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Troutman Amin LLP

MAX TCPA CLARITY: Display of “RE/MAX” Determined to Comply with TCPA’s Caller ID CNAM/ANI Requirements–And this is the Answer We...

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One of the hottest new claims in TCPAWorld are suits challenging a marketer did not faithfully comply with the TCPA’s caller ID display rules. The rules are found at 47 CFR § 64.1601(e)(1) require a telemarketing call must...more

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Supreme Court 2025: Key Free Speech Rulings

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The Supreme Court’s 2025 decisions delivered a clear message: the government has latitude to regulate online platforms, even when doing so effectively limits speech. Both free speech cases in 2025 applied intermediate...more

Clark Hill PLC

New York Ends Legislative Session Focused on Surveillance Pricing and Website Crawlers

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As the New York State Legislature concluded its 2025–2026 session, lawmakers approved two significant measures: (1) the One Fair Price Act, which aims to ban surveillance-based pricing practices throughout the state; and (2)...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

FCC Enforcement Process Survives Seventh Amendment Challenge

In an 8-1 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court (the “Court”) found that the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) enforcement structure does not violate the Seventh Amendment’s right to a jury trial before a monetary penalty...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada’s AI for All Strategy: Key Takeaways for Businesses

On June 4, 2026, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada published Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All (Strategy). The Strategy outlines a coordinated approach towards artificial...more

Morgan Lewis

Hot Privacy and Data Security Issues on the Hill for 2026

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As summer temperatures rise, so too does the heat around federal privacy and cybersecurity enforcement. US Congress may still be struggling to pass a comprehensive federal privacy law, but businesses should not mistake...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FCC Proposes National Standards for Wireline Access to Rights-of-Way

In advance of its June 25, 2026 open meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Draft NPRM) titled "Build America: Eliminating Barriers to Wireline...more

Troutman Amin LLP

FCC DISMISSES 11 TCPA-related PETITIONS– R.E.A.C.H. Petition on Carrier Call Blocking Still Out For Review

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The Federal Communications Commissions just dismissed several outstanding petitions–including some from industry advocates aimed at limiting the TCPA. Critically, however, the petition of Responsible Enterprises Against...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NAD Investigates Kalshi’s Influencer Practices

As part of its marketplace monitoring program, NAD launched an inquiry into how Kalshi uses influencers. NAD was concerned about whether Kalshi’s influencers and affiliates clearly and conspicuously disclosed their...more

Cooley LLP

Washington’s CEMA Amendments Take Effect June 11 – What Consumer-Facing Companies Should Know

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Recent court decisions have significantly expanded the reach of Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA), a statute enacted in 1998 in response to dial-up era concerns. The claims driving today’s litigation wave...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Service Provider Convicted of Algorithmic Trading

The District Court recently convicted a private individual on three counts relating to the marketing and managing of robotic trading on an Australian trading platform that is not licensed in Israel. This ruling is...more

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Wiretap Lawsuits: Why CIPA, the ECPA, and the CDAFA Are a Package Deal

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Your business and its website have been minding their own business, when all of sudden, you found yourself on the receiving end of a demand letter. The letter gives you an ultimatum: Pay up, or go to court. Allegedly, your...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Former CA Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as a Chinese Agent Under Section 951

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint last month charging Eileen Wang, who was then the mayor of Arcadia, CA, with one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of...more

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UK: Protecting Children Online – A Changing Regulatory Landscape

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The protection of children online, including the safeguarding of their personal data, has emerged as a key regulatory focus in the UK, with the Government facing sustained pressure to address concerns about children’s safety...more

ALTO Litigation

Supreme Court Affirms Ninth Circuit Decision on Disgorgement, Upholds Structure of FCC Proceedings

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The Supreme Court on June 4 issued two opinions concerning securities-related matters. Here’s what they mean and why they are important: Court Resolves Circuit Split on SEC Disgorgement- The Supreme Court’s opinion in...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

New York’s synthetic performer disclosure law: What advertisers need to know

New York has enacted a new law requiring disclosures when certain advertisements include digitally created “synthetic performers,” including performers generated using artificial intelligence (AI) or other software...more

Troutman Amin LLP

CRITICAL CONSENT CHANGES: The TCPA’s Express Consent Rules Are Evolving Rapidly– Here is What We Know Right Now

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When it comes to the TCPA’s express consent rules you DEFINITELY don’t want to be trusting GenAi. These rules are fast evolving and failure to comply could cost you your business– literally....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NY ​“Synthetic Performer” Law Goes into Effect

On June 9, a New York law that requires companies to ​“conspicuously disclose” when their ads include any ​“synthetic performer” will take effect. Many advertisers who have attempted to get ahead of the law’s requirements...more

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UK Government Announces New Laws for Submarine Cable Protection

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On 29 May 2026, The Baroness Lloyd of Effra CBE (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Digital Economy)) announced the UK government's plan to introduce tougher laws protecting submarine communications cables....more

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Contracts, Consent, and Clones: Navigating Requirements for AI-Generated Advertising

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Hello from your friendly human lawyers. If your marketing team is using generative artificial intelligence (AI) in advertising, the issue is no longer whether the rules apply. It’s which rules apply, when they are triggered,...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for June 2026 Meeting

On June 4, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a tentative agenda for the FCC’s June Open Meeting, which is scheduled for Thursday, June 25 at 10:30 AM ET. The agenda reflects Chairman Brendan...more

A&O Shearman

Supreme Court Upholds FCC's Power To Fine Regulated Parties Without Jury Trial

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On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion upholding the authority of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) to issue administrative forfeiture orders for violations of the federal communications laws,...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

Mintz On Air: Practical Policies — Crisis Management: A First Hours Focus

An anonymous hotline complaint comes in. The allegations are serious. The clock is ticking. What should you do first?...more

Proskauer - Advertising Law

“Comprehensive Nutrition” Deemed Puffery – Consumers Understand You Can’t Eat Gummies for Dinner, Court Confirms

The Southern District of New York recently dismissed a putative class action challenging the marketing of Grüns Nutrition’s “Superfood Greens Gummies.” In a detailed opinion, Judge Liman found that the company’s core...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

It’s Giving … California: An Updated Roadmap for Nevada’s Anti-SLAPP Motion Practice

Nevada’s anti-SLAPP statutes protect defendants against meritless, retaliatory lawsuits that are based on communications exercising certain First Amendment rights. While Nevada’s law, NRS 41.635–41.670, is modeled after...more

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