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SCOTUS Limits Contributory Copyright Liability for Internet Service Providers

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In a long-anticipated decision, the US Supreme Court unanimously held that knowledge or awareness that customers may use a service for infringement falls short of establishing contributory liability. The Court’s ruling upends...more

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Culture, Content and Contracts: When Brand Ambassadors Become Strategic Partners

Luxury fashion and streetwear brands are increasingly engaging celebrities as long-term brand ambassadors—relationships that go well beyond a single campaign or seasonal activation. Today’s ambassador may appear in a runway...more

DLA Piper

Food and Beverage News and Trends - April 2026

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This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape....more

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

What to Watch: FDA's FY 2027 Budget

FDA released its FY 2027 congressional justification last week. The $7.2 billion topline is less interesting than what's underneath it—the budget translates this administration's policy signals into concrete funding and...more

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When ‘The Bachelorette’ and Family Court Collide: Custody, Domestic Violence, and Social Media Evidence in the Case of Taylor...

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Taylor Frankie Paul, known for her starring role in the hit reality tv series, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, has taken headlines by storm in recent weeks. As you may already know, the reality tv star was anticipated to...more

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Modernizing Space: FCC Pushes to Support and Accelerate the Space Economy

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The Federal Communications Commission has advanced a series of rulemakings aimed at expanding opportunities for commercial space and satellite operations. These actions focus on improving positioning, navigation, and timing...more

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FTC's "Top Priority" —Children's Privacy

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Last week at the International Privacy Professionals Association's Summit, several different officials from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) spoke, including FTC Commissioner Mark R. Meador. The FTC officials emphasized...more

Troutman Amin LLP

GO HIGH LEVEL?: Las Vegas Realtor Britney Gaitan Facing Massive Exposure in Robocall TCPA Class Action After Using GoHighLevel to...

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For years I have been telling agents– don’t use ringless voicemails to contact expired listing. More broadly, I have been reporting for years on the dangers of the TCPA to individual real estate agents brokers, and broker...more

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[Webinar] ADventures in Law 2026: The Risks You Didn’t See Coming – Hidden Legal Pitfalls in Advertising & Digital Media - April...

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Legal risk in advertising and digital media is increasingly driven by fast‑moving, rapidly changing laws and unconventional theories rather than well-known and clearly settled rules. Aaron Goodman and Mike Ingram will discuss...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FCC Releases Public Notice Seeking Comment on "Unleashing American Drone Dominance"

On April 1, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) released a Public Notice seeking comment on a variety of...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FCC Bans New Foreign-Made Consumer Routers

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) recently updated its Covered List to include all "consumer-grade routers produced in a foreign country," except for those devices that receive a Conditional Approval...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Privacy Litigation Report: Takeaways From March 2026 Decisions

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Five takeaways from March 2026 decisions: (1) Courts diverge on “purpose” requirement in ECPA’s crime-tort exception; (2) Courts consider ECPA exception outside the health care industry; (3) Contradictory statements in...more

A&O Shearman

Where are we on copyright and AI in the UK?

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The UK government has published its Report and Economic Impact Assessment on the use of copyright works in the development of AI systems....more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Court Allows Sharing of Medical Information Claim to Proceed Under ECPA

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A new federal court decision denied a motion to dismiss in a case alleging Federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) claims arising from the sharing of health information through a website’s online tracking...more

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February Consumer Litigation Filings: TCPA Up Big

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According to a recent report by WebRecon, court filings under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) were way up for the month. On the other hand, Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Infrastructure, Intelligence, and Accountability: Signals from Mobile World Congress 2026

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Mobile World Congress 2026 (MWC26), held last month in Barcelona, reflected a communications ecosystem in transition. Across panels, demonstrations, and policy discussions, the focus was less on speculative futures and more...more

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PAINFUL: Court Denies Arbitration to Lead Buyer in TCPA Class Action Because of this Common– but Avoidable– Mistake

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Another reminder for everyone out there buying leads– make sure your name is on the ARBITRATION PROVISION terms and not just the MARKETING PARTNERS list. ...more

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[Webinar] When Seeing Isn’t Believing: Deepfakes, Digital Evidence, and Proving Authenticity in the Age of AI - April 22nd, 11:00...

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Artificial intelligence has fundamentally changed the reliability of digital media as evidence. Images, video, and audio, once treated as inherently trustworthy, can now be convincingly fabricated using GenAI and deepfake...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

From the Real World to South Park to Mad Men: An Adventure in Pattern Recognition for the Creator Economy via Cable Television

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What began as low-budget, authentic programming evolved into a cable TV industry capable of producing prestige content that redefined media and entertainment. Are today’s creators traversing the same trajectory? The parallels...more

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Another Digital Wiretapping Win is Good News for Businesses: What You Need to Know About Pennsylvania Decision

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In an important decision for businesses fighting state wiretapping claims based on website activity, the 3rd Circuit recently said that federal courts lacked jurisdiction to hear a case under Pennsylvania’s wiretapping law....more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Paying the Price of Online Safety – Actions Needed for Ofcom's Online Safety Act Fees Regime

As implementation of the UK’s online safety regime continues, Ofcom has operationalised its online safety fees framework under the Online Safety Act 2023 (“OSA”). Under the OSA, in scope services are required to...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FCC Proposes to Limit Offshore Customer Service Via Restrictions on International Call Centers

On March 26, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on a comprehensive set of proposed rules restricting service providers that use...more

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February 2026 Litigation Update: TCPA Surges While Other Consumer Statutes Cool, YTD Figures Remain Elevated

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Consumer litigation activity presented a different picture than usual last month, with WebRecon’s February 2026 data showing that the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was the sole statute to record a monthly increase,...more

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Multi-Court Split on Website Tracking Federal Wiretapping Claims Creates Compliance Confusion: 6 Strategies to Avoid Risk

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A significant and rapidly developing split has emerged among federal district courts regarding whether claims under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) can advance based on the use of common website tracking...more

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Washington State Passes AI Companion Chatbot Law

Washington state has joined a handful of other states with laws that require disclosure to consumers if they are interacting with a chatbot. Other, broader, chatbot laws exist in California, Maine, New Jersey and Utah. Unlike...more

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