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New White House AI Action Plan Aims to Remove Barriers and Shift Regulatory Focus

The Trump administration recently unveiled a new action plan relating to artificial intelligence (AI) technology that focuses on removing regulations and/or other barriers, building upon President Donald Trump’s prior...more

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New York’s FAIR Business Practices Act—Another State Consumer Protection Domino?

Months after the CFPB—under departing chair Rohit Chopra—released a playbook encouraging states to toughen their consumer protection laws and enforcement, New York has responded, passing the Fostering Affordability and...more

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Mid-Summer Update on AI, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Developments

In the world of AI, a month is an eternity. In my last article, just over a month ago, I wrote about the much-discussed proposed 10-year moratorium on the enforcement of state AI laws. Ultimately, the Senate voted against it,...more

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Stars, Stripes, and Substantiation: The Boom in "Made in USA" Claims—and Lawsuits

Red, white, and booming: "Made in USA" advertising is having a moment. Brands across industries are leaning into patriotic themes, tapping into consumer enthusiasm for American-made goods, domestic job creation, and a good...more

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America’s AI Action Plan is a “National Security Imperative”

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Key Takeaways - America’s AI Action Plan (the Plan) emphasizes respect for states’ rights to legislate AI, provided that such laws prudently balance innovation and align with the Plan....more

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White House Releases America’s AI Action Plan

On July 23, 2025, the White House announced its long-awaited comprehensive AI Action Plan titled “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan” (the Plan). The Plan is aimed at positioning the U.S. as the global leader in AI...more

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Right To Know - July 2025, Vol. 31

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Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. State Action: Texas Limits Punitive Damage Liability For Data Security Breach...more

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FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule on Hold, but California’s Automatic Renewal Law Remains Intact: What Companies Need To Know

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On July 8, the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) "click-to-cancel" rule (FTC Rule), which would have required companies to provide customers with an easy, one-click method to...more

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Washington, Colorado First States to Enact Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act

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Washington and Colorado are the first two states to pass laws requiring certain parties to affirmatively submit their Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings to their states’ attorneys general. Both states passed laws modeled on the...more

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State by State, Pre-Merger Notifications Expand

In the wake of the recent major revisions to the federal merger review form, states are also getting into the act, creating broad new transaction notification requirements. Such notification requirements are not completely...more

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Automatic Renewal Law Updates - Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut

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Companies selling subscriptions have been busy navigating compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s Negative Option Rule, which is scheduled to go into effect July 14. But when it rains, it pours....more

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Right To Know - June 2025, Vol. 30

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Cyber, Privacy, and Technology Report - Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. State Action: North Dakota Passes Law...more

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[Podcast] Health Law Diagnosed: PBM Update Spring 2025

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Host, Bridgette Keller is joined by Associate, David Gilboa to break down the highlights from our Spring 2025 PBM Policy and Legislative Update. In just five minutes, we cover the most impactful federal and state developments...more

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The FTC “Junk Fee” Rule Is Here… Along With a Wave of State Laws

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Key Takeaways - - The Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees is now in effect. - The rule applies to businesses that offer or advertise live-event tickets or short-term lodging. - If including the...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

State Wave of Click-to-Cancel Rules

The end of President Biden’s administration saw the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) adopt the sweeping “Click-to-Cancel” rule, which stands to impose a spate of requirements for disclosure, consent, and cancellation on any...more

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The FTC “Junk Fee” Rule Is Here…Along with a Wave of State Laws

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Also referred to as the “junk fee” rule against “bait-and-switch” or “drip” pricing, the rule was adopted with bipartisan support in the waning days of the Biden presidency. Further, the Republican-led FTC under the Trump...more

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House Passes 10-Year Federal Moratorium on State AI Regulation: Key Implications for Businesses

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On May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a budget reconciliation package setting forth President Trump’s domestic agenda, including a sweeping 10-year federal moratorium...more

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Big News in AI Policy: Proposed 10-Year Moratorium on State AI Regulation

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Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate headlines—not just for its technological leaps, but also for the policies shaping its future. In a major development, a new Republican-backed tax bill, released by the House...more

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New Virginia Law Mandates Disclosure of Mandatory Fees in Consumer Transactions, Subject to Certain Exemptions

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On May 2, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Senate Bill 1212 (SB 1212) into law, introducing new requirements and prohibitions under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. Specifically, SB 1212 targets the disclosure of...more

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PBMs Score a Win in Federal Court Against State Regulation

A recent federal court decision has the potential to tip the balance in an ongoing series of skirmishes over state regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). In McKee Foods Corp. v. BFP Inc. d/b/a/ Thrifty Med Plus...more

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The US Antitrust Agencies Join Forces to Cut the Red Tape

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a task force designed to eliminate anticompetitive state and federal laws and regulations that “undermine free market competition and harm consumers, workers, and...more

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“Junk Fee” Legislative Roundup – 2025 Edition

2024 was an action-packed year for followers of federal and state laws and regulations governing the disclosure of fees, or so-called ​“junk fee” laws....more

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The State AG Report – 02.27.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Congress Urged to Send Message to Organized Retail Crime -...more

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Florida’s New AG Takes Office, Arkansas Names Solicitor General & FTC Chairman Continues Appointments

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James Uthmeier was sworn in as Florida’s 39th AG on February 17, 2025. He succeeded former AG Ashley Moody, who was appointed to fill Marco Rubio’s Senate Seat. AG Uthmeier has also announced his transition team....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Navigating the Matrix of State Healthcare Approvals

The outlook for federal antitrust enforcement remains murky, at best, with uncertainty about whether the new federal HSR rules, merger guidelines, and existing enforcement actions. The forecast for state antitrust...more

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