Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
DOJ Lawsuit Alleges Fraud in NY’s $10B Medicaid Home Care Contract
The DOJ filed a civil suit against New York over alleged fraud in the $10 billion Medicaid home care contract, raising compliance and litigation risks.
Judge Allows California Tribe’s Amended Cannabis Lawsuit to Proceed
U.S. Magistrate Judge allows Round Valley Tribes’ amended lawsuit over July 2024 cannabis raids, impacting tribal sovereignty and Public Law 280 interpretation.
Gibson Dunn Leads Legal on SpaceX’s Record $75B IPO
Gibson Dunn led legal counsel for SpaceX’s historic $75 billion IPO amid complex governance and global regulations.
China Flags 14,460 Firms Falsely Claiming IP or Patent Agency Status
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration identified over 14,000 companies misrepresenting as IP or patent agencies amid regulatory crackdown.
Illinois, NYC, Connecticut Tighten AI Rules in Hiring and Employment
Illinois, NYC, and Connecticut enact laws regulating AI in employment decisions, focusing on disclosure and anti-discrimination to enhance fairness.
Canada’s Bill C-36 Creates New Privacy Commission to Replace Privacy Commissioner
Bill C-36 establishes the Digital Safety and Data Protection Commission, overhauling private sector privacy enforcement and penalties in Canada.
Second Circuit Revives NBA Meta Pixel VPPA Class Action
The Second Circuit revived a class action accusing the NBA of violating the VPPA via Meta Pixel tracking, impacting digital privacy law.
Federal Judge Blocks Idaho’s Criminal Transgender Bathroom Ban
On June 16, 2026, a federal judge enjoined Idaho's criminal transgender bathroom law, impacting compliance and civil rights litigation.
ECJ Rules France Can Enforce Age Checks on EU Porn Sites
The European Court of Justice allows France to impose age verification on porn sites across the EU, underscoring cross-border compliance risks for platforms.
Florida AG Sues TikTok Over Under-14 User Ban Violation
Florida Attorney General sues TikTok for violating state law banning under-14 users on social media, signaling tighter enforcement for legal teams.
DOJ Claims xAI Vital to National Security to Dismiss Environmental Lawsuit
DOJ argues xAI's data center power plant is crucial to military operations to defend against NAACP environmental lawsuit.
Colorado Gov. Signs Law Letting Authorities Access Gun Sale Data Without Warrants
Colorado's new law mandates firearm dealers keep detailed records accessible to authorities without warrants, raising legal challenges.
200+ Groups Urge Halt to AI in Military Kill Chains
Over 200 civil society groups call for an immediate stop to AI in military operations, citing risks to international humanitarian law and ethics.
Shareholders Sue Microsoft Over Alleged Copilot Misleading Claims
A 2026 shareholder lawsuit accuses Microsoft of concealing AI product issues to boost stock before its bid.
Federal court invalidates 1M+ acres of oil leases over sage grouse protections
A federal judge ruled that the BLM ignored sage grouse habitat protections in approving oil leases spanning over 1 million acres across the Great Plains.
EEOC Releases 2025-2029 National Enforcement Plan Highlighting Overt Bias
The EEOC published its National Enforcement Plan for fiscal years 2025-2029 emphasizing overt discrimination, litigation focus, and protections for vulnerable workers.
Judge Blocks $100K H-1B Visa Fee; Appeal Filed by Administration
A Boston judge ruled the $100,000 H-1B visa fee unlawful; the administration has appealed, creating uncertainty for employers and compliance teams.
Big 12 Conference Files Federal Lawsuit After Judge Allows Sorsby to Play
Big 12 Conference sues Texas Tech and Texas AG after a Texas judge permits QB Brendan Sorsby to play despite NCAA's permanent ban over gambling violations.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Settles Free Speech Suit, Updates Policy
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board settles suit with Ardrey Kell student over free speech, paying $95K and adopting a new policy clarifying student rights and expression zones.
Fourth Circuit Rejects Appeal in Settled Wage and Hour Class Case
Fourth Circuit affirms dismissal for lack of standing in settled wage and hour class-action claims, clarifying appellate jurisdiction rules.