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The UKs Authorised Push Payment APP Fraud Reimbursement Scheme

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The UK’s Authorised Push Payment (APP) Fraud Reimbursement Scheme came into force on October 7, 2024. It requires in-scope payment service providers (PSPs) sending payments through either the Faster Payment System (FPS) or...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

New Year, New Privacy Laws!

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States continued to pass comprehensive consumer privacy laws throughout 2024. 2025 brings eight new state-level comprehensive consumer privacy laws into effect. As with the five state privacy laws that went into effect in...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

OEMs Might Soon Get Clarity On Massachusetts and Maine Right to Repair Laws - Seyfarth's Future of Automotive Series

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OEMs may finally get some clarity in the next couple of months about their obligations under Massachusetts and Maine right to repair laws requiring them to provide owners and independent repair facilities access to mechanical...more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - January 2025

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FDA issues final guidance on lead in baby food. FDA has issued its Final Guidance on Action Levels for Lead in Processed Food Intended for Babies and Young Children as part of its Closer to Zero initiative to reduce dietary...more

Morris James LLP

How to Ask the Right Questions During Medical Visits

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Medical visits can be overwhelming, especially when faced with complex diagnoses, unfamiliar medical jargon, or time constraints. However, being proactive during your appointment is critical to ensuring your health concerns...more

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California Requires Consumer Finance Providers to Register by February 15

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The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (“DFPI”) announced new requirements pursuant to the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (“CCFPL”) for registration of certain consumer financial...more

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Colorado's New Requirements for Biometric Data: What Businesses Need to Know

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On December 6, 2024, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office notified the public that it adopted the updated Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) Rules, as a follow-up to the amendments to the CPA made earlier in the year (collectively,...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB data spotlight analyzes small businesses’ financial security

On January 3, the CFPB published a data spotlight entitled “The Financial Security of Small Business Owners: Evidence from the Making Ends Meet Survey.” The report summarizes the personal financial circumstances of small...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

New Year = New Earned Wage Access Legislation in New York

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This week, New York became the latest state to introduce legislation aimed at regulating Earned Wage Access (EWA) services. Assembly Bill 258 titled — “An Act to Amend the Banking Law, in Relation to Providing for Income...more

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Lower Criminal Interest Rate Now in Effect

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As detailed in our prior blog the Government of Canada proposed amendments to lower the criminal interest rate to an annual percentage rate (APR) of 35 percent (the prior criminal interest rate, being an effective rate of 60...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB discusses debt collection practices in the workplace

On January 2, the CFPB published a blog post discussing collection practices, particularly those that occur in the workplace. It highlights the stress and pressure that such practices can place on individuals, including...more

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FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Labeling of Plant-Based Alternatives to Animal-Derived Foods

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On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance on the labeling of plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods. The draft guidance provides best practices for naming plant-based...more

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FDA Proposes New Rule on Testing Talc-Containing Cosmetic Products

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Mandatory testing of talc-containing cosmetic products is coming. At the end of December, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a cosmetics rule and test method for asbestos in talc that was required under Section...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Prop 65 Update: Big Changes to the Short-Form and Internet Warnings

Major new changes to the California Proposition 65 warning requirements went into effect on New Year’s Day. After multiple attempts, California’s Office of Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) adopted long-awaited changes to the...more

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Protecting Educational Data: Insights from the PowerSchool Breach

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The PowerSchool data breach, discovered on December 28, 2024, serves as a powerful reminder of the persistent cybersecurity challenges confronting the education sector. PowerSchool, a leading provider of education technology,...more

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New York’s Newest Data Breach Notification Law Changes

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On December 21, 2024, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law S2659-B/A8872-A, which, effective immediately, changed timing requirements for notice under New York’s data breach notification law and expanded the list of...more

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FTC and New York Attorney General Settle with Handy for Deceptive Practices

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This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York attorney general announced a settlement with Handy Technologies, Inc. to resolve allegations that the company engaged in an array of unfair and deceptive...more

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Q4 2024 Health Care Conference Roundup: AI and Government Enforcement Are on the Rise

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Last quarter, our attorneys had the privilege of attending three prominent health care conferences, each of which offered a wealth of knowledge and insights into the current and future landscape of the health care industry. ...more

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CFPB Finalizes Rule to Limit Impact of Medical Debt on Credit Reporting

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The CFPB has finalized a rule amending regulations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to address the use and reporting of medical information in credit decisions. The Prohibition on Creditors and Consumer Reporting Agencies...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Federal Wiretapping Claims – The Next Frontier?

Readers of this blog may recall a recent favorable decision handed down by Massachusetts State’s highest court in which it found that Massachusetts Wiretap Act claims (“MWA”) do not extend to consumer interactions with...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

The FTC’s Final “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Faces Legal and Political Hurdles

The fate of the FTC’s long-awaited final “Click-to-Cancel” rule has become tangled in uncertainty as it faces numerous lawsuits and the new incoming presidential administration. In October, the FTC published its Final Rule...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Increased Focus on the Protection of Minors and Age Verification in the EU and the UK

Legislators and regulators across the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) are intensifying efforts to enhance the protection of minors online, responding to growing concerns about children's safety in the digital...more

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US Surgeon General Advises on Link Between Alcohol and Cancer, Recommends Cancer Warnings on Alcohol Labels; Alcohol Beverage...

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On January 3, the US Surgeon General issued an advisory on the association between alcohol and the risk of cancer. The alcohol beverage industry has swiftly responded highlighting conflicting studies and federal guidelines....more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

CFPB Continues Mad Race to Trump’s Inauguration

Since our last Cabinet News & Views issue on December 19, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) has finalized yet another rule, this one addressing the circumstances under which medical bills should be removed...more

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Operational Incident Reporting: UK Financial Regulators Propose New Rules

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Bank of England are consulting on proposals to require firms to report operational incidents and material third party arrangements. In the face...more

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