Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Human Rights Watch Warns Civilians Trapped in Kherson Face Crisis
Human Rights Watch reports dire humanitarian conditions for civilians trapped in Russian-occupied Kherson amid ongoing conflict and legal concerns.
SCOTUS Narrows Gun Law Restrictions, Opens New Assault Rifle Review
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii handgun carry ban and plans to hear assault rifle case, reshaping gun law limits for legal professionals and policymakers.
Meta’s AI Image Tool Uses Instagram Photos by Default, Raising Consent Issues
Meta's Muse Image AI tool uses public Instagram photos by default without clear consent, sparking legal and privacy concerns for users and advisors.
Illinois Court: Emotional Distress Means More Than $1 in Defamation Cases
Illinois appellate court rules nominal damages insufficient when emotional distress evidence exists in defamation per se cases, refining legal standards for damages.
Federal Judge Upholds Salvation Army’s Methadone Ban in Rehab Centers
A federal judge ruled the Salvation Army can lawfully prohibit methadone in its rehab centers, highlighting First Amendment protections for faith-based organizations.
Ohio Judge Blocks NCAA Eligibility Rules for 24 College Hoops Players
Ohio judge grants injunction allowing 24 college basketball players to compete despite new NCAA age eligibility rules, challenging NCAA authority.
Ex-Epoch Times CFO Pleads Guilty to $67M Money Laundering Scheme
Former Epoch Times CFO Bill Guan pleaded guilty to a $67 million international money laundering conspiracy, exposing major financial fraud risks in media companies.
Federal Judge Orders GEO Group to Allow WA Health Inspections at ICE Facility
A federal judge enforces Washington's health inspection law on GEO Group's ICE detention center, clarifying state authority over federal contractors.
CFPB Proposes Mortgage Disclosure, Rescission Rule Updates for Feedback
CFPB seeks public input on updates to mortgage disclosure and rescission rules under TILA and RESPA, impacting compliance and borrower protections.
EagleBank Pays $9.7M for Failing BSA/AML Compliance Over a Decade
EagleBank settles for $9.7M with DOJ over Bank Secrecy Act violations, spotlighting AML compliance risks for banks and legal counsel.
Seventh Circuit Upholds Illinois Assault Rifle Ban Ahead of Supreme Court Review
The Seventh Circuit ruled the Illinois assault rifle ban constitutional, paving way for Supreme Court review amid national gun law debates.
Texas Judge Indicted, Suspended, Resigns Under Lifetime Ban
Texas Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez indicted for official oppression, suspended, and resigns under lifetime ban following judicial misconduct case.
Jewish Man Appeals Religious Discrimination Denial in Franchise Case
Domanic appeals Fifth Circuit over denial of Christian Brothers Automotive franchise citing religious discrimination under 42 U.S.C. 1981.
Federal Reserve Proposes Risk-Based AML Rules for Banks
The Federal Reserve proposes new risk-based AML/CFT program requirements for banks, aligning with FinCEN reforms and focusing on high-risk activities.
OpenAI Debuts GPT-5.6 with Cybersecurity Boosts for Legal AI
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 family with enhanced cybersecurity features, impacting AI use in legal fields and data protection.
ECJ Rules VPN Bypass Doesn’t Nullify Effective Geoblocking for Copyright
European Court of Justice clarifies that effective geoblocking, not VPN circumvention, determines copyright liability, impacting digital rights enforcement.
EEOC Rescinds 1979 Affirmative Action Guidance, Changing Employment Law
The EEOC withdrew its 1979 affirmative action guidelines, reshaping employer compliance and diversity practices nationwide.
NY AG Sues 3M, DuPont Over PFAS Contamination in $2B Lawsuit
New York AG Letitia James sues 3M, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva for PFAS pollution, seeking cleanup costs and consumer warnings.
Former Wisconsin Judge Fined $5K After Obstructing ICE Arrest
Ex-Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan fined $5,000 after conviction for obstructing ICE agents during courthouse arrest of an immigrant.
Mexico to File Criminal Complaints Over Deaths in ICE Custody
Mexico plans legal action against the US for deaths of Mexican nationals in ICE detention, raising international legal and human rights issues.