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After months of ambiguity, new remarks from CFTC Chair Michael Selig signal a decisive federal turn on event contracts that will reshape the regulatory landscape. We cover the announced plan in our blog:

#PredictionMarkets #EventContracts #CFTC
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CFTC Signals New Era for Prediction Markets
The CFTC appears poised to affirmatively support federal regulation of event contracts—and to do so in a way that preempts state gaming laws.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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In a recent Corporate Compliance Insights article, Stacey Brandenburg and Yiannis Vandris explain how three recent FTC child-related cases provide insight into potential COPPA risks for businesses and compliance professionals.

#COPPA #FTC #Privacy

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What Recent FTC Enforcement Actions Reveal About COPPA Risks
Stacey Brandenburg and Yiannis Vandris explain how recent FTC child-related cases provide insight into potential COPPA risks.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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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/...
FTC Enforcement and the Rising Risk of “Dark Patterns” in Subscription Design
Zach Lerner shared insights on how the Federal Trade Commission is increasingly scrutinizing so-called “dark patterns.”
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January 28, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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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
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Supreme Court to Decide if Newsletter Subscribers are VPPA “Consumers”
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that will likely resolve whether email newsletter subscribers qualify as VPPA consumers.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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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
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Timing, Forum, and Federal Preemption: Lessons from the Massachusetts Kalshi Decision
Massachusetts rules against sports event contracts, signaling limits on federal preemption and strengthening state gambling authority.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh a constitutional challenge to geofence warrants news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/us-su...
US Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Challenge to Geofence Warrant
The US Supreme Court agreed Friday to review the constitutionality of court orders that compel tech companies such as Google to provide anonymized user location data to law enforcement.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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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/...
Senate passes a bill that would let nonconsensual deepfake victims sue
It last passed the Senate in 2024 after another X controversy.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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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

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ZwillGen’s New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business to Consider in 2026
ZwillGen's recommended New Year’s resolutions for businesses in 2026, highlighting where companies should focus their efforts.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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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...
New York AG demands Instacart hand over information about price tests
New York Attorney General Letitia James demanded information from Instacart on Thursday, saying it may have violated the state's law requiring online retailers to disclose when they use consumers' inf...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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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/...
Jon Frankel On 5 Things You Need to Know to Optimize Your Company’s Approach to Cybersecurity
Jon Frankel explores the state of the cybersecurity industry and provides practical tips for companies to optimize their approach to data privacy and security.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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Meet the new tech laws of 2026
Meet the new tech laws of 2026
AI laws, privacy frameworks, and more take effect this year.
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January 1, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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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/...
Judge blocks Texas app store age verification law
A tech industry group challenged the law as unconstitutional.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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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.
December 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Google sues web scraper for sucking up search results ‘at an astonishing scale’
Google sues web scraper for sucking up search results ‘at an astonishing scale’
Scraper no scraping.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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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
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Trump Executive Order Targets State AI Laws
The White House’s Executive Order challenges state AI laws through DOJ litigation, conditional federal funding, and agency preemption claims.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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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...
Attorney General Paxton Sues Five Major TV Companies, Including Some with Ties to the CCP, for Spying on Texans
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed suit against five major television companies for spying on Texans by secretly recording what consumers watch in their own homes.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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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-...
Trump Signs Executive Order That Threatens to Punish States for Passing AI Laws
The order creates a Justice Department task force to challenge state AI laws and directs the Commerce Department to pull future broadband funding from states that pass “onerous” legislation.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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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
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No More “Trust Me, Bro”: 2026 Will Be the Year of Accountable AI
We discuss why 2026 will usher in accountable, audit-ready AI as enterprises, regulators, and insurers demand real transparency and evidence.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Both sides of the aisle hate the AI moratorium
Both sides of the aisle hate the AI moratorium
It’s the one of the few things Republicans and Democrats can agree on right now.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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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...
Australia is trying to enforce the first teen social media ban. Governments worldwide are watching.
Australia has enacted the world's first ban on social media usage for users under the age of 16, in a move expected to be monitored by global lawmakers.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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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.
Australia launches youth social media ban it says will be the world's 'first domino'
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.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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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...
Trump says AI executive order limiting state rules coming this week
Talk of White House intervention on the emerging technology has sparked infighting among Republicans in the past.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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The New York Times sues Perplexity for producing ‘verbatim’ copies of its work
The New York Times sues Perplexity for producing ‘verbatim’ copies of its work
Perplexity is facing yet another copyright lawsuit.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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@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/...
EU fines X $140 million over ‘deceptive’ blue checkmarks
The first penalty under the Digital Services Act.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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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

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Understanding AI Agents: New Risks and Practical Safeguards
Learn the unique risks of autonomous AI agents and key safeguards to deploy them securely across business and legal workflows.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM