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FBI, FinCEN Warn of Rising AI-Driven Sextortion Targeting Employees
FBI and FinCEN warn about increased AI-driven sextortion attacks on employees and minors, urging legal and compliance teams to boost prevention efforts.
Colorado Sues EarnIn, Calls Wage Access Product Illegal High-Cost Loan
Colorado sues EarnIn, alleging its earned wage access app violates payday lending laws with high fees and deceptive tipping practices.
Generative AI Patents Surge, Shifting Focus to Physical and Autonomous Systems
Generative AI patent filings exceeded 56,000 worldwide in 2024-25, impacting IP strategies for autonomous tech and legal risk management.
DHS Tightens I-9 Rules and Expands E-Verify Reporting
DHS updates increase I-9 substantive violations and extend E-Verify reporting, raising employer compliance and penalty risks in 2026.
Experts Debate AI’s Impact on Lawyers’ Cognitive Skills and Design Solutions
Legal experts debate AI’s cognitive risks like skill decline and overreliance, urging design that supports lawyers’ critical thinking.
Second Circuit Rejects NLRB Deference on Workplace Dress Codes
Second Circuit rules against NLRB's 2022 Tesla framework, impacting dress code policy enforcement and union insignia display rights.
Court Raises Bar on Consent Proof in Tracking Device Lawsuits
A federal court and the Ninth Circuit clarify stricter consent evidence standards in tracking lawsuits, impacting legal and compliance teams.
2026 Software M&A Report: Fewer Deals, Higher Valuations
The 2026 software M&A market shows fewer deals but rising valuations, driven by AI focus and strategic buyers. Insights for legal and corporate teams.
Third Circuit Clarifies When Arbitration Rights Are Not Waived By Litigation
The Third Circuit ruled that defendants preserve arbitration rights when reserving them early and limiting litigation conduct to enforceability issues, guiding counsel on arbitration strategies.
Honeywell Aerospace Pays $2M Over Cybersecurity False Claims Act Settlement
Honeywell Aerospace settles False Claims Act lawsuit for $2 million over NIST cybersecurity noncompliance in federal contracts from 2020-2023.
China’s Supreme Court Issues AI Dispute Rules, Skips AI Copyright
China’s Supreme People’s Court releases national AI dispute rules addressing deepfakes, privacy, but omits AI-generated copyright guidance.
FTC Eyes AI Talent Acquisitions as Potential Antitrust Mergers
FTC and DOJ scrutinize AI acquihires under Clayton Act amid Nvidia and Amazon deals, signaling growing antitrust concerns over talent hiring.
ICE subpoenas REI for customer data linked to Minnesota protest
HSI subpoenaed REI for purchaser data of green beanies tied to a 2026 protest at a Minnesota church, raising privacy and legal concerns.
FCC Removes 14 Providers for Non-Compliance in Robocall Crackdown
On Sept 2, 2026, the FCC delisted 14 voice providers for failing anti-robocall rules, intensifying enforcement against illegal calls.
Material Shortages Crippling US Grid Expansion and Supply Chains
A new report reveals material bottlenecks are delaying US electrical grid upgrades and stressing supply chains, with major legal and regulatory impacts ahead.
11th Circuit Rules FCA Qui Tam Provisions Don't Violate Appointments Clause
The 11th Circuit held that the False Claims Act's qui tam provisions comply with the Appointments Clause, guiding whistleblower litigation.
New AI Laws Impose Employer Duties on Hiring and Workplace AI in 2026
In 2026, new AI laws in multiple states require employers to disclose AI use, prevent bias, and comply with distinct rules for hiring and workplace AI.
OFCCP Ends Disability Self-ID and 7% Utilization Goal for Contractors
OFCCP removes disability self-identification and rescinds the 7% utilization goal for federal contractors effective late 2026, impacting affirmative action compliance.
China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate Publishes 5 IP Cases Using Tech Tools
China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate released five IP cases showcasing technical support in prosecutions, signaling evolving legal standards for IP enforcement.
Trump Reissues Executive Order Restricting Foreign Bulk-Power Equipment
President Trump reissued an executive order to restrict foreign-produced bulk power system equipment, raising compliance challenges for energy and legal sectors.