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Utah Judge Advances Manslaughter Charges in Protest Shooting
Utah judge advances manslaughter case against volunteer who shot and killed a protester at 2025 No Kings protest in Salt Lake City.
Bank of America Hit With $1.2B Penalty for AML Failures
The U.S. Treasury fines Bank of America $1.2 billion for anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance failures over multiple years.
California Court Defines Supervisor Harassment Liability Standards
California Court of Appeal limits strict liability for employer harassment to supervisors with direct authority over victims, affecting employer policies.
Washington State Proposes PPE Rule Update for Construction Workers
Washington DOSH proposes updated construction PPE rules to align with federal OSHA standards, emphasizing properly fitting equipment to enhance worker safety.
CVS to Pay $315M in Opioid Prescription Settlement with New Oversight
CVS agrees to $315 million settlement over opioid prescription allegations, including enhanced compliance and monitoring measures to address controlled substances.
Duane Davis Sentenced to 40 Years for Tupac Shakur Murder
Duane Davis was sentenced to 40 years to life in 2026 for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, closing a decades-old case with implications for criminal law.
Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as Ambassador to Greece Amid Ethics Allegations
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. Ambassador to Greece after allegations of soliciting funds for political access and improper gifts, prompting calls for investigation.
Court Denies Simon & Simon’s Partial Summary Judgment in Uber Fraud Lawsuit
A federal court denied Simon & Simon's motion for partial summary judgment in Uber's fraud and racketeering case, underscoring risks in firm-client disputes.
Supreme Court Will Hear FOIA Case Over Trump-Era Efficiency Office Records
The Supreme Court will decide if records from Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency must be disclosed under FOIA, impacting transparency of advisory bodies.
SCOTUS Issues More Emergency Rulings Than Full Cases in 2025-26 Term
In the 2025-26 term, the Supreme Court decided more emergency 'shadow docket' cases than full oral argument cases, reshaping legal strategy.
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.
Getty Images Files Chapter 11 to Restructure with $533M in New Funding
Getty Images files prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure finances, exit public markets, and address AI disruptions and antitrust challenges.
California Enacts Sweeping Commercial Financing Licensing Rules
California's AB 2116 imposes new licensing and enforceability rules on small business commercial financing, effective 2028.
Microsoft's Maia 200 AI Chip Powers Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft's Maia 200 AI chip now powers Microsoft 365 Copilot, signaling shifts in AI hardware that impact legal teams' AI adoption and costs.
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.
Federal Agents Search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Home in Immigration Document Probe
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home as part of a federal immigration document investigation by Homeland Security Investigations.
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.
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.
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.