In a recent FTCWatch article, ZwillGen’s Zach Lerner discusses how the FTC is increasingly focused on “dark patterns” and what that trend could mean for companies moving forward. www.zwillgen.com/publication/...

The Supreme Court will hear Salazar v. Paramount Global, a case poised to resolve a circuit split on whether email newsletter subscribers qualify as “consumers” under the VPPA. #Litigation #VPPA #AdTech www.zwillgen.com/litigation/s...

Massachusetts rules against sports event contracts, signaling limits on federal preemption and strengthening state gambling authority. We cover what this means for prediction markets, federal preemption, & state gaming enforcement. #PredictionMarkets #EventContracts www.zwillgen.com/gaming/timin...

BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh a constitutional challenge to geofence warrants news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/us-su...

The Senate has passed the DEFIANCE Act, which would create a new federal civil cause of action for victims of nonconsensual deepfake sexual images, if enacted. www.theverge.com/news/861531/...

New regulations, shifting enforcement priorities, and accelerating AI and data use mean last year’s compliance playbook may fall short. ZwillGen’s 2026 “resolutions” spotlight where in-house counsel should focus now to stay ahead. #LegalCompliance #RiskManagement www.zwillgen.com/practical-ad...

New York’s AG is seeking information from Instacart regarding its price-testing practices following reports that different customers were shown different prices. www.reuters.com/business/new...

Cybersecurity priorities don’t reset with the calendar, but they do evolve. In this Authority Magazine article, Jon Frankel outlines 5 ways companies can strengthen their cybersecurity posture in the year ahead. www.zwillgen.com/publication/...

Meet the new tech laws of 2026

BREAKING: Judge Pitman of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas has preliminarily enjoined the Texas App Store Accountability Act www.theverge.com/news/849752/...

This holiday season, we’re celebrating the small moments that made a big impact—on our work, our team, and our clients. From all of us at ZwillGen, warmest wishes for a joyful holiday and a bright year ahead.

Google sues web scraper for sucking up search results ‘at an astonishing scale’

The White House's Executive Order targets state AI laws, but they remain enforceable. What this means for your AI compliance in 2026: #AI #AIRegulation #TechPolicy #AICompliance www.zwillgen.com/artificial-i...

Texas AG Ken Paxton announced lawsuits against five major television companies, alleging violations related to the collection of consumer viewing data www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/release...

President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at creating a unified national approach to AI regulation and pushing back against state AI laws, directing federal agencies to challenge state rules that conflict with federal policy. www.wired.com/story/trump-...

As expectations for transparency and evidence rise, “audit-ready” systems may become the new baseline. Our latest blog discusses what’s driving the shift and what it means for providers and users. #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ResponsibleAI www.zwillgen.com/artificial-i...

Both sides of the aisle hate the AI moratorium

Australia is now the first country to formally ban users under 16 from major social platforms, a landmark move that could shape how other governments approach teen social media restrictions. www.cnbc.com/2025/12/10/a...

More than 1 million social media accounts held by users under 16 are set to be deactivated in Australia in a divisive world-first ban that is being closely watched elsewhere.

President Trump says an AI executive order is coming this week, aiming to curb state rules and set a single national standard for AI. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...

The New York Times sues Perplexity for producing ‘verbatim’ copies of its work

@theatlantic.com The EU has fined X $140M — the first-ever penalty issued under the Digital Services Act — over the “deceptive design” of its blue checkmark. www.theverge.com/news/645154/...

AI agents are speeding from prototype to production and bringing a whole new set of risks with them. We break down what lawyers and teams should watch for before rolling them out in our new blog post: #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAgent www.zwillgen.com/artificial-i...

A nationwide internet age verification plan is sweeping Congress

CPPA breaks new ground with judicial enforcement of an investigative subpoena in Tractor Supply settlement, looks to cultivate compliance with a crop of GPC-related enforcement actions involving employee data. #LegalCompliance #CCPA #EmployeeData #PrivacyLaw www.zwillgen.com/general/cppa...

Mason Weisz reflects on how the tech and privacy law landscape has evolved, and why human judgment matters more than ever in today’s AI-driven world. www.zwillgen.com/publication/...

The FCC wants to roll back steps meant to stop a repeat of a massive telecom hack

President Trump is reportedly weighing an executive order to centralize federal AI oversight and establish a task force to challenge state AI laws. thehill.com/policy/techn...

In this episode of the Law Firm AI & Scaling Playbook Podcast, hosted by Jamie Stewart, Marc Zwillinger shares his perspective on how AI is changing the business of law and the future of client service. www.zwillgen.com/publication/...

Lawmakers want to let users sue over harmful social media algorithms

The European Commission has released proposed revisions to the GDPR and EU AI Act, including easing cookie consent rules and clarifying compliance requirements for companies that develop or deploy AI tools. www.theverge.com/news/823750/...

Republicans are looking for a way to bring back the AI moratorium

In this Authority Magazine feature, Melissa Maalouf breaks down today’s privacy landscape and shares five practical tips to help companies strengthen their data privacy practices. www.zwillgen.com/publication/...

In a recent article for Total Retail, we explain what online marketplaces need to know about the INFORM Act, which is receiving increased attention after going into effect more than two years ago. #ConsumerProtection www.zwillgen.com/publication/...

NEW: Google is taking legal action against Chinese cybercriminals responsible for sending out millions of scam text messages—including those parcel delivery scams. Google hopes the lawsuit will help to disrupt the scammers' sprawling infrastructure

In the latest episode of The Privacy Advisor Podcast, IAPP’s Alex LaCasse talks with Brenda Leong and Andrew Burt about practical strategies for AI governance and maintaining customer trust. www.zwillgen.com/publication/...

A federal judge in Colorado has blocked a new state law requiring social media warning labels for kids, ruling that the mandate likely violates the First Amendment. www.denverpost.com/2025/11/06/c...

We’re honored to be recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms for our practical, client-focused approach to navigating complex privacy and data security challenges. www.zwillgen.com/firm-news/zw...

In this The Deep View article, Brenda Leong explains the risks of forming emotional connections with AI and the need for greater controls. www.zwillgen.com/publication/...

We review the EU’s AI Act Compliance Checker and other official resources in our new blog: #ArtificialIntelligence #EUAIAct #AICompliance #LegalTech www.zwillgen.com/artificial-i...

California’s new SB 243 sets first-of-its-kind rules for “companion chatbots”, adding child-safety duties that could impact most LLMs. Our latest blog covers what it means for AI operators: #AI #Chatbots #LegalNews www.zwillgen.com/artificial-i...

A contentious kids safety bill might be getting gutted — and nobody’s happy

Sling TV will pay $530K to settle California claims it violated the CCPA by making it difficult for consumers to opt out of the sale of their personal information and failing to provide sufficient privacy protections for children. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

FCC will vote to scrap telecom cybersecurity requirements: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/fcc-cyb... (by @ericjgeller.com)

Two federal judges last week admitted to releasing rulings that contained errors generated by artificial intelligence, underscoring a lack of uniform, permanent AI guidelines for U.S. courts as the technology spreads through the legal profession reut.rs/3WvrEYr

Senators propose banning teens from using AI chatbots

Northern District of California has dismissed all California claims against Apple, Google, and Meta in the App Store Simulated Casino Litigation. View the details of the ruling in our new blog: #GamingLaw #Litigation #CaliforniaLaw www.zwillgen.com/gaming/calif...

We’re thrilled to congratulate Sheri Pan on being named to The Daily Journal’s 2025 Top 40 Under 40 for her impact in shaping the future of privacy litigation. www.zwillgen.com/firm-news/sh...

The Federal Trade Commission removed several blog posts in recent months about open source and potential risks to consumers from the rapid spread of commercial AI tools.

Jen Easterly explains how artificial intelligence can shore up the United States’ digital defenses—and help “unleash the full potential of the cybersecurity sector.”