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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission announced a crackdown on “grey capital”, mule accounts and investment scams, labeling it a national priority. The regulator will tighten customer due‑diligence, enforce faster disclosure for listed firms, and enhance tracking of money flows, especially in digital assets and stablecoins. It also plans closer coordination with other agencies to trace suspicious funds and block illegal platforms. These measures aim to boost market transparency and protect investors.
Andy Shovel, co‑founder of vegan food brand THIS, has launched an AI‑powered law firm called Keith, targeting the notoriously stressful conveyancing market. The startup announced a $2.5 million seed round and plans to operate with 30‑40 narrowly focused AI agents that...
A New Jersey taxpayer and Rutgers alumnus, Hector Rodriguez, has filed a lawsuit alleging the university breached its fiduciary duty by incurring massive athletics losses after joining the Big Ten. The complaint cites an $11.5 million conference exit fee, average annual athletics...
The International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber will issue its ruling on April 22 at 7 p.m. Manila time regarding former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s challenge to the court’s jurisdiction over alleged crimes against humanity. The ICC previously rejected the challenge, noting...
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has urged Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) to recover ₹8.49 crore (≈ $1 million) in liquidated damages and non‑performance penalties from Bharti Airtel. The penalties arise from Airtel’s failure to meet its 2017‑2019 agreement to commission 756 rural...
The Philippines is debating a suite of anti‑disinformation bills, most notably House Bill 2697 introduced by Rep. Ferdinand Alexander Marcos. The proposal would criminalize the creation, financing or operation of troll farms and impose up to 12 years imprisonment and...
Brazilian law prohibits registering fragrances as trademarks because only visually perceptible signs are protectable. Consequently, perfume makers cannot rely on traditional trademark exclusivity for their olfactory signatures. Protection instead hinges on trade secrets, know‑how, and the visual identity of bottles,...
Nadya Tolokonnikova, co‑founder of Pussy Riot, was indicted by Russia’s Investigative Committee for breaching the foreign‑agent law and placed on the federal wanted list. The Krasnoyarsk Krai Court found she posted online material without the required foreign‑agent label while abroad. This follows...
The U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals denied HUD’s request for a stay, upholding a lower‑court order that blocks the Trump administration’s proposal to divert millions from the $4 billion Continuum of Care (CoC) program into transitional housing with sobriety and...
Todd Blanche, former personal attorney to Donald Trump and deputy attorney general, was named interim Attorney General after President Trump removed Pam Bondi. Blanche previously authored a DOJ memo that halted crypto regulatory‑violation prosecutions and dismantled the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement...
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the Ivy League’s policy of offering no athletic scholarships, confirming the league’s antitrust compliance. The court found the plaintiffs failed to define a relevant...
Senators Mark Warner and Adam Schiff have sent a formal letter to SEC Chair Paul Atkins and the Department of Defense inspector general demanding an investigation into possible insider trading by federal officials. The inquiry cites unusually large equity and...
The U.S. Department of Education has voluntarily dismissed its appeal in the Fourth Circuit case challenging its February 2025 diversity‑related Dear Colleague Letter. The district court’s ruling—finding the guidance unconstitutionally vague and in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act—remains in force,...
A new 2025 study introduces a semantic‑space metric based on Bhattacharyya distance to quantify how removing toxic tweets reshapes online discourse. Analyzing five million U.S. political tweets, the authors find that stricter toxicity thresholds produce measurable shifts, reaching roughly 20%...
The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals granted an en banc rehearing and vacated the November 2025 panel decision on Colorado’s opt‑out from the federal DIDMCA rate‑exportation framework. The case hinges on interpreting whether a loan is “made in” a state based...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, together with Labor, Treasury and OPM, issued a joint FAQ on April 1 confirming that they will keep using enforcement discretion for No Surprises Act compliance when plans calculate qualifying payment amounts (QPAs) with...
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is now a top IRS audit target, with the agency cross‑checking eligibility against government orders, payroll data, and revenue declines. Aggressive marketing that promises quick refunds often skips required documentation, exposing firms to fraud investigations....
The USPTO announced a new procedure that lets patent owners submit a pre‑order paper before the agency decides on an ex parte reexamination request. The paper is limited to 30 pages and must be filed within 30 days of service,...
The release of the crypto market‑structure bill has been delayed as industry representatives meet with Senate staff to review revised stable‑coin yield language. The compromise bans yield paid solely on stable‑coin balances while allowing activity‑based rewards, a point that raised...
The U.S. Seventh Circuit ruled that the 2023 amendment to Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) applies retroactively, limiting corporations to a single statutory award per plaintiff. This caps damages at $1,000 per violation for private entities and $5,000 for...
Intel announced that Aparna Bawa, former Zoom COO and chief legal officer, will assume the combined role of chief legal and people officer in May. The move consolidates Intel's legal, human resources, ethics, and compliance functions under a single executive,...
Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) activity plunged in Q1 2026, with total capital commitments dropping 28% year‑over‑year to $87.8 million. New issuers fell 32% to 187 filings, the lowest quarterly count in years, while closed offerings fell from 485 to 258. Despite fewer deals,...
Rutgers University is facing a class‑action lawsuit alleging it has accumulated a $516 million athletics debt since joining the Big Ten in 2014. The plaintiff, an alumnus and former judge, claims the university squandered public funds through wasteful spending, inadequate oversight,...
Montana does not levy a general statewide sales tax, but it imposes a 4% tax on specific categories such as accommodations, campgrounds, and rental vehicles. The state prohibits local jurisdictions from adding additional sales taxes, which simplifies rate calculations for...
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled that the Canadian Media Producers Association’s (CMPA) application to challenge the CRTC’s 20 percent copyright‑control threshold under the Online Streaming Act is premature. The court held that the CRTC’s definition has not yet been finalized,...
Rachel Proffitt, Cooley’s partner and CEO, sat down on the Drinks With The Deal podcast to outline her leadership philosophy for navigating rapid change. She highlighted the importance of flexible organizational structures, proactive talent management, and the strategic use of...
Todd Blanche, longtime Trump defense lawyer, has been appointed acting attorney general after President Trump abruptly dismissed Pam Bondi. Blanche previously served as deputy attorney general, overseeing day‑to‑day Justice Department operations following Trump’s re‑election. He defended Trump in three of...
Georgia’s Senate Bill 403 proposes that the Department of Revenue automatically issue checks for unclaimed property balances under $500, targeting the $3.3 billion currently held by the state. The bill would cross‑reference tax filings with the unclaimed‑property database, shifting the burden...
The EEOC filed a lawsuit against BestBet Jacksonville, alleging the casino‑style poker venue violated the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act by refusing reasonable accommodations for multiple pregnant employees. One worker with low‑blood‑pressure issues and a subchorionic hematoma was denied a doctor‑recommended...
Kentucky wildlife officials proposed 200‑foot buffer zones and a list of 17 eligible lakes to curb wakeboat‑generated wakes, aligning the state with neighboring regulations. In March, lawmakers amended Senate Bill 39 to block any new wakeboat restrictions, effectively vetoing the...
The American Bar Association filed an amicus brief supporting law firms that successfully challenged Trump‑era executive orders aimed at punishing them for representing disfavored clients. The brief argues the orders violate lawyers’ First Amendment free‑speech and associational rights, as well...
The Labor Department’s Retirement Security Rule, which would have extended fiduciary duties to one‑time advice for participants with roughly $14 trillion in 401(k) and similar plans, was vacated after the Biden administration declined to defend it and federal courts nullified the...
National space laws provide the licensing backbone for launches, spectrum, and remote‑sensing, but they cannot alone resolve cross‑border disputes that arise from global satellite constellations, orbital debris, and lunar‑resource activities. The Outer Space Treaty remains the legal floor, tying private...
New Brunswick's government introduced legislation to raise the small‑estate threshold from $3,000 CAD (about $2,200 USD) to $25,000 CAD (roughly $18,000 USD). The change lets the public trustee administer more estates without court orders and permits direct asset release to verified executors without probate....
New Brunswick will launch centralized virtual bail hearings in Fredericton and Woodstock starting April 9, expanding later to Moncton. The program moves all bail participants online via Microsoft Teams, freeing a courtroom that currently hosts bail hearings two days a week....
Ontario Superior Court of Justice ordered a self‑represented plaintiff in a medical negligence lawsuit to undergo a capacity assessment. The court found sufficient evidence that the plaintiff’s physical and mental ability to manage the case was in question, satisfying the...
India's Income Tax department has issued a draft assessment denying treaty benefits to Jane Street's Singapore subsidiary for FY 2023‑24. The department invoked the Multilateral Instrument‑Principal Purposes Test (MLI‑PPT) of the India‑Singapore tax treaty, alleging that the main purpose of...
The article warns taxpayers against using April Fools’ pranks or political protests—such as writing “April Fools” on a return or refusing to pay—to object to President Trump’s policies. The IRS classifies such filings as frivolous, imposing a $5,000 penalty plus interest...
The U.S. State Department has broadened its visa‑bond program to 50 nations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, requiring a security deposit of $5,000 to $15,000 for B‑1/B‑2 visa applicants. The bond, refundable if travelers depart on time, is...
The 2026 Canadian Law Awards gala will take place on May 5 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, hosted by award‑winning journalist Farah Nasser. Lexpert and Canadian Lawyer will honor the year’s most outstanding deals, individuals, teams, and initiatives across Canada’s...
A federal court in Mississippi dismissed a law firm's cyber‑insurance claim after a fraudulent wire transfer of about $158,850. The firm sought coverage under a social‑engineering endorsement, but the court ruled the policy only applies when the fraud imitates an...
Georgia lawmakers have passed SB 406, the Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act, creating the state’s first formal oversight of homeowners associations. The bill mandates annual registration of HOAs with the secretary of state and bars unregistered groups from...
Choreographer Darrin Henson, creator of *NSYNC’s iconic “Bye Bye Bye” dance, has filed a lawsuit against Sony Music for licensing the routine without his permission. The complaint, lodged on March 27, alleges that Sony allowed the choreography to be used in...
Meta has reached a settlement with the Motion Picture Association, agreeing to stop calling its Instagram Teen Account moderation "PG-13" and to add a disclaimer clarifying the distinction from movie ratings. The company will continue using the same age‑appropriate filters,...
Canadian retailers face a complex web of provincial first‑aid regulations that, if ignored, can lead to steep penalties and costly injury claims. A recent CAD 100,000 (≈US 73,000) fine underscores the financial risk, while national injury costs top CAD 26 billion (≈US 19 billion) annually. Compliance...
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a brief backing pharmaceutical manufacturers in the ongoing 340B drug‑discount litigation. The brief argues that discounts should be calculated using the average manufacturer price rather than the lowest price, a stance that could curb...
Atlanta prosecutor Deborah Leslie admitted in a sworn affidavit that she used an AI tool to generate and cite nonexistent case law while arguing before the Georgia Supreme Court to block a murder retrial. The fabricated citations were part of...
The Uganda Law Society and the East Africa Law Society have filed a court injunction to stop a controversial deportation arrangement between the United States and Uganda after reports that a private aircraft would deliver a dozen individuals to Entebbe...
The EEOC has filed a lawsuit against Butterball, alleging the turkey‑processor fired a long‑tenured employee undergoing breast‑cancer treatment after improperly handling her leave request through third‑party administrator Voya Financial. The employee, Marie Marc, reported her diagnosis in August 2023, but...
Arkema filed a regulatory notice on March 31, 2026 detailing its capital structure in compliance with French Commercial Code article L.233‑8 II and AMF article 223‑16. The company reported 76,060,831 outstanding shares and a total of 95,361,133 voting rights, of which 94,966,115 are held...
