Regulatory & Compliance
Financial regulation, SEC/CFTC enforcement, industry-specific compliance, and corporate regulatory obligations
States Tighten AI Use with New Compliance Laws
California, Texas, and others enact AI laws increasing compliance challenges for tech firms.
Texas Updates Unemployment Benefits Rules for 2026
Texas updates unemployment benefits rules for 2026, impacting eligibility, claims, and processes.
Maryland Rulings Impact Opioid, Climate Public Nuisance Cases
Maryland court limits public nuisance lawsuits in opioid and climate cases, impacting corporate liability for regulated industries.
DOJ Intensifies Tech Merger Scrutiny with New Guidelines
The DOJ's stricter tech merger reviews impact legal strategies, focusing on digital competition and platform acquisitions.
Rise in Remote Work Disputes Drives Employment Lawsuits
Employment lawsuits rise due to remote work disputes, challenging HR in managing ADA compliance.
Legal Sector Adds 2,639 Jobs with AI and Compliance Focus
U.S. legal jobs grow by 2,639 in Q4 2025, driven by AI and compliance roles. These trends highlight a shift in employer needs towards tech-savvy legal professionals.
State AGs Investigate Hospital Mergers for Antitrust Issues
Ten state attorneys general investigate hospital mergers, impacting GCs' legal strategies in healthcare.
EU Probes Microsoft over AI Cloud Anti-Competitive Concerns
The EU investigates Microsoft's cloud practices under antitrust scrutiny, impacting GCs' cloud service strategies.
States Diverge on Noncompete Laws Amid FTC's Failed Ban
States have different noncompete rules after the FTC's proposed ban, affecting hiring and compliance.
EEOC Warns AI Hiring Tools May Violate Discrimination Laws
The EEOC warns that AI hiring tools might breach discrimination laws, impacting employer liability and compliance.
DSA Compliance Now Applies to Mid-sized Online Platforms
The EU extends the Digital Services Act to mid-sized platforms with 50-249 employees, effective 2024.
Urgent Legal Challenges Threaten EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Privacy advocates challenge EU-US Data Privacy Framework, risking disruptions in transatlantic data flows.
State AGs Intensify Scrutiny on Major Healthcare Data Breaches
State AGs probe healthcare data breaches like Change Healthcare, affecting compliance challenges for companies and legal advisors.
SEC's Cyber Breach Rule Enforces Strict Disclosure Timelines
The SEC's new breach disclosure rule requires firms to report incidents within four days, challenging compliance teams to swiftly adapt.
SCOTUS Ends Chevron Deference, Prompting Litigation Surge
SCOTUS overrules Chevron deference, prompting increased litigation & impacting GC strategies.
SCOTUS Reviews Key Social Media Moderation Laws
SCOTUS to address pivotal social media laws in Texas and Florida, affecting moderation practices and First Amendment issues.
California Launches DROP Tool for Consumer Data Deletion
California's DROP tool offers streamlined data deletion for consumers, impacting enterprise compliance and privacy control.
EU Set to Enforce AI Act on Social Scoring and Biometrics
EU regulators prepare to enforce AI Act, targeting prohibited practices like social scoring and biometric surveillance.
Epiq Expands AI Compliance with LitLingo Deal's Global Reach
Epiq acquires LitLingo, boosting its AI-driven compliance platform to manage risks and enhance efficiency for legal departments globally.
Maine, Kentucky, and NJ Push Forward on Privacy Legislation
Maine, Kentucky, and New Jersey's new privacy laws may increase compliance burdens across sectors, aligning with GDPR-like standards.