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October 07, 2026
Don't Let Post-Merger Iridium Disrupt Astronomy, FCC Told

Astronomers have warned the Federal Communications Commission that aerospace company Rocket Lab USA Inc. must fulfill its obligations to avoid harmful interference if the agency approves the license transfer needed for its proposed $8 billion purchase of satellite operator Iridium Communications.
October 07, 2026
Mich. Tribal Officials Detail Missing Persons Plan At Summit

Officials from the Bay Mills Indian Community outlined how they plan to respond to cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people at a summit in Michigan on Wednesday, explaining how the tribe will coordinate law enforcement, victim services and community resources and sharing lessons learned from previous missing persons cases.
October 07, 2026
Copyright Office Probes AI's Role in Streaming Fraud

The U.S. Copyright Office is examining whether music-streaming fraud and artificial intelligence-generated music are affecting royalty payments and licensing systems as part of a broader inquiry requested by Congress.
October 07, 2026
Mich. Judge Rejects Due Process Claims In Visa Records Suit

A Michigan federal judge on Wednesday trimmed the due process claims from students challenging the sudden termination of their immigration records, finding the students abandoned the claims and that courts have found no constitutional protection for a visa status.
October 07, 2026
Only Animus Claims Viable In Yemen TPS Suits, Judge Says

A New York federal court has dismissed the thrust of two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's revocation of Yemen's temporary protected status designation, though it still allowed the plaintiffs to pursue their intentional discrimination claims.
October 07, 2026
FCC Proposes $10M In Fines For Alleged Lifeline Fraud

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed more than $10 million in fines against two providers for allegedly defrauding the agency's Lifeline program, which provides discounts on phone and internet services to qualifying low-income Americans.
October 07, 2026
USTR Probes EU Carbon Tax's Impact On US Trade

The U.S. is considering whether the European Union's carbon import tax and proposals to expand its scope harm American producers, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office said.
October 07, 2026
Justices' Docs Should Belong To Public, Gov't Watchdogs Say

Nearly two dozen government accountability groups are calling for Congress to enact a law that would make U.S. Supreme Court justices' papers government property that would someday be available to the public.
October 07, 2026
Interior Plan Targets Indian Affairs Records for Disposal

The U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking tribal input on proposed changes to the Indian Affairs record schedule that, if approved, will make documents eligible for destruction after certain time periods, depending on category.
October 07, 2026
Commerce Orders Duties On Indian Paprika Oil Extract

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued antidumping and countervailing duty orders Wednesday on imports of a paprika-derived coloring additive from India after finding the goods were being sold at unfair prices.
October 07, 2026
EEOC Set To Revoke Guidance On Workers' Criminal History

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is poised to roll back guidance on the use of workers' arrest and conviction records in employment decisions, now that the proposed rescission has been sent to the White House for review.
October 07, 2026
NC Panel Nixes Challenge To Confederate Memorial's Removal

A nonprofit honoring Confederate soldiers has no standing to challenge the relocation of a Confederate monument to a local courthouse, a North Carolina Court of Appeals panel ruled Wednesday in affirming dismissal of the group's lawsuit.
October 07, 2026
Prosthetic Breast Merchant Admits To $1.3M Insurance Fraud

A former business owner in Connecticut pled guilty to running a $1.3 million insurance scam that targeted Medicaid and private companies by submitting fraudulent claims for custom breast prostheses that customers never ordered or received, federal court records show.
October 07, 2026
Trump Admin Calls AI Giants' Exemption Bid 'Moat-Digging'

Artificial intelligence companies have approached both Congress and federal regulators about granting them a broad exemption from antitrust liability that would let them pursue a coordinated slowdown of development.
October 07, 2026
'Outlandish' Errors Not AI Hallucinations, Attys Tell CIT

Three attorneys defended the errors they made in a brief to the U.S. Court of International Trade as simple mistakes and not the product of artificial intelligence hallucinations, arguing they shouldn't be subject to sanctions.
October 07, 2026
HUD Probes Wells Fargo's 'Racial Equity' Mortgage Initiatives

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said Wednesday that it is investigating whether Wells Fargo violated federal antidiscrimination laws by offering mortgage programs aimed at increasing Black homeownership rates.
October 07, 2026
Mich. Judge Questions Push To Revive Abortion Restrictions

A Michigan judge Wednesday called a state law requiring medical providers to give parenting information and a picture of a fetus to patients seeking an abortion a "hindrance" that is out of step with a voter-approved right to reproductive freedom.
October 07, 2026
Commerce Finalizes Indian, Turkish Chromium Duty Rates

The U.S. Department of Commerce finalized duty rates for a compound used primarily in wood preservation, metal finishing and plating imported from India and Turkey, according to notices published Wednesday.
October 06, 2026
FDIC's Hill Says Supervision Rule Won't Tie Examiner Hands

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Travis Hill on Tuesday defended a new rule that narrows what regulators can call out for supervisory criticism and potential enforcement at banks, saying the change is intended to focus their oversight, not water it down.
October 06, 2026
CFTC Eases Conversion Of Certain Contracts To Perpetuals

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission took another step toward widening the field of perpetual contracts by easing the way for platforms to convert certain existing contracts tracking security indices into true perpetual futures.
October 06, 2026
Flock, Colo. Towns Violated Residents' Privacy, Suit Says

Flock's mass surveillance system and two Colorado towns invaded individuals' constitutional right to privacy by tracking their movements without consent and failing to employ safeguards for law enforcement using the technology, alleges a proposed class action filed in Colorado federal court.
October 06, 2026
ICE Seeks Early Win In ACLU's Suit Over Detainee Records

The federal government on Tuesday sought to end a public records lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, arguing the agency is allowed under federal law to create its own rules for when immigrant detainee information can be released.
October 06, 2026
Tribal Jurisdiction Key To Michigan Indigenous Cases

Determining who can prosecute crimes committed in Indian Country requires navigating a complicated mix of tribal, state and federal authority, a Michigan federal prosecutor told law enforcement officials and advocates Tuesday at a statewide summit focused on missing and murdered Indigenous people and human trafficking.
October 06, 2026
EPA's Climate Retreat Sidelined As Justices Weigh State Torts

The Trump administration's recent moves renouncing its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions appear unlikely to sway the U.S. Supreme Court in deciding whether state and local governments can pursue climate change lawsuits against fossil fuel companies, attorneys say.
October 06, 2026
1st Circ. Questions Need To Rule On Expired Harvard Visa Ban

The First Circuit grappled Tuesday with what to do with an injunction blocking the Trump administration's long-suspended ban on foreign students from attending Harvard University, more than 10 months after the president's proclamation expired.

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Illinois Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q3

Recent banking developments in Illinois include significant new consumer protection legislation, three meaningful Seventh Circuit decisions, and a high-profile constitutional challenge to the state's new digital asset tax, say attorneys at Barnes & Thornburg.
How FTC Win Charts A Court-1st Merger Litigation Playbook

A New York federal court's recent decision blocking Henkel's acquisition of Liquid Nails marked a decisive trial win for the Federal Trade Commission, and tips for merging parties in similar transactions now include preparing for full-blown federal litigation, including a complete evidentiary trial, say attorneys at Cooley.
How SEC Is Changing The Shareholder Proposal Landscape

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission continues to place its shareholder proposal rule at the center of its agenda, now with a newly proposed rule that would rescind it entirely, showcasing an agency seeking to narrow its overall focus, say attorneys at Thompson Coburn.
NLRB Memo Signals Narrower View Of Protected Activism

A recent National Labor Relations Board memo concluding that Microsoft lawfully discharged two employees who conducted a pro-Palestinian protest on company property indicates that the current NLRB general counsel may take a more restrictive view of when political or social advocacy qualifies as protected activity, say attorneys at Franczek.
What Insurers Need To Know About 2 New California Laws

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two measures last week that while addressing distinct issues — catastrophe claims handling and insurers' corrective actions, respectively — reflect similar themes, including insurers' preparation before problems arise, transparency while they are being addressed, and meaningful remediation afterward, says Lucy Wang at Hinshaw.
Opinion

PTAB Panels Should Revamp Their IPR Merits Decisions

In light of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires' recent announcement about returning merits institution determinations to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, the implementing framework should strengthen PTAB panels' responsibility for the benefit of both petitioners and patent owners, says Brandon Theiss at AddyHart.
FCC Covered List Is Pushing Limits Of Supply Chain Scrutiny

Companies outside the traditional telecommunications sector may now need to factor the Federal Communications Commission's equipment authorization requirements into supply chain compliance as the FCC covered list continues to expand as a national security tool, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.
SEC's Shareholder Activism Role After The '26 Proxy Season

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently proposed eliminating its shareholder proposal rule, but this proxy season's combination of elevated campaign activity, limited formal escalation and measured voting outcomes illustrates why a targeted SEC role remains important, say attorneys at Sidley.
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NY Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q3

Several developments from New York financial services regulators in the third quarter reflect a common theme — regulators are increasingly seeking to apply established supervisory expectations to newer market participants and emerging financial products, say attorneys at Blank Rome.
AG Watch: Texas Takes A Lone State Stand Against Tech Cos.

A look at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's recent actions against Meta Platforms and Amazon.com illustrates how Texas is distancing itself from multistate coordination, offering practitioners a crucial perspective on navigating individual state actions amid coordinated attorney general litigation, say attorneys at Kelley Drye.
Contact Lens Rule's Evolution Steers FTC Guidance Program

The history of the Federal Trade Commission's Contact Lens Rule illustrates the goals of the FTC's recently announced guidance program, which aims to strengthen consumer protection and safeguard competition, say attorneys at Wilson Sonsini.
Upholding Energy Efficiency Rules If DOE Eases Enforcement

Despite recent moves by the Energy Department and Congress to limit energy efficiency enforcement, companies should maintain current efficiency standards and testing procedures lest they risk state or private action, enforcement lookbacks during future administrations, truth-in-advertising complaints and more, say attorneys at HWG.
DOJ-Agri Stats Settlement Offers Key Benchmarking Lessons

A Minnesota federal court's recent approval of the Agri Stats settlement marks a significant milestone as it's the most granular U.S. Justice Department guidance on permissible competitor benchmarking since the 2023 withdrawal of the safety zone, lending predictability for companies in data-pooling arrangements, say attorneys at Arnold & Porter.
Abbott FCA Deal Shows Enforcement Adequacy Quandaries

Abbott Laboratories’ recent False Claims Act resolution illustrates several tricky questions that both prosecutors and defense counsel must address when weighing whether a civil enforcement action alone adequately addresses allegedly wrongful conduct, says James Koukios at MoFo.
3 Illinois Updates That Bolster Mortgage Lender Enforcement

Illinois lenders can use clarifications from recent legislative and judicial developments — a law defining the limitations period for home equity loans and two rulings on quiet title actions and lien expirations during foreclosures — to sharpen their enforcement tools and better protect their mortgage rights, says Stephanie Mulcahy at Hinshaw.