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Welcome to AI in Financial Services in 5 Stories. A practical weekly roundup of the five most important AI developments affecting banking, insurance, payments, asset management, and fintech. Each Friday, Tom Fox will break down the top… more

On March 24, Delaware Sen. Spiros Mantzavinos and Rep. Bill Bush introduced two bipartisan bills–Senate Bill 19, the Delaware Payment Stablecoin Act, and Senate Bill 16, the Delaware Banking Modernization Act. The Delaware Payment… more

On March 19, 2026, a federal district court struck down FinCEN’s new “Residential Real Estate Rule” as beyond the scope of its authority under federal law. The Rule, which FinCEN began enforcing March 1, requires certain professionals… more

A recent decision of the Abu Dhabi Global Market Court of First Instance provides useful guidance on how employment disputes may be treated when an employment contract contains an arbitration clause. In Mathonnet v Modus Operations LLC… more

On March 19, 2026, Nexstar Media Group (Nexstar) announced that it had closed its $6.2 billion acquisition of rival television broadcast station owner TEGNA Inc. (Tegna). The announcement came two hours after the U.S. Department of… more

The Supreme Court’s March 25, 2026 decision in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, 607 U. S. ____ (2026), is a landmark ruling on secondary copyright liability that will affect both rights holders and internet… more

A bipartisan coalition of 39 states and D.C. filed an amicus brief backing Nevada in Ninth Circuit litigation over whether prediction-market platforms can offer sports-betting products as federally regulated “event contracts” outside… more

Based on a request of the Department of War, the Trump Administration announced a 60-day limited waiver of the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 55102) on March 17, 2026, in response to energy market volatility amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel war… more

Employers in Washington State will no longer be able to utilize non-compete agreements in the workplace following a new law just signed by Governor Ferguson on March 23. The law broadly prohibits the use of non-compete agreements… more

The federal government’s renewed push to deploy advanced nuclear technologies has brought fresh attention to a long-standing but often misunderstood question: which agencies have authority to build and operate nuclear reactors, and… more

Highlights - • Hughes Hubbard submitted a brief in the DC Circuit urging the Court to deny Russia’s motion to stay the Court’s mandate after its decision upholding the District Court’s jurisdiction over a suit to enforce a $34… more

The Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024 represents a major step forward in modernizing the approach to alimony and family support in the UAE. Rather than treating maintenance as a rigid financial obligation, the new law adopts a more… more

Let’s get something straight: the people who refuse to adopt new technologies damage their businesses and fall behind. In this moment that technology is artificial intelligence and those not integrating it are already losing. AI may or… more

Ninth Circuit affirms dismissal of trademark infringement suit by actor in play Diary of a Mad Black Woman against Tyler Perry, holding that use of actor’s name in credits of filmed version of play was nominative fair use because it… more

If a regulator or litigant asked your organization tomorrow to explain how a specific AI system produced a decision, could you? Most organizations would struggle to answer. Not because they lack policies. Because they lack reliable… more

A group of plaintiffs representing various trade associations and industry groups filed a lawsuit on March 17, 2026 challenging the constitutionality of California’s “Truth in Recycling” law, which is set to take effect on October 4… more

Last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued guidance titled “Frequently Asked Questions from the Federal Sector about Telework Accommodations for Disabilities.” While it is targeted toward federal agencies, the… more

Colorado AG Phil Weiser reached a settlement with MV Realty PBC, LLC and affiliates (collectively, “MV Realty”) for allegedly violating the Colorado Consumer Protection Act by marketing predatory listing agreements… more

For decades, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) contested hearing process has been widely viewed as one of the most procedurally complex, resource-intensive and time-consuming aspects of nuclear licensing, presenting… more

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a part of everyday life, including in hiring and workforce management. Legislatures have enacted a variety of laws that impact employers in many industries, especially technology, software… more

MIPIM 2026 has now drawn to a close. But what did our global team take away from this year’s conference? Here are the thoughts from some of our attendees from the UK, Germany, and France. Notwithstanding the geopolitical… more

Visit our Tariff Watch resource center to track the latest legal and regulatory developments, recovery strategies, and potential shifts in U.S. trade policy following the Supreme Court’s tariff decision. The Assignment of Claims Act… more

Host Candace Dellacona welcomes investigative journalist and author Chuck Whitlock to this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide to discuss caregiving, advocacy, and protecting seniors. Chuck shares how writing about… more

Recent federal court orders raise important compliance considerations for employers with TPS-authorized employees. Judges have temporarily preserved Temporary Protected Status and work authorization for Haiti and Ethiopia, whereas TPS… more

A recent U.S. Tax Court decision (Jeffrey Pesarik v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue) highlights the importance of properly substantiating property tax basis and qualifying for the exclusion of capital gains on the sale of a principal… more

Washington just became the latest state to enact a so-called “trigger” labor law, which will allow the state’s labor board to regulate private-sector labor relations if the federal framework fails. The new legislation, which takes… more

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In 5. All… more

Thinking about redeveloping a commercial property? One overlooked document could change everything. In this episode of "Property Pointers: Real Estate Law Simplified," Real Estate attorney Douglas Praw breaks down why it is essential… more

As has been widely reported, digital infrastructure has become one of the fastest growing investment structures in recent years, most recently driven by the explosion in demand from firms in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry… more

In an order issued on March 20, 2026, Judge Richard K. Eaton signaled that importers should act promptly to file protests for entries liquidated within the past 180 days where IEEPA tariffs were applied. The order follows a second… more

Recent legislative developments, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and the resulting expansion of the federal lifetime gift and estate tax exemption, have created a significant planning window for high‑net‑worth… more

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently reaffirmed the standards governing when an employee’s release of claims is considered “knowing and voluntary.” The decision, Nakisha West v. Dow Chemical Company, provides useful… more

The False Claims Act (FCA) is the single-most powerful tool for rooting out fraud against the US government, and any nonprofit that receives federal funds should ensure compliance is integrated into its programs to avoid the severe… more

Palo Alto, CA: Nvidia just disclosed a $1 trillion order book. Uber committed to deploying robotaxis in 28 cities. And in a Palo Alto living room on Thursday, a founder with 20 years of operational scars told a group of investors and… more

On March 20, 2026, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson issued a directive establishing a new Healthcare Task Force. The directive, addressed to the heads of the FTC’s Bureau of Competition, Bureau of Consumer… more

The receipt of a force majeure notice is rarely a welcome development in the day of a busy in-house counsel. While force majeure provisions are a fixture of commercial contracts, the notices that invoke them often arrive at the… more

The Illinois River Watershed Partnership (“IRWP”) issued a report titled: 2025 ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE ILLINOIS RIVER WATERSHED (“Report”)… more

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) and Supreme Rice, LLC (“SR”) entered into a February 23rd Settlement Agreement (“SA”) addressing an alleged violation of an Air Permit. See SA-AE-25-0016… more

The National Rural Water Association (“NRWA”) and Rural Community Assistance Partnership (“RCAP”) have issued a report titled: Regional Partnership Program: A Community-Led Approach (“Report”)… more

On March 5, 2026, the staff of the SEC's Division of Investment Management (the "Staff") published four new frequently asked questions (the "FAQs") addressing Rule 12d1-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), the… more

The UK Government has released its long-awaited copyright report, framed as an attempt to reconcile the competing interests of creators, technology companies and the wider innovation ecosystem. Rightsholders will welcome it, while the… more

On February 10, 2026, Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Copyright Labeling and Ethical AI Reporting Act: the “CLEAR Act.” The bill has received endorsements from a multitude of organizations across the… more

On March 20, 2026, the White House released the National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence: Legislative Recommendations (the “AI Framework”), which outlines the Trump Administration’s policy recommendations to guide Congress… more

It may be possible to defend a disability discrimination claim on the basis that the employee is not capable of fulfilling the essential functions of the role, even where a fair dismissal process is not followed. Employers should… more

The scope of legal and compliance risks faced by multinational companies that aid and abet in international drug cartel operations has heightened significantly over the past year. Whereas cartel activity has not been a major focus for… more

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from… more

April 2026 is due to be a busy month for employment law, with ERA 2025 reforms, compensation limits and updated statutory payment rates… more

On 17 March the UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published a Consultation Paper on “Modernising the liquidity policy framework” (CP5/26), which is an ambitious salvo aimed at making “targeted and proportionate” adjustments to… more

As an update to our prior post, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an order (the “Order”) vacating the DOL’s 2024 final rule and related exemptions defining when a person is providing fiduciary investment advice… more

Key Takeaways - The U.S. Department of Justice enforcement activity targeting Medicare Advantage risk-adjustment practices is increasing, as reflected in the Kaiser and Aetna settlements under the False Claims Act… more

Key Takeaways - On March 23, 2026, the U.S. Tax Court entered a stipulated decision in Agate Holdings LLC, Agate Manager LLC v. Commissioner under which the IRS conceded the partnership’s full $48.3 million deduction for a Louisiana… more

On March 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a favorable advisory opinion regarding a retiring physician’s transfer of ownership interests in a Medicare-certified… more

Our Patent Case Summaries provide a weekly summary of the precedential patent-related opinions issued by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the opinions designated precedential or informative by the Patent Trial and… more

Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, No. 24-171 Yesterday, the Supreme Court held—in an opinion joined by seven Justices—that contributory copyright infringement requires inducement of infringement or provision of… more

Key Takeaways - CMS imposes nationwide DMEPOS enrollment moratorium to combat fraud risk. Effective February 27, 2026, CMS has implemented a six‑month nationwide moratorium on new Medicare enrollment for certain DMEPOS medical supply… more

On March 12, 2026, the Department of Treasury and the IRS released proposed regulations to update and clarify several provisions in the arbitrage regulations under Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code.  The proposed regulations… more

Removal of the Cap on Compensation Awards for Unfair Dismissal - In most cases, there are two elements of compensation that may be payable to an employee who successfully claims for unfair dismissal… more

A newly released U.S. government cyber strategy outlines a more assertive and coordinated national posture toward cybersecurity. The strategy acknowledges that cyberspace is central to economic security, national defense, and everyday… more