Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
EU Court clears Italy to unmask trust beneficiaries under AML law
The EU's top court ruled Italy can require fiduciary trusts to disclose ultimate beneficiaries, stepping up transparency and compliance under anti-money laundering rules.
House Democrats Target Supreme Court 'Shadow Docket' With Reform Bills
Rep. Jamie Raskin and House Democrats introduce legislation to require Supreme Court justices to explain emergency orders and increase transparency in case selection.
Bipartisan Bill Would Bar Secret Federal Subpoenas Without Judge's Order
A bipartisan bill would restrict federal agencies from obtaining phone records without judicial oversight, directly impacting legal and privacy rights following high-profile investigations.
Virginia Governor Vetoes Marijuana Retail Bills, Delaying Market Launch
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has vetoed bills to establish retail cannabis sales, prolonging uncertainty for legal, compliance, and business stakeholders in the state.
Kenneth Wolfe Named OFCCP Director Amid Scrutiny Over DOL Faith Initiatives
Kenneth Wolfe is appointed Director of the Labor Department's OFCCP as lawsuits challenge recent religious activities, raising compliance questions for federal contractors.
Palantir Challenges Pentagon Over DIA Data Analytics Contract
Palantir has filed a formal protest over a Defense Intelligence Agency contract, raising tensions over commercial access to federal defense tech procurement.
BLM, Oil Interests Face Conservation Lawsuit Over Sage Grouse Lease Sales
Federal and industry lawyers defend oil leases on sage grouse habitat in court as conservation groups challenge BLM's rollback of protections. Legal compliance stakes rise for energy sector.
Texas AG Investigates Meta Glasses Over Biometric Privacy Risks
Texas AG Ken Paxton launches an investigation into Meta Glasses, highlighting fresh concerns over biometric data privacy and smart device enforcement for legal teams.
Eighth Circuit: Ex-Inmates Can Sue Over Daily Iowa Jail Fees
Eighth Circuit revives suit letting ex-inmates challenge $95/day jail fees, impacting county compliance, litigation risks, and due process requirements for legal teams nationally.
Georgia Enacts Sweeping AI Companion Law Without Big-Tech Exemptions
Georgia passes SB 540 regulating AI chatbots, marking a new phase in state-level oversight and raising key compliance stakes for legal teams and tech companies.
Harvey AI launches Paris office, expands French legal partnerships
US legal AI firm Harvey opens Paris office, teaming with top French law firms and in-house counsel as EU privacy regulations shape legal tech deployment across Europe.
NY Judicial Retirement Age Under Fire as Court Hears Civil Rights Challenge
New York's top court is reviewing the legality of mandatory judicial retirement ages following lawsuits claiming age discrimination under the state's new Equal Rights Amendment.
Global Executions Reach 44-Year High, Amnesty Cites Iran and Saudi Surge
Amnesty International reports a 44-year high in global executions for 2025, driven by spikes in Iran and Saudi Arabia. Legal professionals face renewed scrutiny of capital punishment trends.
EU Finalizes Turnberry Trade Deal, Slashing U.S. Tariffs
The EU finalized a compromise on the Turnberry trade deal, proposing sweeping tariff reductions with the U.S. Legal teams must prepare for compliance and safeguard provisions.
Feds Urge Second Circuit to Reinstate Hate Crime Aggravators in Buffalo Shooting
Federal prosecutors are appealing to the Second Circuit to reinstate hate crime aggravators in the Buffalo mass shooter’s trial, a move that could reshape federal hate crime prosecution strategies.
ICE Crackdown on OPT Fraud Puts Employers on High Alert
ICE has identified over 10,000 OPT fraud cases, triggering stricter enforcement and a DHS review of the program. Employers must prepare for increased compliance scrutiny.
Soros Foundation Commits $300M to U.S. Democracy Amid Scrutiny
The Open Society Foundations, led by Alex Soros, pledge $300 million over five years to support U.S. democracy and civil rights as attacks on nonprofits increase.
Jan. 6 Officers Challenge Legality of Trump’s $1.8B Settlement Fund
Capitol Police and DC officers sue to block Trump’s $1.8B IRS settlement fund, arguing it could compensate convicted Jan. 6 rioters. Case probes presidential power and public fund use.
US Rejects UN Migration Declaration, Imposes New Visa Restrictions
The US abstained from the 2026 UN migration review, rejecting its declaration and indefinitely suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, signaling stricter immigration policy.
UK Fast-Tracks Data Centers, Limits Legal Challenges on Big Projects
The UK plans to restrict judicial reviews and speed up approvals for data centers and major energy projects. Legal teams must prepare for tighter windows to challenge decisions.