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Congressional Research Service Report Details CFPB Budget Trends, Funding Disputes, and Policy Options

On December 5, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) released a report analyzing the CFPB’s budget, funding trends, and related policy issues. The report reviewed the CFPB’s unique funding structure, which relies on...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #471 – SMS Phishing on the Rise Before the Holidays

The holidays are always a busy time—sending holiday cards, cooking, present shopping and giving, and spending time with family and friends. It’s also an opportune and busy time for scammers too....more

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UK FCA Publishes Final Rules on Consumer Composite Investments Regime

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The FCA has published a policy statement setting out its final rules for providing information on Consumer Composite Investments (CCIs). The new regime for CCIs is the replacement for the Packaged Retail and Insurance-based...more

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No More Ghosts of Christmas Past: Protecting Consumers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024

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As we approach the festive season, families across the UK will have put their hard-earned money aside in savings schemes for items like Christmas hampers, food vouchers and gift cards for loved ones. For many, these savings...more

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DOJ Unleashes New Health & Safety Unit: Anticipate Augmented Criminal Enforcement for Certain Regulated Industries

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has escalated its criminal enforcement efforts with the formation of the new Health & Safety Unit (HSU) within its Criminal Division’s Fraud Section, effective December 2, 2025. ...more

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Texas Puts Registration on Hold for Consent-Based Marketing

On November 6, 2025, Texas reached a settlement regarding Senate Bill 140 (SB 140), which set forth amendments to the “state’s mini-TCPA” (Chapters 301-305 of the state’s Business and Commerce Code). In a joint motion to...more

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UK FCA Consults on Rule Changes for Client Categorisation and Conflicts of Interest

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On 8 December 2025, the FCA published a consultation paper (CP) on client categorisation and conflicts of interest. This consultation will be of particular interest to wealth managers and investment firms, as it may enable...more

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Greenwashing: Italy aligns With the EU Legal Framework

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On 5 November 2025, the Italian Council of Ministers preliminary approved a legislative decree transposing Directive (EU) 2024/825 on empowering consumers for the green transition. The decree aims to strengthen rules on...more

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Massachusetts High Court Weighs Instagram Lawsuit: Is Meta Getting Kids Hooked — And is That Illegal?

Last week, Massachusetts’ Supreme Judicial Court delved into a case with potentially national implications: should Meta platforms face a lawsuit alleging that Instagram’s design illegally hooks kids with addictive features?...more

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District Court Lifts Stay in Alleged Predatory Financing Case Brought by CFPB

On December 3, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas lifted a stay in a case brought by the CFPB against several affiliated defendants, following a lapse in federal appropriations that had stayed...more

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NY Law Requires Disclosure of ​“Synthetic Performers” in Ads

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Last week, New York’s Governor signed a first-of-its kind law that will require companies to conspicuously disclose when their ads include any “synthetic performer,” a term that generally refers to an asset that was created...more

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Memento Michigan Compiled Law § 600.2946(5): An Homage to Michigan’s Former Drug Immunity Law

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In 1995, the Michigan Legislature enacted its Drug Immunity Law, which provided an absolute defense for pharmaceutical companies in product liability suits stemming from the safety and efficacy of their drug products, the...more

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HelloFresh Agrees to Settlement Over its Use of the ​“F Word”

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Last month, the Oregon Attorney general announced a settlement with HelloFresh over the company’s pervasive use of the ​“F word” in ads. No, not that ​“F word”—the other one: ​“free.”...more

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From the Courtroom to Capitol Hill: State Legislative Action on Failure-to-Warn Claims

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When a company brings a new product to market, who has the authority to approve the product’s label and associated warnings? In most instances involving pharmaceutical drugs or medical devices, it’s the federal Food and Drug...more

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The Third Leg of the Stool – Time to Revisit That Other California Corporate Climate Disclosure Requirement

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Many companies have been diligently preparing for compliance with California’s climate risk and greenhouse gas emissions disclosure mandates. For companies that have not already done so, it also is time to revisit California...more

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Great – Just When I Discovered Consumable Hemp Products, They’re About to Be Illegal?

I suspect my entry into the hemp market was similar to many of yours. I have never been a regular consumer of THC and consider myself a rule follower. A few years ago, I noticed new cannabis boutiques popping up in my...more

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Minnesota Appeals Court Affirms Broad Application of Debt Collection Licensing Requirements

Recently, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a cease-and-desist order against a Utah-based company for allegedly conducting unlicensed debt collection in Minnesota. The court held Minnesota’s collection agency statutes...more

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California Privacy Protection Agency Fines Marketing Firm for Alleged Unregistered Data Broker Activity

On December 3, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) announced that its board issued a decision requiring a Nevada-based marketing firm to pay $56,600 in fines and past-due fees for failing to register as a...more

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Why Your Company Must Review Its Website Privacy Policy and Online Disclosures Annually

Is your website’s privacy policy up-to-date? For businesses covered by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the expanded 2026 regulations, annual reviews and updates are required—not optional....more

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Democratic Senators Raise Concerns Over Potential Mortgage Market Disruption if CFPB is Shuttered

On December 3, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and Andy Kim (D-NJ) published a letter to CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought expressing concern that efforts to close the agency...more

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Court Approves Joint Motion to Reduce CFPB’s $5M Settlement With Student Loan Trusts and Servicer

On December 8, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania granted a joint motion filed by the CFPB and parties to a student loan enforcement action to modify previously proposed stipulated...more

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Court Grants Former Fed Officials’ Motion for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief in Support of CFPB Union, CFPB Responds to Motion...

On December 5, former Fed officials moved for leave to file a brief as amici curiae in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in support of the CFPB union’s motion to clarify the term “combined earnings” as...more

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The Hidden Legal Minefield: Compliance Concerns with AI Smart Glasses, Part 2 – Two-Party Consent and AI Note-Taking

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As we explored in Part 1 of this series, 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...more

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A MoFo Privacy Minute Q&A: New York’s NYHIPA Faces Veto Calls: What Businesses Should Know as 2026 Approaches

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This is A MoFo Privacy Minute, where we answer the questions that our clients are asking us in sixty seconds or less. Question: The New York Health Information Privacy Act (NYHIPA) was passed by the New York State...more

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The State AG Report – 12.11.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • AGs Call Out Major Providers in Ongoing Robocall...more

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