Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Roberts' Supreme Court Style: Power in the Majority, Unity in Uncertainty
A new profile highlights Chief Justice John Roberts' approach to leadership, unity, and key opinions, offering legal pros insight into Supreme Court strategy and pending case outlook.
Alabama Joins Privacy Law Surge as States Tighten Data Rules
Alabama enacts a broad consumer data privacy law; Kentucky, Virginia, and Nebraska update statutes, escalating compliance challenges for legal, in-house, and ops teams.
Red States Move to Make Gold and Silver Legal Tender
Several Republican-led states are enacting laws to recognize gold and silver as legal tender—a shift that could reshape state financial rules and impact currency law.
Supreme Court Leak Reveals 2016 Clean Power Plan Deliberations
A new leak of Supreme Court memos exposes justices' concerns over the 2016 Clean Power Plan stay, raising questions on Court confidentiality and regulatory precedent.
Federal Panel Scraps Donor Disclosure for Amicus Briefs
A federal panel withdrew a proposed rule requiring donor disclosure for amicus briefs, citing privacy concerns. The move impacts appellate legal strategies nationwide.
CDC Warns of Rising Drug-Resistant Shigella Threat in U.S.
CDC highlights surge in extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Shigella in the U.S., raising public health and compliance risks for healthcare legal professionals.
Supreme Court Sides with Chevron in Key Environmental Venue Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court's April 2026 unanimous ruling lets Chevron move a major Louisiana environmental case to federal court, setting a precedent for future litigation venue battles.
Federal Court Blocks DOJ Bid for Rhode Island Voter Data
A federal judge has dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit seeking detailed, unredacted Rhode Island voter data, reinforcing privacy protections and impacting future regulatory disputes.
Federal Judge: Trump Admin Violated First Amendment in ICE App Removals
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration infringed First Amendment protections by pressuring tech giants to remove ICE-tracking digital platforms, impacting free speech rights.
Federal Court Rulings Reshape Employment-Based Immigration Cases
Recent federal rulings on immigration judge firings and EB-1A denials alter legal strategies and increase uncertainty for in-house counsel handling immigration matters.
Roberts Led Supreme Court’s Fast-Track Halt of Clean Power Plan
Leaked memos show Chief Justice Roberts pushed the Supreme Court to swiftly block the EPA's Clean Power Plan via the shadow docket, reshaping emergency regulatory review.
Farmers Face Legal Maze at Intersection of Federal Indian Law and Agriculture
Farmers and legal teams in the Midwest and West must navigate overlapping federal, tribal, and state laws as agricultural operations increasingly intersect with evolving Federal Indian Law.
Atlassian’s AI to Use Base Tier User Metadata by Default, Limits Opt-Out
Atlassian will default to using metadata from Free and Standard plan users for AI training from August 2026. Only Enterprise customers retain a full opt-out. Legal, privacy, and compliance impact a...
Trump, IRS Seek Resolution in $10B Leaked Tax Return Lawsuit
President Trump and the IRS enter settlement talks over leaked tax return lawsuit, as ethics groups challenge the case and legal risks mount for government accountability.
TD Bank fraud case sparks legal scrutiny over $4,650 loss
TD Bank twice denied refund after scammers stole $4,650 from a Winnipeg woman—raising pressing compliance questions for legal and risk teams in the financial industry.
California Judge Says Sable Offshore Broke Pipeline Court Order
A California judge ruled Sable Offshore violated a legal agreement by restarting the Santa Barbara pipeline without required state permission, spotlighting state-federal jurisdiction tensions.
Virginia Bill Would Delay Labor Board, Shift Rules on Paid Leave
Governor Spanberger's amendments to Virginia labor law propose a two-year delay of the labor board and new paid sick leave rules, impacting unions and employer compliance.
U.S. Department of Education Rescinds Title IX Gender Identity Protections
The Department of Education has withdrawn Title IX agreements covering gender identity discrimination, signaling a narrowed stance that legal teams must address.
Ex-SNC-Lavalin exec gets 10 more years for unpaid $24M fraud fine
Quebec court orders former SNC-Lavalin exec Sami Bebawi to serve 10 more years for failing to pay a $24.6M fraud fine, highlighting risks for corporate compliance teams.
Federal Probe Targets $6M Indigenous Program Fraud at Canadian Non-Profit
Canada launches federal investigations into alleged $6M fraud by ex-financial director at First Nations National Guardians Network, spotlighting non-profit oversight risks.