Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
FCA Doubles UK EMIR Commodity Clearing Threshold to €6B
The FCA raised the UK EMIR commodity derivatives clearing threshold from €3B to €6B, impacting compliance for market participants and legal teams.
Mass. High Court Limits Chapter 93A Claims in Right of First Refusal Cases
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules that breaching a right of first refusal contract alone isn't a Chapter 93A violation, clarifying consumer protection limits.
NH Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction in High-Profile Child Death Case
New Hampshire Supreme Court reverses father’s second-degree murder conviction in daughter’s death, but upholds other charges, impacting child abuse prosecutions.
SC Supreme Court Grants Civil Immunity in Castle Doctrine Self-Defense Case
South Carolina Supreme Court rules employees with castle doctrine criminal immunity also get civil immunity in self-defense shootings, impacting future tort law.
RFK Jr.'s Mixed Messages Amid US Measles Surge Raise Legal Risks
RFK Jr.'s inconsistent statements on measles amid 2026 outbreak raise legal compliance and public health messaging concerns in the US.
Anthropic CEO Urges Govt Power to Block Unsafe AI Deployments
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls for U.S. government authority to block dangerous AI, citing need for safety standards like those for cars and drugs.
Cboe Defends Proposed Disruptive Trading Rule Amid Industry Pushback
Cboe seeks SEC approval for Rule 8.23 on disruptive trading, facing industry criticism over intent standards important for compliance.
Iran Jams Shortwave Radio Broadcasting Independent Farsi News
Iran interferes with 15,500 kHz shortwave broadcasts that deliver independent Farsi news, raising concerns over press freedom amid internet blackouts.
Supreme Court to Rule on Trump-Era Voting, Firing, Citizenship Cases
The Supreme Court will decide key cases on Trump-era mail-in voting, executive firing powers, and birthright citizenship in 2026.
SpaceX Files $75B IPO Prospectus, Musk Keeps 82% Voting Control
SpaceX files amended IPO prospectus targeting $75 billion offering with Musk retaining majority voting power; Nasdaq listing planned for June 2026.
California Lawmakers Renew Push for Tough AI Training Data Disclosure
California's proposed AB 412 would require AI developers to disclose copyrighted materials in training data, despite industry pushback.
9th Circuit Upholds FMCSA Preemption of California Driver Break Rules
The 9th Circuit confirmed FMCSA's authority to override California meal and rest break rules for passenger drivers, affecting labor compliance in transport.
GAO Report Flags Safety, Waste Issues at Texas ICE Facility
GAO report finds safety, medical, and financial failings at Texas ICE detention center, prompting contractor change and DHS action.
EU Court Rules Auditors Must Allow Criminal Interviews of Officials
EU General Court annuls refusal of the European Court of Auditors to allow EPPO interviews amid criminal probe on recruitment irregularities.
Emory Scholar: Federal Judges’ Life Tenure Depends on Good Behavior
Emory Law professor explains that federal judges hold office during good behavior, underpinning accountability amid Georgia judge misconduct case.
Ohio Appeals Court Rules Google Is Not a Common Carrier
Ohio's appellate court ruled Google is not a common carrier, shaping regulation of tech platforms and editorial discretion.
Survey Shows Complex Self-Censorship Patterns Among Law Professors
New data reveals nuanced self-censorship in law faculty, highlighting ideological divides and impacts on legal education debates in the U.S.
Montana Supreme Court Revises Ballot Statement on Corporate Spending Initiative
Montana Supreme Court removes argumentative sentence from AG’s ballot statement, affecting legal framing of corporate election spending measures.
California Court Lets Privacy Claims Proceed Against Inspire Brands Over Cookies
A California court denied in part Inspire Brands' motion to dismiss class action alleging unauthorized tracking despite opt-outs, highlighting data privacy challenges.
Colorado Firms Settle Dispute Over Google Ads Using Competitor Name
Franklin D. Azar & Associates and Bachus & Schanker settled over misleading competitor-name Google ads, highlighting risks in legal marketing compliance.