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Regulatory Rollback: Inside the CFPB’s FCRA Guidance Withdrawal — The Consumer Finance Podcast
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Compliance Needs are Alive and Well: FTC's Recent Enforcement Activity
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State AG Pulse | A FAIR Go For NY Consumers
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Virginia S.B. 754, now effective, amends the Virginia Consumer Protection Act to prohibit unauthorized collection and disclosure of non-HIPAA reproductive and sexual health information. The law notably includes a broad scope...more
Many U.S. states have recently added provisions regarding “minors” that greatly exceed what is required under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). In short, the new laws generally apply to people under 18,...more
Over the past few months, securing approval for listing on The Campaign Registry (“TCR”) has become significantly more difficult. Why? Because virtual phone service providers (“service providers”) continue to update internal...more
How can businesses in your jurisdiction adopt AI and automation responsibly, and what guidance are you offering to ensure regulatory compliance? Implementing AI systems can be a great way to increase productivity in...more
FTC Sends Warning Letters Regarding Potential Noncompliance With “Made in USA” Requirements. On July 8, the FTC sent letters to a flagpole retailer, footwear maker, football equipment company, and personal care products...more
State attorneys general (AGs) are significantly ramping up their technical hiring to enforce a growing patchwork of state privacy laws—potentially creating an enforcement template for other tech enforcement areas like...more
To help organizations stay on top of the main developments in European digital compliance, Morrison Foerster’s European Digital Regulatory Compliance team reports on some of the main topical digital regulatory and compliance...more
In a March 10 blog post, the new Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to enforcing consumer protection laws through Civil Investigation Demands (CIDs)....more
On February 20, 2025, Virginia’s General Assembly voted to pass Virginia House Bill 2094, the “High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act” (the “Act”). The Act is currently awaiting Governor Glenn Youngkin’s...more
On March 12, 2025, the California Consumer Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA or Agency) announced a settlement with an auto manufacturer, marking the Agency’s first enforcement action under the California Consumer Privacy Act...more
With 2025 underway, the AFS Consumer Products team highlights some of the most pressing legal issues facing the consumer products industry this year....more
Across all industries, private companies, family offices, and their owners and management teams face rapidly evolving challenges, opportunities, and risks in the dynamic environment that is 2025. Here are 11 issues that...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a new rule under the TCPA for revocation of consent for robocalls and text messages set to go into effect on April 11, 2025. This rule is designed to give consumers greater...more
Colorado made history in May 2024 when it became the first state to adopt a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) consumer protection law. This landmark legislation has inspired other states, including Virginia, to...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an Eighth Report and Order on call blocking at its February 27 Open Meeting. The Eighth Report and Order adopts two proposals related to the FCC’s requirements to block...more
In the wake of the decision vacating the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) 1:1 consent rule, companies must not lose sight of the fact that the FCC’s Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) consent revocation...more
On February 27, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted an Eighth Report and Order (Order) expanding the Commission’s rules targeting illegal robocallers. The Order extends the requirement to...more
On January 13, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a legal advisory (the Advisory) providing guidance to healthcare providers, insurers, vendors, investors, and other healthcare entities that develop, sell, and...more
As our readers know, a recent federal court decision left the fate of the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) one-to-one consent rule under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) on life support, at best....more
On January 13, 2025, California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta issued two legal advisories: one for businesses generally (General Advisory) and one specific to healthcare entities (Health Advisory). These advisories identify...more
As we step into 2025, the legal tech landscape continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by advancements in artificial intelligence, shifts in communication tools, and an increasing focus on governance and compliance. Last year, we...more
In the age of e-commerce, many consumer class actions involve goods and services purchased online. Those online purchases have created legal challenges for determining when an online sale may subject a party to personal...more
In a bit of a surprise development at the end of 2024, the United States Senate passed the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, which amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to include specific restrictions on the use of...more
On January 17, 2025, the CFPB issued a consent order against a large consumer reporting agency for failing to properly investigate consumer disputes concerning inaccurate information on consumers’ credit reports. The CFPB...more
The California Attorney General published two legal advisories this week: Legal Advisory on the Application of Existing California Laws to Artificial Intelligence. Legal Advisory on the Application of Existing California Law...more