Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Hawaii Supreme Court: Maui Cannot Outsource Environmental Reviews to Developers
Hawaii Supreme Court rules Maui County must conduct environmental assessments itself, blocking delegation to developers for coastal projects.
Third Circuit Invalidates New Jersey’s Semiauto Rifle, Magazine Bans
On July 17, 2026, the Third Circuit struck down New Jersey's bans on semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines, challenging state firearm laws.
Secret Service Sees 40% Rise in Threats Before Correspondents' Dinner
The Secret Service reports a 40% increase in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, raising complex legal and operational challenges.
Expert Testimony Highlights Pharmacist Training Gaps in Albertsons Opioid Trial
Testimony in Albertsons opioid trial exposes pharmacist training gaps and compliance challenges, impacting pharmacy regulation and opioid litigation.
Lawsuit Claims ChatGPT Gave Harmful Medical Advice Nearly Causing Death
A Florida pastor sues OpenAI over dangerous medical advice from ChatGPT, raising questions on AI liability in healthcare.
SC Supreme Court Rules July 22 on Class Action Predominance Standard
On July 22, 2026, SC Supreme Court clarified class action class certification rules, aligning them with federal predominance test, affecting legal strategies.
Escambia School Board Seeks to Block Book Ban Depositions
Escambia School Board asked the 11th Circuit to block subpoenas demanding depositions on its book removal decisions, raising issues of legislative privilege in education law.
Judge Allows Exxon Suit Over Zinc-Contaminated Oil to Proceed in Baton Rouge
A federal judge denied dismissal in Exxon’s lawsuit over zinc-contaminated crude oil at its Baton Rouge refinery, advancing a key environmental litigation.
Vendor Contracts Pose Hidden Risks in M&A Deals
New analysis reveals how vendor contracts can disrupt mergers, urging legal teams to rigorously review terms during acquisitions.
Washington Expands Fair Chance Act Background Check Rules by July 2026
Washington updates Fair Chance Act to forbid criminal history questions until after conditional job offer, with new notice and penalty rules starting July 2026.
Arkansas Sues Pharma Over Alleged 340B Drug Discount Conspiracy
Arkansas sued pharmaceutical firms alleging efforts to undermine the 340B drug discount program, impacting compliance for hospitals serving low-income patients.
NJDOL Confirms Job Protections for TDI and FLI Recipients from 2026
New Jersey clarifies job protection rights for Temporary Disability Insurance and Family Leave Insurance recipients starting July 17, 2026, impacting employer leave policies.
House leaders back ban on sexual relations between lawmakers and all staffers
House leaders push to ban sexual relationships between lawmakers and all Capitol Hill staffers, signaling tighter ethics rules and compliance impacts.
Mexico Deploys AI Robotic Police and Robodogs in Crime Hotspots
Mexico launches AI robotic police and robodogs to fight crime, raising privacy and surveillance law concerns amid weak AI regulation.
CPSC Highlights AI-Powered Recall Fraud Risks for Legal Teams
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns of rising AI-driven recall fraud, posing new legal and compliance challenges for corporations and law firms.
Eudia Details How it Balances Ethics and Innovation as an ABS Firm
Eudia launched an ABS law firm in Arizona, showing how legal tech and ethics coexist in evolving business models.
Jamison Firestone Discusses Post-Soviet Russia Legal Battles on Podcast
Jamison Firestone shared his 1990s legal challenges in Russia on a July 2026 podcast, offering insights on corruption and compliance risks.
Andy Biggs Wins Arizona GOP Primary, Will Challenge Gov. Hobbs
Andy Biggs won Arizona's GOP governor primary with 73.4% of the vote, setting up a key 2026 race against incumbent Katie Hobbs with potential legal and regulatory impacts.
Vermont AG Files Petition Against Kraft Heinz for Ultra-Processed Food Claims
Vermont AG served multiple CIDs and filed a petition against Kraft Heinz over labeling claims of ultra-processed foods, signaling increased regulatory enforcement.
D.C. Circuit Eases Employer Challenges to NLRB Union Successor Rules
The D.C. Circuit struck down the NLRB's 'successor bar' doctrine, allowing employers more legal recourse to contest union status after ownership changes.