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California Now Requires AI Impact Disclosures in Layoff Notices
California updates its Cal/WARN Act to mandate AI and automation disclosures in workforce reduction notices starting 2027.
Ninth Circuit Lets Antitrust Class Action vs. Align Tech Proceed
The Ninth Circuit revived a major antitrust class action challenging Align Technology's refusal to deal, impacting dental tech markets and class action law.
Transparency Challenges in Reconstructing AI-Assisted Decisions in eDiscovery
Legal professionals face new transparency and accountability challenges with AI-assisted decisions in eDiscovery workflows. Guidelines and human oversight are key.
TCPA Do-Not-Call Liability Falls After FCC Rule and Court Changes
TCPA do-not-call liability risks decline after FCC consent revocation rules and Eleventh Circuit ruling, cutting class action filings 45% by July 2026.
D.C. Court Hits Lawyer Daniel Human with $750K Sanctions for Bad Faith TCPA Claims on Oct. 9
On October 9, 2026, a D.C. federal court sanctioned attorney Daniel Human $750,000 for bad faith abuses in TCPA litigation, signaling tougher scrutiny for lawyers.
New US Bills Push Healthcare Cybersecurity Standards Forward
The Health Insurance Cybersecurity and Accountability Act is reintroduced and the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act advances, aiming to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity.
Community Banks Sue OCC Over Crypto National Bank Charters
Community banks challenge OCC's issuance of national trust bank charters to crypto firms, raising regulatory and preemption concerns.
NYDFS and Wyoming Team Up to Streamline Digital Asset Oversight
NYDFS and Wyoming Division of Banking sign MOU to coordinate digital asset regulation, easing compliance for crypto firms operating in both states.
California requires licenses for commercial financing firms starting 2028
California’s AB 2116 mandates licenses for commercial financing providers, impacting compliance for lenders and fintechs starting July 2028.
AGs from 3 GOP States Sue Over Telehealth Abortion Shield Laws
Louisiana, Arkansas, and Alabama AGs filed lawsuits challenging telehealth abortion shield laws in New York, California, and Massachusetts.
New U.S. Laws Tighten AI Rules for Hiring and HR Compliance
Several U.S. states have enacted laws regulating AI use in hiring to combat bias and require transparency, effective from 2023 to 2027.
FDA Proposes Restricting 510(k) Use of Predicate Devices Over 10 Years Old
FDA's new proposal limits 510(k) clearances to predicate devices cleared within 10 years, impacting medical device legal and compliance strategies.
FCC Adopts New TCPA Opt-Out Rules for Retailers and Brands
The FCC adopted new TCPA opt-out rules on Sept 30, 2026, allowing specified opt-out methods for calls and texts, impacting legal compliance for brands.
Sixth Circuit Rules Kalshi Sports Contracts Aren't Swaps, Fuels Circuit Split
The Sixth Circuit ruled Kalshi's sports-event contracts don't qualify as swaps under the CEA, deepening federal court disagreements over state gambling laws.
California Appeals Court Says Managers Not Liable for Whistleblower Retaliation
California Court of Appeal rules individual supervisors cannot be held personally liable for retaliation under labor code section 1102.5 in whistleblower cases.
DOJ’s New Directive Tightens Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities
The DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division issued Directive 26-12, updating corporate fraud enforcement priorities and procedures with key focus areas.
New Advisory Warns B2B Firms: Avoid Unintentional Data Broker Status
California's new guidance warns B2B companies to reassess data management to avoid costly data broker registration fines.
OCC Seeks Dismissal of Multistate Lawsuit on Mortgage Escrow Preemption
The OCC filed to dismiss a lawsuit from 10 states challenging its mortgage escrow preemption rule, impacting federal-state regulatory balance.
Third Circuit Rules Against Fair Use for AI Training on Westlaw Headnotes
The Third Circuit ruled that using Westlaw headnotes to train AI legal tools is not fair use, setting key precedent for AI training data use.
U.S. Employers Must Expand AI Compliance Beyond Domestic Laws
With global AI laws evolving, U.S. employers must adopt cross-border compliance strategies to avoid heavy fines and legal risks.