Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Congress Moves Quickly to Regulate Prediction Markets After Insider Trading Scandals
Congress accelerates regulatory response to insider trading scandals in online prediction markets, with proposed bills targeting misuse and setting compliance priorities for legal teams.
Texas AG Sues Islamic School Over 'TexAM' Name and Unauthorized Degrees
Texas AG Paxton sues Texas American Muslim University for allegedly offering unauthorized degrees and misleadingly using a name similar to Texas A&M. Legal, education sectors take note.
Ex-Phoenix Cop Denies Inciting Violence at Student Protest in Federal Lawsuit
Fired Phoenix police sergeant Dusten Mullen denies provoking student protesters at a 2026 rally, escalating a federal lawsuit on police conduct and accountability.
Federal Court Reinstates Pentagon's Press Escort Rule Amid NYT Challenge
A federal court reinstated the Pentagon's journalist escort policy, intensifying The New York Times' legal battle over press freedom and government transparency.
Georgia Court Blocks Election Speech Gag for Supreme Court Candidates
A federal judge bars Georgia's judicial commission from publicly accusing Supreme Court candidates of ethical violations over campaign speech, impacting future judicial elections.
11th Circuit Revives Alabama Coal Ash Pit Lawsuit
The 11th Circuit revived a lawsuit against Alabama Power over coal ash storage at Plant Barry, raising key public health and regulatory compliance issues.
Virginia, Maine, Delaware Expand Pay Transparency, Ban Salary History
Virginia, Maine, and Delaware have enacted laws requiring pay range disclosure and banning salary history checks in hiring, raising compliance stakes for multistate employers.
Ninth Circuit to Decide Federal Venue in California v. ExxonMobil Plastics Case
A Ninth Circuit decision is pending on whether California’s plastics suit against ExxonMobil stays in state or moves to federal court, shaping future environmental litigation.
DC Court Blocks ICE Warrantless Immigration Arrests—Again
A DC judge halts ICE's warrantless immigration arrests, reinforcing judicial limits on enforcement tactics and shaping compliance for legal professionals.
Boeing Faces Negligence Suit Over Employee Child’s Birth Defects
A Washington appeals court ruled Boeing can be sued for negligence after a worker’s child was born with birth defects linked to chemical exposure, expanding employer liability.
Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Resume Gender-Affirming Care
Colorado Supreme Court’s 5–2 ruling requires Children’s Hospital Colorado to restore gender-affirming care for transgender youth, shaping healthcare and civil rights law.
Alex Murdaugh Sues Ex-Clerk Over Jury Tampering in Murder Trial
Alex Murdaugh files a federal lawsuit against ex-Clerk Rebecca Hill, alleging jury tampering cost him $600,000 in defense expenses after his murder conviction was overturned.
SEC Lifts 'Gag Rule,' Allowing Settling Parties to Deny Allegations
The SEC will end its decades-old 'gag rule' in May 2026, letting companies deny allegations after SEC settlements. Legal teams should review communication and strategy impacts.
Brooklyn woman gives birth in court, prompting calls to review detention care
A Brooklyn defendant gave birth during her arraignment, raising questions about detention and court protocols for pregnant women and sparking calls for urgent investigation.
Trump Drops $10B IRS Lawsuit; DOJ Unveils $1.776B Compensation Fund
Donald Trump withdraws $10B tax lawsuit as DOJ announces a $1.776B fund for alleged victims of government targeting, drawing legal and political scrutiny.
Hong Kong Tiananmen Vigil Trial Nears End with Final Arguments Heard
A Hong Kong court entered the final phase of the national security trial for Tiananmen vigil organizers, spotlighting tensions over public assembly rights and Beijing's security law.
Court Upholds New York Gun Ban in Public Parks, Limits Private Property Rule
A federal appeals panel upholds New York's ban on guns in public parks but limits concealed carry restrictions on private property, shaping gun rights jurisprudence.
DOL Rescinds 2024 Overtime Rule, Reinstates 2019 Salary Threshold
The Department of Labor has rescinded the 2024 overtime rule, reverting to the 2019 salary threshold for white-collar exemptions. Employers must adjust compliance strategies.
Hawaii Enacts Landmark Law Targeting Citizens United Ruling
Hawaii passes the first law seeking to restrict corporate political spending post-Citizens United, setting up constitutional legal challenges with major implications.
California Unveils CCUS Regulatory Draft, Seeks Input by June 5
California Air Resources Board releases draft CCUS program regulations, outlining standards and seeking public comment by June 5, 2026. Key compliance takeaways for legal teams.