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Hudson Cook, LLP

CFS Bites of the Month - 2025 Annual Review - Payments

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In this article, we share a timeline of monthly "bites" for the past year applicable to Payments....more

Clark Hill PLC

Navigating the Where, When, and What of Data Privacy Risk Assessments

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As noted in last week’s post, privacy risk assessments are now required in several states. Of the 19 U.S. states with comprehensive consumer data privacy laws, all but two mandate that businesses conduct privacy risk...more

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CFS Bites of the Month - 2025 Annual Review - Student Lending

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In this article, we share a timeline of monthly "bites" for the past year applicable to student lending....more

Clark Hill PLC

What is Colorado’s “Junk Fee” Ban? Compliance Checklist For Hotels, Restaurants & Hospitality Businesses (HB 25-1090)

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Colorado hospitality businesses are now operating under Colorado House Bill 25-1090, the “Protections Against Deceptive Pricing Practices” law, which took effect on Jan. 1st. The law doesn’t specifically define “junk fees,”...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

CFPB Blasts Former Bureau Leadership For ‘Regulatory Overreach’

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The CFPB, under former Director Rohit Chopra, regularly engaged in regulatory overreach, the Bureau’s current leadership said in its semi-annual report, covering the period from April 1- September 30, 2024. “As indicated...more

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NY Consumer Litigation Funding Act: Litigation Implications for Defendants

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed the Consumer Litigation Funding Act (the Act) into law, significantly expanding state regulation of consumer litigation funding. The Act requires plain language contracts that...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Resellers in the Middle: Duties, Data, and Defenses Under the FCRA — FCRA Focus Podcast

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In this episode of FCRA Focus, host Dave Gettings is joined by Troutman colleagues Cindy Hanson and Noah DiPasquale for a deep dive into reseller litigation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The trio breaks down what a...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Stay ADvised: 2026, Issue 2

New York AG Scrutinizes Instacart's Algorithmic Pricing Practices - On January 8, 2026, the New York Attorney General's Office sent a formal information request to Instacart seeking details about its pricing practices and...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

Banning Credit Checks in the Workplace: New York’s Latest Compliance Challenge

New York has amended its Fair Credit Reporting Act to tighten restrictions on the use of consumer credit history in employment decisions. These amendments become effective April 18, 2026, at which point employers will no...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

Needles and Notices: New York Warns Consumers of Unlicensed Med Spa Practices

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Following a statewide inspection of more than 200 medical spas (commonly referred to as “med spas”), the New York Department of State (the “DOS”) issued a Consumer Alert on January 8, 2026, warning about risks associated with...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Corporate Compliance Remains Critical as State Enforcement Initiatives Gain Momentum Following Governors’ Races

States are building on their enforcement momentum following the November 2025 gubernatorial and attorney general (AG) elections. Businesses may want to take into consideration how changes at the top of state governments often...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Don’t Believe the Hype: Government Regulation of AI Continues to Advance

In a few short years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become central to innovations in industries as diverse as medical research and entertainment, and it has become the defining motivation for many of the policies driving...more

Robinson+Cole Class Actions Insider

Ninth Circuit Says Class Members Must Demonstrate Standing at Summary Judgment for Certified Damages Classes

A recent Ninth Circuit decision held that both named and unnamed class members in a class seeking monetary damages must come forward with sufficient evidence of Article III standing at the summary judgment stage—not merely at...more

Holland & Knight LLP

FAIR Warning: New York's Consumer Laws Get a Makeover

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in December 2025 took significant steps aimed at strengthening New York's consumer protection laws by signing two major pieces of legislation targeting unfair and abusive business practices and...more

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UK FCA Findings On Complex ETPs

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published findings from its multi‑firm review on the distribution of complex exchange traded products (ETPs) to retail consumers, highlighting both good practice and areas...more

K&L Gates LLP

Reputation (High Court’s Version): Bed Bath ‘N’ Table v Global Retail Brands Australia

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The High Court of Australia has allowed Bed Bath ‘N’ Table Pty Ltd’s (BBNT) appeal from the decision of the Full Federal Court in its case against Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd (GRBA)....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

2025 State AG Year in Review

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State attorneys general (AGs) are among the most active and influential regulators in the U.S., using broad statutory authority, political visibility, and growing technical knowledge to shape policy and enforcement across...more

McDonald Hopkins

Data Privacy Developments in 2025 and Compliance Considerations for 2026

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Data privacy regulation continued to accelerate in 2025, with both U.S. regulators and international authorities placing increased emphasis on enforcement and operational compliance. ...more

A&O Shearman

UK FCA Update On Advice Guidance Boundary Review – Targeted Support Policy Sprint

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published an update on its advice guidance boundary review – targeted support policy sprint. The six-week sprint, launched in February 2025, brought together 12 firms, including...more

Hogan Lovells

Processor BCR gets an upgrade: Inside the EDPB’s new draft recommendations

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The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted its draft Recommendations 1/2026 on Binding Corporate Rules for Processors (BCR-P) (“Recommendations”). ...more

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FinCEN Issues Final Rule to Postpone Effective Date of Investment Adviser Rule to 2028

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Welcome to Goodwin’s Financial Services News Roundup. Our newsletter highlights important legal, regulatory, and business developments related to financial services and banking....more

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EU Code of Conduct on Online Reviews for Tourist Accommodation: soft law as a first step against fake reviews

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The European Commission has developed a Code of Conduct on Online Reviews and Ratings for Tourism Accommodation in the European Union as a first, non binding response to the growing problem of fake online reviews in the...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

The California Legislature’s Push for More Privacy and AI Regulations

California’s 2025 legislative session ended with a familiar message to businesses: privacy compliance is expanding in scope, and artificial intelligence (AI) governance is moving quickly from voluntary best practices to...more

Haynes Boone

The Push Toward Real Food: State Law Changes in 2025

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Americans are beginning the new year with a new food pyramid. Whole proteins, fruits, and vegetables are at the top, while processed foods—especially ultraprocessed foods—are out of favor. But this movement began long before...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Federal Issues, GAO, Report, FHLBanks, FHFA, Loans

Recently, the CFPB released its Semi-Annual Report to Congress, covering activities during the tenure of former CFPB Director Chopra from April 1 through September 30, 2024, unless otherwise noted. On complaints, the CFPB...more

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