For the past several years, plaintiffs’ lawyers have been testing the outer limits of California’s Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), wielding a statute originally designed to combat telephone wiretapping as
If you’ve been in a virtual meeting lately, you’ve probably seen one: a participant named “Otter.ai” or “Fireflies notetaker” sitting quietly in the corner, recording everything. AI notetaking tools are
California has delivered its clearest message yet on what “opt out” actually means under the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA). In a $2.75 million settlement with the Walt Disney Company—the
When a TCPA lawsuit arrives, it’s easy for panic to set in. Many businesses feel pressure to settle quickly or rush into litigation just to make the problem go away.
One of the biggest compliance developments in 2025 was the passage and implementation of Texas Senate Bill 140, which significantly expanded the state’s telephone solicitation statute to cover text message
California’s Attorney General recently announced a settlement with Sling TV over alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). While the details of this case echo themes we’ve seen
On November 13, 2025, the federal government shutdown ended when President Trump signed a funding bill to reopen federal agencies. As a result, the FTC’s National Do Not Call Registry, which
On October 1, 2025, the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) became effective, joining the growing list of states with comprehensive consumer data privacy laws. With enforcement beginning April 1,
In a sharply worded opinion, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria recently granted summary judgment in favor of the Eating Recovery Center (ERC) in a privacy lawsuit that has reignited debate
