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On January 30, 2026, the California Senate passed a new bill, SB 574, to impose restrictions on attorneys (and arbitrators) using generative artificial intelligence (“generative AI”) in their practice....more
AI‑powered notetaking tools which can record or transcribe employment-related discussions and meetings have quietly entered the workplace, often through everyday applications employees already use....more
As readers of this blog know, the commonplace use of third-party tracking technology on consumer-facing websites has led to an influx of California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) claims. While some of these claims are...more
State legislatures are regulating what AI chatbots say. Plaintiffs’ lawyers are suing over what AI chatbots collect. Most compliance teams are only watching one front....more
If you thought the wave of website tracking lawsuits was slowing down, think again. Plaintiffs are not backing off. They are getting more creative....more
In today’s society, the temptation is to take photos and videos of everything and then post on social media to share your experiences with a broad audience. When it comes to parties involved in divorce, that temptation to...more
A putative class action against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) has been filed in the Eastern District of Michigan alleging that commonplace website tracking and session replay tools violate both federal and...more
The California Invasion of Privacy Act is testing modern data privacy boundaries. Data privacy laws across the United States have expanded greatly over the past five years. Comprehensive laws have been adopted by more...more
Retailers. Banks. Healthcare systems. E-commerce platforms. Across industries, live chat, session replay software, and website analytics have become standard tools for customer engagement....more
A recent federal court decision from California in In re Apple Data Privacy Litigation reflects an evolving judicial approach to how courts will define the boundaries of privacy in a platform-driven world. The January 20...more
Just two weeks ago, I wrote on this blog about how sometimes, it takes the law a while to catch up to technology. Specifically, I wrote about a case that held that flying a drone over your spouse’s home and remotely accessing...more
As our readers know, the use of internet tracking technologies on consumer-facing websites is widespread. Utilization of these third-party tracking tools, however, has led to a proliferation of lawsuits alleging that...more
Key point: In this post: (1) increase in ECPA litigation as courts extend “crime tort” exception beyond health care; (2) service provider wins again against wiretapping claim; (3) defendants lose standing arguments in federal...more
Miss the most recent webinar from the Osano team? Did your question not come up during discussion? Don't worry: We've collated, condensed, and thematically grouped the questions from 2026 Privacy Laws: New Laws, Amendments,...more
Companies with consumer-facing websites can expect to see continued litigation in 2026 under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) and, the Florida Security of Communications Act (FSCA) over their use of website...more
In a significant win for electronic communication providers that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their core functions, the Northern District of Illinois held that a defendant’s AI transcription and analytics...more
Key Takeaways - U.S. state privacy laws continue to expand and evolve. As of January 1, 2026, Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island joined the list of states with consumer privacy laws in effect, bringing the total to 19...more
A review of the year’s most impactful privacy, data breach, arbitration, and technology-driven class action rulings from the First Circuit and the District of Massachusetts...more
A blend of evolving judicial interpretation, aggressive plaintiffs’ counsel, and decades-old statutory language has brought new life to the Florida Security of Communications Act (FSCA) as a vehicle for challenging...more
As our readers know, lawsuits alleging illegal wiretapping claims against companies that collect consumers’ data continue unabated. Below, we discuss a recent favorable ruling dismissing California Invasion of Privacy Act...more
Another federal court just gave privacy plaintiffs exactly what they’ve been looking for: a green light to pursue nationwide digital wiretapping claims based on common website tracking practices. In a January 14 decision in...more
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
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
A California federal court recently allowed a Federal Wiretap Act case to proceed against Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, opening a potential avenue for a nationwide class action against the theme park. The court’s...more
A new California court decision delivers welcome news for website operators and businesses caught in the surge of website privacy litigation. In the December 10 Rodriguez v. Ink America International Group LLC decision, an...more