The first U.S. appellate court to weigh in on whether AI training on copyrighted material qualifies as fair use has sided with the copyright holder. On September 29, 2026, the Third Circuit affirmed the district court’s ruling in Thomson Reuters
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California Enacts SB 690: What Happens to Website-Tracking Litigation Now?
The new law eliminates private pen register claims against private actors involving websites and apps but does not end CIPA litigation. Plaintiffs are already pivoting to other causes of action.
On September 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate
Florida’s Expanding Regulatory Focus on Offshore Health Data
Florida healthcare organizations that rely on offshore vendors for claims processing, billing, IT services, call center services, or other administrative functions face a convergence of regulatory pressure that did not exist even a year ago. In March 2026, the Florida
Harris Teeter Settled Its Opioid Claims, But Lost Access to Insurance Coverage Over How Settlement Agreement Memorialized It
When a sweeping public health crisis ultimately reaches the country’s court systems, the grim statistics and financial accounting that are sure to accompany its narrative are shocking – and inescapable. CDC reports more than 806,000 overdose deaths from 1999-2023 linked
State Regulation of PFAS in the Fashion Industry Continues to Evolve
Companies in the fashion industry face a gauntlet of varying state laws restricting PFAS in apparel, footwear and textiles. These laws differ from state to state in several important dimensions, including scope of products covered, the type of prohibition (outright
California AB 1609 Requires Large Businesses to Disclose AI Customer Service Bots and Provide Human Support
A new law signed by Governor Newsom, AB 1609, requires large private businesses to disclose when the customer service agent they are using is an AI bot and provide customers with timely access to quality customer service.
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Weeks After Opposing a PFAS Related Consent Decree Between Chemours and USEPA, North Carolina Reaches a Separate PFAS Agreement with Chemours and DuPont Entities
On September 9, 2026, the State of North Carolina and 11 local entities (10 municipalities and a local water and sewer authority) entered into a proposed settlement with Chemours Company, The Chemours Company FC, LLC, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Corteva,
California SB 923 Expands CCPA Deletion Rights: How It Compares to the DELETE Act and DROP
On September 27, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 923, the Expanding Privacy Rights Act, which significantly expands the deletion right under the California Consumer Privacy Act. What does this mean for companies subject to the CCPA and how
IRS Increased Mileage Reimbursement Rate — Watch Out for Expense Claims
Who knew that rising gas prices would lead to a trap for employers?
Pretty much every class and PAGA action filed in California claims unreimbursed business expenses. As you know, California employers must reimburse necessary business expenses, including certain work-related
Same Game, New Jersey: Why the TTAB Refused to Let a Tweaked Mark and Narrowed Services Escape Claim Preclusion
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board just reminded brand owners of a hard truth: you cannot relitigate a losing trademark opposition simply by adding generic words to your mark and tightening your identification of services. In Mars, Incorporated v. PAGS