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Feds Accuse Microsoft of Collecting Minors' Personal Info From Xbox Live Accounts Without Parental.. Feds Accuse Microsoft of Collecting Minors' Personal Info From Xbox Live Accounts Without Parental..

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.
Agencies Issue Four Proposals to Improve Endangered Species Regulations Agencies Issue Four Proposals to Improve Endangered Species Regulations

On November 21, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service..
C&I Solar Rooftop Installations are now Exempted from Building Modification Permit (Aor.1) C&I Solar Rooftop Installations are now Exempted from Building Modification Permit (Aor.1)

As Thailand seeks to streamline its processes related to the installation and adoption of renewable ..
Texas Senate Bill 17: Implications for Real Property and Commercial Leasing Transactions Texas Senate Bill 17: Implications for Real Property and Commercial Leasing Transactions

Overview Texas Senate Bill 17 (SB 17), signed by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025, and..
Illinois Becomes the First State to Regulate the Use of AI Mental Health Therapy Services Illinois Becomes the First State to Regulate the Use of AI Mental Health Therapy Services

In early August, Illinois enacted the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB..
Claim Construction: Indefinite or Clerical Error? Claim Construction: Indefinite or Clerical Error?

This Federal Circuit opinion analyzes the “very demanding standard” of judicial correction of..
Tax Considerations in Insolvency Cases Tax Considerations in Insolvency Cases

Tax issues exist in most insolvency, bankruptcy, receivership, and debt workout cases (‘Insolvency..
Federal Court Holds That Button-Click Data from Public Website Can Disclose Patient Status in.. Federal Court Holds That Button-Click Data from Public Website Can Disclose Patient Status in..

In early October, a federal court in the Northern District of Illinois refused to dismiss a privacy ..
Navigating GPU Export Controls and AI Use Restrictions in Data Center Operations Navigating GPU Export Controls and AI Use Restrictions in Data Center Operations

Within data centers, Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) have emerged as key components, transforming..
The long and short of Supreme Court oral arguments The long and short of Supreme Court oral arguments

Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily..
Navigating Website Privacy Risks in California- CIPA Tracker Claims, TCPA Marketing, CCPA.. Navigating Website Privacy Risks in California- CIPA Tracker Claims, TCPA Marketing, CCPA..

As privacy litigation intensifies in California, companies operating websites and engaging in..
Website Tracking Lawsuits- What Restaurants and Hospitality Businesses Need to Know Website Tracking Lawsuits- What Restaurants and Hospitality Businesses Need to Know

As restaurants and hospitality businesses adopt digital platforms to engage customers, tools like..
DOL–EEOC Partnership Expands Coordinated Enforcement on National Origin Discrimination Under.. DOL–EEOC Partnership Expands Coordinated Enforcement on National Origin Discrimination Under..

On November 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a formal partnership with the U..
Title XVII- From Clean Energy Innovation to Energy Dominance – The Evolution of DOE Financing Title XVII- From Clean Energy Innovation to Energy Dominance – The Evolution of DOE Financing

On October 15, 2025, AEP Transmission LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Electric Power..
California’s Privacy Protection Agency Creates Data Broker Enforcement Strike Force California’s Privacy Protection Agency Creates Data Broker Enforcement Strike Force

On November 18, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced the creation of a Data..
Good Faith, Bad Timing- Musk, Privilege, and the Price of the Advice-of-Counsel Defense Good Faith, Bad Timing- Musk, Privilege, and the Price of the Advice-of-Counsel Defense

To plead securities fraud, a plaintiff must allege that the defendant made a false statement or..
District of Massachusetts Has Personal Jurisdiction Over Out-of-State Adtech Defendant in.. District of Massachusetts Has Personal Jurisdiction Over Out-of-State Adtech Defendant in..

Earlier this fall, the District of Massachusetts issued another notable decision in the growing..
CROWN Act Becomes Law in Pennsylvania- New Protections Against Hair Discrimination CROWN Act Becomes Law in Pennsylvania- New Protections Against Hair Discrimination

On November 25, 2025, Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for..
Adding Motions to the Posted Agenda is Once Again Permitted by the Sunshine Act Adding Motions to the Posted Agenda is Once Again Permitted by the Sunshine Act

As Pennsylvania local governments are no doubt well aware, on June 30, 2021, the General Assembly..
ICE Enforcement Sweeps North Carolina- What Employers Need to Know ICE Enforcement Sweeps North Carolina- What Employers Need to Know

This past week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted coordinated..
Quick Guide- Independent Regulatory Agencies Quick Guide- Independent Regulatory Agencies

The US Supreme Court will soon decide the fate of Humphrey’s Executor and with it the president’s..
New York Department of Financial Services’ Industry Letter- Foreshadowing Enforcement of Vendor.. New York Department of Financial Services’ Industry Letter- Foreshadowing Enforcement of Vendor..

On October 21, 2025, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued an industry ..
EPA Proposes New Clean Water Act Definition of “Waters of the United States” EPA Proposes New Clean Water Act Definition of “Waters of the United States”

On November 20, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army ..
Japan’s Tax Authority Recognizes VAT Exemption for Satellite Launch Services Japan’s Tax Authority Recognizes VAT Exemption for Satellite Launch Services

In recent years, Japan’s space industry has been expanding, with new initiatives emerging across a..
STOP Me If You’ve Heard This- FCC Says Any Reasonable SMS Opt-Out Counts STOP Me If You’ve Heard This- FCC Says Any Reasonable SMS Opt-Out Counts

Retailers face a new compliance risk in Short Message Service (“SMS”) marketing due to the Federal..
EPA and Corps Navigate New Regulatory Definition of Waters of the United States EPA and Corps Navigate New Regulatory Definition of Waters of the United States

On November 20, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers..
The Final Mile- The Future of Outstanding Main Street Lending Program Loans The Final Mile- The Future of Outstanding Main Street Lending Program Loans

The Main Street Lending Program (MSLP), launched in 2020 as part of the federal response to the..
When Financial Stress Becomes Distress When Financial Stress Becomes Distress

Business stress can be caused by many factors, including slipping revenues, regulatory or..
2026 Minimum Wage Increases in New York: Key Details for Employers 2026 Minimum Wage Increases in New York: Key Details for Employers

The minimum wage in New York State is set to increase to $17.00 in New York City, Long Island, and..
Texas Class VI Primacy- What EPA’s Delegation to the Railroad Commission Means for CCS Projects Texas Class VI Primacy- What EPA’s Delegation to the Railroad Commission Means for CCS Projects

On November 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Texas’s application..
Winding Down and Buttoning Up- Navigating Recent Energy Sector Sanctions and Meeting Ongoing.. Winding Down and Buttoning Up- Navigating Recent Energy Sector Sanctions and Meeting Ongoing..

Last month Bracewell highlighted the latest sets of Russia-related sanctions imposed by the United..
TAKE NOTE- New Wave of Privacy Litigation Targets AI Notetaker, Otter.ai TAKE NOTE- New Wave of Privacy Litigation Targets AI Notetaker, Otter.ai

As Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet have quickly become the default way we gather, a new trend has..
The FTC is Reduced to Two Commissioners with Melissa Holyoak’s Resignation The FTC is Reduced to Two Commissioners with Melissa Holyoak’s Resignation

On November 17, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that FTC Commissioner Melissa..
UK EMIR Update- Intragroup Exemption Consultations and Additional Q&As UK EMIR Update- Intragroup Exemption Consultations and Additional Q&As

On 5 November 2025, HM Treasury (HMT) published a draft statutory instrument, the Over-the..
Tax Court Confirms Codified Economic Substance Doctrine Requires Threshold Relevancy Determination, .. Tax Court Confirms Codified Economic Substance Doctrine Requires Threshold Relevancy Determination, ..

Patel v. Commissioner, 165 T.C. No. 10 (Nov. 12, 2025), gave the US Tax Court its “first..
Portrait of a Bad Faith Bankruptcy Portrait of a Bad Faith Bankruptcy

You have to work really hard to file a Chapter 11 case that gets dismissed from the jump...
Another Day, Another WOTUS- EPA and Army Corps Again Propose a New CWA Jurisdictional Standard Another Day, Another WOTUS- EPA and Army Corps Again Propose a New CWA Jurisdictional Standard

Key TakeawaysThe Proposed Rule would reduce the scope of waters and wetlands subject to federal..
China’s Supreme People’s Court Releases Typical Cases on Combating Malicious Intellectual Property.. China’s Supreme People’s Court Releases Typical Cases on Combating Malicious Intellectual Property..

On November 18, 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) released five Typical Cases on Combating ..
Ninth Circuit Decision Underscores Preemption Limits, Spotlights State-Level Banking Risk Ninth Circuit Decision Underscores Preemption Limits, Spotlights State-Level Banking Risk

Key Takeaways:Ninth Circuit reaffirms that the National Bank Act does not preempt California’s..
Australia—INFO 225 is Finally Here! Australia—INFO 225 is Finally Here!

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) published its long-awaited updates to..
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