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New Mexico Seeks Comments on PFAS Law Exemptions Including Fluoropolymers
New Mexico opens public comment on PFAS Protection Act exemptions, focusing on fluoropolymers and related risks for legal and corporate stakeholders.
California Appeals Court Reinstates iPhone Repair Lawsuit Against Apple
On August 21, 2026, a California appeals court revived a class-action suit alleging Apple blocks independent iPhone repairs, impacting compliance and vendor management.
CFPB’s ECOA Safe Harbor Rule Faces Legal Challenge After April 2026 Change
The CFPB's April 2026 Regulation B amendments eliminating disparate-impact liability under ECOA are being challenged, raising compliance concerns for lenders.
Federal Trial Targets Meta Over Child Safety on Facebook, Instagram
Meta faces a $200B lawsuit from 29 states alleging Facebook and Instagram harm children, risking major social media legal precedents.
82% of GCs Demand Transparency on Law Firms’ AI Use in Legal Work
82% of general counsel expect law firms to explain AI use in legal services amid rapid AI adoption and trust concerns.
Supreme Court Affirms $655M Judgment on Banks’ Terror Funding Liability
Supreme Court upholds $655.5M judgment under Anti-Terrorism Act, clarifying bank knowledge standards for terrorism finance liability.
Texas Appeals Court Cuts Alex Jones' Punitive Damages to $750K Each
Texas appeals court reduces Alex Jones' punitive damages in Sandy Hook defamation case but keeps $4M compensatory award intact.
10th Circuit Restores NCAA's Five-Year Eligibility Rule
The 10th Circuit Court reinstated NCAA's five-year eligibility limit, impacting thousands of college athletes amid ongoing lawsuits.
Apollo Global Management Confirms Data Breach Amid Financial Sector Hacks
Apollo Global Management disclosed a data breach following Google's report on hackers targeting financial firms with vishing attacks in 2026.
California Passes SB 976 to Ban Addictive Social Media Features for Teens
California enacts SB 976 banning addictive social media features for minors, setting legal precedents and compliance challenges for platforms.
8th Circuit Blocks Minnesota Law Restricting Speech on Felon Voting Rights
The 8th Circuit granted a preliminary injunction against Minnesota's law punishing speech about felon voting eligibility, citing First Amendment protections.
SEC Proposes Tailored Crypto Rules with New Exemptions and Safe Harbor
The SEC proposes Regulation Crypto Assets with exemptions and a safe harbor for crypto investment contracts, clarifying frameworks for token offerings.
Australia Says Roblox Falls Short on Child Predator Protections
Australia's eSafety regulator criticizes Roblox for inadequate child safety measures, raising regulatory and compliance concerns.
New York Halts Medicaid Enrollment for Pharmacies, Labs for 6 Months
New York enforces a six-month Medicaid enrollment freeze on pharmacies, labs, and other providers starting July 30, 2026, impacting compliance and operations.
Twin A1 Raises $20M to Enhance Law Firm Knowledge Sharing
Twin A1 secured $20M seed funding led by Orrick to improve legal knowledge management using digital twins.
Court Blocks ATF Ghost Gun Rules Against Defense Distributed
Federal court bars enforcement of ATF ghost gun regulations, allowing Defense Distributed to distribute parts and kits for 3D-printed firearms.
OpenAI launches zero-retention privacy as Anthropic opts for 30-day data logs
OpenAI unveils 'Private Safety Processing' for enterprise AI privacy; Anthropic enforces 30-day data retention amid AI legal tech market rivalry.
AI Transforms M&A Legal Workflows but Human Judgment Guides Deals
AI reshapes mergers and acquisitions legal practices by boosting efficiency across deal stages while human oversight remains essential.
Fourth Circuit Rules SC Can't Limit No-Excuse Absentee Ballots by Age
On August 19, 2026, the Fourth Circuit struck down South Carolina's age limit on no-excuse absentee ballots, impacting election law and voter access.
AMA’s New AI Billing Codes Draw Criticism from Nursing Groups
AMA’s new AI billing codes for autonomous services spark nursing group concerns over billing fairness and liability amid AI healthcare expansion.