Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
11th Circuit Upholds Toss of Expert Testimony in Lockheed Toxic Waste Case
The 11th Circuit affirmed the exclusion of expert testimony in Lockheed Martin toxic waste litigation, affecting environmental tort evidence standards.
State Telemarketing Laws Now Tighten Rules on Marketing Text Messages
New state laws like Virginia's broaden telemarketing regulations to include marketing texts, despite TCPA Do Not Call exemptions, impacting compliance strategies.
D.C. Circuit Rejects NLRB’s 'Successor Bar' in Unionized Acquisitions
The D.C. Circuit overturned the NLRB's 'successor bar' doctrine, reshaping labor relations after business acquisitions in the U.S.
NY Finalizes Rules Mandating Age Verification for Algorithmic Feeds
New York Attorney General finalizes rules requiring age verification for social media algorithms under SAFE for Kids Act, targeting youth privacy and safety.
EU Issues Final Guidelines Clarifying AI Transparency Rules
European Commission publishes definitive guidance on EU AI Act Article 50 transparency obligations, effective August 2, 2026, for AI providers and deployers.
Class Action Alleges Fabletics Allowed Data Interception Despite Opt-Outs
A new class action alleges Fabletics permitted third parties to intercept customer data after opt-out requests, highlighting e-commerce privacy risks.
Federal Judge Allows Lawsuit Over Liberty U Sharing Student Prayer Data
Federal judge permits privacy lawsuit against Liberty U for sharing student prayer requests, raising issues under federal privacy laws in education.
KY Gov. Beshear Demands McConnell Confirm Health or Resign
Kentucky Governor Beshear demands Senator McConnell publicly confirm his ability to serve or resign amid prolonged absence, raising legal and transparency issues.
Startup Funding Valuations Typically Five Times Amount Raised, Study Shows
New analysis finds startups often valued at five times total capital raised, impacting legal advice on equity and funding rounds.
Judge Rules School Retaliation Against Parent Filming Pride Flag Violated Free Speech
Federal judge grants injunction affirming First Amendment rights after school district retaliated against parent who filmed rainbow pride flag.
First Circuit Keeps Injunction Blocking $100K H-1B Visa Fee
The First Circuit denied stay on the injunction blocking a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, maintaining current costs amid litigation.
New York Times Has Spent $20M Fighting AI Copyright Claims Against OpenAI
The New York Times has spent over $20M in its lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft for unauthorized use of content to train AI models, a key copyright case.
NASCAR Sues Online Sellers Over Counterfeit Merchandise
NASCAR filed a trademark lawsuit against online counterfeit sellers in North Carolina federal court on July 27, 2026, targeting deceptive e-commerce tactics.
Legal Fight Over California Voter ID Measure Nears Ballot Printing Deadline
A legal challenge urges swift court action to halt California's Proposition 39 voter ID initiative just before ballot printing deadlines.
Judge Blocks Montana Logging Over Weak Grizzly Habitat Science
A federal judge halts Montana logging project amid insufficient scientific backing for grizzly bear habitat protection, underscoring conflicts in natural resource law.
Chinese AI Models Cut Costs for US Legal Tech, Fueling Vendor Shifts
Chinese AI models gain ground in US legal tech with affordable, customizable options amid IP theft concerns and US-China tensions.
MIT Study Ranks Top 5 AI Risks With Catastrophic Potential
MIT and University of Queensland identify five AI risks most likely to cause global catastrophic harm by 2030, crucial for legal governance.
UAE Employment Law Tightens Wage Rules Starting June 2026
UAE raises Wage Protection System compliance to 85% and enforces stricter labor rules from June 2026, impacting global employers.
Appeals Court Rules Netflix Not Liable for Defamation in ‘The Program’
The 10th Circuit upholds dismissal of defamation suit against Netflix’s documentary 'The Program,' reinforcing First Amendment protections for filmmakers.
Judge Blocks Minnesota’s Ban on Prediction Markets
A federal judge halts Minnesota’s ban on prediction markets, citing federal law preemption and enabling platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to operate.