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CCPA Settlement Targets Gaps In Opt-Out Processes That Prevented Consumers From Fully Exercising Rights

The California Attorney General recently announced the "largest CCPA settlement in California history," stemming from allegations that a company's opt-out processes violated the state's...

United States Privacy

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Jones Day

OCC Proposes Rule To Restructure Supervisory Appeals Process

On February 17, the OCC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish a revised regulatory framework governing appeals...

United States Finance

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

What Does "Dishwasher Safe" Mean?

Walgreens sells Complete Home Heavy Duty plastic cutlery. The front and the back of the packaging are labeled "DISHWASHER SAFE" and "HEAVY DUTY" in all caps.

United States Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

FTC Enforcement Trends In 2026: What Businesses, Advertisers Should Be Watching Now

In 2026, the FTC is intensifying enforcement on familiar issues: subscription and negative-option marketing, "Made in USA" claims, children's data privacy, and hidden fees...

United States Commercial

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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP

Georgia TCPA Text Message Case Dismissed!

United States Media & IT

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Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Trump Administration Says CFPB Has Cost Consumers Hundreds Of Billions Of Dollars

United States Finance

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Ballard Spahr LLP

FTC Signals Heightened Enforcement Of New Consumer Review Rule

United States Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Mortgage Banking Update - February 19, 2026

United States Finance

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Ballard Spahr LLP

What Does "Dishwasher Safe" Mean?

United States Media & IT

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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

State AGs Increase Scrutiny Of Buy Now, Pay Later Providers Amid Consumer Protection Concerns

United States Consumer

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

The Consumerization Of Small Business Lending: Federal And State Regulations Accelerate (Podcast)

United States Finance

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Ballard Spahr LLP

Industry Groups Urge FTC To Revive Click-to-Cancel Rulemaking On Subscription And Negative Option Plans

United States Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

FTC Revives Click-to-Cancel Rule: A Fast VAST Update

United States Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

SDNY Addresses Privilege And Work Product Implications Of Using Unsecured Public AI Tools

United States Technology

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Proskauer Rose LLP

Simpson Thacher Sustainability And ESG: Regulatory Update – January 2026

Worldwide Environment

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

The Empty Chair At Johannesburg: What It Says About US Power

United States International

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Steptoe LLP

How I Learned To Love Mediator's Proposals - Why Modern Mediation Sometimes Calls For A Guiding Hand

United States Litigation

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JAMS

401(k) And IRA Contribution Limits For 2026: Retirement Savings, Adjustments For Inflation, And SECURE 2.0 Changes American Taxpayers Must Know About

United States Tax

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Federal Government Continues Anti-Fraud Enforcement In The Sports Industry And Signals Desire To Work Cooperatively With Organizations Under Investigation

United States Criminal

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Steptoe LLP

Consumer Counterpoint Quick Take: Recent Decision From The Illinois Appellate Court – Biometric Information Privacy Act (Video)

In this Consumer Counterpoint Quick Take episode, we discuss the Illinois Appellate Court's recent decision in Salinas, et al. v. Surestaff, LLC, et al., 2026 IL App (3d) 250239...

United States Consumer

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Defining "Consumer" In The Digital Age: The Supreme Court Takes Up The VPPA Divide

The Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on November 18, 1988...

United States Consumer

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

NAD Decision Provides Guidance On #1 Claims

Nanit sells a smart baby monitor, a WiFi-connected device with a video and audio feed that can track a baby's breathing motion, sleep patterns, and milestones.

United States Consumer

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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Moreno-Davidson Bill Seeks To Reverse Tenth Circuit And Restore Interest Rate Exportation Parity Between State And National Banks

On February 12th, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) and Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the American Lending Fairness Act of 2026, legislation designed to restore long-standing federal interest rate...

United States Finance

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Ballard Spahr LLP

Texas AG Settles With Cal-Maine Foods Over Price Gouging Claims

United States Media & IT

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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

Your AI Conversations May Not Be Privileged: What United States v. Heppner Means For Every Organization Using AI

United States Technology

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Baker Botts LLP

Data Centers – NJ Bill A-7961R Directed At Large Electricity Consumers

United States Energy

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Duane Morris LLP

Caught In A Mousetrap: Disney To Pay $2.75M For Consumer Opt-Out Missteps

United States Privacy

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Holland & Knight

State AG News: Consumer Fraud, Federal Funding, Civil Penalties (February 5-11, 2026)

United States Criminal

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Crowell & Moring LLP

FTC Intends To Issue ANPRM On Negative Option Plans

United States Consumer

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Ballard Spahr LLP

FTC's "Click-to-Cancel" Rule Gets New Life As FTC's Enforcement Wave Continues To Target Negative-Option Sellers

United States Commercial

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Credit Bureau Pulls In Employment: State Law Limitations And Their Effect On Motor Vehicle Records

United States Employment

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FBT Gibbons

California Imposes Largest CCPA Fine To Date On Disney

United States Privacy

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Clark Hill

Baltimore Sues Fintech Company Dave Over ExtraCash Overdraft Product

United States Finance

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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

FTC's "Click-to-Cancel" Rule Gets New Life As FTC's Enforcement Wave Continues To Target Negative-Option Sellers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is increasingly directing both its enforcement and rulemaking efforts toward auto-renewal programs, with a particular focus on burdensome or opaque cancellation procedures.

United States Commercial

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Credit Bureau Pulls In Employment: State Law Limitations And Their Effect On Motor Vehicle Records

Effective April 18, 2026, New York State employers will be restricted from obtaining or using a "consumer credit history" for hiring and personnel decisions, just as New York City employers have been for a number of years.

United States Employment

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FBT Gibbons

California Imposes Largest CCPA Fine To Date On Disney

On Feb. 11, 2026, the California Attorney General's Office announced a $2.75 million settlement with The Walt Disney Company, making it the largest fine imposed under the California Consumer...

United States Privacy

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Clark Hill

Baltimore Sues Fintech Company Dave Over ExtraCash Overdraft Product

In the recently grand tradition of Maryland making waves in the consumer financial services space, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore filed suit against Dave, Inc., a fintech...

United States Finance

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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

The End Of The Smartphone Era? How To Prepare For The Next Paradigm Of Personal Computing

United States Technology

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AlixPartners

Today's Podcast Episode: A Sea Change In New York Consumer Protection Law: Inside The FAIR Act

In the episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor podcast we are releasing today, we examine what may be the most consequential development in New York consumer protection law in nearly half a century...

United States Finance

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Ballard Spahr LLP

A Sea Change In New York Consumer Protection Law: Inside The FAIR Act (Podcast)

In the episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor podcast we are releasing today, we examine what may be the most consequential development in New York consumer...

United States Finance

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Ballard Spahr LLP

Privacy Regulation Of Auto Industry To Accelerate In 2026 – Part 1

Although the auto industry has faced scrutiny from state and federal regulators in recent years, expect that scrutiny to intensify in 2026, given changes in the law and enforcement actions that took place in 2025.

United States Transport

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Québec Court Approves Nearly $1.3 Million Fine Relating To Price Advertising Practices

A settlement agreement was approved by the Court of Québec last week, highlighting the continued regulatory focus on price advertising practices under Québec's Consumer Protection Act (CPA).

United States Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Senator Warren Presses CFPB Acting Director Over Credit Card Fees And Agency Retrenchment

United States Finance

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Ballard Spahr LLP

Clicking All The Right Boxes: FTC Moves To Revive "Click-to-Cancel" Rule Following Eighth Circuit Vacatur

United States Consumer

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Crowell & Moring LLP

FTC Updates (January 19 – January 30, 2026)

United States Consumer

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Protecting Overseas Suppliers From US Courts: Personal Jurisdiction, Market Selection, And Product Liability Risk

United States Consumer

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ArentFox Schiff

CFPB Soliciting Comments On How To Improve Consumer Response Intake Form

United States Consumer

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Ballard Spahr LLP

Consent Defeats Wiretapping Claims

United States Media & IT

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Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

All Robocall Mitigation Database Filers Must Recertify Their Submissions By March 1, 2026, Or Risk Removal And Blocked Traffic

United States Commercial

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Roth Jackson

Regulating Sports Agents In The NIL Era: What Colleges And Agencies Need To Know

United States Consumer

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Wiley Rein

FCC Robocall Proceeding: New Coalition Of Consumer-Focused Providers Calls For Balanced, Privacy-Protective Rules

United States Media & IT

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Roth Jackson

FDA's New Enforcement Discretion On 'No Artificial Colors' Claims: Implications And Risks For Food Manufacturers

United States Healthcare

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Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom

Understanding New York's New Price-Gouging Rules: Implications For Businesses And Compliance Requirements

United States Commercial

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Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

Today's Podcast Episode: Debt's Grip: What Consumer Bankruptcy Reveals About Financial Risk In America

United States Finance

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Ballard Spahr LLP

CFPB Private Education Loan Ombudsman Receives Record Number Of Complaints

United States Finance

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Ballard Spahr LLP

FDIC Rescinds Enhanced Digital Signage Requirements

United States Consumer

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Consumer Counterpoint Quick Take: What Does "Consumer" Really Mean Under The Video Privacy Protection Act? (Video)

United States Consumer

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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Debt's Grip: What Consumer Bankruptcy Reveals About Financial Risk In America (Podcast)

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Ballard Spahr LLP

How Can US–Japan Digital Media Deals Structure IP, Licensing, And Compliance? (Video)

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Gamma Law

International Series: Episode 1 — Mastering Workforce Reductions And Restructuring For Global Companies (Video)

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Monroney Label Mistakes To Watch For During Year End Car Sales (Video)

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Miller Shah

Consumer Counterpoint: Episode 6 – Colorado Privacy Act (Video)

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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