Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Supreme Court Sets Final Arguments for High-Profile 2025-26 Term Cases
The Supreme Court will hear final arguments for the 2025-26 term from April 20-29, with major cases on citizenship, voting rights, and regulatory authority up for review.
FAR Council Rolls Out New Contractor DEI Restrictions for Federal Contracts
Federal contractors face new compliance obligations as the FAR Council implements Executive Order 14398, requiring strict limits on DEI practices and reporting requirements.
FCA Targets IPO Information Flow in New Consultation Paper
The FCA's CP26/14 proposes changes to UK IPO information disclosure, raising new compliance duties for law firms and capital markets teams. Legal advisors must review evolving FCA rules.
SEC Halves Minimum Tender Offer Period for Certain Equity Deals
The SEC now allows some equity tender offers to close after 10, not 20, business days. The change accelerates transaction timelines and impacts deal structuring for legal professionals.
DOJ Ethics Rule Faces State AG Pushback; California Ups Attorney Standards
DOJ’s bid to limit state bar oversight of federal lawyers faces opposition from 22 attorneys general, as California introduces new rules on attorney oaths, endorsements, and AI sanctions.
Commerce Dept. Sets Rules for Auto-Linked Steel, Aluminum Tariff Adjustments
The U.S. Commerce Department has published new procedures for steel and aluminum tariff adjustments tied to auto and MHDV sectors, with compliance steps for producers.
China Unveils 2025 IP Prosecution White Paper, Details Record Enforcement
China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate releases the 2025 white paper with new data and strategies on IP criminal prosecution, signaling heightened professionalization and global relevance.
States Move Fast on AI Laws as Florida Eyes AI Bill of Rights
State AI legislation is accelerating nationwide, with new laws in California and Colorado and Florida set to consider an AI Bill of Rights.
Connecticut Senate Passes Sweeping Consumer Privacy Bill, Eyes Data Brokers
Connecticut moves closer to tougher consumer data privacy rules, targeting data brokers and facial recognition use. The bill reflects a wider push for state-level privacy reforms.
Kenya Court of Appeal Overturns 2022 Abortion Rights Ruling
Kenya’s Court of Appeal reinstates abortion restrictions, overturning the 2022 High Court ruling. Legal standards for abortion and human rights law are reshaped.
INTERPOL Notices Sway U.S. Immigration Cases, Prompt Legal Scrutiny
U.S. immigration cases increasingly hinge on INTERPOL Red Notices, prompting attorneys to address misuse and protect clients' rights in visa, asylum, and naturalization proceedings.
OpenAI Apologizes for Failing to Warn Police Before Tumbler Ridge Shooting
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized for not notifying police after banning a user who later committed the Tumbler Ridge shooting, sparking calls for stronger AI platform reporting protocols.
Zelenskyy Confirms Ongoing U.S. Weapons Shipments as Prince Harry Visits Kyiv
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy confirms uninterrupted U.S. arms deliveries during intensified conflict, as Congress approves new aid and Prince Harry visits Kyiv.
USF roommate Hisham Abugharbieh charged with murder in doctoral students' case
Hisham Abugharbieh, former USF student, faces two murder charges after the disappearance of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy. Legal experts watch the prosecution's strategy.
U.S. Census Undercounts Multiracial Americans Amid 276% Population Jump
2020 Census and Pew data highlight major gaps in tracking multiracial Americans, raising legal concerns for voting rights, funding, and civil rights enforcement.
Virginia GOP Lawmakers Defy Trump Over Offshore Wind Project
Nine Virginia Republicans break with Trump’s opposition to the $11.5B Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, highlighting party divisions and regulatory hurdles.
Arizona Sues to Block ICE Facility Near Hazardous Chemical Site
Arizona sues DHS and ICE to stop construction of a migrant detention center near a hazardous chemical warehouse, citing serious safety and legal concerns.
California Fast-Tracks Bill to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
California advances A.B. 1709, aiming to ban social media for users under 16 and impose strict age verification—raising data privacy and free speech concerns.
California's Hidden Fee Law Triggers Lawsuit and DOJ Enforcement Push
California's SB 478, the new hidden fees law, goes into effect July 2024, triggering legal action and strong DOJ enforcement signals—raising compliance stakes for businesses and legal advisors.
Federal Judge Backs Discovery in $20M Hawaii Crime Boss Forfeiture Case
A federal judge signals approval for civil discovery as prosecutors pursue $20M from Michael Miske’s estate after his death, testing novel forfeiture strategies.