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ILLINOIS AND NEW YORK LEAD THE WAY IN REGULATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIRING  

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Illinois has emerged as a national leader in regulating the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in employment decisions, particularly in hiring and recruitment. Recent amendments and expansions to Illinois law significantly restrict how employers may use AI-driven tools, especially those that analyze video interviews, facial expressions, voice patterns, or other biometric-adjacent data, to evaluate job…
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FINRA RELEASES  2026 ANNUAL REGULATORY OVERSIGHT REPORT ADDRESSING RECENT CYBERSECURITY AND GEN-AI BASED THREATS

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On December 9, 2025, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) released its Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (Report) recapping its notable findings and regulatory activities. The Report itself does not create any new legal obligations but rather serves as an informative resource to firms by providing effective practices based on current trends and evolving risks within…
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FEDERAL COURT VACATES BLACK PINESNAKE CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION IN ALABAMA

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In Skipper v. United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 796. F. Supp. 3d 996 (S.D. Ala. 2025), the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama partially vacated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (“FWS”) critical habitat designation for the black pinesnake, offering guidance on how agencies must justify occupied habitats and evaluate economic…
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TENNESSEE’S NEW THIRD-PARTY REVIEW AND INSPECTION LAW: IMPACT ON DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS

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Tennessee has enacted a significant change to its regulatory framework for design and construction. Public Chapter 771, passed in 2024, authorizes the use of qualified third-party professionals to conduct plan review and building inspections when the local authority fails to act within required timeframes. The law becomes even more consequential when paired with the State…
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SWISS PROSECUTORS CHARGE UBS OVER LEGACY CREDIT SUISSE MONEY LAUNDERING IN MOZAMBIQUE ‘TUNA BONDS’ SCANDAL

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On December 1, 2025, Switzerland’s Office of the Attorney General (OAG) announced criminal charges against UBS and the former Credit Suisse, marking a significant development in the long-running “tuna bonds” scandal. The charges stem from allegations that Credit Suisse failed to prevent money laundering tied to over $2 billion in loans arranged for Mozambique’s state-owned…
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PROJECT FIREWALL LEADS TO ENHANCED FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT AGAINST DISCRIMINATORY HIRING PRACTICES

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On November 25, 2025, just five (5) days after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released updated educational materials addressing anti-American bias in employment practices, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) formally announced its partnership with EEOC in a new enforcement initiative known as “Project Firewall.” The initiative, focused on enforcing compliance with the H-1B…
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FOURTH CIRCUIT FINDS CERTAIN CLASS PLAINTIFFS HAVE ARTICLE III STANDING TO PURSUE CLAIMS AFTER DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION IN CYBER DATA BREACH

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We recently reported on an anticipated decision from the Fourth Circuit that could limit the scope of cyber insurance claims stemming from the disclosure of personal information in a data breach based on challenges to Article III standing. The case is Holmes v. Elephant Insurance Co., 2023 WL 4183380 (E.D. Va. June 26, 2023), appeal…
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LGWM ATTORNEYS DEFEAT ATTEMPT TO EXPAND PANEL OF FOUR RIGHTS

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In Ex parte Michael Lancaster, Jr., Aaron Ashcraft, Sim Johnson and John Webb prevailed on a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Michael Lancaster, Jr. (“the plaintiff”). At the trial court level, the plaintiff sought two panels of four to replace an orthopedic specialist and an ophthalmologist.  Defendant provided Plaintiff with an ophthalmology…
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