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EPA Risk Evaluations Offer Clues for Next Direction for TSCA

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The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) closed out 2025 with a flurry of actions involving the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including final risk evaluations for five phthalates and 1,3-butadiene, and an updated risk...more

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QFC, DIFC and ADGM advance regional data protection cooperation through mutual adequacy recognition

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The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have taken a significant step forward in regional regulatory cooperation by mutually recognising each other's...more

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When “Too Good To Be True” Really Is Too Good To Be True: FTC Settles With NextMed Regarding Deceptive Advertising Practices.

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has reached a settlement with NextMed (also known as Southern Health Solutions, Inc.), resolving allegations that the telehealth company misled consumers through deceptive advertising,...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

The Hidden Legal Minefield: Compliance Concerns with AI Smart Glasses, Part 4: Data Security, Breach Notification, and Third-Party...

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As we have discussed in prior posts, AI-enabled smart glasses are rapidly evolving from niche wearables into powerful tools with broad workplace appeal — but their innovative capabilities bring equally significant legal and...more

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Zooming in on AI: California's evolving AI legal landscape entering 2026

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2025 was a year of rapid technological advancements with respect to artificial intelligence (AI). There were also significant legal developments, with a few states moving to enact AI-focused legislation. California emerged as...more

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U.S. Biometric Laws & Pending Legislation Tracker - January 2026

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The enactment of biometric privacy laws is a growing trend across the country. Existing legislation has led to a boon of class action litigation against employers, consumer-facing businesses, and technology companies for...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Ad Law News and Views - December 2025

Partner Gonzalo Mon wrote ​“A Look At The Wave Of 2025 Email Marketing Suits in Wash.” published by Law360. The article details a 2025 decision by the Washington State Supreme Court that focused on the scope of Washington’s...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

This Is SPARTA: The FTC’s Formal Inquiry and a Sea Change in Federal Oversight of College Sports Agents

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After decades of minimal federal activity, the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA) is drawing renewed attention. A January 2026 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) inquiry into sports agent practices may signal a...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Trump Signals Credit Card Interest Rate Cap and Backs Credit Card Competition Act of 2026

President Donald Trump has announced a proposed cap on credit card interest rates and voiced support for legislation addressing credit card transaction fees. The statements were made in two separate posts on a social media...more

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Texas AG Continues to Freshen Up Children’s Toothpaste Packaging

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Texas AG Ken Paxton announced a settlement with Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (“P&G”), the manufacturer of Crest toothpaste, resolving allegations that the company deceptively marketed children’s fluoride toothpaste....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Ninth Circuit Holds that Texts Are “Calls” Under the TCPA But Embedded Videos Are Not Recorded Messages

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On January 13, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a decision in Howard v. Republican National Committee (RNC) offering two important interpretations of the applicability of the Telephone Consumer...more

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Kentucky Enforcement Action Against Character .AI

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On January 8, 2026, the Kentucky Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Character Technologies, Inc., owner of Character.AI, an artificial intelligence chatbot designed for interactive entertainment. The complaint alleges...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New York City Targets “Junk Fees” and Subscription Practices Through New Executive Orders

On January 5, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued two executive orders aimed at increasing scrutiny of pricing practices that the City views as contributing to affordability concerns. Executive Order 9 addresses certain...more

BakerHostetler

All Hat, No Cowboy: What’s Next for the FTC After Corpay’s Fuel Card Rodeo Gets Enjoined?

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On Jan. 7, the Eleventh Circuit rode tall in the saddle, unanimously affirming, almost in full, a district court’s decision on summary judgment against Corpay (a corporate payments company formerly known as FleetCor) and...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

MoFo’s State + Local Government Enforcement Newsletter - January 2026

Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our quarterly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general (“State AGs”) across...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

In a Retreat, CFPB Submits $145 Million Funding Request Following Court Order

On January 9, CFPB Acting Director Russel Vought submitted a $145 million funding request to Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell for the CFPB’s second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The notice states the submission was...more

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Kentucky AG Moves to Shut Down Unsafe AI Chats

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Sign up for our updates on the latest news on AGs and AG elections. Enter your email address Email Sign Up Kentucky AG Russell Coleman filed a lawsuit against Character Technologies, Inc. and its founders alleging violations...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New York Finalizes CRA-Style “Equitable Access” Rules for Mortgage Bankers

On January 7, the NYDFS finalized a rule amending its banking regulations to implement New York’s state Community Reinvestment Act requirements for certain nonbank mortgage lenders. The rule requires DFS to review how covered...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

CFPB and DOJ Formally Withdraw 2023 Immigration-Status Fair Lending Guidance

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On January 12, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and U.S. Department of Justice formally withdrew their October 2023 joint statement on creditors’ consideration of immigration status under the Equal Credit Opportunity...more

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CA AG Passes on Governor Bid, AR AG Names AI Advisor

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California AG Rob Bonta announced that he will not run for governor in the 2026 election and will instead seek reelection as AG. Bonta, a Democrat, said that his decision reflects a desire to continue leading legal fights on...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

CFPB and DOJ Withdraw Joint Statement Addressing ECOA and Noncitizen Borrowers

On January 12, the CFPB and DOJ withdrew their October 2023 joint statement addressing how creditors’ consideration of immigration or citizenship status may intersect with the ECOA. The joint statement, published in the...more

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AGs’ Interest in Capital One Savings Pays Off for Consumers

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Capital One reached a $425 million class action settlement with its 360 Savings customers, resolving claims that the bank misled customers and deprived them of higher interest payments over several years....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Think You’re Not a Data Broker? CalPrivacy Regulations and Enforcement Suggest a Second Look

Recent developments under California’s data broker law, the Delete Act, signal intensified focus by the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CalPrivacy”) on businesses that sell personal information. In particular,...more

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Democratic AGs Keep Wind Energy Whirling with CT, RI Win and New NY Lawsuits

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Following Connecticut AG William Tong’s and Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha’s opposition to a U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) stop-work order issued to Revolution Wind’s offshore energy project, the U.S. District Court for...more

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Prop 65 Roundup - January 2026

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ICYMI: Introducing Prop 65 Unboxed: The AFS Video Series on the Latest Prop 65 News and Trends - Our new series “Prop 65 Unboxed” brings practical insights on Proposition 65 enforcement trends, legislative updates, and...more

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