Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
ACLU: Immigration Enforcement Now 50,000 Strong, Includes Local Police
ACLU reports immigration enforcement expanded beyond ICE to 50,000 personnel including local police, raising new legal risks.
Federal Court Ends 60-Year School Desegregation Case in Louisiana
The Smith v. Concordia Parish School Board case ends after six decades, closing federal oversight of desegregation in Louisiana schools.
FINRA Proposes Major Overhaul of Enforcement Program
FINRA unveils sweeping reforms to its enforcement program aimed at transparency and efficiency, impacting broker-dealer compliance strategies.
Delaware Sees First Court Test of New Director Protection Law
Delaware courts review challenges to enhanced director safeguards under SB 21, shaping corporate governance in the key jurisdiction.
EU Court Rules YouTube May Lose Liability Shield Over Gambling Content
The EU's top court ruled YouTube can be liable for gambling videos by partnered creators, challenging Google’s liability protections.
Mozilla Finds Stardust App Shares Sensitive Health Data with Analytics Firm
Mozilla reveals Stardust period tracker app shares users' health data with third-party analytics, raising privacy and compliance concerns for legal pros.
Judge Orders ASU to Reveal Witness Names in Campus Protest Case
Federal judge orders Arizona State University to disclose witness identities in a First Amendment lawsuit over pro-Palestinian protest suspensions, raising campus free speech issues.
Kerkering Barberio Used One Admin Password, Exposing 4,179 Clients' Data
Kerkering Barberio law firm used a single admin password for all accounts, exposing sensitive data of 4,179 individuals in a 2025 breach.
Trump Reinstates ICE Traffic Stops After Fatal Shootings Suspension
In July 2026, DHS briefly suspended ICE traffic stops following two deadly shootings; Trump reversed the suspension amid legal and policy concerns.
Judge Likely to Approve Class Action Against Meta Over Hacked Facebook Accounts
A federal judge may allow a class action against Meta alleging it blocked users from recovering hacked Facebook accounts to profit from data.
Kevin O’Leary and Fox News Face Defamation Lawsuit Over China Claims
Four plaintiffs file defamation suit against Kevin O’Leary and Fox News over false China connection allegations tied to Utah project.
Supreme Court Issues 63 Shadow Docket Rulings in 2024 Term, Surpassing Signed Opinions
In the 2024 term, the Supreme Court issued 63 shadow docket rulings versus 56 signed opinions, impacting transparency and legal predictability.
Minnesota Sues Feds Over Withheld Evidence in 2026 ICE Shooting Cases
Minnesota sued the federal government in March 2026 over withheld evidence from two fatal ICE-related shootings during Operation Metro Surge.
California Judge Blocks 'Truth in Recycling' Law Enforcement
A federal judge halted California's SB 343 enforcement, delaying packaging recyclability claims amid constitutional challenges.
Employers Face Biometric Privacy Risks From AI-Powered Smart Glasses
Employers using AI smart glasses must navigate biometric privacy laws like Illinois BIPA and Texas CUBI to avoid lawsuits and penalties.
NRC Proposes Removing ALARA from Radiation Protection Rules
The NRC proposes eliminating the ALARA principle from radiation safety regulations, aiming to modernize and clarify compliance standards by 2026.
Two Bipartisan Bills Introduced in 2026 to Reform 340B Drug Discount Program
In June and July 2026, bipartisan bills aim to reform the 340B drug discount program, impacting legal compliance for drug pricing.
Abbott Employees Sue Over Higher Costs for Same Health Coverage
Abbott Laboratories faces a class-action lawsuit by employees alleging unfair charges for identical health plans, raising legal concerns on benefit administration.
Hawai‘i Court Blocks Ritz-Carlton Project Over Missing Endangered Species Review
A Hawai‘i Environmental Court halted Ritz-Carlton resort redevelopment due to outdated endangered species review, emphasizing legal risks for developers.
Google Must Allow Third-Party Android App Stores Starting Next Week
Google and Epic Games drop settlement talks, forcing Google to host rival Android app stores, reshaping app compliance and legal tech distribution.