{"company":{"name":"Bloomberg Law","slug":"bloomberg-law","website":"https://bloomberglaw.com","category":"legal-tech"},"question":"What has Bloomberg Law shipped recently?","answer":"In the last 30 days, Bloomberg Law shipped 242 tracked updates. The most recent was \"Trump Account Plan Spurs Feedback on Dependents, Employer Rules\" on 2026-10-07.","window":{"days":30,"updateCount":242,"returned":50},"generatedAt":"2026-10-08T06:39:32.522Z","updates":[{"title":"Trump Account Plan Spurs Feedback on Dependents, Employer Rules","summary":"The IRS is evaluating public comments on proposed regulations for Trump Accounts, a child savings vehicle, after receiving extensive feedback on dependent definitions and employer rules. The proposal, issued in August, faces scrutiny over contributions by separated or divorced parents.","date":"2026-10-07","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/employee-benefits/trump-account-employer-proposal-prompts-irs-review-of-feedback","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Case: Wage & Hour/FMLA Retaliation (S.D.N.Y.)","summary":"A New York federal court denied Winifred Masterson Burke Rehabilitation Hospital’s motion to dismiss FMLA interference and retaliation claims by a Black, gay male employee with disabilities, citing plausible allegations of improper medical disclosure and supervisory harassment post-leave. The ruling allows the case to proceed.","date":"2026-10-07","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/case-wage-hour-fmla-retaliation-s-d-n-y-7","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Appeals Panel Probes Basis for IRS Information Sharing With ICE","summary":"A First Circuit appeals panel scrutinized whether the IRS can share taxpayer data with ICE based solely on the government’s claim that 1.3 million people with removal orders are under criminal investigation. The case stems from a lower court’s block on a Treasury-DHS information-sharing agreement.","date":"2026-10-07","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-tax-report/appeals-panel-probes-basis-for-irs-information-sharing-with-ice","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Gibson Wins Fees From Bankrupt Guitar Rival in Trademark Suit","summary":"Gibson Inc. secured a $4M award of attorneys’ fees and costs from Armadillo Distribution Enterprises, a bankrupt firm, following a trademark dispute over Dean-branded guitars. The ruling, issued by a Texas federal court, requires Armadillo to pay $3.8M in fees and $235K in costs while its bankruptcy is pending.","date":"2026-10-07","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/gibson-wins-fees-from-bankrupt-guitar-rival-in-trademark-suit","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Farm Machinery Shares Drop on US Probe Into Market Practices (1)","summary":"The FTC and USDA opened a public inquiry into potential anticompetitive practices in the farm equipment market after farmer complaints about barriers to acquiring machinery and services. Shares of Deere, AGCO, CNH Industrial, and Caterpillar dropped sharply on the news.","date":"2026-10-07","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/ftc-usda-seek-comment-on-farm-equipment-market-practices","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Case: Wage & Hour/Overtime (D.N.J.)","summary":"A New Jersey federal court rejected Campbell’s Company and Pepperidge Farm Incorporated’s attempt to dismiss unpaid overtime claims by hourly food production workers, ruling that allegations of uncompensated donning/doffing of protective gear plausibly pushed hours over 40 per week under the FLSA.","date":"2026-10-07","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/case-wage-hour-overtime-d-n-j-5","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"DHS Proposes New $100,000 Fee on Foreign Grad Work Program (1) - Bloomberg Law News","summary":"DHS proposed a $100,000 fee for international graduates participating in Optional Practical Training (OPT), including $70,000 for initial 12-month authorization and $30,000 for STEM extensions. Schools would pay the fee, while employers previously bore H-1B costs. The rule targets OPT as a 'back door' into the workforce, aiming to prioritize American workers.","date":"2026-10-07","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/dhs-proposes-new-100-000-fee-on-foreign-graduate-work-program","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Patent Office Chief Taps UVA Professor as Top Agency Lawyer (1)","summary":"The US Patent and Trademark Office named University of Virginia law professor John F. Duffy as general counsel and acting solicitor, effective immediately. Duffy, known for his expertise in patent law and past Supreme Court clerkship, may influence agency policy and reform PTAB decision-making processes.","date":"2026-10-07","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"executive_change","signalTypeLabel":"Executive","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/patent-office-chief-appoints-uva-professor-as-top-agency-lawyer","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"ACLU Files Bias Complaint Over Criteria’s Emotify Employer Tech","summary":"The ACLU filed a complaint with California’s Civil Rights Department alleging Criteria Corp.’s Emotify pre-employment assessment tool may discriminate against disabled, racial, and gender groups. The tool’s design allegedly mirrors clinical assessments for neurodevelopmental conditions, violating state anti-bias laws.","date":"2026-10-06","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/aclu-files-bias-complaint-over-criterias-emotify-employer-tech","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Chicago Authorities Say Federal Law Permits Social Media Tax","summary":"Chicago authorities argue its social media amusement tax is not preempted by the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA) because no offline equivalent exists, countering a NetChoice lawsuit filed in March. The dispute centers on whether the tax discriminates against online commerce under ITFA.","date":"2026-10-06","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-tax-report-state/chicago-authorities-say-federal-law-permits-social-media-tax","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"NYC Extends Deadline to Apply for Pied-à-Terre Tax Exemption","summary":"New York City extended the deadline to apply for a pied-à-terre tax exemption to October 13 due to legal challenges and confusion over the tax's rollout. The city has approved over 5,200 exemption requests and plans to include the surcharge on property tax bills due January 1.","date":"2026-10-06","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":null,"signalTypeLabel":null,"sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-tax-report-state/nyc-extends-deadline-to-apply-for-pied-a-terre-tax-exemption","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Alaska Oil and Gas Lease Reinstatement Moots Legal Challenge - Bloomberg Law News","summary":"The Ninth Circuit ruled that a legal challenge to Alaska oil and gas leases became moot after the leases were reinstated to active status. Environmental and tribal groups had sought to keep the case alive, but the court found the underlying decision had no current practical effect.","date":"2026-10-06","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/alaska-oil-and-gas-lease-reinstatement-moots-legal-challenge","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Bloomberg Law and Bloomberg Regology Help Corporate Counsel See What’s Next - Bloomberg Law","summary":"Bloomberg Law and Bloomberg Regology launched AI-driven capabilities at the ACC Annual Meeting to help corporate counsel connect legal and regulatory changes to business implications. New features include AI-powered Watchlists, BLAW AI for deeper analysis, Workspaces for integrated research, and AI Agents for workflow automation. Interoperability with litigation intelligence and dockets data was also previewed.","date":"2026-10-06","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":"feature_update","signalTypeLabel":"Feature","sourceUrl":"https://pro.bloomberglaw.com/insights/company-news/bloomberg-law-and-bloomberg-regology-help-corporate-counsel-see-whats-next/","publisher":"pro.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Private Equity Blocked From Buying Stakes in Tennessee Law Firms","summary":"Tennessee’s Supreme Court rejected private equity ownership of law firms while signaling openness to future reforms. The court also stripped the ABA of primary law school accreditation power in the state, allowing alternative accreditors. Task forces were appointed to explore expanding legal access through alternative licensure and non-lawyer legal services.","date":"2026-10-05","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/private-equity-blocked-from-buying-stakes-in-tennessee-law-firms","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Cozen O’Connor Taps Wohl to Lead Real Estate Leasing (Correct)","summary":"Cozen O’Connor appointed Russell Wohl as counsel to lead its real estate leasing practice in New York City, focusing on high-value office leases and ground-up construction projects. Wohl joins from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.","date":"2026-10-05","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"hiring","signalTypeLabel":"Hiring","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/cozen-oconnor-taps-skaddens-wohl-to-lead-real-estate-leasing","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Accomplished ITC Lawyer Joins Latham & Watkins in Washington, D.C.","summary":"Lisa Kattan, a prominent ITC lawyer specializing in Section 337 investigations, joined Latham & Watkins as a partner and Co-Chair of its ITC Practice in Washington, D.C. She brings deep government and private practice experience, including five years at the ITC, and will advise clients in high-stakes patent disputes across semiconductors, telecom, pharma, and medical devices.","date":"2026-10-05","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":null,"signalTypeLabel":null,"sourceUrl":"https://www.lw.com/en/news/2026/10/accomplished-itc-lawyer-joins-latham-in-washington-dc","publisher":"lw.com"},{"title":"Sullivan & Cromwell Nabs Ashurst, McGuireWoods Appellate Chairs","summary":"Sullivan & Cromwell hired Jonathan Ellis (ex-McGuireWoods), Michael Huston (ex-Ashurst Perkins Coie), and Nicholas Crown (ex-Ashurst Perkins Coie) to lead its Supreme Court and appellate practice. The hires follow a trend of high-profile appellate lawyers switching firms, strengthening S&C’s market position in complex constitutional and administrative law cases.","date":"2026-10-05","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"hiring","signalTypeLabel":"Hiring","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/sullivan-cromwell-nabs-ashurst-mcguirewoods-appellate-chairs","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Software Company Investors, Lawyers Get Partial Court Sanctions","summary":"A Delaware federal judge partially sanctioned investors and their attorneys for bringing unreasonable claims against software company Vantage Corp. and its founder, but did not require them to pay the founder’s legal fees. The ruling stems from a 2023 Third Circuit decision on sanctions.","date":"2026-10-05","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/securities-law/software-company-investors-lawyers-get-partial-court-sanctions","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"US Fight to Regulate Stablecoin Is a Tax and Economics Problem","summary":"The article examines the US Senate's Clarity Act debate on regulating stablecoin yield, including economic risks to banks and tax complexities for stablecoin rewards. It highlights potential deposit flight from banks to stablecoins and unresolved tax treatment for stablecoin transactions.","date":"2026-10-05","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":null,"signalTypeLabel":null,"sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tax-insights-and-commentary/us-fight-to-regulate-stablecoin-is-a-tax-and-economics-problem","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"NYC Continues Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout as Legal Challenges Mount - Bloomberg Law News","summary":"NYC is enforcing its pied-à-terre tax on second homes over $5M despite a court order requiring a redo of taxpayer notifications. The Oct. 6 appeal deadline remains unchanged, and the city plans to appeal while collecting the surcharge on Jan. 1 tax bills.","date":"2026-10-05","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-tax-report-state/nyc-continues-pied-a-terre-tax-rollout-as-legal-challenges-mount","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"OpenAI Accused of Copying ‘Astra’ Trademark With New Model (1) - Bloomberg Law News","summary":"TradeSun Inc. sued OpenAI for trademark infringement, alleging OpenAI’s new GPT-6 Astra model copied its federally registered 'ASTRA' trademark for AI software. TradeSun claims reverse confusion and seeks removal of the name and profits from OpenAI’s use.","date":"2026-10-05","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":null,"signalTypeLabel":null,"sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/openai-accused-of-infringing-astra-trademark-with-latest-model","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Starbucks Loses Bid to Dismiss Union Trademark, Copyright Suit","summary":"A federal judge ruled that Starbucks cannot dismiss a union’s trademark and copyright lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed to discovery. The ruling hinges on whether the union’s use of the Starbucks name and logo has plausible grounds for infringement claims.","date":"2026-10-02","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/starbucks-loses-bid-to-dismiss-union-trademark-copyright-suit","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Ex-CEO Sued by SEC Over Firm Shares Issued to Family, Associates - Bloomberg Law News","summary":"The SEC sued David Reichman, former CEO of Global Tech Industries Group, alleging he issued tens of millions of shares to family and associates without services, concealed his daughter’s stake, and looted an employee trust over nearly a decade. The complaint includes $5.3M in alleged illicit gains from fraudulent stock activities.","date":"2026-10-02","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/securities-law/ex-ceo-sued-by-sec-over-firm-shares-issued-to-family-associates","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Microsoft Settles Copyright Suit Over Voice-to-Text Software - Bloomberg Law News","summary":"Microsoft and Nuance settled a copyright lawsuit filed by Cerence, a Nuance spin-off, alleging unauthorized use of text-to-speech software after license expiration. The agreement is expected to be finalized within 30-45 days, with a 60-day deadline set by the court.","date":"2026-10-02","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/microsoft-settles-copyright-suit-over-voice-to-text-software","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Migrant Voting Case Tossed, Judge Says Law Is Unconstitutional","summary":"A federal judge dismissed a migrant voting case in Florida, ruling a 40-year-old federal statute unconstitutional for overstepping Congress's authority to regulate voter qualifications in federal elections. The decision applies only to the defendant but sets a precedent for similar challenges nationwide.","date":"2026-10-02","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":null,"signalTypeLabel":null,"sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/migrant-voting-case-tossed-judge-says-law-is-unconstitutional","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"California’s AI Law Hits Lawyers With Tough Disclosure Decisions","summary":"California’s SB 574, effective Jan. 1, requires attorneys to disclose generative AI use in court-filed documents, verify all citations personally, and avoid public AI tools for confidential data. The law targets AI hallucinations and fake citations, with courts authorized to sanction violations. Firms must implement tracking systems to comply.","date":"2026-10-02","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/californias-ai-law-hits-lawyers-with-tough-disclosure-decisions","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Man Who Founded Investment Funds as Teen Settles SEC Lawsuit (1) - Bloomberg Law News","summary":"The SEC settled with Krish Kumar for nearly $500,000 after he allegedly transferred $7M from investment funds to his personal accounts while a college student. The SEC sought over $6M in claims related to his fund operations at age 19.","date":"2026-10-02","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":null,"signalTypeLabel":null,"sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/securities-law/man-who-founded-investment-fund-as-teen-settles-sec-lawsuit","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Capital Group ERISA Remedies Petition Draws Justices’ Attention","summary":"The U.S. Supreme Court requested a response from a plaintiff in a case involving Capital Group’s 401(k) plan, where the company seeks to limit ERISA remedies for plan-wide relief. The Ninth Circuit previously ruled against Capital Group’s arbitration clause, allowing participants to sue for plan-wide relief without class certification.","date":"2026-10-02","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/employee-benefits/capital-group-erisa-remedies-petition-draws-justices-attention","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"IRS Issues New Release on Proposed Rulemaking for Federal Scholarship Tax Credit","summary":"The IRS released proposed regulations for a new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (I.R.C. §25F), allowing up to $1,700 annually for individual taxpayers and $3,400 for joint filers on contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations. The program launches Jan. 1, 2027, with temporary regulations outlining state and SGO implementation procedures.","date":"2026-10-02","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-tax-report/irs-issues-new-release-on-proposed-rulemaking-for-federal-scholarship-tax-credit","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Reuters Sued Over Purchase of Westlaw’s Low-Priced Competitor","summary":"A proposed class action lawsuit accuses Thomson Reuters of antitrust violations after acquiring and dissolving Casetext, a low-cost legal research competitor, allegedly forcing law firms into higher pricing tiers. The complaint frames the move as a 'killer acquisition' to suppress competition.","date":"2026-10-02","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/reuters-sued-over-purchase-of-westlaws-low-priced-competitor","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"SEC Moves to Ease Rules for Investment Firms to Hold Crypto (1)","summary":"The SEC proposed allowing investment firms to hold clients’ crypto assets if no qualified custodian is available, including state trust companies. The 760-page proposal aims to address gaps between crypto securities growth and custodial capacity under existing rules.","date":"2026-10-02","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/crypto/sec-moves-to-ease-rules-for-investment-firms-to-hold-crypto","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Amazon Tariff Refund Suits Combined in Washington Federal Court","summary":"Six lawsuits against Amazon over tariff refunds were centralized in Washington’s Western District Court on Oct. 2, 2026, after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Plaintiffs allege Amazon inflated prices to recoup tariff costs and now refuses to refund the difference, while Amazon has not commented.","date":"2026-10-02","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/in-house-counsel/amazon-tariff-refund-suits-combined-in-washington-federal-court","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Sixth Circuit Blocks Hundreds of Late-Filed PBM Opioid Suits","summary":"The Sixth Circuit overturned a trial judge’s decision to allow 800 late-filed opioid lawsuits against pharmacy benefit managers like OptumRx and Express Scripts, ruling the trial court abused its discretion by not individually reviewing each amended complaint. The appeals court’s decision is a setback for plaintiffs in the decade-old multidistrict opioid litigation.","date":"2026-10-02","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/sixth-circuit-blocks-hundreds-of-late-filed-pbm-opioid-suits","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Jackson Walker Threatened With Sanctions Over New Romance Case","summary":"A Houston bankruptcy judge ordered Jackson Walker LLP to explain why it shouldn’t face sanctions in Diebold Holding Co.’s Chapter 11 case for failing to disclose a romance between a former firm partner and a judge who presided over the case. The judge also questioned the US Trustee’s handling of the broader scandal involving undisclosed conflicts in multiple cases.","date":"2026-10-02","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/bankruptcy-law/jackson-walker-threatened-with-sanctions-over-new-romance-case","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Illinois Prediction Market Ruling Deepens High Court Urgency","summary":"A federal court in Illinois ruled that sports prediction markets qualify as federally regulated swaps, preempting state licensing laws, creating a circuit split. The decision contrasts with recent rulings in the Sixth and Ninth Circuits, increasing urgency for Supreme Court intervention.","date":"2026-10-02","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/securities-law/illinois-prediction-market-ruling-deepens-high-court-urgency","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Amazon to Pay $8.25 Million in DC Delivery Suit Settlement (1)","summary":"Amazon agreed to pay $8.25M to resolve a lawsuit alleging it charged full Prime membership prices to D.C. residents in Ward 7 and 8 while excluding them from faster delivery services. The settlement includes $7.25M in refunds to affected Prime members and a $1M penalty to the District.","date":"2026-10-01","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/amazon-to-pay-8-25-million-in-dc-delivery-exclusion-settlement","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Enron-Era Audit Watchdog’s Enforcement Powers Upheld by Judge - Bloomberg Law News","summary":"A federal judge upheld the enforcement powers of the PCAOB, the audit industry watchdog created after Enron, rejecting challenges from two unnamed accountants. The ruling preserves the board’s ability to enforce rules and fund operations without jury trials.","date":"2026-10-01","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/financial-accounting/enron-era-audit-watchdogs-enforcement-powers-upheld-by-judge","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Mark Cuban-Backed Startup Escapes Robot Software Patent Suit - Bloomberg Law News","summary":"A federal magistrate judge dismissed patent infringement claims against Osaro Inc. and Parallel Domain Inc., both accused of violating AI robot-vision patents owned by the Artificial Intelligence Industry Association Inc. The patents covered 3D camera calibration and synthetic training images for warehouse robots.","date":"2026-10-01","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/mark-cuban-backed-startup-escapes-robot-software-patent-suit","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"NJ Tax Court Tosses Online Sellers’ Income Tax Expansion Case - Bloomberg Law News","summary":"New Jersey’s Tax Court dismissed a challenge to 2025 regulations expanding income tax obligations to out-of-state online merchants, ruling the rules do not violate federal Public Law 86-272. The decision affects how online retailers must comply with state tax laws.","date":"2026-10-01","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-tax-report-state/nj-tax-court-tosses-online-sellers-income-tax-expansion-case","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Poop Drone Software Maker SewerAI Hit With Sale Price Challenge - Bloomberg Law News","summary":"A Delaware Chancery Court petition seeks to reprice SewerAI’s $342M acquisition by JMI Management affiliates, alleging improper valuation. Shareholder William Brown, who cashed out 245,000 shares, filed the challenge after the deal closed in June.","date":"2026-10-01","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":null,"signalTypeLabel":null,"sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/poop-drone-software-maker-sewerai-hit-with-sale-price-challenge","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Anti-DEI Group Advances Lawsuit Over Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Bloomberg Law News","summary":"A federal judge ruled that the anti-affirmative action group American Alliance for Equal Rights can proceed with its lawsuit against the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, alleging racial discrimination by excluding non-Hispanic students. The fund failed to dismiss the case, which claims violations of federal law.","date":"2026-10-01","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/anti-dei-group-advances-lawsuit-over-hispanic-scholarship-fund","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Winston Taylor Recruits Frisch for Digital Assets in Chicago","summary":"Winston Taylor added Michael Frisch as a partner in its financial innovation and digital assets practice in Chicago, focusing on regulatory compliance and enforcement for crypto/Web3 clients. Frisch joins from Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres.","date":"2026-10-01","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"hiring","signalTypeLabel":"Hiring","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/winston-taylor-recruits-frisch-for-digital-assets-in-chicago","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Courts’ 401(k) Forfeiture Ambiguity Hits Verizon, Legacy Health","summary":"A New York judge ruled Verizon may have breached fiduciary duties by using 401(k) forfeitures to fund plan contributions instead of reducing administrative costs. An Oregon judge ruled similarly against Legacy Health, highlighting conflicting court interpretations of forfeiture rules.","date":"2026-10-01","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/employee-benefits/courts-401k-forfeiture-ambiguity-hits-verizon-legacy-health","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"Capital Markets and M&A Partner Jake Farquharson Joins Holland & Knight","summary":"Holland & Knight hired Jake Farquharson as a partner in its New York office, bringing expertise in capital markets, M&A, and REIT transactions. Farquharson previously worked at Clifford Chance and has led over $15B in equity capital raising deals.","date":"2026-10-01","dateIsEstimated":false,"signalType":null,"signalTypeLabel":null,"sourceUrl":"https://www.hklaw.com/en/news/pressreleases/2026/10/capital-markets-and-ma-partner-jake-farquharson-joins","publisher":"hklaw.com"},{"title":"Democrats Call on Treasury to Scrap Immigrant Tax Credit Rule","summary":"Democratic lawmakers called on Treasury to withdraw a proposed rule limiting immigrants’ eligibility for tax credits, arguing it constitutes regulatory overreach. The rule targets both undocumented and some lawful immigrants, advancing a Trump administration policy to restrict benefits.","date":"2026-10-01","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-tax-report/democrats-call-on-treasury-to-scrap-immigrant-tax-credit-rule","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"California Bans Using AI to Monitor Workers’ Brains, Emotions","summary":"California enacted AB 1883, prohibiting employers from using AI to monitor workers’ brain activity or infer emotional states via surveillance tools like video, audio, or geolocation systems. Violations incur up to $500 in civil penalties, enforced by the state labor commissioner.","date":"2026-10-01","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/newsom-signs-ban-on-using-ai-to-monitor-worker-brain-activity","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"AI-Related Mass Layoff Notices Required in New California Law","summary":"California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 951, requiring employers to disclose AI-driven mass layoffs, including job types and automation technology used. The law expands the state’s WARN Act and tasks the Economic Development Department with quarterly reports on AI displacements.","date":"2026-10-01","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/newsom-signs-bill-mandating-notice-of-ai-related-mass-layoffs","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"California Sets Rounding Rules for Retailers Post-Penny Phaseout","summary":"California signed AB 1793 to require retailers to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel, addressing penny shortages after the US Mint stopped production in November 2025. Transactions ending in 1, 2, 6, or 7 cents round down; 3, 4, 8, or 9 cents round up.","date":"2026-10-01","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-tax-report-state/california-sets-rounding-rules-for-retailers-post-penny-phaseout","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"New California Law Caps Consultant Pay in Local Sales Tax Deals","summary":"California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1172, capping consultant pay at 5% of shared tax revenue or $250,000 (whichever is less) and limiting payments to three years for new local sales tax agreements starting January. The law targets a previously lucrative area of California’s tax-sharing system.","date":"2026-10-01","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-tax-report-state/new-california-law-caps-consultant-pay-in-local-sales-tax-deals","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"},{"title":"California Cracks Down on Montana-Plated Vehicles as Tax Dodge","summary":"California enacted SB 1406 to close the 'Montana loophole,' allowing revenue officials to pursue residents using shell companies in Montana to dodge sales taxes and fees on vehicles. The law aims to recover an estimated $20 million in annual lost tax revenue.","date":"2026-10-01","dateIsEstimated":true,"signalType":"legal_regulatory","signalTypeLabel":"Legal","sourceUrl":"https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-tax-report/california-cracks-down-on-montana-plated-vehicles-as-tax-dodge","publisher":"news.bloomberglaw.com"}],"attribution":{"source":"Spyingbee","url":"https://spyingbee.com/updates/bloomberg-law","citation":"Spyingbee, \"Bloomberg Law updates\", https://spyingbee.com/updates/bloomberg-law (retrieved 2026-10-08)"}}