Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Republican Majority at NLRB Begins Reversing Biden-Era Labor Precedents
The NLRB's new Republican majority starts overturning key Biden-era labor board decisions, impacting union and employer law strategy.
SpaceX's Starship Orbits Earth, Deploys Starlink but Ends Mission Early
SpaceX's Starship completes first orbital flight deploying 26 Starlink satellites before an early mission termination, raising legal and regulatory issues.
California Limits Private CIPA Lawsuits Over Website Tracking Claims
California's SB 690 restricts private lawsuits under CIPA for website tracking, shifting enforcement to the Attorney General and reducing litigation risks.
California enacts sweeping data center laws effective 2027
California's new laws regulate data centers with tariffs, disclosure, and environmental rules starting 2027, impacting tech legal compliance.
Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court to Restore Ban on Transgender Inmate Care
The Trump administration petitions the Supreme Court to lift a ban-blocking injunction on gender-affirming care for transgender inmates, raising civil rights issues.
UN Warns US Deportations to Third Countries Risk Rights Abuses
UN experts warn that US deportations to third countries expose individuals to human rights abuses and complicate legal compliance for US legal teams.
AI, Unions, and PE Form Alliance to Guide Data Center Growth by 2027
The American Infrastructure Alliance unites AI firms, unions, and private equity to set data center standards amid energy and labor challenges.
Delaware Chancery Awards Fees for Spoliation in ATG Capital Case
Delaware Court of Chancery sanctions spoliation in ATG Capital case by awarding defendants attorneys' fees and damages, emphasizing corporate litigation risks.
Supreme Court Blocks Missouri's GOP-Favored Congressional Map Again
New analysis highlights legal risks and electoral chaos from Missouri's blocked congressional map ruling, impacting election law and policy.
Employee Sues Employer Over AI Face Monitoring Aggravating Lupus
An employee filed a 2026 lawsuit alleging AI face monitoring worsened her lupus and anxiety, raising legal risks for employers using AI surveillance.
OpenAI, Anthropic Probe Tens of Thousands of AI Security Incidents
Top AI firms OpenAI and Anthropic investigate tens of thousands of security incidents involving their models, raising frontier AI risks.
Federal Judge Dismisses Music Teacher's Defamation Suit Against StopAntisemitism
U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson dismissed a defamation suit against StopAntisemitism, emphasizing First Amendment protections for online activism speech.
Sixth Circuit Rules States Can Regulate Kalshi’s Sports Event Contracts
The Sixth Circuit ruled states have authority to regulate Kalshi’s sports prediction market contracts, deepening a federal circuit split over oversight.
OpenAI Accuses Plaintiffs’ Lawyers of Concealing Paid Research in AI Copyright Suit
OpenAI alleges plaintiffs’ law firm hid paid research in AI copyright case, raising new issues on evidence disclosure and litigation tactics.
TikTok to Pay Alabama $100M+ Over Harmful Content Exposure to Kids
TikTok agrees to pay Alabama at least $100 million to settle claims it exposed children to harmful content and addictive features, with payouts up to $300 million.
Brazil Bans Online Betting from Sept 25, Ending $24B Market
Brazil's provisional measure bans online betting effective Sept 25, impacting $24B market and 52M bettors; legal teams must swiftly adapt compliance.
EFF Challenges Trump’s Pay-to-See Posts on Truth Social as Unconstitutional
EFF filed briefs arguing Truth Social's $100K/month pay-to-see feature violates First Amendment access rights, impacting social media free speech standards.
SF Women Inmates Score Partial Win in Lawsuit Over Jail Strip Searches
Federal judge dismisses most claims against San Francisco jail over strip search practices but lets some issues move forward in women's prison conditions lawsuit.
Swiss Startup Sues Perplexity AI Over Wake-Word Listening Tech Theft
Swiss startup DaVoice sues Perplexity AI alleging theft of proprietary wake-word detection technology, spotlighting AI intellectual property disputes.
Second Circuit Questions SoundExchange's Standing in $150M SiriusXM Royalty Suit
The Second Circuit scrutinizes whether SoundExchange can sue for $150M royalties or if individual artists must litigate, affecting IP rights enforcement.