The DOJ’s Bulk Sensitive Data Rule and Your Obligation to “Know Your Vendor”

The DOJ’s Bulk Sensitive Data Rule and Your Obligation to “Know Your Vendor” The DOJ’s Bulk Sensitive Data Rule and Your Obligation to “Know Your Vendor”

This blog post is the latest installment in a series focused on the DOJ’s Bulk Sensitive Data Rule, ..
Federal Court Orders CFPB to Continue Requesting Funding Operations Amid Defunding Dispute Federal Court Orders CFPB to Continue Requesting Funding Operations Amid Defunding Dispute

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Supreme Court Poised to Reshape FLSA Collective Actions—What to Watch in Richards v. Eli Lilly Supreme Court Poised to Reshape FLSA Collective Actions—What to Watch in Richards v. Eli Lilly

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On December 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), in coordination with the U.S. Consumer..
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Massachusetts Pay Reporting Deadline- Are You Ready for February 2, 2026? Massachusetts Pay Reporting Deadline- Are You Ready for February 2, 2026?

Massachusetts employers with 100 or more employees should prepare now for the next round of state..
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Releases Final Environmental Justice Policy Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Releases Final Environmental Justice Policy

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USDA Will Update BioPreferred Program “to Put American Producers First” USDA Will Update BioPreferred Program “to Put American Producers First”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on December 30, 2025, several coordinated..
Illinois BIPA Suit Targets AI Note‑Takers- Practical Lessons for Meeting Transcription Illinois BIPA Suit Targets AI Note‑Takers- Practical Lessons for Meeting Transcription

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EPA Publishes Final Risk Evaluation for 1,3-Butadiene, Intends to Regulate 11 COUs to Protect.. EPA Publishes Final Risk Evaluation for 1,3-Butadiene, Intends to Regulate 11 COUs to Protect..

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on January 5, 2026, the availability of..
Issue Brief: State-Level Medicaid Fraud in Focus Issue Brief: State-Level Medicaid Fraud in Focus

Spurred by ongoing allegations of fraud in the State of Minnesota, where federal investigators have ..
Cryptoassets Regulation in the UK Draft Legislation Published Cryptoassets Regulation in the UK Draft Legislation Published

On 15 December 2025, HM Treasury took a significant step towards establishing a UK regulatory..
Nevada Supreme Court Rules Sealing in Murdoch Family Trust Dispute Improper Nevada Supreme Court Rules Sealing in Murdoch Family Trust Dispute Improper

The Murdoch Family Trust litigation is making news again. Media organizations sought access to the..
FRCP 16.1 Arrives- Will MDL Courts Embrace Its Tools? FRCP 16.1 Arrives- Will MDL Courts Embrace Its Tools?

Effective 1 December 2025, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1 introduces the first formal..
NYC Mayor Mamdani Signs Executive Orders to Crack Down on Junk Fees, Subscription Tricks and Traps NYC Mayor Mamdani Signs Executive Orders to Crack Down on Junk Fees, Subscription Tricks and Traps

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Why Employers Should Form a Welfare Plan Fiduciary Committee Why Employers Should Form a Welfare Plan Fiduciary Committee

Recent lawsuits have expanded fiduciary breach theories beyond retirement plans into the welfare..
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We get AI for work™- Analyzing Brewer v. Otter.ai — A Case Study of the Legal Risks of AI Note.. We get AI for work™- Analyzing Brewer v. Otter.ai — A Case Study of the Legal Risks of AI Note..

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From Murder Capital to Security State: El Salvador’s Transformation Under President Bukele From Murder Capital to Security State: El Salvador’s Transformation Under President Bukele

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Two-to-One- Ninth Circuit Aligns with the Third Circuit in Circuit Split on Injunctive Relief Under .. Two-to-One- Ninth Circuit Aligns with the Third Circuit in Circuit Split on Injunctive Relief Under ..

On December 29, 2025, the Ninth Circuit upheld a district court’s refusal to grant Amazon’s request ..
CFTC Issues No‑Action Relief Easing Registration Requirements for Private Fund Managers CFTC Issues No‑Action Relief Easing Registration Requirements for Private Fund Managers

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Responding to a Data Breach Responding to a Data Breach

When a business gets the call that something has gone wrong with its data, the first instinct is..
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Unequal holiday bonuses, purchases disguised as client gifts, and when you need to check how much..
OPENAI LIABLE FOR ROBOCALLS/TEXTS???- New TCPA Complaint Claims OpenAi and Twilio are Liable for.. OPENAI LIABLE FOR ROBOCALLS/TEXTS???- New TCPA Complaint Claims OpenAi and Twilio are Liable for..

Every trade show you attend these days you see “AI voice” outreach platforms promising to replace..
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The U. S. Congress is reviewing the regulatory framework for the taxation of digital assets at the..
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2025 Retail and E-Commerce Legal Year in Review- Key Litigation Developments 2025 Retail and E-Commerce Legal Year in Review- Key Litigation Developments

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Washington Department of Ecology Adopts Battery Stewardship Rule Washington Department of Ecology Adopts Battery Stewardship Rule

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Recent Developments in Daniel’s Law Could Shape the Future of Data Privacy Recent Developments in Daniel’s Law Could Shape the Future of Data Privacy

Significant changes may be coming to data privacy in New Jersey—and businesses need to pay..
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PA Supreme Court Identifies Broad Exception to Ban Against Voting on Items Not Included on Agenda PA Supreme Court Identifies Broad Exception to Ban Against Voting on Items Not Included on Agenda

In 2021, the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act was amended by the General Assembly to provide additional..
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On Jan. 21, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal ..
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Capital Matters is a recurring series by Jordan Steiker that covers federal constitutional..
HHS OCR Investigates State Licensing: Enforcement Focus on Federal Conscience and Religious-Liberty .. HHS OCR Investigates State Licensing: Enforcement Focus on Federal Conscience and Religious-Liberty ..

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ELEVATE- Lead Buyer Elevate Health Sues Lead Seller for Indemnity in TCPA Class Action And Let’s.. ELEVATE- Lead Buyer Elevate Health Sues Lead Seller for Indemnity in TCPA Class Action And Let’s..

For instance if the lead seller violates the law with an outbound call resulting in a transfer the..
Colorado Provides First of Its Kind Paid Neonatal Care Leave- What Employers Need to Know for.. Colorado Provides First of Its Kind Paid Neonatal Care Leave- What Employers Need to Know for..

Earlier this year, Colorado adopted Senate Bill 25-144, expanding its Family and Medical Leave..
SCOTUStoday for Monday, December 29 SCOTUStoday for Monday, December 29

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IP Considerations for Life Sciences Companies IP Considerations for Life Sciences Companies

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