Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Bridget McCormack Named GM of Judiciary at Clio
Bridget McCormack, ex-Chief Justice of Michigan Supreme Court, joins Clio as General Manager of its Judiciary unit to advance legal tech in courts.
EU proposes ban on under-13s using social media without parental consent
The EU proposes the EU Kids Act to restrict social media use for under-13s, requiring parental control and strict age verification for compliance.
UK Ministry of Justice apologizes for unauthorized access to 2024 attack victims' court files
The UK Ministry of Justice admitted unauthorized access to court files of victims from the 2024 Southport attack, prompting ICO investigation and official apologies.
Ninth Circuit Questions Executive Power Over Arctic Oil Lease Cancellations
The Ninth Circuit panel challenges the scope of executive authority on Alaska Arctic oil lease cancellations, raising legal uncertainties for energy sector counsel.
Hawaii Supreme Court Reviews $222M Fee Cap in Maui Wildfire Litigation
Hawaii Supreme Court reviews $222M attorney fee cap in $4.03B Maui wildfire settlement, with implications for mass tort legal strategies.
Nvidia CEO Urges AI Safety via Engineering, Not New Regulation
Nvidia's Jensen Huang calls for engineering-based AI safety over new laws, shaping legal and regulatory debates on AI governance.
DOJ Alleges Russia Financed Assassination Network Targeting U.S. Dissidents
The U.S. DOJ unsealed charges against Russian operatives accused of financing plots to assassinate Kremlin critics, highlighting rising geopolitical tensions.
Fourth Circuit Reviews Dismissal of Indictments Due to U.S. Attorneys’ Appointments
The Fourth Circuit reviews dismissal of indictments tied to Trump-appointed U.S. Attorneys amid questions about appointment legality and prosecution validity.
Taxi Firms Use Uber Arbitration Clauses to Push Price-Fixing Case to Arbitration
Several taxi companies invoke Uber’s arbitration agreements to compel individual arbitration in a California price-fixing lawsuit, raising legal questions about third-party arbitration rights.
Eighth Circuit Allows Doctor’s Lawsuit Over Medical Board’s COVID Probes
The Eighth Circuit ruled Dr. Scott Jensen can sue Minnesota’s medical board over investigations linked to his COVID-19 speech, clarifying First Amendment protections for doctors.
UN Expert Condemns Sexual Harassment at California Women’s Prison
UN Special Rapporteur raises serious concerns over sexual violence against female inmates at Central California Women’s Facility, spotlighting systemic abuse.
Meta Faces Renewed Lawsuit Over Buffalo Shooting’s Hate Content Links
Victims' families renewed their lawsuit against Meta, alleging the company’s platforms fueled radicalization behind the 2022 Buffalo shooting.
FTC Launches New Program for Industry Input on Consumer Protection Rules
The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection starts a formal process for industry to raise concerns on proposed rules, aiding legal compliance advice.
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Rejects One-Sided Arbitration Clauses
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that arbitration clauses granting one party 'sole discretion' are unenforceable under Louisiana law, affecting contract drafting.
NLRB GC Issues Memo 26-04 Clarifying Employer Duties and Enforcement
NLRB General Counsel Crystal Carey issued GC Memo 26-04 in August 2026 clarifying employer obligations and enforcement priorities under labor law.
Inquiry Faults Countess of Chester Hospital for Failures in Lucy Letby Case
The Thirlwall Inquiry finds Countess of Chester Hospital failed to act on nurse Lucy Letby's harmful conduct, raising legal liability issues for healthcare management.
FBI Network Breached; Iranian and Chinese Cyberattacks Escalate in 2026
In 2026, FBI’s surveillance network was hacked; Iranian and Chinese cyberattacks target US infrastructure, raising legal compliance and sanctions risks.
Seventh Circuit: Delay in Litigation Can Waive Arbitration Rights
The Seventh Circuit rules that delayed litigation can waive arbitration rights despite no-waiver contract clauses, impacting dispute resolution strategies.
Swiss Court Sentences Ukrainian Ransomware Developer to 12.75 Years
A Zurich court sentenced a Ukrainian IT specialist to nearly 13 years for ransomware attacks causing $123M in damages, highlighting rising cybercrime enforcement.
FINRA Launches Internal Reviews on AI Use by Financial Professionals
FINRA starts internal reviews on AI use by associated persons, signaling tighter regulatory focus on AI governance in finance.