Ban for Voters
A federal judge has blocked Indiana's ban on student IDs for voting, preserving ballot access for up to 90,000 students and spotlighting election law battles.
DOJ Dismisses Two Immigration Judges After Pro-Palestinian Rulings
The DOJ dismissed Judges Roopal Patel and Nina Froes after pro-Palestinian rulings, raising concerns among legal professionals about immigration judiciary independence.
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.
DOJ, Colony Ridge Strike $68M Deal Without Judge’s OK
The DOJ invokes administrative authority to settle with Colony Ridge for $68M, bypassing judicial oversight and raising compliance implications for corporate legal teams.
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.
SEC Clarifies Broker-Dealer Rules for Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet Providers
SEC issues April 13, 2026 guidance on broker-dealer registration for crypto wallet interfaces, clarifying regulatory obligations for legal teams in digital assets.
OFAC Expands Sanctions Scrutiny Beyond 50% Ownership for Indian Firms
New OFAC guidance urges Indian businesses to assess sanctions compliance beyond 50% ownership, focusing on control and influence to avoid regulatory penalties.
Harvey’s Pereyra Details Legal AI Agents’ Growth and Challenges
Harvey president Gabe Pereyra outlines the rapid adoption of legal AI agents and firm world models, spotlighting both opportunities and emerging challenges in law firm automation.
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.
Majority of Corporations Unready for AI Audits, 2024 Survey Finds
Most companies risk failing AI governance audits, with only 7% fully prepared. Legal teams face urgent compliance and data risks as AI outpaces internal controls.
Court: Spirit Must Pay TSA Fees on Canceled, Unused Tickets
The 11th Circuit ruled Spirit Airlines must remit TSA security fees even on tickets for flights that passengers canceled and did not fly, impacting airline fee practices.
Feds Challenge Minnesota's Lawsuit Over Trump Transgender Sports Policy
The federal government says Minnesota lacks standing in its suit against the 2025 Trump executive order restricting transgender athletes in school sports.
K&L Gates Sued for Firing Manager Soon After Disability Leave
A former K&L Gates IT manager alleges wrongful termination and a hostile work environment linked to her disability leave, raising compliance questions for BigLaw HR leaders.
IBM Pays $17M to Settle DOJ Claims Over 'Illegal' DEI Practices
IBM will pay $17 million to resolve DOJ allegations its DEI programs violated anti-discrimination laws. The settlement is the first under DOJ's new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative.
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.
KPMG Expands AI Assurance to Address Global Regulatory Demands
KPMG launches new AI Trust Assurance services in 2025 to help legal, compliance, and risk teams manage regulatory challenges from EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001, and NIST RMF.
Partner Billing Rates Top $1,000 as AFA Adoption Inches Up, Per CounselLink
New CounselLink data shows law firm billing rates continue rising in 2024, while corporate legal departments slowly increase use of alternative fee arrangements.
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.