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AI Transforms M&A Legal Workflows but Human Judgment Guides Deals
AI reshapes mergers and acquisitions legal practices by boosting efficiency across deal stages while human oversight remains essential.
EU issues detailed guidance for Cyber Resilience Act notifications
The EU published practical guidance to help companies comply with Cyber Resilience Act reporting and risk assessment deadlines.
AMA’s New AI Billing Codes Draw Criticism from Nursing Groups
AMA’s new AI billing codes for autonomous services spark nursing group concerns over billing fairness and liability amid AI healthcare expansion.
USCIS to Mandate Electronic Filing for Immigration Applications in 2026
Starting in 2026, USCIS will require mandatory electronic filing for immigration and work-related applications, changing legal workflows in immigration law.
D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA's PFAS Hazardous Substance Listing
The D.C. Circuit court affirms EPA's authority to regulate PFAS as hazardous, solidifying environmental compliance frameworks amid major settlements.
New Video Series Guides Healthcare AI Governance and Compliance
National Law Review’s video series offers legal and legal ops teams practical insights on AI governance, compliance, and vendor risks in healthcare.
California’s Privacy Agency Fines Data Broker $150K for Opt-Out Failures
The California Privacy Protection Agency fined a data broker $150,000 for failing to meet consumer opt-out requirements under new privacy laws.
NFHA Expands Legal Challenge Against CFPB’s Regulation B Rule
The National Fair Housing Alliance deepens its legal challenge to CFPB's amended Regulation B, criticizing the agency's rulemaking process amid fair lending debate.
Federal Circuit Tightens Rules on Patent Injunctions Before Trial
The Federal Circuit vacated a preliminary patent injunction in the Socket Solutions case, signaling stricter standards for granting pre-trial relief in patent disputes.
EU AI Act Bans Emotion-Detecting AI in Workplace Monitoring
The EU AI Act prohibits AI systems that infer emotions in workplaces from February 2025, impacting compliance and HR monitoring practices.
Federal Evidence Rules Evolve for AI Data; Rule 707 Still Pending
Federal Rules 902(13), 902(14) ease AI evidence admission; Rule 707 for AI expert evidence is pending adoption.
23 States Now Have Consumer Privacy Laws, More Coming in 2027
As of August 2026, 23 U.S. states enacted consumer privacy laws, with new laws effective through 2028, increasing compliance demands.
AI Notetakers Raise Privacy and Compliance Risks in Workplaces
AI notetakers recording conversations without full consent risk violating privacy laws and increasing data breach liabilities in healthcare and corporate sectors.
Australian Privacy Watchdog Finds Health Firms Track Patient Searches Without Consent
Australian Privacy Commissioner rules health firms breached Privacy Act by tracking patient searches without consent, impacting health data compliance.
Cal/OSHA Aligns Indoor and Outdoor Heat Illness Rules
Cal/OSHA revises draft heat illness regulations to harmonize indoor and outdoor worker protections in California workplaces.
Medicare updates FQHC and RHC billing codes for care management in 2026
Starting 2026, Medicare requires FQHCs and RHCs to use new CPT and HCPCS codes for care management and telehealth billing.
DHS ends 'duration of status' for F-1 students starting Sept 15, 2026
DHS final rule ending duration of status for F-1, J-1, and I visa holders takes effect Sept 15, 2026, imposing fixed stays and mobility limits.
AI Hiring Tools Now Face Employment Law Scrutiny, Not Just Tech Rules
AI-powered recruitment software is increasingly regulated under employment laws, requiring legal teams to ensure compliance and avoid discrimination risks.
HRSA Revises 340B Rebate Pilot Program, Alters Drug Pricing Compliance
HRSA updates its 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, impacting drug pricing compliance and hospital rebate processes starting January 2027.
AI Drives New Skills and Hiring Trends in Legal Teams by 2028
AI is reshaping legal team roles, hiring practices, and billing models, requiring legal pros to adapt skills and workflows now.