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Age Assurance Technology Reaches Maturity

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This week the Australian Government released its Final Report on the Age Assurance Technology Trial. Its findings will underpin the coming into effect of new rules to implement the social media minimum age limit laws,...more

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State AGs Again Urge Action to Protect Kids from Tech and AI Risks

Last week, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson proclaimed, “[i]f Congress won’t protect kids from Big Tech, states will.” State AGs from 27 states, led by the Utah Attorney General’s office, submitted an amicus brief...more

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Navigating the UK’s Online Safety Act: Implications for Global Digital Services

The United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act (OSA or the Act), which received Royal Assent in October 2023, establishes a new statutory framework to address harmful online content, protect children, and promote accountability among...more

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Meta Platforms Inc.’s AI Policies Under Investigation and States Continue to Pursue AI Regulation - AI: The Washington Report

Following a leaked 200-page document, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is leading a Senate Judiciary subcommittee investigation into whether Meta’s generative AI products have enabled exploitation or harm to children, and if the...more

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Podcast - An Overview of State Attorney General Consumer Protection Enforcement

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In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses recent actions taken by state attorneys general (AGs) in the enforcement of consumer protection laws and regulations. His...more

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FTC’s “Attention Economy” Workshop Spotlights Tech Platform Practices Affecting Children and Potential Regulatory Implications

“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” —Michael Corleone, The Godfather Part III. That iconic line about inescapable forces doesn’t just capture those thoughts of a mob boss trying to retire. It could just...more

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2025 AGA Annual Meeting Wrap-Up: Day 2

In part two of this three-part series on the Attorney General Alliance (AGA) 2025 Annual Meeting, we highlight panelists’ discussions on the safety and regulation of GLP-1 medications and the role of attorneys general in...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

The Weird Philosophies Adjacent to the AI Movement

Love it or hate it, artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered the world to an inflection point. The power of large language models (LLMs) is changing the structure of labor markets, education, informational gatekeeping, and...more

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IOSCO publishes final reports on finfluencers, online imitative trading practices and digital engagement practices

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published final reports on finfluencers, online imitative trading practices and digital engagement practices, accompanied by a press release. These reports...more

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Training of Meta’s AI Systems and the Use of the European Users’ Data

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As of May 27, 2025, Meta (Facebook and Instagram) will start using some of the personal data of European users to train its artificial intelligence (AI) systems, including tools such as Meta AI and Llama language models....more

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From Snake Oil to Investment Scams: How the Accomplice Became the Rogue Online Influencer

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The rise of influencer scams, akin to the modern day snake oil salesman, highlights the urgent need for stronger regulatory oversight and increased consumer awareness to combat misinformation and protect the public. In...more

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2025: Ofcom's Year of Enforcement

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The Online Safety Act 2023 (the Act), aims to protect people online, particularly children, and places more responsibility on online media platforms and search engines, which now have new legal duties to protect users’ safety...more

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What Cosmetic Companies Need to Know About the CPSC

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Cosmetics, including skin moisturizers, makeup, nail polish, shampoos, hair color, and deodorants, are predominantly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For those in the cosmetics industry, the Consumer...more

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The 2023 Term of the Supreme Court: Administrative and Regulatory Law Rulings

It is instructive to review the Supreme Court’s record in its most recent term, concentrating on regulatory and administrative law cases, which are usually back-burner issues. But not this term....more

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Political Influencers: Entering a New World

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Unless you live under a rock, your news feed has been dominated by the upcoming presidential election and opinions about the respective images and branding embodied by the candidates. What seems different this time is the...more

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Staying Ahead of the Curve: Adapting to Evolving Cyber Regulatory Enforcement

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As calls for executive accountability for cybersecurity intensify, it is essential for companies to scrutinize the adequacy of ephemeral messengers, such as Signal, WhatsApp, WeChat, and Snapchat, in light of both present and...more

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FDA Faces Pressure to Enhance Oversight of Online Prescription Drug Promotions

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing pressure from Congress and the medical community to enhance its oversight of online prescription drug advertising. The pressure comes amidst growing concerns about social...more

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Decoded: Technology Law Insights - V 4, Issue 9, September 2023

Are Automakers Making Sufficient Efforts to Protect Customer Data? With the ever-expanding Internet of Things, data privacy is a growing concern in today’s digital age. The automotive industry is no exception. The National...more

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Policing the Digital Space - New Rules Require Platforms to Take Responsibility for Users’ Content

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Since the emergence of the Internet, under current European Union rules, services that host user-generated or user-contributed content have enjoyed legal immunity from liability, provided they take down unlawful content once...more

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A Conversation with NAAG President and Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller - Regulatory Oversight Podcast

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In Episode 1 of Regulatory Oversight, Troutman Pepper Partner Ashley Taylor sits down with National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) President and Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller to discuss NAAG’s goals and his...more

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FINRA 2021 Exam Results and Priorities

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On February 1, 2021, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) released its “Report on FINRA’s Risk Monitoring and Examination Activities.”  The Report combines two of FINRA’s long-standing reports:  (a) the...more

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Georgia Results Flip the Senate and Will Lead to More Congressional Investigations

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With the majority in both the U.S. House and Senate, Democrats are poised to chair powerful investigative committees in the 117th Congress - With the victories of Raphael Warnock over incumbent Kelly Loeffler, and Jon...more

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[Webinar] CLE Institute - Advertising and Customer Engagement in the Digital Age - November 12th, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET

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Social media and influencers. Online feedback and electronic oversight. Data protection and privacy. Managing the legal issues surrounding doing business online is a significant concern for many in-house counsel. Join us for...more

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Financial Daily Dose 1.23.2020 | Top Story: Tesla Becomes World’s Second Most Valuable Auto Maker

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Malware goes commercial. Last year, Jeff Bezos’ phone was hacked after he received a message on WhatsApp containing a line of malware code. The incident has shed light on the malware, aka spyware, industry. Companies sell...more

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Financial Daily Dose 12.02.2019 | Top Story: US Restores Metal Tariffs on Argentina and Brazil

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The White House will again slap tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Argentina and Brazil in an apparent reaction to “massive devaluation” of  currencies in both South American nations....more

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