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Mayer Brown

FCC Enforces Team Telecom Mitigation Commitments Against Marlink

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently penalized violations of a Team Telecom mitigation agreement through a consent decree, resolving an Enforcement Bureau investigation into Marlink, a provider of satellite...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Electronic Workplace Monitoring: Privacy, Compliance, and Risk Management Considerations for Employers

As remote work, digital collaboration platforms, and cybersecurity threats continue to expand, many employers are increasingly relying on electronic workplace monitoring tools. These tools may include email and messaging...more

Baker Donelson

OCR's Latest HIPAA Guidance: Strategic Measures to Protect Your Systems and Data

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently released its January 2026 Cybersecurity Newsletter, focusing on system hardening and security baselines as critical components of...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

AI Outlook 2026: Celebrating Client Innovation and Exploring Future Trends

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Artificial intelligence (AI) offers extraordinary opportunities but also complex challenges as it reshapes industries and redefines how businesses operate across sectors. ...more

Troutman Amin LLP

OPENAI LIABLE FOR ROBOCALLS/TEXTS???: New TCPA Complaint Claims OpenAi and Twilio are Liable for User Initiated Robotexts...

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Every trade show you attend these days you see “AI voice” outreach platforms promising to replace human agents. “They’re cheaper.” “They’re better.” “They’re more compliant.” As if consumers would rather talk to a bot than a...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

California’s CCPA Cybersecurity Audit Rule Takes Effect: What Businesses Need to Know

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The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) has entered yet another new chapter – audits. On January 1, 2026, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) regulations took effect, establishing comprehensive...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

TCPA Tracker: November-December 2025

The United States District Court for the Central District of California granted Defendant Monarch Healthcare, A Medical Group, Inc.’s motion to dismiss. Plaintiff Liseth Aguirre alleged she received phone calls from...more

Clark Hill PLC

Is Your Business a “Data Broker”?: California’s DROP Goes Live, and CALPrivacy Continues to Enforce Delete Act

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Four states have adopted laws regulating data brokers, but only one – California – has established a universal deletion mechanism whereby consumers are able to request that all data brokers registered in the state delete...more

Fisher Phillips

Text Message Lawsuits on the Rise: Top 10 Steps Businesses Should Consider For TCPA Compliance

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We have started to see a shift in consumer privacy litigation as plaintiffs’ attorneys and state regulators are increasingly targeting the common business practice of sending text messages. While texting carries with it great...more

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No Vacancy for Privacy: Five Hours After Checkout, the Fourth Amendment Checks Out in Pittsburgh

In United States v. Mendoza (2026 WL 61591), the Third Circuit held that a hotel guest does not retain a reasonable expectation of privacy in a hotel room five hours after checkout time, affirming the denial of a motion to...more

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CBP’s Proposed Changes to the Visa Waiver Program and ESTA for B-1 and B-2 Visitors

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has proposed significant updates to its Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application process. ...more

K&L Gates LLP

New Developments in the Taiwan Personal Data Protection Act

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On 11 November 2025, amendments to the Taiwan Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) were officially promulgated (個人資料保護法; the Amendments). The effective date of the Amendments will be determined by the Executive Yuan....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Legal AI in Practice: Firm Governance, Build vs. Buy Decisions, and Vendor Due Diligence — The Good Bot Podcast

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In this episode of The Good Bot, Brett Mason sits down with Leigh Zeiser, director of AI and automation at Troutman Pepper Locke, to unpack how the firm operationalizes AI responsibly. They discuss the firm's AI portfolio —...more

DLA Piper

Why Investors should lean into privacy-centric AI: key takeaways from the ICO’s Agentic AI Guidance

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The ICO has, this week, published extensive guidance on its expectations on Agentic AI, ICO tech futures: Agentic AI | ICO. The UK data protection regulator’s core message is clear: the future of the success of this...more

Paul Hastings LLP

New York State Bans Use of Consumer Credit History for Employment Purposes

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Last month, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed S3072, which amends the New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act to preclude New York employers from using applicant or employee consumer credit history for employment...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Point-of-Sale Finance Series: Health Care Financing Compliance, Regulatory, and Privacy Pitfalls — Payments Pros – The Payments...

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In this crossover episode of Payments Pros and The Consumer Finance Podcast, guest host Taylor Gess dives into the rapidly evolving world of point-of-sale financing for medical and dental procedures with Troutman Pepper Locke...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

When Can I Request Changes to an Education Record? The FERPA Amendment Process, Explained

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides parents and eligible students the right to request changes to their education records. FERPA applies to all schools that receive federal funds. Private and...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Point-of-Sale Finance Series: Health Care Financing Compliance, Regulatory, and Privacy Pitfalls — The Consumer Finance Podcast

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In this crossover episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast and Payments Pros, guest host Taylor Gess dives into the rapidly evolving world of point-of-sale financing for medical and dental procedures with Troutman Pepper Locke...more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Responsible AI Adoption: Policies, Training, and Practical First Steps

If your organization is still “waiting to see what happens” with AI, you are not alone. The important thing to remember is that it’s never too late to start thoughtfully engaging with AI, and even small, well-guided steps can...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

Court Provides New Road to Early Victory Defeating CIPA Complaint

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A Los Angeles County trial court granted a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings disposing of a CIPA (California Invasion of Privacy Act) complaint against a website operator before formal discovery or other expensive...more

Baker Donelson

Green Light for CIPA: New Federal Court Ruling Fuels Digital Tracking Class Actions

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Businesses across all industries continue to face an onslaught of class action lawsuits asserting novel liability theories under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) in connection with the use of cookies, pixels, and...more

Hogan Lovells

Singapore to expand public sector data sharing law

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On 12 January 2026, Singapore's Parliament passed the Public Sector (Governance) (Amendment) Bill 2025 (the Bill), which seeks to expand the data sharing framework under the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018 (PSGA) by...more

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Healthcare Compliance Training: Why It’s Essential for Every Organization

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Compliance is never really optional, but this is especially true in healthcare; it’s the backbone of patient trust, ethical operations and organizational success. Everything from clinical care to data management is governed...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Six Issues for Employers to Monitor in 2026

The year 2026 is shaping up to be a critical year for employers. With new regulations, emerging technologies, and shifting cultural expectations, staying up to date with evolving legal issues is more important than ever....more

Troutman Amin LLP

CASE HEARD ‘ROUND THE WORLD?: Court Holds Australian Company Can Be Sued In U.S. For TCPA Violations And Its a Warning Shot to the...

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For any foreign (i.e. non-U.S.) companies out there that think you can blast American consumers with SMS messages or phone calls and escape liability, you better listen up....more

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