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The Supreme Court Enters the Discussion About Meta Pixel and Google Analytics: How to Define What is a “Consumer” Under the Video...

Key Takeaways - The Supreme Court’s agreeing to hear the appeal in Salazar v. Paramount Global will affect how your business can use website tracking tools: A broad interpretation of who is a “consumer” could create new...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Key Takeaways from the Privacy Roundtable at Loeb & Loeb's AI Summit

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Loeb recently hosted its annual AI Summit in New York, bringing together attorneys from advertising, media, tech and publishing. I had the opportunity to moderate a cross‑industry roundtable on privacy. ...more

K&L Gates LLP

EPA Issues Final Rule Eliminating GHG Endangerment Finding

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On 12 February 2026, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced one of the largest deregulatory actions in US history. EPA will eliminate the 2009 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Endangerment Finding...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Defra’s PFAS Plan Includes Addressing PFAS Through Chemical Regulatory Actions

The United Kingdom’s (UK) Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced on February 3, 2026, that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a PFAS Plan, a “cross-government, science-led” plan...more

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Caught in a Mousetrap: Disney to Pay $2.75M for Consumer Opt-Out Missteps

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The California Attorney General (CA AG) announced a $2.75 million settlement with Disney and ABC on February 11, 2026, to resolve allegations that Disney violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) by failing to fully...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Washington Commercial Email Law Update

In a recent piece, we discussed a bill that was introduced to reform Washington’s commercial email law. Below, we discuss: (1) the status of the bill; (2) its effect on Washington’s email law if the bill is enacted; and (3)...more

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South Carolina's Age-Appropriate Design Code Challenged Days After It's Enacted

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South Carolina enacted the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act on February 5. While the act is similar to the age-appropriate design codes (AADCs) that have already been passed in California, Vermont, Nebraska and Maryland, it...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, February 2026

On January 5, 2026, EPA released its draft Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice, entitled “Pesticide Registration Notice 2026-NEW: Notifications, Non-Notifications, and Minor Formulation Amendments” (Draft PRN 2026-NEW), and...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

California Attorney General Secures Record CCPA Settlement: Cross-Device Opt-Outs Now a System-Level Obligation

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Can your identity architecture honor consumer choice across platforms, devices, and advertising ecosystems? The California Attorney General recently announced a $2.75 million settlement with The Walt Disney Co.—the...more

Troutman Amin LLP

TROUBLE ON THE HORIZON: Medicredit Facing $450MM in Exposure for Wrong Number Robocalls Calls in Certified TCPA Class Action–And...

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Morgan & Morgan. They claim to be the biggest plaintiff’s firm in the country– and maybe they are. But they’re just a bunch of car crash lawyers right? Well maybe not....more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – February 2026 # 3

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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. Federal Activities: On February 12,...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

New York State Prohibits Use of Consumer Credit History in Employment Decisions Effective April 18, 2026

The New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) (Gen. Bus. Law § 380 et seq.) has been amended to prohibit employers from requesting or using an applicant’s or employee’s consumer credit history for employment-related...more

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Website Compliance Must-Dos for 2026: What Legal and Business Teams Should Revisit Now

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With three new state privacy laws that took effect on January 1, 2026 (Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island), adding to an extensive list of others, many organizations are discovering that their website privacy practices...more

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What Lenders Should Know About Using Immigration and Citizenship Status Under ECOA in 2026

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The current administration has clarified that the Equal Credit Opportunity Act allows creditors to evaluate immigration and citizenship status when it directly relates to credit risk or the creditor’s ability to enforce...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Stay Within the Lines: UK CMA Fines Parking Company for Noncompliance with Information Notice on Consumer Protection

On February 13, 2026, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced its (December 2025) decision to fine Euro Car Parks £473,000 (approximately $645,000) for failing to respond to an information notice issued under...more

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Podcast - FTC Consumer Review Rule Warning Letters Target a Digital Marketplace Cornerstone

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Online reviews are critical to developing consumer trust, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has signaled it's ready to track down anyone trying to manipulate them. Consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta breaks down...more

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BIG LAW BIG LOSS: AFLAC Gets Destroyed by Guy Without a Lawyer In TCPA Case After Hiring Big Law to Represent It (Terrible)

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Aww the terrible AFLAC Duck. With college football season behind us– great national championship game BTW– I probably won’t hear from that terrible annoying duck for a while....more

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Disney’s Record CCPA Settlement and How Your Business Can Live Happily Ever After

Earlier this month, the California Attorney General (“AG”) announced a $2.75 million settlement with Disney to resolve allegations that Disney violated the CCPA and California’s unfair competition statute by failing to...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

40 State AGs Urge Congress to Adopt Senate KOSA Bill

On February 11, 2026, a bipartisan coalition of 40 state attorneys general sent a letter to Congressional leadership expressing support for the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Food Update | GRAS‑ping the Moment: FDA GRAS Reform Steps Into the Spotlight

In case you missed it, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner David Kessler appeared on 60 Minutes this past Saturday, February 15,...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NAD Decision Provides Guidance on #1 Claims

Nanit sells a smart baby monitor, a WiFi-connected device with a video and audio feed that can track a baby’s breathing motion, sleep patterns, and milestones....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

A MoFo Privacy Minute Q&A: Key Steps in 2026 to Comply with State Privacy Assessment Requirements

Question: Do I need to complete state privacy risk assessments in 2026? I know some CCPA deadlines aren’t until next year, but how can I prepare my team to comply with state privacy assessment requirements? Answer: The...more

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CMA Issues First Fine Under New Direct Consumer Enforcement Powers

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The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined a firm for failing to respond to an information notice. The fine marks the first use of the CMA's enhanced procedural enforcement powers under the Digital Markets,...more

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HMT Consults On Changes To Appointed Representatives Regime

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HM Treasury has launched a consultation on proposed reforms to the appointed representatives (ARs) regime, following its August 2025 policy statement. The aim is to strengthen confidence in the regime, enhance consumer...more

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UK Supreme Court Restricts the Use of Dairy Terms for Plant-Based Alternatives

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The UK Supreme Court's recent decision in Dairy UK Ltd. v. Oatly AB affirms the exclusive reservation of dairy-related terms for milk-based products, providing clarity for food manufacturers and marketers. The ruling has...more

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