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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Privacy Regulation of Auto Industry to Accelerate in 2026 – Part 1

Although the auto industry has faced scrutiny from state and federal regulators in recent years, expect that scrutiny to intensify in 2026, given changes in the law and enforcement actions that took place in 2025. The...more

International Lawyers Network

NYC’s New Consumer Protection Leadership Signals Return to Aggressive Advertising Enforcement to Help Tackle The “Affordability”...

The Bottom Line - New enforcement era begins: NYC has a new “sheriff” with expanded powers and strong allies. Any company that advertises and markets products or services to consumers in New York City must learn the rules...more

Troutman Amin LLP

GOOD AGREEMENT BAD AGREEMENT: Court Finds Factor75’s Webflow Sufficient to Compel Arbitration– but Not As to Hello Fresh

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Little known legal fact: the general rule is a parent or subsidiary cannot enforce an arbitration provision in the name of a related entity. That quirk hung Hello Fresh in a recent effort to enforce an arbitration provision...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Ultra-Processed Foods and Consumer Protection: What We Learned from … West Virginia

Our most recent installment of Kelley Drye’s State Attorney General Webinar Series featured a conversation with representatives of the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office, including Chief Deputy Jace Goins, Consumer...more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

New York Governor Unveils New AI Agenda

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans to launch a new office to oversee the implementation and enforcement of New York’s artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology laws as part of a series of recent...more

Alston & Bird

The Digital Download | Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter | February 2026

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The Digital Download provides a quarterly snapshot of emerging issues at the intersection of privacy, cybersecurity, and data strategy. It brings together Alston & Bird’s thought leadership, publications, events, and firm...more

Hogan Lovells

Motor finance: Demonstrating successful completion of the first stages of the redress scheme

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In the Dear CEO letter (October 2025) the FCA set out their expectations of firms with regards early preparation. Although they referenced their understanding of the challenges firms may face by stating...more

Goldberg Segalla

New York’s Consumer Litigation Funding Act: Will it Curb the Onslaught of Litigation Funding and Potential Lawyer Liability?

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Recently we have written about some of the pitfalls associated with litigation funding when it comes to attorney liability. Thereafter, we discussed how a New York appellate court, for the first time, affirmed the...more

BakerHostetler

Making Gains on Protein Claims

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Protein is having a moment – it’s in lattes, on fast‑casual menus and likely being pitched for toothpaste somewhere in a marketing brainstorm. But before brands start flexing those “high protein” callouts, you’ll want to make...more

Epstein Becker & Green

FDA’s Office of Dietary Supplement Programs Signals Key Enforcement and Policy Priorities for the Year Ahead

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During a recent industry webinar, Cara Welch, Ph.D., Director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (“ODSP”) within the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), outlined the agency’s 2026 priorities for the dietary...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Understanding FDA Records Access Under MoCRA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") released a draft guidance document in January 2026 titled "FDA Records Access Authority for Cosmetic Products: Guidance for Industry" (the “Draft Guidance”). The Draft Guidance...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Consumer Crossroads

Ask and You Shall Receive a Recurring Subscription: FTC Sues a Web Q&A Service for Deceptive Negative Option

Two weeks into the new year, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) sued JustAnswer LLC and its CEO (together, “JustAnswer”), alleging they deceived consumers into enrolling in monthly recurring subscriptions without obtaining...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

California’s Deletion Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) is Live

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In October 2023, California passed the Delete Act, which, in addition to requiring data brokers to register with the state, directed Cal Privacy (f/k/a the California Privacy Protection Agency or CPPA) to create a data...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Is Individualized Pricing the Next Big Privacy Enforcement Issue? California AG Announces Investigative Sweep Around ‘Surveillance...

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a sweep concerning so-called “surveillance pricing” or “algorithmic pricing” The AG highlights potential CCPA privacy violations tied to the use of individualized pricing models...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FTC Sends Warning Letters to Data Brokers on PADFA Compliance

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it sent warning letters to 13 data brokers on February 9, 2026, cautioning them of requirements under the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFA) and urging...more

Hinch Newman LLP

How Does the FTC Calculate Monetary Civil Penalties for Rule Violations?

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The Federal Trade Commission generally seeks monetary civil penalties when it is alleging violations of rules that the agency enforces, such as the Made in USA Labeling Rule, the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act and...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Payments Year in Review 2025: Federal and State Developments – Part 2 – Payments Pros – The Payments Law Podcast

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In the second installment of the two-part Payments Year in Review series, hosts Keith Barnett, Carlin McCrory, and Jason Cover focus on the state-level developments that shaped the 2025 payments landscape and will influence...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

FTC Sues JustAnswer for Deceptive Subscription Practices

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Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a Complaint against JustAnswer LLC and its CEO, alleging the company misled consumers into enrolling in monthly recurring subscriptions without obtaining consumers’...more

ArentFox Schiff

The Regulatory Roadmap: Five Critical Questions for Evaluating Regulatory Risk for Longevity Companies

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The longevity ecosystem sits at the crossroads of health care, life sciences, consumer wellness, artificial intelligence (AI), and other emerging technologies....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – February 2026 # 2

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Stay ADvised: 2026, Issue 4

Trump's Latest FTC Commission Pick Signals Potential Made In USA Priorities - President Trump has chosen David MacNeil, the billionaire founder and CEO of WeatherTech, for a seat on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Cut, Clarity… and Compliance: How the CPSC Regulates Jewelry and Accessories

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulates consumer products sold in the United States, and jewelry and accessories are no exception. Whether your business offers costume jewelry, fine jewelry, watches...more

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

New Year, New Privacy Requirements

The U.S. state privacy landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with significant new compliance obligations taking effect at the start of 2026, including new comprehensive consumer data privacy laws now in effect in Indiana,...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

CFPB soliciting comments on how to improve Consumer Response Intake Form

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In the request for comments, the CFPB states that it is soliciting comments on how to improve its Consumer Response Intake Form. The CFPB advises that Consumer Response Intake Form is designed to help consumers in submitting...more

Shipkevich PLLC

December 2025 Litigation Update: Elevated Consumer Litigation and Complaint Activity Defines 2025 Year-End Review

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WebRecon’s year-end data confirms that 2025 was one of the most active years for consumer litigation in recent memory. While Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) filings dipped slightly in December, filings under the Fair...more

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