The Bottom Line On June 2, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint against Genesis Tech-related entities and eight individuals, alleging violations of Section 5 of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA). At the FTC’s request, a federal court Continue Reading
401(k) and Pension Plan Obligations in Bankruptcy: Key Considerations for Bankruptcy Trustees
The Bottom Line Tax-qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) and defined benefit pension plans, are governed by a complex framework involving regulations promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Labor (DOL). The Internal Revenue Code (IRC), enforced by the Continue Reading
Connecticut Expands Employer Requirements Across Pay Transparency, Accommodations, Overtime Pay Guides, and More
The Bottom Line Connecticut has passed a new law impacting numerous employer compliance obligations. Effective October 1, 2026 the Act Concerning Workforce Development and Working Conditions in the State (House Bill 5003) introduces expanded requirements related to pay transparency, Continue Reading
Connecticut’s Newly Enacted Data Broker Law: How It Stacks Up Against California’s Delete Act
The Bottom Line Overview of the Connecticut Law On May 27, 2026, Connecticut’s Governor signed into law Public Act No. 26-64, “An Act Concerning Consumer Privacy and Protection,” (the Act) a sweeping consumer privacy bill that requires data broker registration, creates new consumer rights Continue Reading
Department of Labor Proposes Fiduciary Safe Harbor for Selection of 401(k) Investment Options
The Bottom Line What happens when a plan committee is challenged over an investment decision that did not perform as expected? Under a new proposal from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the answer may depend less on outcomes and more on process. On March 31, 2026, the DOL issued Continue Reading
What to Know about Colorado’s Repeal and Replacement of its Landmark AI Act
The Bottom Line The Original Colorado AI Act In May 2024, Colorado made national headlines by enacting the Colorado AI Act (SB 24-205), which established sweeping obligations for developers and deployers of “high-risk” artificial intelligence systems. The law, was originally set to take Continue Reading
Spring Cleaning Your Subscription Practices: What to Toss Before Regulators Do
The Bottom Line For subscription businesses in 2026, the compliance landscape is shifting fast and getting more complicated by the day. Federal and state regulators continue to focus on automatic renewal practices, even as the FTC’s rulemaking agenda evolves. Below is a practical snapshot of Continue Reading
Agentic AI in Advertising: Five Legal Risks Marketers Cannot Ignore
The Bottom Line The advertising industry is at an inflection point. Brands have spent years building governance frameworks for generative AI, including approval workflows, content review and prompting policies, and compliance checkpoints. But agentic AI is changing the calculus. Unlike Continue Reading
AI and Privilege: Lessons from a Recent Federal Court Decision
The Bottom Line Generative AI tools are great for brainstorming, organizing thoughts, and sharpening ideas. But what happens when you disclose legal advice or strategy to an AI platform? A recent federal decision delivers a clear warning: communications with generative AI platforms may not Continue Reading
FTC Issues Policy Statement Clarifying Age-Verification Technology under COPPA
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