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Saul Ewing LLP

HIPAA Business Associate Settles with HHS OCR Following Alleged PHI Breach to the Dark Web

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On March 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with MMG Fusion, LLC (MMG). MMG is a Maryland software company that was the subject of a complaint...more

Alston & Bird

CalPrivacy Goes to the Board with Digital Advertising-Focused Enforcement

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On February 27, 2026, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CalPrivacy”) issued an order (the “Order”) requiring a sports-focused media and technology company (the “Company”) to pay a $1.10 million administrative fine...more

Troutman Amin LLP

ROUND TWO: Alo Yoga Hit With Another TCPA Putative Class Action and It’s Not Looking Good

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Hi TCPAWorld! The Baroness here. I reported not too long ago that Alo Yoga was hit with a putative TCPA class action for marketing texts after a “stop” request....more

Venable LLP

Data Brokers and Their Partners Navigate New Compliance Regimes | Insights

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The new year has seen a variety of developments for companies that offer access to and analysis of personal data to their customers (data services) and others that work with them. The California Privacy Protection Agency...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

California Privacy Protection Agency v. Ford Motor Company

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Opt-Out Friction in Connected Vehicles: What Every Business Must Know Now- The California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) recently issued a $375,703 enforcement order against Ford Motor Company, requiring it to...more

Lasher

AI and Divorce: Tips and Warnings for Utilizing AI in Your Family Law Matter

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Divorce and other related family law matters can be complex, time-consuming, and stressful. In 2026, generative AI (“Artificial Intelligence”) models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot are rapidly becoming part of...more

Secretariat

First Things First: Why Technical Competence Must Precede AI Literacy for Lawyers

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming embedded in legal practice, influencing research, drafting, discovery, and client service delivery. As adoption accelerates, lawyers face growing expectations to demonstrate AI...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

CalPrivacy targets cookies in CCPA enforcement against ticketing service

CalPrivacy recently resolved allegations of California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) noncompliance against a high school event ticketing provider. The agency showed its aggressive side by pursuing enforcement even though the...more

WilmerHale

California Attorney General Announces Largest CCPA Settlement

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On February 11, California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office (CA AG) announced a $2.75 million settlement—the largest settlement to date under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)—with the Walt Disney Company...more

Hogan Lovells

EU Digital Omnibus – Where simplification is likely and what businesses should plan for

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The ongoing progress of the Digital Omnibus legislative reform is beginning to show that while the EU is not seeking to radically rewrite the data management rulebook, the various selective adjustments proposed are likely to...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

Website Privacy Lawsuits Are on the Rise – Make Sure You Are Protected

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Businesses operating websites are facing a surge in lawsuits and demand letters alleging violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) and similar laws. Plaintiffs are increasingly targeting common website...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

The 7 Biggest HR Risks in 2026 (and How to Reduce Them)

The boundaries of HR risk have moved. In 2026, two macro forces are reshaping the HR landscape, and together they are driving the risks that matter most....more

Womble Bond Dickinson

[Webinar] The Algorithm Economy: How to Win in a Digital World - March 24th, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm ET

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In today’s interconnected business world, digital transformation touches every corner of an enterprise. Those who embrace it will flourish, and those who don’t will be left behind. Womble Bond Dickinson invites you to join...more

Gardner Law

California Privacy Claims Target Online Tracking

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A growing number of companies across the U.S., including medtech, biotech, pharma, cosmetic, food and beverage, and other life sciences companies are receiving demand letters and complaints alleging that common website...more

Polsinelli

New GSA Guidance on Protecting CUI in Contractor Systems, Plus a Look Ahead at Pending FAR Changes

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Key Takeaways: GSA released detailed procedural guidance for protecting CUI in nonfederal systems, and a proposed FAR rule would further standardize CUI handling, documentation and incident reporting across federal contracts....more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Malfunctioning Machines To Mandatory Standards: Cyber Security Standards For Consumer Smart Devices Have Commenced

Australia’s mandatory security standards for consumer smart devices commenced this week on 4 March 2026, introducing three baseline cyber requirements for consumer‑grade products that can directly or indirectly connect to the...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Proposed State AI Law Update: March 9, 2026

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Last week, Oregon’s legislature passed a chatbot bill, Utah’s legislature passed a provenance bill, Washington’s legislature is on the cusp of passing both a chatbot and provenance bill, and Arizona’s Senate passed a...more

McAfee & Taft

In Health Care, What You Don't Know May Hurt You

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The health care industry is, perhaps, the most regulated industry in the United States. Business practices that are common and acceptable in other industries may be illegal in the health care industry. Lawyers who do not...more

Holland & Knight LLP

CalPrivacy Fines PlayOn Sports $1.1M for CCPA Opt-Out and Notice Violations

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The California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) adopted a Stipulated Final Order (the Order) against 2080 Media Inc., d/b/a PlayOn Sports, on February 27, 2026, addressing allegations that the digital ticketing platform...more

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Investigation Newsletter: Pennsylvania Federal Court Blocks DOJ Subpoena for Transgender Patient Records

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Pennsylvania Federal Court Blocks DOJ Subpoena for Transgender Patient Records - The US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania has blocked the US Department of Justice (DOJ) from obtaining patient-specific...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

SIG 2026: Key Updates and Considerations

The Shared Assessments Standard Information Gathering (SIG) questionnaire is a unified standard for assessing vendor risk across multiple domains. Mitratech is a licensee for these SIG questionnaires and includes them in the...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

An Open Letter to Legal Teams: Trust & Data Security in an AI-Frenzied Time

How companies can protect customer data (and retain trust) while rapidly developing AI - Every time a major cybersecurity incident hits the headlines, organizations ask the same question: “Could this happen to us?”...more

Integreon

Navigating Cross-Border ESI Transfers in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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During Legalweek, amid conversations about broad industry trends, attendees seek actionable strategies for the high-stakes demands that shape their daily work. One of the most persistent issues many companies struggle with is...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

A Busy Week for CalPrivacy Regulators on the Opt-Out Front

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In the span of just a couple days, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) announced two significant privacy enforcement actions, highlighting the increasing scrutiny on companies’ handling of personal data....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

What HHS’s Major Restructuring Means for Healthcare Privacy: Key Insights from Husch Blackwell

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On March 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a sweeping reorganization under the Department of Government Efficiency Workforce Optimization Initiative. The plan consolidates 28 divisions...more

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