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Plaintiffs Allege AI Hiring Tools Violate FCRA A putative class action filed in California state court attempts to frame that an AI-generated candidate “Match Score” violates the FCRA.

A putative class action in California seeks to classify an AI-generated hiring “Match Score” as a consumer report under the FCRA. We take a closer look at the complaint & review its position within broader litigation trends.
#AI #Litigation
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EU AI Act Conformity Key for Companies Despite Enforcement Delay The act prompted industry pressure, as corporate coalitions referenced a need for clear technical standards & compliance guidance.

In a recent Law360 article, Zach Judge-Raza and Brenda Leong discuss the European Commission’s proposed changes and implementation delay of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act.

#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #EU

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Meta and Other Tech Firms Put Restrictions on Use of OpenClaw Over Security Fears Security experts have urged people to be cautious with the viral agentic AI tool, known for being highly capable but also wildly unpredictable.

Security experts have urged people to be cautious with the viral agentic AI tool, known for being highly capable but also wildly unpredictable.
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The iGaming Maine Attraction: Will 2026 be iGaming’s Moment? Maine becomes the eighth state to legalize iGaming, signaling a potential shift in how states regulate online casino gaming in 2026.

With Maine legalizing online casino gaming and Virginia advancing similar legislation, states may be rethinking their approach to iGaming regulation as sweepstakes casino enforcement and prediction markets reshape the landscape. #iGaming #PredictionMarkets 

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Section 230 turns 30 as it faces its biggest tests yet It’s the most beloved and reviled law of the tech industry.

Section 230 turns 30 as it faces its biggest tests yet

California Won't Let It Go: Attorney General Bonta Announces $2.75 Million Settlement with Disney, Largest CCPA Settlement in California History Second enforcement action stemming from 2024 investigative sweep of streaming services OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a settlement with the Walt Disney Company (Disney...

California AG announces a $2.75M settlement with Disney—the largest CCPA settlement in CA history—resolving allegations that the company did not fully honor consumer opt-out requests across all devices and streaming services tied to a user’s account. oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...

How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping Web Scraping Litigation The resolution and path of these cases may signal a new direction for scraping litigation, especially in the AI context, going forward.

AI is influencing how litigants are approaching web scraping disputes. Our latest blog examines the spate of recent cases and considers how legal theories relating to breach of contract, copyright, the CFAA, and the DMCA are evolving. 

#AI #Litigation #WebScraping

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Supreme Court to Review Paramount Newsletter Meta Pixel Suit (2) In a recent Bloomberg Law article, ZwillGen’s Jeff Landis shares his perspective on the different circuit court interpretations of the term “consumer” under the VPPA, following the Supreme Court’s dec...

In a recent Bloomberg Law article, Jeff Landis shares his perspective on the different circuit court interpretations of the term “consumer” under the VPPA, following the Supreme Court’s decision to review Salazar v. Paramount Global.

#Litigation #VPPA

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CFTC Signals New Era for Prediction Markets The CFTC appears poised to affirmatively support federal regulation of event contracts—and to do so in a way that preempts state gaming laws.

After months of ambiguity, new remarks from CFTC Chair Michael Selig signal a decisive federal turn on event contracts that will reshape the regulatory landscape. We cover the announced plan in our blog:

#PredictionMarkets #EventContracts #CFTC
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What Recent FTC Enforcement Actions Reveal About COPPA Risks Stacey Brandenburg and Yiannis Vandris explain how recent FTC child-related cases provide insight into potential COPPA risks.

In a recent Corporate Compliance Insights article, Stacey Brandenburg and Yiannis Vandris explain how three recent FTC child-related cases provide insight into potential COPPA risks for businesses and compliance professionals.

#COPPA #FTC #Privacy

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FTC Enforcement and the Rising Risk of “Dark Patterns” in Subscription Design Zach Lerner shared insights on how the Federal Trade Commission is increasingly scrutinizing so-called “dark patterns.”

In a recent FTCWatch article, ZwillGen’s Zach Lerner discusses how the FTC is increasingly focused on “dark patterns” and what that trend could mean for companies moving forward. www.zwillgen.com/publication/...

Supreme Court to Decide if Newsletter Subscribers are VPPA “Consumers” The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that will likely resolve whether email newsletter subscribers qualify as VPPA consumers.

The Supreme Court will hear Salazar v. Paramount Global, a case poised to resolve a circuit split on whether email newsletter subscribers qualify as “consumers” under the VPPA.

#Litigation #VPPA #AdTech
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Timing, Forum, and Federal Preemption: Lessons from the Massachusetts Kalshi Decision Massachusetts rules against sports event contracts, signaling limits on federal preemption and strengthening state gambling authority.

Massachusetts rules against sports event contracts, signaling limits on federal preemption and strengthening state gambling authority. We cover what this means for prediction markets, federal preemption, & state gaming enforcement.

#PredictionMarkets #EventContracts
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US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Challenge to Geofence Warrant The US Supreme Court agreed Friday to review the constitutionality of court orders that compel tech companies such as Google to provide anonymized user location data to law enforcement.

BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh a constitutional challenge to geofence warrants news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/us-su...

Senate passes a bill that would let nonconsensual deepfake victims sue It last passed the Senate in 2024 after another X controversy.

The Senate has passed the DEFIANCE Act, which would create a new federal civil cause of action for victims of nonconsensual deepfake sexual images, if enacted. www.theverge.com/news/861531/...

ZwillGen’s New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business to Consider in 2026 ZwillGen's recommended New Year’s resolutions for businesses in 2026, highlighting where companies should focus their efforts.

New regulations, shifting enforcement priorities, and accelerating AI and data use mean last year’s compliance playbook may fall short. ZwillGen’s 2026 “resolutions” spotlight where in-house counsel should focus now to stay ahead.

#LegalCompliance #RiskManagement

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New York AG demands Instacart hand over information about price tests New York Attorney General Letitia James demanded information from Instacart on Thursday, saying it may have violated the state's law requiring online retailers to disclose when they use consumers' inf...

New York’s AG is seeking information from Instacart regarding its price-testing practices following reports that different customers were shown different prices. www.reuters.com/business/new...

Jon Frankel On 5 Things You Need to Know to Optimize Your Company’s Approach to Cybersecurity Jon Frankel explores the state of the cybersecurity industry and provides practical tips for companies to optimize their approach to data privacy and security.

Cybersecurity priorities don’t reset with the calendar, but they do evolve. In this Authority Magazine article, Jon Frankel outlines 5 ways companies can strengthen their cybersecurity posture in the year ahead. www.zwillgen.com/publication/...

Meet the new tech laws of 2026 AI laws, privacy frameworks, and more take effect this year.

Meet the new tech laws of 2026

Judge blocks Texas app store age verification law A tech industry group challenged the law as unconstitutional.

BREAKING: Judge Pitman of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas has preliminarily enjoined the Texas App Store Accountability Act www.theverge.com/news/849752/...

Happy to be here! 🦋

This holiday season, we’re celebrating the small moments that made a big impact—on our work, our team, and our clients. From all of us at ZwillGen, warmest wishes for a joyful holiday and a bright year ahead.

Google sues web scraper for sucking up search results ‘at an astonishing scale’ Scraper no scraping.

Google sues web scraper for sucking up search results ‘at an astonishing scale’

Trump Executive Order Targets State AI Laws The White House’s Executive Order challenges state AI laws through DOJ litigation, conditional federal funding, and agency preemption claims.

The White House's Executive Order targets state AI laws, but they remain enforceable. What this means for your AI compliance in 2026:
#AI #AIRegulation #TechPolicy #AICompliance
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Attorney General Paxton Sues Five Major TV Companies, Including Some with Ties to the CCP, for Spying on Texans Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed suit against five major television companies for spying on Texans by secretly recording what consumers watch in their own homes.

Texas AG Ken Paxton announced lawsuits against five major television companies, alleging violations related to the collection of consumer viewing data www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/release...

Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose.

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Trump Signs Executive Order That Threatens to Punish States for Passing AI Laws The order creates a Justice Department task force to challenge state AI laws and directs the Commerce Department to pull future broadband funding from states that pass “onerous” legislation.

President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at creating a unified national approach to AI regulation and pushing back against state AI laws, directing federal agencies to challenge state rules that conflict with federal policy. www.wired.com/story/trump-...

No More “Trust Me, Bro”: 2026 Will Be the Year of Accountable AI We discuss why 2026 will usher in accountable, audit-ready AI as enterprises, regulators, and insurers demand real transparency and evidence.

As expectations for transparency and evidence rise, “audit-ready” systems may become the new baseline. Our latest blog discusses what’s driving the shift and what it means for providers and users.

#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ResponsibleAI
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Both sides of the aisle hate the AI moratorium It’s the one of the few things Republicans and Democrats can agree on right now.

Both sides of the aisle hate the AI moratorium

Australia is trying to enforce the first teen social media ban. Governments worldwide are watching. Australia has enacted the world's first ban on social media usage for users under the age of 16, in a move expected to be monitored by global lawmakers.

Australia is now the first country to formally ban users under 16 from major social platforms, a landmark move that could shape how other governments approach teen social media restrictions. www.cnbc.com/2025/12/10/a...