Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Families Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT Role in Deadly Tumbler Ridge Shooting
Families of Tumbler Ridge victims filed a wrongful death suit in U.S. federal court, alleging OpenAI was grossly negligent by not reporting dangerous user activity on ChatGPT that preceded the shoo...
Bipartisan Bill Targets Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Delays
A bipartisan House bill seeks to tighten oversight of Medicare Advantage, aiming to reduce care delays, standardize coverage, and increase legal compliance requirements for insurers.
Tempus AI Faces Consolidated Lawsuits Over Genetic Data Sharing
Tempus AI is facing consolidated class-action lawsuits over alleged mishandling of Ambry Genetics' data, spotlighting privacy and compliance risks in healthcare AI mergers.
California Targets Employer Data Rules in Major CCPA Overhaul
California launches new rulemaking under the CCPA aimed at employee data protection, raising the stakes for employer privacy compliance strategies statewide.
CFTC Sues Wisconsin Over Control of Prediction Markets
The CFTC has sued Wisconsin to assert federal authority over prediction markets, contesting state efforts to regulate the sector as illegal gambling.
EU AI Act Negotiations Stall, Delaying Digital Omnibus Compliance Reforms
Breakdown in EU AI Act trilogue talks delays possible extension of key compliance deadlines, raising uncertainty for European legal tech and law firms.
Indiana Court: AI Alone Can't Replace Lawyers in Discovery Process
A federal court in Indiana ruled AI can't substitute for attorney judgment in discovery, setting a precedent for legal ethics and technology's role in litigation.
OSHA Sharpens Heat Enforcement as New Standards Near
OSHA ramps up enforcement of heat hazards in 55 high-risk industries as federal heat safety rules approach implementation. Law firms and employers face changing compliance risks.
Legal AI Startups Raise $165M+ as 2025 Funding Boom Accelerates
Legal AI startups LegalOn, StrongSuit, and Eudia raise over $165M in 2025, signaling rapid tech adoption, regulatory shifts, and new practice models for law firms and in-house teams.
New Legal AI Podcast Dives Into Tools, Judicial Uptake, and Policy Shifts
A new legal AI podcast episode explores practical attorney tools, rising judicial AI use, and the latest U.S. policy moves—spotlighting what matters for legal professionals.
BC Appeals Court Upholds Contempt Conviction of Wet’suwet’en Chief
British Columbia's top court has upheld the contempt conviction of Chief Dsta’hyl for violating a pipeline injunction, highlighting ongoing legal tensions over Indigenous rights and protest law.
India's Supreme Court Expands Post-Award Relief in Arbitration Cases
India's Supreme Court ruled losing parties may seek interim relief post-arbitration, reshaping Section 9 application and harmonizing legal strategy for practitioners.
How UK Building Liability Orders Reshape Building Safety Claims
The UK Building Safety Act's Building Liability Orders let courts hold associated companies liable for safety defects, impacting legacy claims and insolvency risk post-Grenfell.
DOJ Charges Sinaloa Governor, Officials With Drug Trafficking Tied to Cartel
The DOJ indicted Sinaloa's governor and nine other Mexican officials for alleged drug trafficking and cartel collusion, escalating cross-border legal cooperation concerns.
Supreme Court: Nonprofit Can Sue over Subpoena for Donor Info
The Supreme Court grants standing to First Choice Women’s Resource Centers to challenge a New Jersey subpoena seeking donor identities, clarifying donor privacy rights.
Attorney Ellyn Hurd on Uber Verdict and Rideshare Assault Liability
Attorney Ellyn Hurd discusses a landmark $8.5M Uber sexual assault verdict, legal liability for rideshare platforms, and demands for greater corporate safety responsibility.
C.R. Bard Faces Federal Trial Over Unapproved Antimicrobial Catheter
C.R. Bard heads to federal court in April 2026 over its antimicrobial PowerPort catheter, raising major FDA clearance and product liability issues for medical device counsel.
Ontario Over-50 Layoffs Trigger Tougher Severance and Legal Scrutiny
Ontario employers face stricter termination, severance, and anti-discrimination rules when laying off employees over 50. Recent legal guidance and cases raise new compliance risks.
Fifth Circuit Split Deepens Over Mandatory Immigration Detention Without Bond
The Fifth Circuit's divided stance on mandatory immigration detention without bond hearings intensifies due process debates and impacts detainee rights across the U.S.
DOJ Challenges New Jersey Law Banning ICE Agents’ Masks on Duty
The DOJ has sued New Jersey over its law banning federal ICE agents from wearing masks, raising crucial questions about state authority, federal supremacy, and law enforcement safety.