Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Sullivan & Cromwell Apologizes for AI Hallucinations in Court Filing
Sullivan & Cromwell's court filing with AI-generated false citations spotlights rising risks and ethical concerns as more law firms adopt generative AI tools for legal work.
11th Circuit Upholds Florida Detention Center Without Federal Review
The 11th Circuit ruled Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration facility can remain open without a federal environmental review, shaping boundaries for regulatory compliance.
California Sues Poway Over Tribal Remains at Luxury Housing Site
California sues Poway after multiple Native American remains and thousands of tribal artifacts are discovered at a luxury housing site, raising major legal and compliance issues.
10th Circuit Upholds $33M Judgment Against Oklahoma Sheriff in Detainee Death
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a $33M jury award against the Ottawa County Sheriff over a pretrial detainee's death, marking a pivotal civil rights precedent for law enforcement liability.
San Diego State Finalizes $1.6M Title IX Settlement With Female Athletes
A federal judge approved SDSU’s $1.6M settlement over Title IX violations, marking the first time damages are paid to female student-athletes. Compliance changes to follow.
DHS Seeks $7.5M for Biometric Smart Glasses for ICE Agents
DHS has requested $7.5M to develop smart glasses with biometric ID for ICE agents, raising privacy and legal issues for counsel and legal tech specialists.
Pennsylvania Court Strikes Down Medicaid Abortion Funding Ban
A Pennsylvania court has found a constitutional right to abortion, overturning the state's Medicaid abortion funding ban and expanding access for low-income residents.
Mississippi Mandates AI Training for Law Students, Sets Statewide Guidelines
Mississippi launches AI certification at MC Law, executive orders for AI inventory, and new legislation, marking a major shift in legal education and public sector policy.
Relativity to Launch Singapore Entity for APAC Legal Tech by Late 2026
Relativity plans to establish a Singapore entity in Q4 2026, targeting growing APAC legal tech demand as regional eDiscovery, compliance, and data risks surge.
Thomson Reuters Hit With Whistleblower Suit Over ICE Data Dealings
A fired Thomson Reuters attorney has sued in Oregon federal court, alleging retaliation for raising compliance concerns over ICE data contracts. Shareholder and legal risks grow.
NY Sues Coinbase, Gemini for Alleged Illegal Gambling Platforms
New York sues Coinbase and Gemini, alleging their prediction markets are illegal gambling operations. The state seeks forfeiture of profits and industry-wide compliance impact.
EU’s Top Court Strikes Down Hungary’s Anti-LGBTQ Law
The European Court of Justice ruled Hungary’s ban on LGBTQ+ content for minors violates EU law, marking an unprecedented judgment for fundamental rights across the EU bloc.
CISA Locked Out of Anthropic's Mythos AI as DoD Maintains Access
CISA remains barred from Anthropic's Mythos AI, while the DoD and intelligence agencies retain access, raising federal contracting and compliance questions for legal teams.
Virginia Expands Hospital Violence Reporting Under New Law
Virginia enacts HB 1489, expanding hospital violence reporting rules and raising compliance obligations for healthcare legal teams statewide.
SEC OKs NYSE Rule for Tokenized Securities Trading Starting 2026
The SEC has approved the NYSE to allow immediate trading of tokenized securities from April 2026, prompting new compliance steps for legal teams in finance.
NY Court: Confidentiality Deals Not Enough to Seal Court Records
A recent NY Commercial Division ruling confirms that private confidentiality agreements are not valid grounds to seal court records, emphasizing transparency in business litigation.
Trump Signs SBIR/STTR Extension Adding New Screening for Contractors
President Trump signed the SBIR/STTR extension with new compliance rules for federal grantees, impacting counsel advising on disclosure, foreign ties, and risk in federal research funding.
California Driver Group Sues Uber for Prop 22 Violations
Rideshare Drivers United sues Uber, alleging violations of California's Proposition 22, raising key questions for gig worker classification and compliance by app-based companies.
Trump Uses Defense Production Act to Fast-Track U.S. Energy Projects
President Trump invokes the Defense Production Act, waiving key regulations to speed energy projects. Corporate counsel face new compliance and procurement risks.
Texas AG Sues ActBlue Over Alleged Donor Fraud, Citing Compliance Failures
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues ActBlue, alleging the platform enables widespread donor fraud and misleads Congress, intensifying scrutiny of political fundraising compliance.