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State Dept. to Revoke B-1/B-2 Visas for Asylum Seekers Entering 2016-2026
The U.S. State Department will revoke B-1 and B-2 visas issued from 2016 to 2026 for individuals who entered on these visas and applied for asylum, impacting immigration compliance and litigation r...
FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Price Inflation Scheme
The FTC and 22 states filed a lawsuit accusing Amazon of secretly inflating ad prices, affecting over 1.2 million advertisers and stirring legal challenges.
NLRB Plans to Overturn McLaren Macomb, Shifting Labor Law Landscape
NLRB General Counsel unveils roadmap to reverse key Biden-era labor precedents, impacting union negotiations and severance agreements.
AI Chat Tools Challenge Attorney-Client Privilege in Group Messaging
New legal insights reveal risks to privilege and confidentiality from AI-integrated messaging platforms in legal practice.
California’s SB 690 Limits Private Actions in CIPA Pen Register Cases
California’s SB 690 narrows CIPA litigation rights, limiting private lawsuits on pen register violations to the Attorney General.
New Jersey’s Kids Code Act sets strict rules for kids’ online safety
New Jersey’s Kids Code Act mandates privacy and design safeguards for minors online, effective September 2027, with $5,000 statutory damages per violation.
California Fines Data Brokers to Enforce Stricter Consumer Opt-Outs
California ups enforcement with fines and new rules requiring data brokers to simplify consumer data deletion and opt-outs.
NY AG Hits Online Med Provider Thirty Madison with $400K Settlement
New York AG secures $400,000 settlement from Thirty Madison for deceptive subscription practices, underscoring regulatory focus on online health services.
New Legal Guidance Highlights AI Ownership Issues in Contracts
National Law Review outlines key legal considerations for managing AI-generated content ownership in commercial agreements amid evolving US laws.
Colorado Proposes Detailed Rules to Enforce Revised AI Act
Colorado releases proposed rules to implement its revamped AI Act, focusing on AI transparency and human review in automated decisions.
Ninth Circuit Rules Nevada Can Regulate Kalshi Sports Betting Platform
The Ninth Circuit upheld Nevada's authority to regulate Kalshi's sports betting contracts, creating a circuit split and raising legal uncertainty for sports betting platforms.
Oregon Judge Upholds Plastic Pollution EPR Law Despite Legal Challenge
Federal judge affirms Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility law, rejecting constitutional challenges and setting key environmental precedent.
OFAC Licenses Explained: General vs. Specific for Compliance
Understand the difference between OFAC General and Specific Licenses and their compliance implications for legal professionals managing sanctions risks.
State Dept. Halts Immigrant Visa Interviews After Court Vacates 75-Country Suspension
Following a federal court vacating a policy suspending immigrant visas for 75 countries, the U.S. State Department pauses visa interviews worldwide pending staff training.
Federal Court Invalidates Pentagon's Blacklisting of AI Firm Anthropic
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI company Anthropic unconstitutional, impacting AI industry regulation and government vendor risk protocols.
Ninth Circuit Defines AI Web Scraping Boundaries Under CFAA
Ninth Circuit rules AI agents acting under user direction aren’t liable for unauthorized access under CFAA, clarifying legal risks for AI developers and companies.
DOJ’s New Fraud Division Plans 500 Staff to Boost Coordinated Enforcement
DOJ launches National Fraud Enforcement Division with 500 staff by 2026, targeting key fraud areas and increasing federal coordination for legal compliance.
DOJ Settles TikTok Privacy Case for $400M Over Child Data Violations
The U.S. DOJ secured a $400 million settlement with TikTok for alleged violations of child data protections under COPPA, signaling heightened enforcement.
Connecticut AG Nets $17.1B Meta, $275K TaxAct Privacy Settlements
Connecticut AG secures $17.1B settlement with Meta and $275K with TaxAct over data privacy violations, signaling stronger digital data regulation in 2026.
FTC Proposes Rules on Personalized Pricing to Boost Transparency
The FTC unveils a proposed enforcement policy targeting personalized pricing in digital markets, aiming to enhance transparency and protect consumers.