Last week, the Second Circuit, in Solomon v. Flipps Media, Inc., joined the Third and Ninth Circuits in holding that “personally identifiable information” (PII) under the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) is limited to…
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/ Communications & Media Law, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
Below are brief summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC or the Commission) open meeting to be held on May 15, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
The summaries below are based on publicly available…
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/ Administrative Law, Energy & Utilities
As we move further into 2025, the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace; indeed, nearly every week seems to bring news of another major AI breakthrough.
In this post, we highlight the…
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/ Communications & Media Law, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
After a relatively slow start to 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is firing on all cylinders now.
In recent weeks, the CPPA (i) revised the proposed Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) regulations…
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/ Administrative Law, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
Key Takeaways -
- Beginning May 14, businesses offering "negative option features" can incur significant financial penalties for each violation of the FTC’s “click-to-cancel” rule.
- The rule imposes obligations related to…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Consumer Protection
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- At least four courts have now held that retailers using email for marketing are not considered “communication service providers” and therefore are not subject to TUCSRA.
- At least five courts have now held…
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/ Civil Procedure, Communications & Media Law, Consumer Protection, Privacy
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- EPA is evaluating the Texas Railroad Commission's formal primacy application. If granted, Texas will assume primary enforcement authority—or primacy—over Class VI wells.
- Carbon capture and storage…
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/ Administrative Law, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
On April 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission published in the Federal Register the amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) rule it announced on January 16, 2025…
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/ Communications & Media Law, Consumer Protection, Privacy
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- After Commissioner Allen Dickerson's departure, the FEC, a six-member agency, is left with three commissioners.
- Because actions pertaining to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 require a four-vote…
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/ Administrative Law, Elections & Politics
Perkins Coie partner Janis Kestenbaum says the FTC is keeping the pressure on strong consumer protection enforcement despite the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda.
In balancing enforcement with fewer anticipated…
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/ Administrative Law, Consumer Protection, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
President Trump recently imposed a wide variety of tariffs on U.S. imports…
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/ Administrative Law, International Law & Trade
Under Proclamation 10908 of March 26, 2025 (Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States), tariffs on automobiles have been in effect since April 3, 2025, and tariffs on automobile parts are set…
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/ Administrative Law, International Law & Trade, Transportation
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space…
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/ Civil Procedure, Consumer Protection, Business Torts
On March 25, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit clarified and potentially broadened the scope of an employer’s responsibility to offer reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
While positioning itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) regulation with the EU AI Act, the EU has not historically been a global leader in innovative AI achievements. American and Chinese companies have…
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/ International Law & Trade, Science, Computers, & Technology
