Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
Domia Launches Offline AI Voice Assistant With Emotion Detection
Domia's new offline AI voice assistant, debuting June 2024, models user emotion and personality. Legal teams must address compliance under the EU's proposed AI Act.
Instagram Rolls Out Affiliate Product Tagging in Reels Across Five Markets
Instagram now allows creators in five key markets to earn affiliate commissions through product tagging in Reels, intensifying legal and compliance responsibilities for brands.
Meta Can't Duck Most Android Ad Tracking Claims, Court Rules
A Sixth Circuit panel ruled Meta can't avoid most claims over linking Android users’ browsing data to advertising profiles, heightening legal risks for tech firms.
Byron Allen Buys 52% of BuzzFeed, Becomes CEO in $120M Media Deal
Byron Allen acquires a 52% controlling stake and becomes CEO of BuzzFeed in a $120M deal, raising regulatory, antitrust, and governance questions for media law professionals.
Library AI Policies Spotlight Legal Gray Zone Amid Federal Delay
U.S. libraries enforce new AI governance rules as federal AI regulation lags, leaving legal and compliance teams to navigate policy gaps and emerging institutional frameworks.
AI-Managed Stockholm Café Raises Labor Law, Compliance Concerns
Stockholm's Andon Café, run by AI manager Mona, sparks debate over Swedish labor law, compliance risks, and legal oversight as AI systems assume real-world management roles.
Sutter Health's $4.3M ERISA Settlement Gets Green Light
A California federal court approved a $4.3M settlement over Sutter Health’s 403(b) plan mismanagement, impacting 73,000 participants and highlighting ERISA fiduciary risks.
IRS Restores Significant Issue Rulings, Expands AI-Driven Audit Approach
The IRS revives its significant issue ruling program and boosts use of AI in audit selection as staffing and funding shrink, impacting tax law practice and corporate compliance.
NC Man Pleads Guilty to Doxxing Supreme Court Justice Online
Kyle Andrews Edwards pleaded guilty to doxxing a U.S. Supreme Court Justice with intent to threaten or incite violence, spotlighting security concerns for the federal judiciary.
Texas AG Sues Netflix Over Child Data Collection and Platform Design
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files suit against Netflix, alleging violations of child privacy laws and addictive platform design. Legal, compliance teams face new scrutiny.
Texas Secures LG Smart TV Privacy Settlement Over User Data Collection
Texas reaches a settlement with LG over smart TV data collection practices, highlighting growing privacy enforcement for IoT devices and consumer protection concerns.
Colorado Senate Advances Bill to Narrow State’s AI Act
Colorado moves to replace its sweeping AI Act with SB 189, focusing on disclosure, recordkeeping, and consumer notice for AI-driven decisions.
Supreme Court Keeps Mifepristone Access Until May 14, 2026 During Appeal
The Supreme Court extended nationwide access to abortion pill mifepristone until May 14, 2026, maintaining current prescribing rules while legal challenges proceed.
EU Merger Guidelines Updated for Digital Markets and Sustainability
The European Commission's revised merger guidelines integrate digital, innovation, and sustainability concerns, expanding the EU’s merger review framework for future deals.
NC Voters Drop Senate Map Suit After Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
North Carolina voters have ended their challenge to the state's Senate district map following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Army MAPS $50B Procurement Spurs Early Legal Counsel Guidance
Contractors are urged to engage legal teams early for the Army's $50B MAPS IDIQ, as bid protests spotlight litigation risks and complex compliance for this major federal acquisition.
House Passes Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
The U.S. House passes the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, extending agricultural programs through 2031 and introducing national security measures.
Federal Judges Push Back on DOJ Subpoenas in Trans Youth Care Cases
Federal judges and hospitals challenge DOJ subpoenas seeking transgender youth healthcare data, raising legal and strategic implications for healthcare counsel and compliance teams.
EPA Withdraws Proposed RCRA PFAS Hazardous Listing
The EPA has withdrawn its proposal to list nine PFAS as hazardous under RCRA, citing existing regulatory sufficiency and recent CERCLA designations. What it means for compliance.
Trump Backs Federal Gasoline Tax Suspension Amid Price Surge
President Trump reverses stance and backs suspending the federal gasoline tax, intensifying debates among legal counsel as Congress faces pressure over rising fuel prices.