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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on March 11, 2026 that it is seeking public comment on an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding the agency’s Negative Option Rule (formally known as the Rule...more
State attorneys general (AGs) from across the political spectrum have refused to join the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) midtrial settlement with Live Nation. The bipartisan multistate coalition vowed to “keep fighting...more
Earlier this year, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act, sponsored by Senators Linda Greenstein and Bob Smith. The Act seeks to address intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or...more
The International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) recently held its 33rd Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Nearly 800 delegates – regulators, manufacturers, retailers, online marketplaces, testing...more
On March 11, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to revisit its Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans. The move follows the Eighth Circuit’s...more
Eight months after the Eighth Circuit vacated the FTC’s 2024 “Click to Cancel” Rule, the Commission is starting over by issuing a new Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPRM”) this week that seeks public comment on...more
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a tentative settlement with Live Nation Entertainment and its Ticketmaster subsidiary in the closely watched federal antitrust litigation, bringing to a halt the trial that had...more
Dynamic and personalized pricing are reshaping how companies approach revenue optimization, but these strategies now face the headwinds of growing regulatory scrutiny....more
In a February 26, 2026, decision, Judge Carter of the Southern District of New York denied a motion to compel arbitration filed by cryptocurrency exchange Binance, exposing the company to the risk of certification of a large...more
On February 23, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) entered into a settlement agreement with CarMax, Inc., resolving allegations that the car retailer violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by...more
Baby monitors are having a moment at the National Advertising Division (NAD) after multiple cases were announced over claims that monitors incorporated artificial intelligence technology, but as we watch and listen to learn...more
For the second time in a week, California privacy regulators announced a significant fine against a business for failing to satisfy California Consumer Privacy Act’s (CCPA) “clear and conspicuous” opt-out requirements. The...more
California’s 2026 privacy rules unfurled a thicket of confusing and potentially onerous requirements around risk assessments, cybersecurity audits, and AI governance. But businesses will vary dramatically in which obligations...more
On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a call for comments in response to its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Negative Option Marketing Practices. ...more
Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers has sued Roblox Corporation, alleging the company violated the Nebraska Consumer Protection Act and Nebraska Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act by misleading parents and children about the...more
California AG Rob Bonta issued an enforcement advisory reminding baby food manufacturers and retailers of their obligations under Assembly Bill 899, which requires monthly testing of final products for arsenic, cadmium, lead,...more
On March 3, 2026, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) sent 30 warning letters to telehealth companies that market compounded GLP‑1 products. These letters highlight FDA’s current enforcement priorities in the compounded...more
Washington AG Nick Brown reached a settlement with O’Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC for allegedly violating the Healthy Starts Act, the Washington Law Against Discrimination, and the Consumer Protection Act by systematically...more
On March 5, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Draft NPRM) seeking comment on sweeping changes to its numbering policies, including how assigned...more
28 AGs said they will continue their antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster, despite a proposed $280 million settlement reached by the DOJ. The coalition, which includes California, New York, Tennessee, and...more
Alaska AG Stephen Cox issued enforcement warning letters to more than 1,500 tobacco retailers and distributors for allegedly selling unauthorized electronic smoking devices and nicotine pouches in violation of federal and...more
Michigan AG Dana Nessel has sued KalshiEX LLC (Kalshi) for allegedly violating Michigan’s Lawful Sports Betting Act by operating an unlicensed sports wagering platform. According to the complaint, Kalshi allegedly offered...more
Last week, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) announced its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams. The Dirty Dozen lists twelve of the most prevalent scams that, in the IRS’s estimation, represent the most significant...more
This update is intended as a follow-up to the Coblentz 2025 Mid-Year Privacy Report’s discussion of California privacy enforcement themes. Since our 2025 mid-year privacy report highlighted the CPPA’s (now CalPrivacy’s)...more
New York’s pioneering Buy-Now/Pay-Later (“BNPL”) Law is one step closer to taking effect with the issuance of pre-proposed regulations by the state’s Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) on February 23, 2026....more
