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National Law Journal

FTC Will Keep Sharp Eye on Companies Suspected of Hindering Consumers' 'Right to Repair,' Say Regulatory Lawyers

A warning letter "reminds a lot of other companies to take a close look at the warranties, the language in there, and to make sure they're not engaged in similar conduct," said Daniel Kaufman, a partner at Baker & Hostetler.
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The Recorder

'Uncharted Territory': Panel Eyes 9th Circuit Appeal Hearings on California Children's Online Privacy Laws

The panel followed a hearing by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on the laws at issue, California's Age-Appropriate Design Code and California Assembly Bill 587, which cover online transparency.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

T-Minus One Year Until Minnesota's Data Privacy Law Goes Online. Here's What to Expect

Minnesota becomes the eighteenth state data privacy law to go into effect in the U.S., and brings with it some unique, GDPR-like requirements.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Shook Hardy, Seeking 'Critical Mass' in LA, Adds Trial Lawyers From K&L Gates

"To really have a presence in the Los Angeles market and be a litigation powerhouse, I think you need about 45 to 50 lawyers," said Shook Hardy's Los Angeles office managing partner Michael Mallow.
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New York Law Journal

Track Star Alleges Gatorade's 'Recovery Gummies' Ruined Shot at Appearing in Summer Olympics

Record-setting sprinter Issam Asinga may lose his college scholarship and shot at the Olympic Games. His new lawsuit says Gatorade is to blame. 
3 minute read

National Law Journal

FTC, FDA Warn Hemp Shops About Selling THC Products Resembling Kid's Food

"Companies that market and sell edible THC products that are easily mistaken for snacks and candy are not only acting illegally, but they are also putting the health of young children at risk," said Samuel Levine, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Elon Musk's X 'Deceives Users' and Lacks Transparency, EU Alleges in First DSA Enforcement Action

The EU says allowing users to buy account verification is counter to industry practice and can give unwarranted credibility to "malicious actors."
3 minute read

The Recorder

Patagonia Targeted by Privacy Class Action for Use of Customer Service AI Software

Dovel & Luner alleged that Ventura, California-based Patagonia employed AI technology from a third-party data intelligence company, Talkdesk, to intercept, record, evaluate and mine data from Patagonia customers' phone calls.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

2nd Circuit Revives Challenge to NY Law Requiring Photographer to Work Same-Sex Weddings

The Second Circuit sent the case back to the district court to weigh issuing a preliminary injunction.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Dovel & Luner Files Spate of 'False Advertising' Class Actions Against Companies for Allegedly Deceptive Pricing

The Santa Monica plaintiffs firm filed proposed suits against Evry Jewels, Brooklyn Bedding and Frontgate in the California Central District Court in June. All three complaints argued that the retailers intentionally used deceptive phrases and font choices to dupe consumers into believing that regularly priced items were heavily marked down during limited-time promotions.
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