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Ex-Epoch Times CFO Pleads Guilty to $67M Money Laundering Scheme
Former Epoch Times CFO Bill Guan pleaded guilty to a $67 million international money laundering conspiracy, exposing major financial fraud risks in media companies.
Federal Judge Orders GEO Group to Allow WA Health Inspections at ICE Facility
A federal judge enforces Washington's health inspection law on GEO Group's ICE detention center, clarifying state authority over federal contractors.
CFPB Proposes Mortgage Disclosure, Rescission Rule Updates for Feedback
CFPB seeks public input on updates to mortgage disclosure and rescission rules under TILA and RESPA, impacting compliance and borrower protections.
EagleBank Pays $9.7M for Failing BSA/AML Compliance Over a Decade
EagleBank settles for $9.7M with DOJ over Bank Secrecy Act violations, spotlighting AML compliance risks for banks and legal counsel.
Seventh Circuit Upholds Illinois Assault Rifle Ban Ahead of Supreme Court Review
The Seventh Circuit ruled the Illinois assault rifle ban constitutional, paving way for Supreme Court review amid national gun law debates.
Texas Judge Indicted, Suspended, Resigns Under Lifetime Ban
Texas Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez indicted for official oppression, suspended, and resigns under lifetime ban following judicial misconduct case.
Jewish Man Appeals Religious Discrimination Denial in Franchise Case
Domanic appeals Fifth Circuit over denial of Christian Brothers Automotive franchise citing religious discrimination under 42 U.S.C. 1981.
Uber Faces Illinois Lawsuit Over Biometric Data Use to Adjust Fares
Uber is sued in Illinois for allegedly using drivers' biometric data without consent to manipulate fares, raising privacy and labor law issues for gig economy lawyers.
Federal Reserve Proposes Risk-Based AML Rules for Banks
The Federal Reserve proposes new risk-based AML/CFT program requirements for banks, aligning with FinCEN reforms and focusing on high-risk activities.
OpenAI Debuts GPT-5.6 with Cybersecurity Boosts for Legal AI
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 family with enhanced cybersecurity features, impacting AI use in legal fields and data protection.
ECJ Rules VPN Bypass Doesn’t Nullify Effective Geoblocking for Copyright
European Court of Justice clarifies that effective geoblocking, not VPN circumvention, determines copyright liability, impacting digital rights enforcement.
EEOC Rescinds 1979 Affirmative Action Guidance, Changing Employment Law
The EEOC withdrew its 1979 affirmative action guidelines, reshaping employer compliance and diversity practices nationwide.
NY AG Sues 3M, DuPont Over PFAS Contamination in $2B Lawsuit
New York AG Letitia James sues 3M, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva for PFAS pollution, seeking cleanup costs and consumer warnings.
Former Wisconsin Judge Fined $5K After Obstructing ICE Arrest
Ex-Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan fined $5,000 after conviction for obstructing ICE agents during courthouse arrest of an immigrant.
Mexico to File Criminal Complaints Over Deaths in ICE Custody
Mexico plans legal action against the US for deaths of Mexican nationals in ICE detention, raising international legal and human rights issues.
Darrow cuts 33% of staff amid litigation tech sector challenges
Darrow laid off 60 employees in U.S. and Israel amid market pressures, impacting its AI litigation platform development.
NY Times Says OpenAI Hid Evidence in ChatGPT Copyright Lawsuit
The New York Times accuses OpenAI of concealing key datasets and tools in a major ChatGPT copyright trial, raising stakes on AI data transparency.
Using AI for Legal Advice Risks Waiving Attorney-Client Privilege
New court rulings warn clients may lose attorney-client privilege by using AI legal tools before lawyer consultation. Key for GCs to know.
Epiq Acquires Tenor Legal to Boost Flexible Staffing Amid AI Shift
Epiq has acquired Tenor Legal to expand flexible legal staffing services as AI reshapes legal job dynamics. This move supports law firms and corporate legal teams.
Estonia Launches AI Tool to Prevent Costly Legal Drafting Errors
Estonia introduced an AI tool in 2026 to identify legislative drafting errors and streamline public legal workflows after a $28M loss.