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Holland & Knight LLP

Citing National Security Needs, the FCC and FAA Take Steps on UAS Regulation

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The commercial drone sector has grown rapidly in recent years, leading to escalated security concerns over unauthorized unmanned aircraft system (UAS) incursions near critical infrastructure and sensitive facilities. At the...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

President Trump’s Cyber Strategy: Cross Sector Implications for U.S. and UK Businesses

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This is the first article in a series about the Trump Administration’s approach to cybersecurity, including its recently released “Cyber Strategy for America.” The series will address the latest developments affecting a...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Stay ADvised: Connecticut Leads on Kids—From Cosmetic Marketing to AI Safety

Sephora Agrees to Youth-Focused Skincare Safeguards After Connecticut AG Inquiry; Enforcement Aligns with NAD - Inquiries Sephora has agreed to implement new safeguards relating to the marketing and sale of certain...more

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FCC modernizes satellite spectrum-sharing rules

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On April 30, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously adopted a Report and Order (R&O) replacing the existing equivalent power flux density (EPFD) limits governing spectrum sharing between...more

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What FINRA 25-07 Really Means in a World of Dynamic Data

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FINRA 25-07 is a FINRA notice that addresses how firms preserve and access digital communications and online content for compliance and audit purposes. This includes recordkeeping of dynamic websites, social media posts,...more

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Unpacking SB5: Connecticut’s new AI law - Companion bots, synthetic media, automated employment decision tools, and more

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States continue to debate and pass artificial intelligence (AI) laws at a rapid pace. The latest major statute poised to hit the books is Connecticut's bipartisan SB5, which the state legislature passed on May 1, 2026, and...more

A&O Shearman

Two years of the DMA: key takeaways from the EC’s first review

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Two years after substantive obligations for gatekeepers took effect, the European Commission (EC) has published its first review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The review assesses whether the DMA has achieved its twin...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

How the Federal Wiretap Act Became a Weapon Against Privacy Policy Missteps — And What Companies Should Do About It

A landmark federal court ruling in August 2025 established a new pathway for class action plaintiffs to leverage alleged misstatements and inaccuracies in corporate privacy policies as the foundation for federal wiretapping...more

Alston & Bird

Health Care Week in Review | HHS Launches MAHA Action Plan on Psychiatric Prescribing; HHS OCR Delays Section 504 Digital...

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Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies,...more

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Tenth Circuit Affirms Fair Use of Archival Footage in Tiger King Copyright Dispute

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The saga of Joe Exotic has generated no shortage of legal drama. And a recent Tenth Circuit decision adds an important new chapter — one with significant implications for copyright holders and content creators alike across...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FCC Proposes Limits on Section 214 Authority for Covered List and Foreign Adversary-Linked Entities

The FCC's proposed rules would narrow domestic Section 214 authority and telecom interconnection arrangements, targeting Covered List entities and providers linked to foreign adversaries...more

Venable LLP

Inside the Ad Law Tool Kit: Fee Disclosures

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Join us as we offer a sneak peek into select chapters from the newly released 14th edition of Venable’s Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate their organization’s legal risk. ...more

White & Case LLP

Hidden fees, real consequences: CMA issues its first infringement decision under the UK’s new consumer protection regime

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued its first ever financial penalty under its new direct consumer enforcement powers. The decision signals the start of a new and more aggressive era of consumer...more

Cozen O'Connor

The State AG Report – 05.07.2026

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • AG Coalition Challenging Nexstar-TEGNA Merger Goes...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

FCC Sets New Satellite Spectrum Sharing Framework

On April 30, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an Order fundamentally revising how satellite systems share spectrum in the Ku and Ka bands, replacing the decades-old Equivalent Power Flux Density...more

Hogan Lovells

FCC targets equipment testing and telecom licenses as federal agencies tighten tech supply chains and network security

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On April 30, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) initiated two rulemakings to address national security vulnerabilities in its equipment authorization process and to close loopholes that have allowed foreign...more

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Deepfakes in Virginia: What Businesses Need to Know (and Why It Matters Now)

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Artificial intelligence is actively shaping how disputes arise. One of the most significant emerging risks is the use of “deepfakes.”...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #490 – Dating App Hijacks + Repurposes College Student’s TikTok Video

In the category of how technology can be fun, yet dangerous, a 19 year old college student alleges that the dating app Meete took a video she innocently posted on TikTok of her high school graduation, then “overlayed it with...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Germany’s New Media Investment Obligation Act: Key Provisions of the Draft Legislation

Summary - On May 5, 2026, the German federal government published to certain stakeholders the ministerial draft of the Media Investment Obligation Act (Medieninvestitionsverpflichtungsgesetz – “MedienInvestVG” or the...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Social Media Clauses in Divorce Agreements

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I recently wrote a blog post on what not to do during your divorce. One important “don’t” highlighted in that post was airing your divorce online or on social media. Given the permanency of the internet, a growing number of...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FCC Proposes Stronger “Know Your Customer” Rules; Will Consider “Know Your Upstream Provider” Rulemaking at May 20 Meeting

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The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) efforts to combat illegal robocalling are poised to expand soon, with the FCC adopting a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (KYC FNPRM) by a 3-0 vote at the April 30, 2026 FCC...more

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AG Coalition Challenging Nexstar-TEGNA Merger Goes Bipartisan

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Five more states—Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Vermont—joined California AG Rob Bonta’s lawsuit challenging Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion acquisition of TEGNA, making the coalition bipartisan....more

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Connecticut AI and Youth Social Media Bill Heads to Governor

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Connecticut AG William Tong praised the state General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill 5, which was proposed in part by his office and Governor Ned Lamont to curb addictive social media features for minors and strengthen...more

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Compliance Deadline Changed for ADA Website Accessibility

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The DOJ issued regulations which were set to take effect in April 2026 requiring state and local government bodies – including public schools – to make their websites and mobile content accessible for people with...more

Stinson LLP

The Privacy Playbook: How Sports, Media, Entertainment, and Apparel Companies Became Litigation Targets

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Online privacy litigation continues to surge—and professional sports is one of its most visible battlegrounds. In the past two years, the NBA fought a data-sharing lawsuit, the Chicago Cubs faced biometric privacy claims over...more

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