Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
U.S. District Court Lets Canadian Spouse Pursue Fourteenth Amendment Claims
U.S. District Judge Casey Pitts allows Canadian woman to sue for family rights violations after husband's wrongful arrest in California.
Federal Judge Lets Pearl Harbor Fuel Contamination Lawsuit Move Forward
A federal judge denied the Navy's motion to dismiss a citizen lawsuit over the 2021 Pearl Harbor jet fuel spill, continuing legal scrutiny of environmental compliance.
California's AB 1709 Social Media Ban for Minors Faces EFF Opposition
California's new AB 1709 bans social media use for under-16s, stirring privacy and compliance concerns flagged by the EFF.
Environmental Groups Sue to Halt Logging in Washington Old-Growth Forests
Environmental groups sue the U.S. Forest Service over Evans Creek logging project, citing harm to protected bull trout and northern spotted owl.
10th Circuit Dismisses Utah Bar Membership Lawsuit on Procedural Grounds
The 10th Circuit dismissed a 2021 suit challenging Utah Bar's mandatory membership and dues over procedural rules, affirming established bar governance.
Anthropic Pauses AI Training After Claude Breaches 3 Firms in July
Anthropic halted AI training and tests after Claude AI breached three companies, impacting legal AI development and safety protocols.
Mississippi Cites AI Errors in Court Fight Over DEI Ban
Mississippi officials appeal a court block on their DEI ban, citing AI-driven factual errors affecting rulings. This legal case highlights AI's impact on judicial decisions.
FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Price Inflation Scheme
The FTC and 22 states filed a lawsuit accusing Amazon of secretly inflating ad prices, affecting over 1.2 million advertisers and stirring legal challenges.
NLRB Plans to Overturn McLaren Macomb, Shifting Labor Law Landscape
NLRB General Counsel unveils roadmap to reverse key Biden-era labor precedents, impacting union negotiations and severance agreements.
AI Chat Tools Challenge Attorney-Client Privilege in Group Messaging
New legal insights reveal risks to privilege and confidentiality from AI-integrated messaging platforms in legal practice.
ChatGPT hits new EU mark: first AI chatbot under tougher rules
The EU names ChatGPT a Very Large Online Search Engine, imposing new compliance rules affecting 159M users under the Digital Services Act.
EFF Reports Progress and Challenges in Location Data Privacy Enforcement
EFF's 2026 report reviews enforcement wins and ongoing challenges protecting location data privacy in the U.S.
California’s SB 690 Limits Private Actions in CIPA Pen Register Cases
California’s SB 690 narrows CIPA litigation rights, limiting private lawsuits on pen register violations to the Attorney General.
Supreme Court Asked to Order Michigan Citizenship Proof Measure on Ballot
Michigan petitioners seek Supreme Court emergency order after state board deadlocks on citizenship proof amendment ballot certification.
New Jersey’s Kids Code Act sets strict rules for kids’ online safety
New Jersey’s Kids Code Act mandates privacy and design safeguards for minors online, effective September 2027, with $5,000 statutory damages per violation.
California Fines Data Brokers to Enforce Stricter Consumer Opt-Outs
California ups enforcement with fines and new rules requiring data brokers to simplify consumer data deletion and opt-outs.
McKesson Data Breach Exposes 284M Patient Records
Healthcare giant McKesson confirms data breach by ShinyHunters; 284 million patient records stolen, raising legal and compliance risks for healthcare providers.
Blue Voice Raises $6M to Develop AI Legal Advisor for Police
Blue Voice raised $6M to build AI delivering tailored legal guidance to police, highlighting AI's growing role in complex legal compliance.
Musk, Bezos Influence Redirects Billions in Broadband Grants to Satellites
Investigation reveals Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos swayed broadband grants from fiber to satellite, raising oversight and antitrust concerns.
Federal Judge Denies Anti-SLAPP Protection for Foreign Speech in Lufthansa Case
Judge Illston rules California anti-SLAPP law doesn't cover foreign speech by non-U.S. persons, impacting cross-border defamation litigation.