Social Links: Laws, Algorithms, and Other Moving Targets
Most people would probably prefer not to have a statute informally named after them. YouTuber Nicholas Shirley has now taken the additional step of suing over his. Shirley filed a federal lawsuit...
View ArticleSocial Media Influencer Fair Market Value in Life Sciences: Structuring...
The use of social media influencers to expand awareness and promote prescription drugs, medical devices and health-related products has grown rapidly, giving companies new channels via which to engage...
View ArticleNASEM Calls for Experts for Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology and...
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) is seeking suggestions for experts to serve on the Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology (BCST) or as co-chairs or members on...
View ArticleBooking Holdings v. Commission: General Court Clears the Way for Reverse...
On 9 September 2026, the General Court of the European Union (“General Court”) dismissed a challenge by Booking Holdings Inc. (“Booking”) against the blocking by the European Commission (“Commission”)...
View ArticleConnecticut’s Artificial Intelligence Responsibility and Transparency Act:...
Connecticut has enacted one of the most wide-ranging state AI laws to date. Companies that develop or deploy automated tools affecting Connecticut employees, consumers, or minors should begin assessing...
View Article49 State Attorneys General Urge FCC to Mandate Upstream Provider Vetting
On September 8, 2026, a bipartisan coalition of 49 state and territorial attorneys general filed reply comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), urging the agency to make its “Know...
View ArticleEU: Commission Proposes A New KIDS Act To Protect Children Online
On 17 September 2026, the European Commission unveiled its proposal for the EU KIDS Act (EU Keeping Internet Digital Spaces Accountable and Trustworthy), a harmonised EU framework designed to reshape...
View ArticleU.S. IP Update – September 2026
Sterne Kessler’s U.S. IP Update is a newsletter delivering the latest developments in U.S. intellectual property law, tailored for companies and legal counsel in Korea. Stay informed on key court...
View ArticleAfter the Clarity Act fails to advance, crypto securities law regulation is...
On August 18, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) released its first regulation proposal addressing crypto assets, appropriately titled Regulation Crypto Assets (Release...
View ArticleMASSIVE CHANGE!: FCC MAKES CRITICAL CHANGES TO TCPA OPT OUT RULES THAT...
TCPAWorld and Troutman Amin, LLP are always at the forefront of telecom and TCPA. You’ll notice, however, that while other firms were discussing the upcoming “nuclear” revocation ruling from the FCC we...
View ArticleAgentic AI Is Accelerating eDiscovery Review. Mobile Is not Ready.
With every client engagement, the number one question we are asked: “How can we lower our legal and review costs while ensuring compliance with our discovery obligations, especially with the growing...
View ArticleThe Future is AI and Other Highlights from the 2026 American Health Law...
The American Health Law Association (AHLA) held its annual Fraud and Compliance Forum in Washington, DC on September 23 and 24, 2026. The conference featured robust panel discussions with government...
View ArticleBeyond the Breach: A General Counsel’s Guide to Managing Cyber Incident Risk
What often begins with something that appears routine — a locked account, an unavailable system, a suspicious email, or a call from the security team saying “something doesn’t look right” — can quickly...
View ArticleWhat's Trending in Trademarks: September 2026
Here's what's trending in trademarks this month: New Balance sues French rival Decathlon in Boston federal court over a running-shoe logo it says is unmistakably an “N”; the TTAB ends a six-year fight...
View ArticleWhat’s Next for Crypto? Experts Weigh in on Regulation, AI, and Litigation
As cryptocurrency markets evolve, regulatory proposals, tokenization, stablecoins, cross-network infrastructure, and AI-driven transactions are reshaping how digital assets are issued, transferred, and...
View Article“Can They Search My Phone at the Airport?” U.S. Court of Appeals Issues...
“Can they search my phone at the airport?” White-collar defense attorneys and in-house counsel often hear this question from clients whose conduct may be under government scrutiny, even when the client...
View ArticleProtecting Trade Secrets in the Life Sciences
Trade secrets are generally protected under state law through the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) and under federal law through the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA). Not all states, however,...
View ArticleMEANWHILE IN FLORIDA: THE HON. AILEEN M. CANNON JUST REMINDED EVERYONE CELL...
Well it is pretty exciting around TCPAWorld. I dropped word of a new FCC ruling that will make it far easier for businesses to recognize and honor TCPA revocation and opt out requests....By: Troutman...
View ArticlePatent Strategy for Startups: Ask “Then What?”
I have watched founders celebrate a granted patent like it was a revenue milestone. The certificate goes up on the wall. The press release goes out. The board hears about it in the next meeting. Then...
View ArticleUsing AI in Tax Practice: What Practitioners Need to Know Before Filing Season
As tax professionals prepare for the upcoming filing season, the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (“OPR”) has issued its first formal guidance addressing the use of artificial intelligence by...
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