Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Swedish Court Orders Google to Pay $1.46B for Antitrust Violations
Swedish court fines Google $1.46 billion for favoring its own price comparison service, reinforcing EU antitrust enforcement against tech giants.
DOJ Charges 455 in 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown
DOJ charged 455 defendants in a record healthcare fraud operation involving $6.5B in false claims across 45 states.
Court Strikes Down DOE's Restrictive PSLF Eligibility Rule
Federal court invalidates Education Department's limits on Public Service Loan Forgiveness, expanding access for public service borrowers nationwide.
USDA Proposes Major AFIDA Overhaul Impacting Timberland Investors
USDA's 2026 proposal broadens AFIDA disclosure rules, lowers foreign ownership thresholds, and raises penalties for agricultural land investments.
Texas Court Gives Mixed Signals on TCPA Coverage of Text Messages
A Texas federal court ruled ambiguously on TCPA's reach to text messaging, highlighting split judicial views and evolving state regulations.
Federal and State Rules Revamp University Foundation Governance and Reporting
New federal and state regulations introduce accountability, accreditation, financial aid, and nonprofit governance reforms affecting university foundations.
Getty Ends $3.7B Shutterstock Merger Over UK Regulator Demands
Getty Images terminates $3.7B merger with Shutterstock after UK CMA demands Shutterstock sell editorial business, despite US DOJ approval.
UN Forms 'AI for Good' Commission with Tech and World Leaders
The UN launches the 'AI for Good Global Commission' to establish international AI rules, uniting CEOs and governments at Geneva summit.
San Francisco Archdiocese Agrees to $395M Sexual Abuse Settlement
San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese agrees to a $395M sexual abuse settlement with transparency and survivor-centered conditions.
U.S. Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic’s AI Model Claude Fable 5
The U.S. Commerce Department lifted export controls on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 AI model on June 30, a key move affecting AI compliance and security.
Judge Orders Arbitration for Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft Parental Suits
A federal judge ruled that parental lawsuits against Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft makers must go to arbitration, impacting minors' digital contract enforcement.
Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Donor Disclosure Law for Political Ads
Arizona Supreme Court upholds Proposition 211 requiring disclosure of major donors for political ads, reinforcing campaign finance transparency.
Federal Judge Upholds DOJ's Finding of Google's Search Monopoly
A federal judge applied DOJ monopoly findings to Yelp's antitrust case against Google, reinforcing antitrust scrutiny of Big Tech.
Eleven Plead Guilty in $65M Cross-Border Elder Fraud Scheme
Eleven defendants admitted guilt in a $65M elder fraud and money laundering scheme involving China-based operatives and Indian call centers targeting seniors in the U.S.
Judge Denies Meta's Bid to Dismiss Social Media Addiction Claims
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers lets key claims in social media addiction lawsuit against Meta proceed to trial, escalating MDL scrutiny.
HKU Finds Legal Firms Race to Adopt AI Amid Governance Gaps
HKU LITE Lab reveals legal firms rapidly adopt generative AI but struggle with governance and risk management, highlighting urgent need for AI policies.
Proprietary 'WL' Citations Raise Unique AI Hallucination Risks in Legal Research
Experts warn that proprietary 'WL' citations increase AI hallucinations, risking costly errors and sanctions in legal filings.
UK CMA reviews Apple and Google app store fees and NFC access rules
UK CMA proposes new rules to let app developers avoid high fees and open NFC for contactless payments, impacting tech compliance and antitrust law.
10th Circuit Revives Utah Journalist’s Lawsuit Over Denied Press Credentials
The 10th Circuit reinstates journalist Bryan Schott's lawsuit challenging Utah's denial of statehouse press credentials to his independent publication.
CMS finalizes Medicare drug price negotiation rules for 2029 start
CMS finalizes rules establishing permanent Medicare drug price negotiation starting in 2029, impacting drug pricing and compliance for legal and healthcare professionals.