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OSHA Sets November 2026 Deadline for Updated Hazard Communication Compliance
Employers must update labels, training, and hazard programs by Nov 2026 under OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard based on GHS Revision 7.
Chamelio Raises $26M Series A to Advance AI-Powered Contract Management
Chamelio secures $26M Series A funding to enhance its AI-native contract lifecycle management platform for in-house legal teams.
Appellate Court Vacates EPA’s Methylene Chloride Exposure Rule
The 5th Circuit vacates EPA's 2024 methylene chloride rule, overturning federal exposure limits and altering workplace safety compliance.
DOJ Updates False Claims Act Guidance for Government Contractors
The DOJ revises its Justice Manual to clarify False Claims Act enforcement, focusing on meritless qui tam suits and guidance limits for contractors.
SEC Proposes Rescinding Rule 14a-8, Updating Proxy Solicitation Rules
The SEC proposes rescinding Rule 14a-8 and modernizing proxy solicitation rules to streamline shareholder voting and corporate disclosures.
Treasury, IRS Propose Rules Ending Tax Breaks for Discriminatory Private Schools
Treasury and IRS propose new regulations targeting racial discrimination in private schools' tax-exempt status, affecting up to 18,000 institutions.
Fifth Circuit Warns Lawyers on Citations But Mis-Cites Its Own Rule
The Fifth Circuit advised lawyers to verify citations but ironically mis-cited a rule itself, spotlighting citation accuracy in appellate courts.
GOP Outspends Dems by $83M in Senate Ads This September
Republicans have outspent Democrats by $83 million on Senate ads Sept 1–18, 2026, raising key compliance issues for campaign finance lawyers.
Villages Health System Pays $541.5M Over Medicare Advantage False Claims
Villages Health System settles for $541.5M over false Medicare Advantage claims from 2020-2024, highlighting False Claims Act risks for healthcare compliance.
2026 Order Mandates Layoff Reviews in H-1B Visa Filings
A 2026 executive order directs DHS, Labor, and State to review employer layoffs linked to H-1B visa petitions, raising compliance challenges.
California Passes AB 1661 to Fund Reparations for Oil Drilling Harms
California enacts AB 1661, directing oil penalty funds to reparations for residents near oil wells, reshaping environmental justice law.
Relativity rebrands as Relativity aiR; Leah debuts AI-powered Contracting
Relativity rebrands its cloud platform to Relativity aiR, highlighting AI integration; Leah launches Leah Contracting to automate contracts using AI.
Massage Therapist Refiles Sexual Assault Claims Against Weinstein, Dolan
Kellye Croft refiled sexual assault claims against Harvey Weinstein and James Dolan in NY Supreme Court, shifting venue after federal dismissal.
Navy Raises CAS Thresholds, Ends CAS 407 to Align with GAAP
The Department of the Navy raises CAS coverage thresholds and rescinds CAS 407, shifting contractor accounting to GAAP, impacting compliance and audits.
SEC Grants Review of Nasdaq’s $5M Minimum Market Value Rule
The SEC granted review of Nasdaq's $5M minimum market value listing rule, sparking regulatory scrutiny and legal implications for public companies.
Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference in Loper-Bright, Shaking Tribal Law
The SCOTUS Loper-Bright ruling ends Chevron deference for Indian affairs, altering tribal sovereignty and federal agency authority in critical ways.
Mass. AG Seeks Permanent Ban on Debt Collector Practices
Massachusetts AG files proposed consent judgment to permanently bar specific debt collection practices, affecting $52.8M in consumer debts.
Judge Blocks Trump SNAP Penalty Countdown Over Missing Federal Guidance
A federal court blocks the Trump-era 120-day SNAP penalty countdown citing lack of clear federal guidance to states, affecting welfare policy enforcement.
New Data Shows Companies Outpace AI Governance by Wide Margin
New studies reveal a major gap between growing AI adoption in enterprises and lagging governance frameworks, urging legal teams to act.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-6 Astra Legal Model for Am Law 200 Firms
OpenAI launches Astra for Law, a GPT-6 model tailored for legal research and drafting, in partnership with Am Law 200 firms.