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On February 27, 2026, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CalPrivacy”) issued an order (the “Order”) requiring a sports-focused media and technology company (the “Company”) to pay a $1.10 million administrative fine...more
Hi TCPAWorld! The Baroness here. I reported not too long ago that Alo Yoga was hit with a putative TCPA class action for marketing texts after a “stop” request....more
For broker-dealers and financial firms, careful recordkeeping is more than just a best practice. There are strict rules on preserving data, such as internal records and social media posts, and these rules are enforced by the...more
On February 11, California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office (CA AG) announced a $2.75 million settlement—the largest settlement to date under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)—with the Walt Disney Company...more
Annual EEO Public File Report - Radio and television station employment units (SEUs) located in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, Delaware, and Pennsylvania with five or more full-time employees must prepare by...more
The ongoing progress of the Digital Omnibus legislative reform is beginning to show that while the EU is not seeking to radically rewrite the data management rulebook, the various selective adjustments proposed are likely to...more
Businesses operating websites are facing a surge in lawsuits and demand letters alleging violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) and similar laws. Plaintiffs are increasingly targeting common website...more
On March 5, 2026, the FCC released a Draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Draft NPRM) seeking comment on proposals to expand spectrum access for in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) and other emergent space...more
Social media – previously just a platform for personal connection and conversation – is now a powerful marketing and advertising channel, with brands increasingly relying on influencer partnerships, social media giveaways,...more
On February 25, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a significant decision in Bradford v. Sovereign Pest Control of TX, Inc. interpreting the consent requirements under the Telephone Consumer...more
This is the first in a series of three articles exploring the intersection of defamation claims and internet-based communication. This article sets the groundwork by explaining the fundamental types of claims for defamation...more
Even though the DOJ Bulk Data Transfer Rule does not contain a private right of action, plaintiffs continue to look for new ways to bring claims against companies for alleged violations of the Rule. A recently filed complaint...more
Omaha Steaks is in a bunch of trouble right now following alleged wrong number text messages sent to promote its tasty beef offerings. Specifically the Plaintiff in the new suit alleges receipt of unsolicited text messages...more
Consumer litigation activity continues at elevated levels as 2026 begins, despite mixed monthly results across the major consumer protection statutes tracked by WebRecon. While filings under the Fair Credit Reporting Act...more
In March 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) released its 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy (the “Notorious Markets List” or “NML”). The report highlights prominent examples...more
On February 25, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit affirmed a district court’s summary judgment in favor of a Texas pest-control company, holding that the plaintiff had provided prior express consent for...more
On January 26, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Salazar v. Paramount Global (d/b/a 247Sports), a case that squarely presents a question driving a substantial share of modern Video Privacy Protection Act...more
On February 25, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued an enforcement policy statement announcing that the Commission will not bring enforcement actions under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”)...more
On February 25, 2026, a three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (the “Fifth Circuit”) ruled in Bradford v. Sovereign Pest Control of TX, Inc., No. 24-20379, 2026 WL 520620 (5th Cir., Feb. 25, 2026),...more
A recent Illinois federal court decision shows that when AI listens in on calls, legal questions follow. The putative class action case is Megan Lisota v. Heartland Dental, LLC, et al. It was brought against two entities:...more
In Johnson v. Comodo Group, 2026 WL 296417 (D. N.J. Feb. 4, 2026) the court approved a class action settlement agreement whereby Comodo will pay $1,625,000 to settle the case, with average recovery of approximately $596 for...more
The proposed Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is the most significant attempt to overhaul federal online child safety laws since the passage of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act in 1998....more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently issued a significant Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) decision in Bradford v. Sovereign Pest Control of TX, Inc., No. 24-20379, Doc. 85-1 (5th Cir. Feb. 25,...more
The US Supreme Court has declined to consider the copyrightability of artwork generated purely autonomously by artificial intelligence, leaving in place the “human authorship requirement” for copyright protection. In this...more
On February 26, 2026, in Bradford v. Sovereign Pest Control of TX, Inc., the Fifth Circuit held that the TCPA permits either written or oral consent for autodialed or pre-recorded/artificial voice telemarketing calls,...more