California Enacts First-In-Nation Law Requiring Web Browser Opt-Out Preference Signal

California Enacts First-In-Nation Law Requiring Web Browser Opt-Out Preference Signal California Enacts First-In-Nation Law Requiring Web Browser Opt-Out Preference Signal

On October 8, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the Opt Me Out Act (AB-556)..
Supreme Court Confirms That State Affidavit-of-Merit Laws Don’t Apply in Federal Court Supreme Court Confirms That State Affidavit-of-Merit Laws Don’t Apply in Federal Court

The Court’s decision in Berk v. Choy resolves a circuit split and adopts the approach the Fourth..
Wisconsin PFAS Drinking Water Regulation Would Mirror Federal Rule Wisconsin PFAS Drinking Water Regulation Would Mirror Federal Rule

Earlier this week, I wrote regarding the ongoing legal challenges to the EPA’s PFAS drinking water..
Practical Guidance for Luxury Brands Navigating Retailer Insolvency Practical Guidance for Luxury Brands Navigating Retailer Insolvency

The ongoing financial distress of luxury brand retailers has raised urgent questions for sellers of ..
NSCEB Paper Outlines Policy Options to Modernize Oversight of Biotechnology Products NSCEB Paper Outlines Policy Options to Modernize Oversight of Biotechnology Products

The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) has published a January 2026..
DOJ Continues to Scrutinize Medical Director Arrangements DOJ Continues to Scrutinize Medical Director Arrangements

On Jan. 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) chose to intervene in False Claims Act..
EB-2 NIW and Next-Generation Manufacturing: How AI and Robotics Work Supports the National Interest .. EB-2 NIW and Next-Generation Manufacturing: How AI and Robotics Work Supports the National Interest ..

The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) has become an increasingly relevant pathway for..
The State of Employment Law: Some States Prohibit Out-of-State Choice of Law Provisions The State of Employment Law: Some States Prohibit Out-of-State Choice of Law Provisions

In this series, we will explore some of the ways states vary from one another in their employment..
Hold Up: Labor Board Implementing New Screening Procedures for Charges Hold Up: Labor Board Implementing New Screening Procedures for Charges

Most labor relations professionals know that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board)..
Are Brand Ambassadors Really Independent Contractors? Are Brand Ambassadors Really Independent Contractors?

Key HighlightsBrand ambassadors and influencers can present growing misclassification exposure...
DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Rates for 2026 DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Rates for 2026

The Department of Transportation’s operating agencies have announced their random drug and alcohol..
Update on LNG Commissioning Disputes Update on LNG Commissioning Disputes

Following our recent articles on 26 August and 22 October on the ongoing disputes between Venture..
California's Recent E-Bike Safety Laws: How to Bridge the Safety Gaps California's Recent E-Bike Safety Laws: How to Bridge the Safety Gaps

California’s 2026 electric bicycle (e-bike) regulations address a growing transportation trend that ..
Investment Management Client Alert January 2026 Investment Management Client Alert January 2026

ESMA Publishes Report on LMT GuidelinesOn 18 December 2025, the European Securities and Markets..
The Kids Aren’t Alright- Kids Online Safety Act and Marijuana-Related Speech The Kids Aren’t Alright- Kids Online Safety Act and Marijuana-Related Speech

What’s old is new again. The beginning of the year has brought us a sense of renewal, and taking a..
Skinny Label- Supreme Court to Weigh Inducement Claims Against Generics Skinny Label- Supreme Court to Weigh Inducement Claims Against Generics

The Supreme Court granted certiorari to review whether a generic drugmaker that fully carves out a..
Proxy Wars Proxy Wars

BackgroundOn 11 December 2025, President Trump issued a long-awaited executive order (EO) entitled..
California Data Broker Registration Deadline Arrives Jan. 31, Applying to More Businesses Than Ever California Data Broker Registration Deadline Arrives Jan. 31, Applying to More Businesses Than Ever

Data brokers who offered brokerage services in California in 2025 must register or re-register..
Why Are British Artists Suing a British Fashion House Over Graffiti on British Buildings, in.. Why Are British Artists Suing a British Fashion House Over Graffiti on British Buildings, in..

This case seems so straight-forward that fans of self-effacing legal articles might question why..
California Senate Bill 294 – New Mandatory Know Your Rights Notices to Employees California Senate Bill 294 – New Mandatory Know Your Rights Notices to Employees

Beginning February 1, 2026, all California employers must provide to all new hires and each..
Crypto Part VII- De Minimis Crypto Part VII- De Minimis

“De minimis” has gotten a lot of airplay in discussions about the regulation and taxation of crypto...
French CNIL Provides Guidance on Cross-Device Cookie Consent French CNIL Provides Guidance on Cross-Device Cookie Consent

How and when to get consent for cross-device tracking has been a worry for many companies subject..
Latest & Greatest Goings On at the SEC Latest & Greatest Goings On at the SEC

SEC Names New Deputy Directors of the Division of EnforcementOn January 12, 2026, the..
AI Data Mining and PPP False Claims Act Cases AI Data Mining and PPP False Claims Act Cases

The relator’s bar is using AI tools and algorithmic approaches to comb over public data released by ..
Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast, Episode 85- 2025 Year in Review [Podcast] Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast, Episode 85- 2025 Year in Review [Podcast]

This episode is our annual year in review. Jordan and Boston Shareholder Gregory Bombard break down ..
First Circuit Five: Top 5 Class Action Decisions of 2025 First Circuit Five: Top 5 Class Action Decisions of 2025

A review of the year’s most impactful privacy, data breach, arbitration, and technology-driven..
Outlook 2026- UK Civil Fraud & Business Disputes Outlook 2026- UK Civil Fraud & Business Disputes

AI: from warnings to action. 2025 saw warnings from the court about serious sanctions for lawyers..
Understanding TROs and Preliminary Injunctions Understanding TROs and Preliminary Injunctions

Litigation is rarely fast. Even straightforward business disputes can take years to reach trial,..
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Legislation to Modernize TSCA House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Legislation to Modernize TSCA

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing on January 22, 2026, on “Chemicals in..
MERCOSUR Publishes Technical Silicone Regulation, Initiates Revision of Positive List MERCOSUR Publishes Technical Silicone Regulation, Initiates Revision of Positive List

Recent MERCOSUR activity impacting food-contact materials includes the publication of Resolution..
Potential Immigration Impacts on Employers of Another Government Shutdown Potential Immigration Impacts on Employers of Another Government Shutdown

Just two and a half months after the fall 2025 record-breaking forty-three-day government shutdown..
Ten Minute Interview- Use of Trust Protectors in Trust Instruments [Video] Ten Minute Interview- Use of Trust Protectors in Trust Instruments [Video]

Brian Lucareli, director of Foley Private Client Services (PCS) and co-chair of the Family Offices..
What Law Firms Can Learn from Business Development Outside the Law What Law Firms Can Learn from Business Development Outside the Law

A bit ago, I had the chance to do something a little different at an event.Instead of another..
FDA Releases Human Foods Program 2026 Priority Deliverables FDA Releases Human Foods Program 2026 Priority Deliverables

FDA has released its Human Foods Program 2026 Priority Deliverables, outlining a broad set of..
The case for embracing “boring” cases The case for embracing “boring” cases

Friday, Jan. 9, was the Supreme Court’s first announced opinion day of the term, and the excitement ..
Outlook 2026- Mexico Energy & Natural Resources Outlook 2026- Mexico Energy & Natural Resources

1.New Regulatory Framework: Energy Transition and Renewable Strategy in Mexico — Mexico may..
Executive Order ‘Ensuring American Space Superiority’ Targets Moon Return, Space Security, and.. Executive Order ‘Ensuring American Space Superiority’ Targets Moon Return, Space Security, and..

Go-To Guide:Executive Order 14369 (the EO) calls for America’s return to the moon by 2028 and..
Outlook 2026- Mexico Antitrust and Competition Outlook 2026- Mexico Antitrust and Competition

1.Strengthening of the Antitrust Authority. The creation of the National Antitrust Commission (CNA) ..
State Department Announces Suspension of Immigrant Visa Issuance for 75 Countries State Department Announces Suspension of Immigrant Visa Issuance for 75 Countries

Effective January 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of State will pause issuance of immigrant visas to..
New York’s Trapped at Work Act, in Effect for Now, but New Bill Aims to Amend Terms and Extend.. New York’s Trapped at Work Act, in Effect for Now, but New Bill Aims to Amend Terms and Extend..

On January 6, 2026, the New York Assembly introduced bill A9452 (Amendment), which would..
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