United States: IT and Internet

When Wayfair faced a CIPA lawsuit over tracking pixels allegedly sharing user browsing data with six social media platforms, the company deployed nearly a dozen creative legal defenses—from encryption arguments to First Amendment claims. The court systematically rejected almost every theory, yet Wayfair secured dismissal of one claim for an unexpected reason that had nothing to do with the merits.

A California federal court dismissed privacy claims brought by a self-proclaimed online privacy tester who visited a workers' compensation insurance website without entering personal information.

When a domain registrant incorporates a world-famous trademark into their web address, claiming to describe a legitimate service may not provide legal protection. A Ninth Circuit ruling in Smith v. Airbnb demonstrates how courts evaluate cybersquatting claims under the ACPA, examining the boundaries of nominative fair use and the limits of safe harbor defenses when famous brands are embedded in domain names.

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a proposed policy statement addressing AI models that steer outcomes toward undisclosed ideological objectives, potentially compromising accuracy and consumer expectations. The statement examines how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to AI transparency requirements and explores tensions with emerging state AI regulations, particularly Colorado's Artificial Intelligence Act. Companies face new scrutiny over disclosure practices and the balance between state compliance o

The Federal Communications Commission has emerged as a powerful tool for implementing national security-driven industrial policy, using its Covered List mechanism to rapidly restrict market access for foreign-produced strategic technologies. From drones and consumer routers to power inverters and advanced robotics, the FCC's equipment authorization process has evolved into a supply chain control program that extends far beyond traditional telecom infrastructure. As this regulatory framework continues to exp

The Ninth Circuit's recent decision in Amazon v. Perplexity raises critical questions about how existing computer fraud statutes apply to AI-powered shopping agents that operate through customer accounts. As retailers face increasing deployment of third-party AI tools on their platforms, this ruling provides crucial guidance on the limitations of traditional legal frameworks and the need for alternative enforcement strategies.

This comprehensive digest examines the evolving regulatory landscape for virtual and digital health technologies across the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union during June and early July 2026. From the DOJ's $6.5 billion health care fraud takedown targeting telemedicine schemes to the FDA's clearance of the first large language model-based medical device, the digest explores how regulators are balancing innovation with patient safety in an increasingly AI-driven health care environment.

The Federal Communications Commission is implementing sweeping changes to wireless communications regulation, including new auction procedures for the Upper C-Band spectrum, expanded prohibitions on foreign-produced equipment, and a complete overhaul of satellite licensing rules. These developments signal a significant shift in how the agency approaches spectrum management, cybersecurity threats, and international equipment sourcing in the telecommunications sector.

Retailers and delivery platforms in New Jersey should begin preparing for compliance now and treat pricing-data governance as litigation risk management, not merely a regulatory compliance exercise.