Consumer Protection

  • May 12, 2026

    Google, Meta Hit With Suits Over Use Of Voices For AI

    A group of journalists and voice actors has hit Google, Meta, Microsoft, chipmaking giant Nvidia and speech synthesis software company ElevenLabs with proposed class actions in Illinois federal court accusing the companies of wrongly using the plaintiffs' voices to train their artificial intelligence models.

  • May 12, 2026

    Teen's Estate Says Grindr Suit Unfairly Sent To Arbitration

    The estate of a 16-year-old girl who was lured in by a 35-year-old man on the Grindr platform and tortured and murdered told a Florida federal judge to reconsider the court's decision to send the case to arbitration, saying developing case law says otherwise.

  • May 12, 2026

    DC Circ. Asks Why Gov't Used 'Toxic' Detail In Crypto Trial

    The D.C. Circuit didn't seem sure which way to come down Tuesday morning on the various arguments put forth by the convicted operator of the Bitcoin Fog crypto mixer in an attempt to overturn his conviction.

  • May 12, 2026

    ​​​​​​​Amazon Beats Sanctions Bid Over Supplement Product Pages

    A Washington federal judge declined to sanction Amazon for allegedly failing to preserve product pages for dietary supplements that shoppers claim were improperly labeled, ruling that the retail giant fulfilled its duty to retain the information despite storing it as lines of code instead of viewable documents.

  • May 12, 2026

    Mich. Judge Says Vape Co. Infringed 'Breeze' Trademarks

    A New Jersey hookah and vape company infringed a trademark when it sold products under the "Breeze" name, a Michigan federal judge ruled, granting a win to a manufacturer after saying "undisputed evidence shows" the defendant did not own the marks.

  • May 12, 2026

    Cigna Says HIPAA Doesn't Save Website Privacy Suit

    A proposed group of Cigna health plan participants can't cite HIPAA to keep up their claims that the insurer improperly tracked their private information through its websites, since the privacy law doesn't cover the kind of information the company collected, the insurer told a Pennsylvania federal court.

  • May 12, 2026

    Bitcoin Depot Allowed Crypto Scam Via ATMs, Couple Says

    Bitcoin Depot systematically facilitated fraud involving cryptocurrency through its bitcoin ATM network, which targeted consumers who have lost thousands of dollars through the machines, according to a proposed class action in Idaho federal court brought by a couple who alleged they fell victim to such a scam.

  • May 12, 2026

    FCC OKs EchoStar $40B Spectrum Sales To AT&T, SpaceX

    Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr announced on Tuesday that FCC staff has approved EchoStar's sale of "underused" spectrum to AT&T and SpaceX, in deals collectively totaling roughly $40 billion.

  • May 12, 2026

    Gray, Dish Settle FCC Complaint After Retransmission Deal

    Gray Television has settled with Dish Network over a complaint to the Federal Communications Commission alleging that the satellite TV provider was airing Gray's content without permission, after the companies ended a retransmission consent dispute this month.

  • May 12, 2026

    Shopify Must Face Most Buy Now, Pay Later Antitrust Claims

    E-commerce company Shopify Inc. can't shed monopolization claims brought by buy now, pay later payment platform Sezzle Inc., although a Minnesota federal judge has trimmed the dispute.

  • May 12, 2026

    Sports Broadcasting Protections Need Overhaul, Groups Say

    State broadcasting groups have called on Congress to update the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 to protect fan access to programming amid the growing number of streaming paywalls.

  • May 12, 2026

    Elanco On Hook For Bulk Of $9M Flea & Tick Meds Deal

    Elanco Animal Health Inc. will pay $6.75 million while Petco, PetSmart, Chewy, Petsense and PetMeds are all on the hook for six-figure payouts under a settlement Tuesday resolving lawsuits accusing Elanco of paying pet supply retailers not to stock generic versions of its Advantix topical flea and tick prevention drug.

  • May 12, 2026

    Tobacco Giant RJ Reynolds Sued Over Telemarketing Texts

    Cigarette and e-cigarette giant R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings Inc. was accused in North Carolina federal court of violating federal law by texting residential telephone numbers listed on the National Do Not Call Registry.

  • May 12, 2026

    Low-Power TV Group Asks FCC To Allow 5G Broadcast Standard

    The Low-Power TV Broadcasters Association asked the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday to allow it to use the 5G broadcast standard to deliver content to smartphones.

  • May 12, 2026

    Comcast, Power Co. In FCC Tug Of War Over Pole Upgrades

    Comcast claims it's still having problems getting Appalachian Power Co. to cover the cost of utility pole fixes for broadband upgrades, but it's not clear whether the Federal Communications Commission is ready to spring into action to resolve the dispute.

  • May 12, 2026

    Zillow Fights Buyers' Effort To Revise Home Loan Lawsuit

    Zillow told a Washington federal court that homebuyers should not be allowed to amend their complaint alleging the real estate platform used its market dominance to inflate costs nationwide, arguing the late changes cure none of the deficiencies in the buyers' claims.

  • May 12, 2026

    Royal Caribbean Says Judge Misread Arb. Law In Voyeur Suit

    Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is urging a Florida federal court to reject a magistrate judge's report recommending that a proposed class action over a former crew member's hidden camera voyeurism not go to arbitration, saying the magistrate judge misread maritime law.

  • May 12, 2026

    3rd Circ. Says Financial Services Rule Thwarts Privacy Suit

    The Third Circuit declined to reinstate class claims made by a group of John Hancock customers from Illinois accusing Amazon Web Services Inc. and Pindrop Security Inc. of collecting consumers' voice data without their consent, ruling Tuesday that exemptions under Illinois and federal law applied.

  • May 12, 2026

    Fox Rothschild Adds Trial Partner From Nelson Mullins In Fla.

    Fox Rothschild LLP has expanded its litigation department in West Palm Beach, Florida, with a new partner from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP.

  • May 12, 2026

    Trump Admin Will Take CFPB Funding Fight To 9th Circ.

    The Trump administration will challenge a California federal court decision that ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to continue drawing funding from the Federal Reserve, setting the stage for renewed litigation over the agency's access to cash.

  • May 12, 2026

    Senate Puts Warsh On Track To Replace Powell As Fed Chair

    The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Trump nominee Kevin Warsh to a board seat at the Federal Reserve, moving him one step closer to taking over from Jerome Powell as chairman of the central bank.

  • May 11, 2026

    Microsoft CEO Defends Role In OpenAI's Rehiring Of Altman

    Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified Monday in a California federal jury trial over Elon Musk's challenge to OpenAI's for-profit conversion, denying that he demanded OpenAI's board reinstate ousted CEO Sam Altman while acknowledging that he offered to pay up to $29 billion to bring Altman and others to Microsoft.

  • May 11, 2026

    Wash. Says Novartis Isn't Harmed By 340B Drug Pricing Law

    Washington is objecting to Novartis' attempt to block a state law that expands the discounts the drugmaker must provide under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, telling a federal court that worry about losing money doesn't constitute irreparable harm.

  • May 11, 2026

    FTC Warns Meta, Others To Abide By Anti-Revenge Porn Law

    The Federal Trade Commission on Monday reminded Meta, Amazon, Apple and a dozen other tech giants of a looming deadline to comply with their obligations under the Take It Down Act to swiftly remove deepfake revenge porn from their platforms, warning that the issue is a "top priority" that the agency is prepared to quickly start enforcing.

  • May 11, 2026

    Meta's Algorithm Needs Revamps, Judge Hears In $3.7B Trial

    A computer science expert testified Monday that Meta should be ordered to revise minor users' content recommendation formula to prioritize safety as much as engagement, as part of the New Mexico attorney general's ongoing bench trial over teen mental health.

Expert Analysis

  • Arguments Show Justices Vacillating On Geofence Warrants

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    Questions and statements by the justices during recent oral arguments in Chatrie v. U.S., probing the Fourth Amendment limits of geofence warrants, revealed a Supreme Court that is skeptical of the government’s most sweeping claims, uncomfortable with the petitioner’s broadest theories and searching for a narrow off-ramp, say attorneys at Rogers Joseph.

  • Surveying The CFTC Campaign To Control Prediction Markets

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    The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is simultaneously asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets and signaling aggressive enforcement within them, a combination that will reshape the regulatory landscape for event contract platforms — pending the outcome of several court cases throughout the country and a likely circuit split, say attorneys at Paul Weiss.

  • FinCEN Rule Could Reshape AML Priorities Across Finance

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    Financial institutions should prepare for a proposed Financial Crimes Enforcement Network rule that would heighten scrutiny of anti-money laundering requirements and encourage responsible use of technology, potentially reorienting compliance, governance decisions and enforcement exposure for organizations across the financial sector, not just banks, say attorneys at Pillsbury.

  • Opinion

    The SEC Should Institute A New Enforcement Scorecard

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    Amid controversy over the recent release of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's annual enforcement statistics, the SEC should use a new scorecard that measures how well the Division of Enforcement detects and stops intentional fraud in order to refocus on its core mission of investor protection, says Peter Chan at Baker McKenzie.

  • Series

    Speed Jigsaw Puzzling Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My passion for speed puzzling — I can complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in under 50 minutes — has sharpened my legal skills in more ways than one, with both disciplines requiring patience, precision and the ability to keep the bigger picture in mind while working through the details, says Tazia Statucki at Proskauer.

  • FTC Focus: Ad Deal Signals Viewpoint Suppression Is A Risk

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    The Federal Trade Commission's recent settlement of an antitrust case accusing major ad agency holding companies of colluding on brand safety standards underscores the risk of industry coordination on politically or socially sensitive issues and signals heightened viewpoint suppression scrutiny for companies and antitrust practitioners, say attorneys at Proskauer.

  • Banks Face Cloudy Rate Horizons As Opt-Outs Spread

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    Banks and fintechs are grappling with a fragmented, fast-changing consumer lending landscape as more states consider opting out of preemption under the Depository Institutions and Monetary Control Act, which may ultimately lead to a decrease in interstate lending and access to credit, says Marc Franson at Chapman and Cutler.

  • How To Reconcile AI Opacity And Advisers' Fiduciary Duties

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    Firms that treat fiduciary compliance as a foundation for responsible artificial intelligence adoption will be best positioned when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission moves from implicit expectations to explicit rules regarding advisers' core duties, as those are unlikely to change, says Ivor Wolk at Manatt.

  • Opinion

    Congress Should Ax Privacy Bill For Not Shielding Consumers

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    The SECURE Data Act should be rejected because, despite Congress' claims, it would not meaningfully rein in data practices, but instead would weaken enforcement, eliminate stronger protections and prioritize data extraction over consumer protection and accountability, say attorneys at DiCello Levitt.

  • Bet On Prediction Market Regulation To Accelerate

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    Watershed developments concerning prediction markets — such as the first insider trading charges, major speeches from U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission leadership, and the introduction of rulemaking and legislation — dominated the first quarter of 2026, a trend that will likely continue throughout the rest of the year, say attorneys at K&L Gates.

  • New Risks Emerge As States Push Proxy Voting Legislation

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    Recent state proxy voting laws have increasingly emphasized financial returns while intensifying scrutiny of proxy advisory firms and stewardship practices, creating new compliance challenges and risks, according to attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • 2 AI Snafus Show Why Attys Can't Outsource Judgment

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    The recent incident involving Sullivan & Cromwell where citations in a filed motion were fabricated by artificial intelligence, as well as a punitive ruling from the Sixth Circuit in U.S. v. Farris, demonstrate that the obligation to supervise AI has belonged and always will belong to lawyers, says John Powell at the Kentucky School Boards Association.

  • Opinion

    Tribal Gaming Law Is Paramount In Prediction Market Cases

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    Whatever the outcome of the preemption question in prediction market litigation involving states and the federal government, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act deals very specifically with gaming on Indian lands and almost certainly trumps the general federal laws at issue, says Kevin Washburn at the University of California, Berkeley.

  • Series

    Playing Magic: The Gathering Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    The competitive card game Magic: The Gathering offers me a training ground for the strategic thinking skills crucial to litigation, challenging me to adapt to oft-updated rules, analyze text as complicated as any statute and anticipate my opponent’s next moves, says Christopher Smith at Lash Goldberg.

  • Why Product-Based Public Nuisance Claims May Be Waning

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    The Maryland Supreme Court's recent decision in Express Scripts v. Anne Arundel County is the latest in a national trend of rulings rejecting product-based public nuisance claims — but other forms of government litigation against companies that allegedly increase the cost of public services are likely to continue, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.

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