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Do Crypto User Interface Providers Need to Register as Broker-Dealers with the SEC? The Staff Offers Its View
The Staff of the Division of Trading and Markets (the “Staff”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or the “Commission”) recently issued a statement (the “Statement”) providing its views on the application of the broker-dealer registration requirements under Section 15(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), to…
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From Future Requirement to Present Risk: California Privacy Audit Readiness
California companies may have less time than they think to prepare for privacy audits. The California Privacy Protection Agency’s (CPPA) new Audits Division, created in February 2026, is expected to begin assessing companies’ compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) this year, according to Executive Director Tom Kemp….By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider
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Connecticut’s Dram Shop Law: When Bars and Restaurants Can Be Held Liable for Drunk Driving Accidents
A drunk driver does not come out of nowhere. In most cases, they were served drink after drink at a bar or restaurant long after it should have been obvious they had too much. Connecticut law recognizes this reality, and it gives injured victims a powerful legal tool to hold those establishments accountable….By: Mandelbaum Barrett…
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Texas Supreme Court Recalibrates Review of Noneconomic Damages
Recent Texas appellate decisions reflect an increased scrutiny of large awards for noneconomic damages. Together, Gregory v. Chohan, Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Brown, and Jones v. Hatch reflect an emerging trend: noneconomic damages must be grounded in the evidentiary record and guided by awards in similar cases….By: Cozen O’Connor
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Latest on the Iran War: U.S. Fires on Tankers as Tehran Accuses Washington of ‘Reckless’ Attacks
Iran’s foreign minister accused Washington of undermining diplomacy. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expected to hear from Tehran on Friday.
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Starmer’s Party Suffers Stark Losses in U.K. Local Elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer took responsibility as Labour lost more than a thousand municipal seats but insisted he would not resign.
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U.A.E. Expels Pakistani Workers, as Pakistan’s Peacemaking Creates a Rift
As Pakistan mediates between the U.S. and Iran, its ties to the Emirates have deteriorated. Pakistani workers say they are now being sent home en masse.
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The French Couple That Tried to Burgle 29 Churches in 3 Months
A spree of thefts last summer heightened alarm in France over protection of cultural and rural heritage.
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Court Revives ‘Farmgate’ Case Against South African President
Judges ordered Parliament to convene a committee to consider removing President Cyril Ramaphosa over a case involving money stolen at his farm six years ago.
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Matthew Wong’s Grieving Mother Protects His Artistic Legacy
The troubled painter Matthew Wong’s star was on the rise when he died at 35. His mother, Monita Wong, is making sure his work can still be seen.
