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SEC, CFTC Propose Lighter Form PF Reporting for Smaller Fund Advisers
SEC and CFTC jointly propose raising Form PF reporting thresholds, easing compliance for smaller fund advisers while preserving systemic risk oversight.
Soren Unveils ‘Private AI’ Platform for Regulated Industries
Soren, backed by Y Combinator, launches a private AI platform for healthcare, finance, and industry, addressing compliance and privacy needs in regulated sectors.
LegalOn Unveils Vault, Expands AI Contract Management to US and Europe
LegalOn launches Vault, an AI contract management platform for US and European in-house legal teams, amid rising demand for smarter post-signature workflows.
Bombay High Court: Foreign Exporters Liable for Indian Customs Breaches
Bombay High Court rules foreign exporters can be liable for Indian importers' customs violations. Legal professionals must re-evaluate compliance strategies for India.
Hawaii Advances Bill to Let Nieces, Nephews Inherit Native Homestead Leases
A Hawaii committee advances a bill allowing nieces and nephews to inherit Hawaiian home leases, addressing a century-old issue in Native Hawaiian land succession laws.
Missing Bullets Cloud Investigation Into D.C. Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
Bullets from the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting in D.C. have vanished, raising chain-of-custody and legal challenges for prosecutors as trial approaches.
Congress Unveils SECURE and GUARD Privacy Bills, Eyes National Data Standard
House Republicans introduce SECURE and GUARD privacy bills, aiming for a uniform federal standard—impacting compliance strategies for companies nationwide.
Federal Circuit Clarifies Patent Eligibility for Telecom Non-Uniform Constellation Tech
Federal Circuit's mixed ruling in Constellation Designs v. LG Electronics refines patent eligibility standards for non-uniform constellation technology in telecom IP litigation.
Judge Reprimands Ex-DOJ Attorney Over AI-Generated Brief
A federal judge has reprimanded an ex-DOJ attorney for submitting an AI-generated legal brief with bogus citations, highlighting ethical and compliance risks of AI in the legal field.
California Coastal Commission Settles Retaliation Suit with SpaceX
SpaceX and the California Coastal Commission have settled a lawsuit over rocket launch approvals, spotlighting regulatory impartiality issues for aerospace companies.
Virginia Bans Sale of Precise Geolocation Data Under New Privacy Law
Virginia becomes the third state to ban the sale of precise geolocation data with SB338, expanding the VCDPA. The move impacts compliance for businesses and privacy counsel.
DOJ Sues Cloudera for Alleged Discriminatory PERM Practices
The DOJ has sued Cloudera, alleging it blocked U.S. workers from tech jobs under the PERM program, raising compliance risks for tech companies.
D.C. Circuit Revives Pentagon Journalist Escort Rule During Appeal
A D.C. Circuit panel reinstates the Pentagon’s journalist escort policy amid appeal, raising stakes for legal counsel managing media access and compliance.
Ken Abraham’s SSRN Essay: Tort Law’s Role in Shaping Regulation
Ken Abraham’s new SSRN essay explores how tort law and regulation interact, offering actionable insights for legal professionals on liability and regulatory strategy.
Tennessee Bans AI From Impersonating Mental Health Professionals
Tennessee enacts a first-of-its-kind law banning AI from presenting as mental health professionals, effective July 2026, setting a legal precedent for AI use in sensitive sectors.
IRS 280E Loophole Closes for Medical Marijuana After Schedule Shift
A single sentence in tax code—Section 280E—had outsized impact on cannabis taxation. Marijuana’s rescheduling removes its bite, potentially saving the industry $2.3B annually.
Manifest OS Snags $60M to Grow AI-Powered Law Firm Platform
Manifest OS raised $60 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-native law firm model, signaling growing investor confidence in technology-driven, outcomes-based legal services.
RELX Group strikes deal to acquire French legal AI leader Doctrine
RELX Group has agreed to acquire Doctrine, a French legal AI company, expanding its reach across key European markets and intensifying competition in legal tech.
Legal AI’s Multilingual Promise Hinges on Data, Not Just Smarter Models
TransLegal's Michael Krallmann says high-quality multilingual legal data—not just better AI models—is essential to trustworthy cross-jurisdictional legal AI.
DWP Document Error Fuels £370M UK Outsourcing Lawsuit
A confidential document accidentally sent by the UK's DWP has become central in a £370M contract dispute, spotlighting legal and data risks in government outsourcing.