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WASHINGTON DISMISSES CIPA CLAIMS: The Western District Of Washington Rules That CIPA § 631(a) Does Not Apply To Internet Claims.
The Central District of Washington has ruled on whether California's Invasion of Privacy Act applies to modern internet technologies like Meta's Facebook Tracking Pixel. In a case involving a cosmetic surgery provider's website tracking practices, the court examined each clause of CIPA § 631(a) to determine if the statute's wiretapping provisions extend to digital communications and data collection on websites.
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Troutman Amin LLP
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Point Two LE Nation: Workplace Privacy Podcast – Beyond Borders: A Practical Guide To Approaching Cutting Edge Global Workplace Privacy Issues
Workplace privacy laws vary dramatically across borders, creating complex compliance challenges for multinational employers. Two privacy specialists examine how organizations can navigate the stark differences between US consent-based frameworks and international data protection regimes when managing employee and candidate information across jurisdictions.
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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NO LANDLINE, NO CLAIM: Eastern District Of Missouri Finds That Cellphones Aren’t Residential For DNC Purposes
The Eastern District of Missouri has ruled that cellphones are not covered under the TCPA's Do Not Call provisions, marking a significant departure from the majority rule. Following Florida's recent similar decision, the court determined that Congress intentionally excluded cellphones from residential telephone subscriber protections, challenging decades of FCC interpretation in the post-Loper Bright era.
United States Media & IT
Troutman Amin LLP
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Frontier AI And Federal Cybersecurity Oversight: Where Are We Now On U.S. AI Regulation?
The U.S. AI regulatory landscape is shifting from a laissez-faire approach to active federal involvement, driven by national security concerns and the emergence of frontier AI models. Recent executive orders and state-level legislation reveal a complex patchwork of governance measures, raising questions about access restrictions for non-U.S. organizations and the balance between innovation and security. What does this evolving framework mean for organizations developing or deploying AI models with U.S. expo
United States Technology
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Slaughter & May
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Business Immigration Monthly - September 2026
The U.S. government has extended a controversial H-1B visa restriction requiring a $100,000 entry fee through September 2027, while simultaneously proposing an additional $103,265 filing fee for new H-1B cap-subject petitions. These developments, alongside major changes to public charge determinations, credit checks for green card sponsors, and proposed PERM labor certification modernization, represent significant shifts in U.S. immigration policy that will substantially impact employers and foreign workers
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Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd.

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Ohio Bank’s $728 Million Acquisition Expands Consumer Finance Footprint
An Ohio-based bank holding company has announced a $728.1 million all-stock acquisition of a Maryland-based bank holding company, creating a combined institution with approximately $14 billion in assets. The transaction will push the acquirer over the critical $10 billion asset threshold, triggering direct CFPB supervision and additional regulatory requirements.
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The SEC has proposed sweeping changes to performance fee rules that would allow all regulated funds—including mutual funds and ETFs—to charge performance fees on capital gains and appreciation, while simultaneously expanding access by redefining who qualifies as eligible to pay such fees. The proposal introduces a 20% cap on performance fees, new governance requirements, and enhanced disclosure obligations that could fundamentally reshape how investment advisers structure compensation arrangemen
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Frontier AI And Federal Cybersecurity Oversight: Where Are We Now On U.S. AI Regulation?
The U.S. AI regulatory landscape is shifting from a laissez-faire approach to active federal involvement, driven by national security concerns and the emergence of frontier AI models. Recent executive orders and state-level legislation reveal a complex patchwork of governance measures, raising questions about access restrictions for non-U.S. organizations and the balance between innovation and security. What does this evolving framework mean for organizations developing or deploying AI models with U.S. expo
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CAPE Phase 3 Set For October 6 After Data-Validation Delay: What Importers Should Know
On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. Learning Res., Inc. v. Trump, 607 U.S. 229, 255 (2026). The Supreme Court did not itself order refunds; the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) did, including an April 17 order directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to liquidate unliquidated IEEPA entries without those duties and to reliquidate liquidated entries without them, while suspending immediate compliance. Order at 3, V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. United States, No. 25-00066, ECF No. 82 (Ct. Int’l Trade Apr. 17, 2026).
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Important ITAR Update For Syria: State Department Removes Syria From § 126.1 Proscribed Countries List
The U.S. Department of State has removed Syria from the list of countries subject to denial under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), marking a significant shift in defense export policy. While this change allows case-by-case review of license requests for defense articles and services, it does not constitute blanket authorization and requires careful navigation of remaining Export Administration Regulations and sanctions.
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