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
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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
Bills to Watch: Dealing With AI, ADS and Surveillance & Workplace Violence (Updated October 2026)
SB 947: The Return of the “No Robo Bosses Act”
Update: This bill passed and is effective July 1, 2027. SB 947 is a revised version of SB 7, which was vetoed by Governor Newsom in 2025. The veto raised
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations for Qualified Opportunity Zones – What You Need to Know
On September 10, 2026, the Treasury Department and IRS issued proposed regulations implementing key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) related to qualified opportunity zones (QOZs) and qualified opportunity funds (QOFs). For opportunity zone advisors, these proposed
Texas Attorney General Issues Warning on CIPA Website Tracking Demand Letters
With the growing wave of letters alleging violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a letter urging businesses and nonprofit organizations to exercise caution and seek legal guidance before taking action.
What a German Court’s Ruling on a Public Facebook Profile Means for U.S. Data Brokers
A recent decision from a German labor court offers an interesting perspective on the use of personal information collected from publicly available social media profiles. While the case arose in the context of employment litigation, the court’s reasoning has broader