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Holland & Knight LLP

Alleged Economic Injury Satisfies Article III Standing in Baby-Food Class Action Case

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We previously reported on a district court's dismissal of a class action lawsuit against a baby food manufacturer in which plaintiffs alleged that the baby food contained harmful levels of heavy metals. ("Economic Harm Claims...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

South Carolina Enacts Age-Appropriate Design Code Act

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Key point: The law, which went into effect at signing, contains significant design and development requirements, requires independent third-party audits, and can be enforced against officers and employees. On February 5,...more

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FCA Enforcement Watch and Beyond - Five Headline Trends for 2026

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The FCA’s launch of its inaugural Enforcement Watch newsletter provides fresh visibility into the regulator’s enforcement caseload, priorities and approach. Coupled with the High Court’s recent two-part judgment endorsing the...more

Troutman Amin LLP

FAST AND EASY?: Nathan Barton Seeks Judgment Against Fast and Easy Marketing– But It Doesn’t Go As Planned

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Quick one for you TCPAWorld. In Barton v. Fast and Easy Marketing, LLC, et al. 2026 WL 25742 (W.D. Wash. Jan. 5, 2026) famous repeat litigator Nathan Barton filed suit against several companies in connection with unwanted...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Summary of FTC's Workshop Examining Age Verification Technologies

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The Federal Trade Commission recently held The Age Verification Workshop to examine issues on a wide range of issues related to age verification and estimation technologies. The biggest takeaway from the January 28 workshop...more

Hogan Lovells

UK’s Data Use and Access Act (2025) data protection provisions come into force

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On 5 February 2026, many of the key reforms to UK data protection law will take effect. They are being introduced through the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (“DUAA”), which is intended to simplify and streamline various parts...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Pharmaceutical Direct to Consumer Programs: OIG's Low-Risk Roadmap for Drug Discounts & Congressional Concerns on TrumpRx...

On January 27, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) published a Special Advisory Bulletin (the “SAB”) addressing key considerations for pharmaceutical manufacturers' offering...more

Blank Rome LLP

The BR Privacy & Security Download: February 2026

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Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR Privacy & Security Download, the digital newsletter of Blank Rome’s Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice. ...more

Alston & Bird

The DSA and GDPR: 5 Ways These Laws Work Together

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On September 11, 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted guidelines on the interplay between the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)....more

Cozen O'Connor

AG Coalition Reaches $17.85M Settlement in Generic Drug Pricing Antitrust Litigation

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A coalition of 48 AGs led by Connecticut AG William Tong reached separate settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. (“Lannett”) and Bausch Health US, LLC/Bausch Health Americas, Inc. (“Bausch”) in generic-drug antitrust...more

Fenwick & West LLP

California AG Launches Investigative Sweep on ‘Surveillance Pricing’ Practices

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On January 28, 2026, coinciding with California’s annual “Data Privacy Day,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a new investigative sweep focused on businesses that use consumers’ personal information to set...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

CFPB Private Education Loan Ombudsman receives record number of complaints

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The CFPB received about 22,900 complaints about private and federal student loans between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, the highest level the Bureau has received in a one-year period, the CFPB’s Private Education Loan...more

Hinch Newman LLP

FTC Submits Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Resuscitate Click-to-Cancel Rule

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Late last month, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has submitted a draft Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPRM”) concerning the FTC’s Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans,...more

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AG Bird Sues PBMs and Insulin Manufacturers over Alleged Pricing Scheme

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Iowa AG Brenna Bird filed a lawsuit against multiple pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insulin manufacturers, alleging the companies violated Iowa’s Consumer Fraud Act by artificially inflating diabetes drug prices for...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Chapter 93A Year in Review: 2025 Massachusetts Enforcement and Litigation Trends

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Decisions issued in 2025 marked a notable inflection point in Chapter 93A litigation. Courts embraced a framework grounded in regulatory text, contractual structure and administrable rules. For companies operating in or from...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

New Year, New Gym? Key Legal Requirements for Owners and Members

Ohio regulates most gym memberships under its Prepaid Entertainment Contracts Act, which creates specific rules on contract content, term limits, cancellation rights and payment practices for Ohio consumers and fitness...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

Employment Litigation Roundup: January 2026

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The Delaware Court of Chancery recently recommended dismissal of an employer’s motion to enforce a two-year noncompete contained in a profits interest award against a former employee. The restriction prohibited the employee,...more

Shipkevich PLLC

Stablecoins, Crypto Kiosks, and the States: A Money Transmission Regulatory Update

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This update summarizes several recent federal and state developments affecting the regulation of money transmission and digital asset activity. These developments reflect how regulators are addressing stablecoin-based payment...more

Cozen O'Connor

CT Scores Consumer Protection Wins in Cox-Charter Merger Settlement

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Connecticut AG William Tong and the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel entered into a proposed settlement with Charter, Cox Communications, and Cox Enterprises in connection with Charter’s change-of-control application...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Michigan Mini-TCPA Update

Readers may recall a piece late last year in which we discussed proposed sweeping changes to Michigan’s mini-Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) law. Below, we provide an update on the status of Michigan Senate Bill...more

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AG Campbell Cancels Crypto Kiosk Crooks

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Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell filed a lawsuit against Bitcoin Depot Operating LLC and its parent, Bitcoin Depot, Inc. (collectively, “Bitcoin Depot”), alleging the company violated the Massachusetts Consumer Protection...more

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States Oppose OCC Escrow Interest Preemption Proposals

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A bipartisan coalition of 23 AGs and several state banking regulators submitted a comment letter urging the OCC to withdraw two proposals addressing mortgage escrow accounts—an escrow rule and a related preemption...more

Littler

Dear Littler: Are There Any Concerns About Letting Our Employees Post Videos About Our Products?

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Dear Littler, I’m a marketing manager at a nationwide retailer. One of our sales associates is an aspiring “influencer” who asked if she could film a short video showcasing our new products for social media. This could be...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

Connecticut Data Privacy Act Updates Go Into Effect This Year

Senate Bill 1295, entitled, An Act Concerning Broadband Internet, Gaming, Social Media, Online Services and Consumer Contracts (“Senate Bill 1295”, the “Senate Bill”, or the “Bill”), was passed by Connecticut legislature in...more

Blank Rome LLP

Ninth Circuit Clarifies Class Member Standing in Healy v. Milliman

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The Ninth Circuit’s decision in Healy v. Milliman, Inc., No. 24-3327, --- F.4th ----, 2026 WL 71863 (9th Cir. Jan. 9, 2026), carries significant implications for class action defense and litigation strategy across the Ninth...more

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