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Tracking After Rejection? ATP Tour Complaint Highlights Risks of Misaligned Cookie Controls

California resident Nathaniel Bee filed a lawsuit this week alleging that the ATP Tour’s website used third-party tracking technology that captured details on how visitors interacted with the site, including what content they...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Regulatory Developments in Digital Finance, February 2026 - The UK Publishes Final Rules on the Regulation of Buy Now Pay Later

On 11 February 2026, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Policy Statement 26/1: “Regulation of Deferred Payment Credit (unregulated Buy Now Pay Later): Feedback to CP25/23” (PS26/1), giving consumers of...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

What to Watch: OPDP Off to a Roaring 2026

Operating at full capacity thus far this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA” or “agency”) Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (“OPDP”) has so far released seven untitled letters, reminding the industry that...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion for Certain “No Artificial Colors” Claims

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced several coordinated updates on February 5, 2026, that collectively signal a major shift in the agency’s oversight of “no artificial colors” claims on foods intended for...more

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[Webinar] How Subscription Offers Have Become One of the Hottest Areas of Challenge in 2026 - February 26th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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No company wants a lawsuit or civil investigative demand over their autorenewal practices. And settling a case for millions or billions of dollars is even worse. In 2025, negative options and subscription offers became one of...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

CIPA Lawsuits Keep Coming: Is Your Website in the Crosshairs?

A recently filed class action offers a snapshot of the ongoing wave of lawsuits under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) – something that has been a topic for a few years now. This latest case shows that CIPA...more

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2026 Forecast: What’s Ahead in the Digital Sector

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It goes without saying that 2026 will see a whirlwind of legal developments in the areas of cybersecurity, data privacy regulation, and artificial intelligence. But which way will those winds blow?...more

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FCA Studying Impact of AI On Financial Services

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched the Mills review and a call for input on the long‑term impact of advanced AI on retail financial services, looking to 2030 and beyond....more

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FOLLOW THE MONEY: Lending Company Sued For Sending Automated Text Messages

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Hi TCPAWorld! In the ever evolving landscape that is the TCPA, another big class action lawsuit against a lending company case was just filed this week in the U.S. District Court down in beautiful San Diego....more

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FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Gets New Life As FTC’s Enforcement Wave Continues to Target Negative-Option Sellers

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is increasingly directing both its enforcement and rulemaking efforts toward auto-renewal programs, with a particular focus on burdensome or opaque cancellation procedures. ...more

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Florida Attorney General Launches ‘CHINA Prevention Unit’ Targeting Foreign Adversary Data Sharing

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On February 5, 2026, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the creation of a dedicated “Consumer Harm from International Nefarious Actors” (CHINA) Prevention Unit within the Florida Office of the Attorney General....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

CFPB Signals Sharp Reduction in Oversight Amid Shift to Virtual Exams

According to news reports, on January 29, senior officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced internally that the agency will significantly reduce its supervisory examinations and conduct all reviews...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

A Decade of Litigation: Key Takeaways from the Johnson v. Comodo Group TCPA Settlement

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The recent final approval of a class action settlement in Johnson v. Comodo Group, Inc. demonstrates the substantial risks companies face when facing allegations of engaging in automated telemarketing without proper consent....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OCC releases CRA evaluations for January 2026

On February 2, the OCC released its CRA performance evaluations for 29 national banks and federal savings associations, assessing how well these institutions met the credit needs of their communities, including low- and...more

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Groundbreaking Lawsuit Tests Whether AI Hiring Tools Trigger FCRA Compliance

A company selling artificial intelligence (AI)-powered applicant assessment tools has been hit with a lawsuit that may be the first of its kind to claim that such tools violate the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

NCUA extends loan interest rate ceiling for federal credit unions

On February 6, the NCUA announced that it issued a letter extending the temporary 18-percent interest rate ceiling for loans made by federal credit unions through September 10, 2027, after determining that money market...more

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California Imposes Largest CCPA Fine to Date on Disney

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On Feb. 11, 2026, the California Attorney General’s Office announced a $2.75 million settlement with The Walt Disney Company, making it the largest fine imposed under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to date. ...more

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FDA Requests Information on BHA to Support Safety Assessment

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On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the launch of a comprehensive reassessment of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), an ingredient typically used in food as an antioxidant to prevent the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

U.S. Congress reauthorizes cybersecurity information-sharing framework in omnibus bill

On February 3, President Trump signed an omnibus bill into law that, in relevant part, reauthorized Section 111(a) of the “Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015” (CISA) through September 30, after it expired on...more

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Low Rates, High Risk: Mortgage Buydowns and a Coming Wave of AG Enforcement

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Housing affordability has become a top priority for both federal and state governments. On January 14, 2026, the White House published an article outlining the President’s efforts to address housing affordability....more

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Ohio AG Targets Alleged Cannabis Cartels

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Ohio AG Dave Yost filed a lawsuit against nine multistate cannabis operators for allegedly violating Ohio’s Valentine Act by entering into reciprocal supply deals that allegedly suppress competition....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FTC warns data brokers of possible violations of foreign adversary data protection law

On February 9, the FTC announced that it sent warning letters to 13 data brokers, notifying them of their obligation to comply with the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (PADFAA). The letters...more

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FDA Issues 2026 Priority Deliverables for the Human Foods Program

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The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Human Foods Program (HFP) recently released a document explaining its 2026 Priority Deliverables....more

Cozen O'Connor

Former Assistant AG Challenges Incumbent in Nebraska AG Race

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Democrat Jocelyn Brasher, a former assistant attorney general, has announced her candidacy for the Nebraska AG seat, challenging her former boss, Republican incumbent Mike Hilgers....more

Ballard Spahr LLP

California’s Newest Surveillance Pricing Probe

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Two customers shopping for the same product on the same website at the same time may see two different prices. This scenario is a growing reality in today’s data-driven marketplace, and California regulators are paying...more

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