Privacy Law and Privacy Regulations

The California Invasion of Privacy Act has spawned an assembly line of lawsuits targeting common website features like chatbots and cookies, with plaintiffs claiming statutory damages of $5,000 per violation even without actual harm. California's legislature has passed S.B. 690 to curb these claims, while new federal legislation seeks to provide broader relief by barring CIPA and similar state law claims related to digital commerce activities.

As AI-powered hiring tools become more widespread, it is important to remember that some states have acted early and their laws should be reflected in an organization’s governance, risk...

Courts are addressing new challenges in protecting confidential information when AI tools are used in litigation. Recent rulings establish frameworks for disclosure requirements, usage restrictions, and contractual safeguards that parties must consider when deploying AI platforms to process sensitive case materials.

A California federal court dismissed a class action lawsuit against a Massachusetts insurance company over alleged spam emails and tracking pixels, ruling that the company lacked sufficient ties to California to establish personal jurisdiction. The plaintiff claimed she received deceptive marketing emails and had tracking technology installed on her device, but the court found the emails originated from an unauthorized third-party marketer with no connection to the defendant. The decision highlights the jur

As pharmaceutical and biotech companies increasingly leverage AI and machine learning to accelerate drug discovery and develop personalized therapies, data has become one of the most valuable assets in life sciences transactions. Understanding the legal and commercial implications of data scope, ownership, and usage restrictions is now essential for dealmakers navigating this evolving landscape where proprietary research...

The California Invasion of Privacy Act has spawned an assembly line of lawsuits targeting common website features like chatbots and cookies, with plaintiffs claiming statutory damages of $5,000 per violation even without actual harm. California's legislature has passed S.B. 690 to curb these claims, while new federal legislation seeks to provide broader relief by barring CIPA and similar state law claims related to digital commerce activities.