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Federal Court Allows Wiretap Claim To Proceed Based On Alleged DOJ Bulk Sensitive Data Rule Predicate Violation
In a first-of-its-kind pleading-stage decision, a federal district court in Baker v. Index Exch. Inc., No. 25 C 10517 (N.D. Ill. June 16, 2026), denied a motion to dismiss a putative class action alleging that supply-side platform (“SSP”) Index Exchange Inc. and its affiliate Index Exchange USA, LLC violated the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2511 (the “Federal Wiretap Act”), in connection with alleged data transfers to a Chinese e-commerce platform.
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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New State Privacy Laws: Alabama, Louisiana, Oklahoma, And Vermont Join The Party
Four states have enacted comprehensive data privacy laws in 2026, adding to the complex patchwork of state regulations businesses must navigate. Alabama, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Vermont each impose distinct consumer rights, controller obligations, and enforcement mechanisms. Understanding the nuances of these laws—from applicability thresholds to data protection assessment requirements—is critical for businesses operating across state lines.
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Davis+Gilbert LLP
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CIPA Claims, Tracking Technology Lawsuits, And Why Privacy Takes Center Stage (Video)
Website tracking tools like cookies, pixels, and analytics have become standard marketing infrastructure, but they're now triggering wiretapping lawsuits under California's 1960s-era CIPA statute. The gap between what privacy policies disclose and what technology actually does is creating significant liability exposure for ordinary businesses with ordinary websites.
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 155: Mid-Year Class Action Settlement Review & Analysis (Podcast)
Duane Morris partners Jerry Maatman and Jennifer Riley analyze unprecedented class action settlement data from the first half of 2026, revealing over $53 billion in settlements and examining the sectors driving this historic surge in corporate litigation exposure. The discussion explores billion-dollar landmark cases, emerging trends in antitrust and data privacy, and what these patterns signal for the remainder of the year.
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Duane Morris LLP
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Federal Court Allows Wiretap Claim To Proceed Based On Alleged DOJ Bulk Sensitive Data Rule Predicate Violation
In a first-of-its-kind pleading-stage decision, a federal district court in Baker v. Index Exch. Inc., No. 25 C 10517 (N.D. Ill. June 16, 2026), denied a motion to dismiss a putative class action alleging that supply-side platform (“SSP”) Index Exchange Inc. and its affiliate Index Exchange USA, LLC violated the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2511 (the “Federal Wiretap Act”), in connection with alleged data transfers to a Chinese e-commerce platform.
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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How Zocdoc Broke Regulatory Ground As An Online Healthcare Resource
When digital health marketplace Zocdoc sought to shift from flat-fee subscriptions to variable pricing per patient booking, the move risked violating federal Anti-Kickback Statute regulations that could have forced exclusion of Medicare and Medicaid patients. How did strategic legal counsel transform this regulatory obstacle into a competitive advantage that enabled mission-driven growth while maintaining full compliance?
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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Federal Court Allows Wiretap Claim To Proceed Based On Alleged DOJ Bulk Sensitive Data Rule Predicate Violation
In a first-of-its-kind pleading-stage decision, a federal district court in Baker v. Index Exch. Inc., No. 25 C 10517 (N.D. Ill. June 16, 2026), denied a motion to dismiss a putative class action alleging that supply-side platform (“SSP”) Index Exchange Inc. and its affiliate Index Exchange USA, LLC violated the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2511 (the “Federal Wiretap Act”), in connection with alleged data transfers to a Chinese e-commerce platform.
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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New State Privacy Laws: Alabama, Louisiana, Oklahoma, And Vermont Join The Party
Four states have enacted comprehensive data privacy laws in 2026, adding to the complex patchwork of state regulations businesses must navigate. Alabama, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Vermont each impose distinct consumer rights, controller obligations, and enforcement mechanisms. Understanding the nuances of these laws—from applicability thresholds to data protection assessment requirements—is critical for businesses operating across state lines.
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Davis+Gilbert LLP
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