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New York Halts New Hyperscale Data Centers for One Year
New York Governor Hochul issues a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers over energy and environmental concerns.
Courts mandate parental proof for social media use by under-16s
Courts and lawmakers impose proof of parental consent for social media use by under-16s, affecting compliance and content moderation.
DoD Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements Ahead of November Deadline
The Department of Defense suspends Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Phase II, impacting contractor compliance obligations and legal counsel guidance.
CMS Proposes Expanded Authority to Deny or Revoke Medicare Enrollment
CMS proposes new Medicare rules expanding powers to deny or revoke provider enrollment, targeting fraud with retroactive revocations and ownership disclosures.
FDA Denies Petition to Set Temporary PFAS Food Tolerances
FDA rejects petition to establish provisional PFAS limits in foods, maintaining current regulatory stance amid evolving science on contamination and health risks.
Courts Tighten Enforcement Standards for Online Terms of Service
Recent court rulings reinforce stricter scrutiny on online contracts, urging clearer notice and explicit user assent.
California Launches AI-Unemployment Tracker to Address Workforce Impact
California launches AI-Unemployment Tracker and executive orders to monitor and mitigate AI's impact on workforce and labor laws, setting precedent nationwide.
HHS Pushes HIPAA Security Rule Update to July 2027
HHS delays HIPAA Security Rule amendments to July 2027, extending compliance timelines for healthcare cybersecurity and documentation requirements.
Court Rules AI-Generated Documents Lack Attorney-Client Privilege
A 2026 court ruling finds AI-created legal documents lack privilege, raising risks for corporations and law firms.
USPTO Warns Trademark Applicants of New Scam Emails Impersonating Office
USPTO alerts trademark applicants to ongoing phishing scams using fake verification emails to steal sensitive data.