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The Court Struck Down the Tariffs but the Compliance Nightmare Got Worse

March 27, 2026Litigation, Regulation

For companies that spent the past year paying billions in tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), February 20, 2026 looked like a victory. The Supreme Court ruled that the IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. But, if compliances officer, general counsel, and importers should not celebrate yet. The ruling did not end the tariff saga; it merely opened a new and more chaotic chapter.

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The Government’s Block of Anthropic and the Future of AI Procurement

March 27, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Contracts, Privacy & Security, Regulation

Governments around the world have increasingly turned to artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for defense and national security. In the United States, that shift has come with its share of conflict. In early 2026, a dispute between the federal government and AI company Anthropic came to a head after the Trump administration moved to bar the Pentagon from using Anthropic’s Claude software. At its core, the standoff exposed a tension that is only going to grow more common: tech companies that want to set limits on how their products are used, versus a government that sees those limits as a threat to its own capabilities. The Department of Defense had previously brought Claude into certain internal tools and workflows. But Anthropic’s restrictions on military use created friction with agencies that wanted broader access to the software. When those disagreements proved unresolvable, the administration granted agencies six months to stop using Anthropic products entirely, turning what had been a contract dispute into one of the more public clashes between Washington and a tech company in recent memory.

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Green Waters, Gray Areas: Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Tradition and Environmental Regulations

March 26, 2026Uncategorized

Kendall Henry Associate Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD 2027 Every March, Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration involves one of the most recognizable traditions in the country: dyeing the Chicago River shamrock green. To Chicago residents and tourists alike, it is a prelude to the spring season, but beyond the bright green surface …
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But How Much Is It Actually? The Rise of Junk Fees, Drip Pricing, and the Battle for Commercial Transparency

March 26, 2026Uncategorized

At the forefront of twenty-first century consumer protection issues is corporate price-gouging. Among the most notable examples is the issue of “junk fees” or “drip pricing,” fees which are not initially visible in the list price of goods and service, but are surreptitiously added to the price total by the close of the transaction. Recently, media reports have spotlighted numerous industries implicated by the “hidden pricing” phenomenon, including commercial travel, finance and banking, hospitality, entertainment, and more. Common examples include mandatory fees i.e. common addition of a 3-5 % surcharge added to your bill by a restaurant or concert venue, or an unexplained cleaning fee charged by a hotel at checkout. Perhaps now more than ever, U.S. consumers rely on state and federal government regulators to clarify, enforce, and update statutes for twenty-first century demands, ever emerging technologies, and a modern consumer economy.

Will AI Replace Compliance Professionals?

March 24, 2026Artificial Intelligence

The rapid development of automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and Regulatory Technology (RegTech) has officially begun transforming the regulatory compliance landscape. Financial institutions and corporations are facing an increasingly complex web of regulations, rising compliance costs, and growing expectations from regulators. In response, organizations are turning to automated systems to streamline monitoring, reporting, and risk management. These technological advancements have sparked an important question within the industry: will automation eventually replace compliance professionals? While automation is reshaping the compliance function and technology is transforming the profession by automating routine tasks, there may still be a need for human oversight, interpretation, and strategic decision-making after all.

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Why San Francisco’s Lawsuit Should Be a Turning Point in the Regulation of Ultra-Processed Foods

March 23, 2026Food and Drug Law

Ultra-processed foods are causing chronic health issues in Americans. The FDA regulates 80% of food products in the United States, yet there is little regulation regarding ultra-processed foods. Cities across the U.S. are taking their own steps towards regulation in order to protect their residents. San Francisco’s recent lawsuit marks an important step forward in regulating ultra-processed foods here in the United States. This lawsuit could be a turning point in regulation for the U.S., as it highlights the dangers of ultra-processed foods, the effects lackluster regulation has on communities, and how transparency can create a healthy step forward for Americans.

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Prediction Markets Success Face a Rude Awakening from the Event Contract Enforcement Act

March 22, 2026CFTC

In just over a year, prediction markets have taken the United States exchange by storm. From betting on who will win the 2024 presidential election, to whether certain celebrities will attend the Superbowl, on prediction markets one can wagerwhether or not just about anything will occur. However, due to growing concerns of national security, public safety, and insider trading, a new bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives. The Event Contract Enforcement Act(ECEA) would extend the power previously granted to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and require the CFTC to ban certain event contracts. If passed, the ECEA could deal a massive blow to prediction markets such as the two most popular prediction markets in the world – Kalshi and Polymarket.

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Environmental Groups Challenge EPA’s Rescission of Greenhouse Gas Regulations

March 19, 2026Environmental, environmental regulation, EPA

Climate-related regulation remains one of the most politically and legally contested areas within the federal government, with regulatory direction often shifting alongside presidential administrations. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protects human health and the environment by developing and enforcing regulations based on scientific evidence. The administrator of the EPA is nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. As a result, the EPA’s regulatory determinations often reflect the policy beliefs and priorities of the current administration. On February 12, 2026, the EPA finalized its rescission of the endangerment finding, which served as the legal basis for regulating greenhouse gases, including greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. Through its reversal, the EPA has introduced substantial regulatory uncertainty for the automotive industry and has set the stage for consequential legal, economic, and climate policy developments in the months ahead.

The Privatization of School: Who Oversees the Education of Youth Today?

March 19, 2026Education, tax

Almost 10% of K-12 students – approximately 4.7 million children – were enrolled in private schools as of the fall of 2021. Families today are increasingly attracted to private schools amid rising concerns about the academic quality and safety of public schools. However, a key barrier to private schools is the cost, with 59% of parents stating they would send their children to private schools if vouchers could cover full tuition. In an effort to ease this burden, the Trump administration passed the “Educational Choice for Children Act” (the Act). This program allows parents to receive a tax credit up to $1,700 for donations made to scholarship granting organizations, increasing families’ ability to afford private schooling. However, the Act does nothing to help or subsidize families in the public school system, where a vast majority of American students still reside. Thus, with the Act, the federal government may be lessening the financial burden of private schooling, but it is doing so at the expense of public-school funding.

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Betting on Compliance: Regulatory Challenges for Online Sports Betting Apps

March 13, 2026Regulation, Sports

The explosive growth of online sports betting in the United States over the past decade has created a complex regulatory frontier for digital wagering platforms. After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports gambling in Murphy v. NCAA, states have individually determined how and whether to legalize mobile sports wagering. This state-by-state patchwork, combined with the rise of innovative betting products, has generated compliance challenges in age verification, geolocation enforcement, consumer protection, anti-money laundering obligations, and advertising—issues that extend far beyond traditional in-person gambling regulation.

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