Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Appeals Court Reinstates FDA Restrictions on Abortion Pill Access
A federal appeals court reinstated FDA rules requiring in-person dispensing of mifepristone, blocking telehealth prescriptions and mail delivery for abortion medication nationwide.
Canada’s Top Court Backs NSICOP Secrecy Law in 8-1 Ruling
The Supreme Court of Canada upholds criminal penalties for NSICOP members’ unauthorized disclosures, reshaping how legal counsel navigate national security privilege laws.
FCC Proposes Stricter KYC Standards for Voice Providers
The FCC is moving to expand 'Know-Your-Customer' rules for voice service providers, raising compliance demands to target illegal robocalls and prevent network abuse.
Elon Musk Testifies on Funding, Control Disputes in OpenAI Court Battle
Elon Musk's testimony in Oakland spotlights OpenAI's fundraising, control disputes, and governance hurdles as legal scrutiny of AI companies intensifies.
GAO Bid Protests Drop 6% in 2025 Amid Uptick in AI Procurement Risks
GAO bid protest filings declined 6% in FY25 to 1,688, while legal teams contend with new compliance and AI procurement risks. Here's what in-house counsel should know.
Canada Moves to Launch Financial Crimes Agency with Bill C-29
Canada introduces Bill C-29 to establish the Financial Crimes Agency, centralizing investigations of complex financial offenses and reshaping enforcement frameworks.
Long DACA Renewal Delays Leave Dreamers, Employers in Limbo
Surging DACA renewal delays are leaving Dreamers without legal status or employment, raising legal and compliance concerns for U.S. companies and counsel.
Kentucky Case May Decide DOL’s Power to Seek Punitive Damages for FLSA Retaliation
A Kentucky federal court case could clarify if the Department of Labor can pursue punitive damages for retaliation under the Fair Labor Standards Act—an issue with major compliance implications.
Trump Order Shifts Federal Contracts to Fixed-Price as Default
President Trump’s April 30, 2026 order makes fixed-price contracts default for federal agencies, reshaping compliance, review, and risk strategies for legal teams.
Pentagon Reiterates Anthropic Blacklist, Eyes Mythos Cybersecurity Model
Pentagon CTO Emil Michael says Anthropic remains blacklisted, but growing interest in Mythos AI model sparks agency-wide evaluation amid evolving federal AI policy.
UK Crime Act 2026 Broadens Corporate Criminal Liability Scope
The UK's Crime and Policing Act 2026 expands corporate liability to all crimes by senior managers, putting new pressure on compliance for legal teams and business leaders.
Families Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT Role in Deadly Tumbler Ridge Shooting
Families of Tumbler Ridge victims filed a wrongful death suit in U.S. federal court, alleging OpenAI was grossly negligent by not reporting dangerous user activity on ChatGPT that preceded the shoo...
Bipartisan Bill Targets Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Delays
A bipartisan House bill seeks to tighten oversight of Medicare Advantage, aiming to reduce care delays, standardize coverage, and increase legal compliance requirements for insurers.
Tempus AI Faces Consolidated Lawsuits Over Genetic Data Sharing
Tempus AI is facing consolidated class-action lawsuits over alleged mishandling of Ambry Genetics' data, spotlighting privacy and compliance risks in healthcare AI mergers.
California Targets Employer Data Rules in Major CCPA Overhaul
California launches new rulemaking under the CCPA aimed at employee data protection, raising the stakes for employer privacy compliance strategies statewide.
CFTC Sues Wisconsin Over Control of Prediction Markets
The CFTC has sued Wisconsin to assert federal authority over prediction markets, contesting state efforts to regulate the sector as illegal gambling.
EU AI Act Negotiations Stall, Delaying Digital Omnibus Compliance Reforms
Breakdown in EU AI Act trilogue talks delays possible extension of key compliance deadlines, raising uncertainty for European legal tech and law firms.
Indiana Court: AI Alone Can't Replace Lawyers in Discovery Process
A federal court in Indiana ruled AI can't substitute for attorney judgment in discovery, setting a precedent for legal ethics and technology's role in litigation.
OSHA Sharpens Heat Enforcement as New Standards Near
OSHA ramps up enforcement of heat hazards in 55 high-risk industries as federal heat safety rules approach implementation. Law firms and employers face changing compliance risks.
Legal AI Startups Raise $165M+ as 2025 Funding Boom Accelerates
Legal AI startups LegalOn, StrongSuit, and Eudia raise over $165M in 2025, signaling rapid tech adoption, regulatory shifts, and new practice models for law firms and in-house teams.