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Following a public consultation issued by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance, on 9 January 2026 the Italian Legislative Decree No. 212 of 31 December 2025 containing the implementation of Directive (EU) 2023/2225 on...more
If you have a kid, or play in the NFL, you are likely familiar with The J.M. Smucker Company UNCRUSTABLES® a pre-made PB&J sandwich. According to The New York Times, “NFL teams go through anywhere from 3,600 to 4,300...more
On January 9, 2026, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) requested $145 million in new funding from the Federal Reserve....more
For any foreign (i.e. non-U.S.) companies out there that think you can blast American consumers with SMS messages or phone calls and escape liability, you better listen up....more
An amendment to General Business Law (S. 8420) applies to any person or entity that produces or creates advertising content. If such advertisements feature a “synthetic performer” — defined as a digitally created asset using...more
Ahold and Lidl are grocery retailers. In a recent challenge before the NAD, Ahold argued that Lidl ads claiming that consumers could save when shopping at Lidl’s stores instead of Ahold’s stores—including Food Lion, Stop &...more
On January 8, 2026, FINRA issued Regulatory Notice 26-02 announcing proposals for a new rule and revisions to two existing rules. FINRA seeks to revise Rule 4512’s provisions regarding trusted contact persons, to increase...more
Beginning on December 8, 2025, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) held its three‑day Capital Forum in Washington, D.C. Throughout the Forum, Attorneys General (AGs), their senior staff, federal officials,...more
Hi TCPAWorld! Defendant just scored a huge victory with a Court affirming a denial of class certification in their lawsuit. In Brian J. Lyngas, D.D.S., P.L.L.C., v. IQVIA, INC., 2025 WL 3565507 (E.D. PA Dec 12, 2025),...more
Bah, humbug! Certain advertisers received a lump of coal in their stockings from FTC staff. Right before the holidays, the Commission issued warning letters to 10 companies alerting them of potential violations of the...more
AB 325, which amends California’s state antitrust law, the Cartwright Act, went into effect on January 1, 2026. The amendments are significant because they create a new basis for liability for parties that “coerce” the...more
The California Privacy Protection Agency approved new regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in September 2025, which became effective January 1, 2026. These regulations reinforce consumer autonomy and...more
In this article, we share a timeline of monthly "bites" for the past year applicable to fintech. Although we can identify numerous developments in the space in 2025, the most prominent development is the "all systems go"...more
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The amended rule adds to the growing patchwork of state-level PFAS laws and to compliance burdens....more
On January 9, 2026, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he supports a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates (a concept raised during his 2024 presidential campaign), beginning on January 20, 2026....more
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On December 22, 2025, the US Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced the establishment of two AI centers aimed at “strengthening U.S. manufacturing and cybersecurity for...more
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On December 19, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the RAISE Act, making New York the first state to enact major AI safety legislation after President Trump's December 11 executive order calling for federal preemption of...more
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The European Union remains committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, as enshrined in the European Climate Law. That Law set a first intermediate target of at least a 55% net reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG)...more
Insurance companies play a critical role in protecting drivers, homeowners, and families when accidents, injuries, and property damage occur. However, some insurers receive more consumer complaints and disputed claims than...more