Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Senate Panel Unanimously Advances GUARD Act on AI, Kids, and Safety
The Senate Judiciary Committee moved forward the GUARD Act, a key bill setting age-verification and disclosure rules for AI chatbots targeting minors.
US Trade Court Strikes Down Trump's Section 122 Tariffs
The US Court of International Trade invalidated Trump's 10% global tariffs under Section 122, reshaping relief eligibility and challenging executive trade authority.
Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Redistricting Referendum
Virginia's top court has voided the state's recently approved redistricting referendum, reversing Democrats' attempt to redraw congressional maps and raising new legal questions.
THL Partners Acquires Celerion for $1.8B in Major Life Sciences Deal
THL Partners is acquiring clinical pharmacology leader Celerion from H.I.G. Capital for $1.8 billion, strengthening its healthcare portfolio and reflecting strong private equity interest in drug de...
FTC Bans Kochava from Selling Sensitive Location Data
The FTC has banned data broker Kochava from selling or sharing sensitive location data, underlining regulatory scrutiny on data privacy practices for legal and compliance teams.
EDNY Doubles Down on Preemption in Insulin Pump Liability Case
The Eastern District of New York reaffirmed federal preemption, dismissing Gallego v. Tandem Diabetes Care and limiting state law claims against FDA-approved medical devices.
ASIC Sets June 30 Deadline for Digital Asset Licence Applications
ASIC reminds digital asset service providers in Australia to apply for or vary AFS licences by June 30, 2026, as regulatory scrutiny tightens ahead of new laws.
US Commerce Dept to Vet AI Models From Google DeepMind, Microsoft, xAI
The Commerce Dept's CAISI now has formal agreements to evaluate AI models from Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI for national security risks—advancing federal AI oversight.
Medtronic Breach: ShinyHunters Claims 9M Records in Attack
Medtronic confirms a major data breach linked to ShinyHunters, highlighting cybersecurity risks for medical device firms and compliance teams across regulated industries.
California OKs $25M to Aid Rural Hospitals Amid Mandate Pressures
California legislators approve $25M to support rural hospitals facing wage hikes and retrofit mandates, highlighting legal and regulatory issues for healthcare providers.
AI Safety Debated in Court as Musk-OpenAI Feud Intensifies
AI governance and safety take center stage as expert witnesses testify in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, raising legal challenges for tech sector advisors.
DOJ Probes Fairfax Prosecutor Over Immigrant Defendant Policies
The DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County's prosecutor over alleged preferential treatment for undocumented immigrants. Descano will testify May 14.
California Bar Proposes First AI Verification Rule for Lawyers
California may soon require lawyers to independently verify all AI-generated outputs, setting a national precedent for legal ethics and accountability in AI usage.
US Evidence Rules Committee Delays AI Deepfake Guidance
The U.S. Evidence Rules Committee has postponed proposals on AI deepfake evidence, leaving legal professionals awaiting clear standards as synthetic media challenges rise.
U.S. Lawmakers Revive Push for National Data Privacy Law
House Republicans introduced two new federal data privacy bills as debate intensifies over a national privacy law that could supersede the current patchwork of state regulations.
EU Strikes Deal to Delay AI Act High-Risk Rules, Ban Nudification Apps
The EU Council and Parliament agreed to delay high-risk AI rules to 2027-2028 and ban nudification apps by 2026, impacting compliance for tech and legal teams.
NATO Official: Governance Tops Tech in Allied AI Intelligence Sharing
NATO's Maj. Gen. Paul Lynch urges governance and policy frameworks over more tech for effective allied AI-enabled geospatial intelligence sharing.
BigLaw Attorney at Center of Alleged Decade-Long Insider Trading Ring
A Yale-educated BigLaw attorney is accused of leading a ten-year insider trading ring exploiting confidential M&A info, sparking ethics and compliance concerns across major law firms.
Washington Supreme Court Narrows Use of Nonjudicial Foreclosure for Lenders
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that nonjudicial foreclosures require loans to be evidenced by negotiable instruments, impacting mortgage enforcement and foreclosure strategies statewide.
EU Bans Sexualized AI Deepfakes, Delays High-Risk AI Rules
The EU will ban non-consensual sexualized AI deepfakes by December 2026 and delay some high-risk AI model regulations, impacting compliance timelines for legal teams.