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Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

AI-Powered Scams Are on the Rise: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Yourself

Artificial intelligence (“AI”) continues to transform society in ways beyond imagination. It is rapidly becoming clear that AI pervades every aspect of society, and criminal activity has been no exception. AI is now...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

2025 Federal Budget: Sales and Excise Tax Measures

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On November 4, 2025, the Government of Canada (“Government”) released its long-awaited budget (“Budget 2025”), which includes important sales and excise tax measures and confirms the Government’s intention to proceed with...more

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Justices’ Age Verification Ruling May Lead To More State Laws

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The digital age presents a complex challenge: protecting children online while also allowing free speech to continue to be a thriving marketplace of ideas. Originally published in Law360 - August 4, 2025....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Florida Becomes Battleground for Text Messaging TCPA Arguments

In the wild new world of TCPA litigation following the end of binding deference to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), one of the more salient questions is whether the Do-Not-Call (DNC) Registry’s protections extend...more

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FCC Acts in Campaign Against ‘Bad’ Equipment Test Labs

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has started the process to withdraw recognition of “bad labs” – equipment testing companies with ties to foreign adversaries, with two public notices released on September 14 and...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

TikTok Pixel CIPA Claims Are Running on Borrowed Time

As our readers are aware, California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) lawsuits have recently dominated headlines in the California consumer privacy space. Most, if not all, of these lawsuits involve defendants that operate...more

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FTC’s Melissa Holyoak Outlines Consumer Protection Focus at ANA Advertising Law Conference

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In her remarks at this year’s ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference, Commissioner Melissa Holyoak of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) emphasized three areas where the agency is focusing its consumer protection...more

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LathamTECH in Focus: The EU Data Act: A Digital Game-Changer

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In this episode of LathamTECH in Focus, Frankfurt partner Tim Wybitul outlines what businesses need to know about the EU Data Act, including key risks and potential new opportunities....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

JBS Settles NY AG Greenwashing Suit for $1.1 Million

This week, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $1.1 million settlement with JBS’s American subsidiary resolving allegations regarding the company’s commitment ​“to be net zero by 2040.” As we previously...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Navigating FCC Rules in Broadcast Lending and Collateral Structuring

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Under the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Communications Act"), a Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") broadcast license cannot be owned or directly encumbered by security interests. Still, lenders...more

Akerman LLP

Beyond Training Data: The Hidden Risk of Secondary AI Liability

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Headlines about AI intellectual property infringement liability tend to focus on direct infringement, i.e., the AI's unauthorized copying/use of others' intellectual property, especially in the context of training data....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

AI’s Passport Problem: How Can Media and Content Creators Navigate Fragmented Copyright Laws in a Global World?

The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence across creative industries has sparked a cascade of legislative and judicial activity worldwide, reshaping how intellectual property is defined, created, and protected. For...more

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Beyond the Hype: Major Study Reveals AI Assistants Have Issues in Nearly Half of Responses

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Artificial intelligence assistants now have at least one issue in 45% of their responses to news questions, according to the most extensive international study of its kind, raising urgent questions about the reliability of...more

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Litigation Byte (September/October 2025 Edition)

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Delivered in digestible, insightful bites, McGlinchey’s Litigation Byte is a monthly roundup of financial services decisions and cases nationwide that impact your business. Ohio Appeals Court: Denying Arbitration Without...more

Irwin IP LLP

Tricky Business – Using A Law You Flout to Avoid Liability 

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Cox Commc’ns, Inc. v. Sony Music Ent., No. 24-171 (U.S. Nov. 3, 2025) - Music piracy poses a large threat to artists’ copyrights, depriving the music industry of billions of dollars annually.  To combat this, music...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FCC Proposes Tougher Standards for Call Labeling and Foreign-Originated Calls

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On October 28, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-0 to adopt a Ninth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) in its Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls and Call...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Children’s Online Privacy and Safety: State Laws, Age-Appropriate Design, and Emerging Compliance Trends Beyond COPPA

Regulators are intensifying efforts to address the complex challenges of protecting children’s privacy and safety in an increasingly digital world. As experts warn of the psychological and developmental risks of growing up...more

Wiley Rein LLP

December 1, 2025 FCC EEO Deadlines for Stations in AL, GA, CO, MN, MT, ND, SD, CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT

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Radio and television station employment units (SEUs) located in Alabama, Georgia, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont with five...more

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[Webinar] Reputational Risk Management in Internal Investigations: Controlling the Narrative Before, During, and After a Crisis -...

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In an era where social media posts can go viral in hours, investigators and consultants do not have the luxury of waiting days or weeks to respond once information (or misinformation) has leaked into the public domain. From...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #465 – Privacy Risks Associated with AI

The use of AI tools is revolutionizing our society. The efficiency it presents is like nothing we have ever experienced. That said, there are risks worth considering....more

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Vermont AG Settles Alleged Deceptive Marketing Practices With Angi

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On October 13, Vermont Attorney General (AG) Charity R. Clark announced a settlement with Angi, Inc., (Angi), resolving allegations related to misleading marketing practices....more

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Protein Maxing, Lead Contamination, and the Law: How Supplement Brands Can Stay Ahead of Legal Risks

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With the rise of “Protein Maxing” among biohackers, fitness influencers, and health-conscious consumers, a major controversy has emerged that could seriously impact both consumers and protein supplement brands....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Social Links: The Law Crawls While Tech Runs

On September 30, Judge Edward Davila of the Northern District of California ruled that LinkedIn must face three lawsuits alleging that its Insight Tag tracking tool quietly collected sensitive information from users visiting...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Wireless Roundup (November 2025)

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FCC Continues to Suspend Most Operations During Government Shutdown. As the government shutdown continues, Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) operations remain significantly impacted. Key licensing...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

California AG Announces Another CCPA Enforcement Action: Part 1

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The California AG’s fifth CCPA-related enforcement action focuses on the CCPA’s right to opt out of sales/shares and on children’s privacy provisions and, with respect to the right to opt out, it should trigger businesses to...more

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