Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
DOJ Investigates William & Mary for Possible Race-Based Scholarships
The DOJ is probing the College of William & Mary for potentially favoring minority students in scholarship policies, raising questions on affirmative action compliance.
Ninth Circuit Lets Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Against Meta, TikTok Proceed
Ninth Circuit rules tech platforms must face lengthy litigation before early dismissal under Section 230. Lawsuits include claims of addiction and youth harm.
Court Allows Epstein Survivors’ Suit Against DOJ to Proceed Despite Hurdles
A federal court lets 30+ Jeffrey Epstein survivors continue their lawsuit against DOJ over case mishandling and compliance with transparency law.
DOJ Launches Probe into Andreessen Horowitz’s Board Seat Practices
The DOJ has launched an antitrust investigation into Andreessen Horowitz’s board practices under the Clayton Act, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny on venture capital firms.
Federal Authorities Charge 17 in Iran-Backed Hack of 100,000 Academics
Federal authorities charge 17 individuals linked to Iran-backed Mabna Institute for hacking 100,000 academic emails worldwide, raising cybersecurity concerns.
Litigant Hid AI Prompts in Connecticut Filings, Court Imposes Sanctions
Connecticut court sanctions litigant who hid AI prompt instructions in filings, highlighting new AI risks for legal workflows and court fairness.
Colleges Sue DHS Over New Four-Year Visa Cap for Students
A coalition of colleges challenges DHS's new rule capping student visas at four years, citing harms to U.S. higher education and economy.
New Video Series Guides Healthcare AI Governance and Compliance
National Law Review’s video series offers legal and legal ops teams practical insights on AI governance, compliance, and vendor risks in healthcare.
California’s Privacy Agency Fines Data Broker $150K for Opt-Out Failures
The California Privacy Protection Agency fined a data broker $150,000 for failing to meet consumer opt-out requirements under new privacy laws.
NFHA Expands Legal Challenge Against CFPB’s Regulation B Rule
The National Fair Housing Alliance deepens its legal challenge to CFPB's amended Regulation B, criticizing the agency's rulemaking process amid fair lending debate.
Ex-Meta Manager Sues Over False AI Role Claim in Immigration Petition
In 2024 lawsuit, ex-Meta manager alleges wrongful termination over false AI role claims in visa petition, highlighting legal risks in immigration and AI HR practices.
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down DOE Appliance Efficiency Rule
The Fifth Circuit invalidates a Biden-era appliance efficiency rule citing procedural APA violations, affecting federal regulatory practices.
ABC Files Suit Against FCC Over Broadcast License Reviews
ABC and Disney sue FCC over accelerated license reviews, citing First Amendment retaliation and regulatory overreach.
EU AI Act Bans Emotion-Detecting AI in Workplace Monitoring
The EU AI Act prohibits AI systems that infer emotions in workplaces from February 2025, impacting compliance and HR monitoring practices.
FBI: U.S. Violent Crime Fell 9.3% in 2025, Largest Drop Since 1937
The FBI reports a 9.3% drop in U.S. violent crime in 2025, the biggest decline in nearly 90 years, impacting legal strategies and criminal justice policy.
Advocates Challenge Ontario's Mandatory Cash Bail as Unconstitutional
Rights groups filed a constitutional challenge against Ontario's cash bail law, citing Charter violations and impacts on vulnerable populations.
Federal Evidence Rules Evolve for AI Data; Rule 707 Still Pending
Federal Rules 902(13), 902(14) ease AI evidence admission; Rule 707 for AI expert evidence is pending adoption.
ACLU’s Supreme Court bid in Texas Ten Commandments case sparks debate
The ACLU’s petition for Supreme Court review of Texas’s Ten Commandments law raises questions about First Amendment precedent and implications for religious displays in public schools.
10th Circuit Questions Burden of Proving Native Status in Tribal Crime Cases
10th Circuit overturns convictions due to government's failure to prove non-Indian status, impacting tribal land crime jurisdiction and legal strategies.
House Ethics Committee Investigates Rep. Jimmy Gomez for Misconduct
The House Ethics Committee has launched a formal probe into Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegations, spotlighting ethics enforcement in Congress.