Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Federal Overhauls in Higher Ed Ramp Up Compliance Challenges for Legal Teams
Federal education reforms launched this semester tighten funding, accreditation, and foreign partnership rules, increasing legal compliance burdens for universities.
Amnesty Criticizes Argentina’s AI Surveillance for Lack of Legal Safeguards
Amnesty International reports Argentina’s AI surveillance program bypassed laws, raising privacy and compliance concerns for legal pros.
Ninth Circuit Rejects California’s Challenge to Federal ATF Ghost Gun Rule
The Ninth Circuit ruled California and Giffords Law Center lack standing to challenge ATF's 2022 ghost gun regulation, affecting legal strategies.
Streamers Sue Twitch, Amazon Over AI Training Use of Content
A class action lawsuit alleges Twitch and Amazon used streamers’ content to train AI without consent or compensation, raising key IP and liability issues.
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.
17 State AGs Move to Suspend California's Entire EPR Law
Seventeen state attorneys general and NAW filed to pause California's SB 54, challenging it as unconstitutional and vague.
Fourth Circuit Upholds Injunction Blocking DHS Enforcement Near Houses of Worship
The Fourth Circuit upheld a preliminary injunction blocking DHS immigration enforcement near 1,400+ worship sites, citing religious freedom protections under RFRA.
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.
TikTok Settles for $400M Over Child Privacy Violation Claims
TikTok agrees to $400 million settlement over 2024 DOJ lawsuit alleging violations of children's online privacy laws under COPPA.
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.
FDA Invites Feedback on Rules for AI-Enabled Medical Devices
FDA requests public input on regulatory framework for generative AI medical devices through Oct 19, 2026, shaping future health tech compliance.
DOJ Launches Fraud Division: What It Means for Government Contractors
The DOJ's new National Fraud Enforcement Division centralizes fraud cases, raising compliance and litigation stakes for government contractors.
Second Circuit Blocks Trump-Appointed NY Federal Prosecutor Over Senate Rules
Second Circuit voids Trump-appointed Northern District of New York prosecutor's role, citing Senate confirmation violations and halting key investigation.
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.
DOJ Launches National Fraud Enforcement Division to Strengthen Fraud Prosecutions
The DOJ created a centralized National Fraud Enforcement Division in April 2026 to enhance coordination in prosecuting complex fraud cases nationwide.
Brazil's Supreme Court Expands Maria da Penha Law Beyond Domestic Violence
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court broadens gender violence protections beyond homes to public, professional spaces, marking a landmark legal shift.