The Bottom Line Among the myriad of privacy issues on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s agenda, children’s privacy has long been front and center. It was therefore no surprise to see the FTC address the topic of age verification in its first privacy-related workshop of 2026 entitled the Continue Reading
A Regulatory Rewind: Department of Labor Proposes Return to Trump-Era Independent Contractor Analysis
The Bottom Line On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced a proposed rule that would revise the standard for determining whether a worker is classified as an independent contractor or employee (the “Proposed Rule”) with a focus on two “core” Continue Reading
“Click-to-Cancel” Might be Back Online: FTC Submits Draft Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The Bottom Line On January 30, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission submitted a draft Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning the Negative Option Rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget for review. The Continue Reading
AI Legal Updates: California’s AI Training Data Transparency Law Takes Effect
The Bottom Line A new California law, effective January 1, 2026, marks a significant shift toward AI transparency that could reshape how developers operate nationwide. California’s Generative AI Training Data Transparency Act (TDTA), also known as AB 2013, imposes significant new Continue Reading
Prepare Your Workplace: NYC Sick Time and Schedule Change Laws Expand Next Month
The Bottom Line New York City employers face significant new compliance obligations in early 2026. Amendments to the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act and the Temporary Schedule Change Law will require employers to provide additional unpaid sick/safe time, expand the reasons Continue Reading
A New Year, a New FTC Subscription Action
The Bottom Line Federal and state regulators are kicking off 2026 with momentum against subscription traps, hidden fees and misleading pricing practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed suit against JustAnswer LLC and its CEO, alleging that the company misled consumers into Continue Reading
Importance of Digital Replica Consents Under the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract
The Bottom Line The advertising industry stands at a pivotal moment as AI technology enables the recreation of artists and their works. But this technology comes with a critical requirement: informed consent. The 2025 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract, effective April 1, 2025, included for Continue Reading
NYC’s New Consumer Protection Leadership Signals Return to Aggressive Advertising Enforcement to Help Tackle The “Affordability” Crisis
The Bottom Line Advertisers and marketers who target NYC consumers should take note: the appointment of former FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Sam Levine as Commissioner of the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), combined with Mayor Mamdani's recent executive Continue Reading
California Workplace Know Your Rights Act: February 1, 2026 Deadline
The Bottom Line The newly enacted Workplace Know Your Rights Act requires California employers to provide employees annually and at the time of hire with a stand-alone written notice of key workplace rights. Employers must complete the initial distribution of this notice to all California Continue Reading
Privacy New Year’s Resolutions
The Bottom Line The new year might mean the same to you, but for businesses, the turn of the calendar once again means a new set of privacy compliance obligations. 2026 brings new requirements in California, which has the most comprehensive regulatory framework and a stand-alone privacy Continue Reading