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IRS Adds Two Rubber Chemicals to Superfund Excise Tax List Effective 2026
IRS expands Superfund excise tax list to include two rubber chemicals, impacting corporate tax compliance starting October 2026.
NFL Sued Over Tracking Fans Despite Opt-Outs on Website
A class-action suit alleges NFL.com tracks fans with cookies despite opt-out requests, raising key privacy compliance issues.
DOJ’s Bulk Sensitive Data Rule Spurs New Class Action Risks
The DOJ's Bulk Sensitive Data Transfer Rule introduces complex compliance challenges and fuels class action litigation risks related to sensitive data transfers.
NAIC and EIOPA Target Private Equity Risks in Insurance Deals
New regulatory guidance from NAIC and EIOPA highlights key insurance risks in private equity transactions, aiding legal teams in compliance and deal structuring.
Eleventh Circuit Strikes Down Florida's 'Stop W.O.K.E. Act' Speech Limits
Eleventh Circuit rules Florida's 2022 Stop W.O.K.E. Act unconstitutional for restricting university professors' speech on race and gender.
Bakersfield College Settles DEI Enforcement Dispute with Professor
Bakersfield College settles with Professor Daymon Johnson, halting DEI enforcement and paying $150K in legal fees, setting a legal precedent in California.
Meta Faces $1.4T Penalty Demand in Youth Safety Lawsuit This August
Meta faces a $1.4 trillion penalty demand from multiple U.S. states in an August trial over alleged youth safety and privacy violations on Facebook and Instagram.
CIPA Wiretap Lawsuits Surge Past 800 Over Website Tracking in 2025
CIPA lawsuits targeting website tracking technologies surged past 800 claims in 2025, prompting California legislative review of S.B. 690.
Texas Court Partially Rules for Dallas College in Faculty Discrimination Case
A Texas federal court partially granted summary judgment to Dallas College in a Title VII retaliation claim involving a former professor's alleged forced resignation.
Turkish Court Convicts Environmental Activist Over Coal Mine Protest
Esra Işık convicted for peaceful protest against coal mine in Türkiye; legal advocates face risks amid expropriation disputes and judicial pushback.
Harbor Acquires UK Legal Tech Trainer iTrain to Boost AI Skills
Harbor acquired UK's iTrain on July 7, 2026, enhancing AI training amid rising legal tech spending and adoption barriers.
New Workplace Investigation Risks Heighten Employer Legal Exposure
Recent rulings and expert advice show how mishandled workplace investigations increase legal risks for employers in harassment and safety cases.
Solos debuts AirGo A6 and V2 smart glasses with camera privacy shield
Solos launches AirGo A6 and V2 smart glasses, featuring AI tools and a physical camera privacy shield to address surveillance and compliance challenges.
Trump Signals Plan to Lift Turkey Sanctions, Resume F-35 Sales at NATO Summit
At the 2026 NATO summit, Trump announced plans to lift sanctions on Turkey and possibly resume F-35 sales, posing complex legal and compliance challenges.
Supreme Court Curbs Political Spending Limits and Expands Executive Removal Power
The Supreme Court struck down limits on coordinated political spending and allowed the president to remove federal agency heads without cause, reshaping executive power.
Prince Harry loses UK tabloid privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher
UK High Court dismisses Prince Harry's privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail's publisher, impacting media law and celebrity privacy rights.
LOGZONE Settles $507K False Claims Act Case Over Cybersecurity Compliance
LOGZONE pays $507K to settle FCA allegations over false cybersecurity compliance claims on Navy contracts, highlighting FCA risks for contractors.
Illinois Enacts AI Safety Law Holding Companies Accountable
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signs AI Safety Measures Act requiring audits, risk disclosures, and penalties for large AI firms effective Jan 2027.
Norm AI Raises $120M Series C, Reaches $1.2B Unicorn Valuation
Norm AI secures $120M in Series C funding, valuing the legal AI startup at $1.2 billion and highlighting strong investor confidence in legal tech innovation.
FCA's Mills Review proposes new AI rules for retail financial services
The UK's FCA releases the Mills Review outlining AI's impact on financial services and consumer protection, with new regulations coming in 2026.