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March 24, 2026
Meta Tackles Borrowed Underwear Analogy In Privacy Suit
A California federal judge mulling Meta's argument that its users' consent bars a proposed privacy class action pressed Meta's lawyers Tuesday on whether social expectations affect the bounds of that consent, observing that if she gave a friend permission to borrow her clothes, "I don't expect her to borrow my underwear."
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March 24, 2026
NY Regulator's Fintech Unit Chief Is Ex-BigLaw, CFPB Analyst
New York's financial services regulator announced Tuesday it has promoted one of its own to permanently head up its division responsible for licensing crypto firms and regulating fintech, a job formerly held by the agency's current acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow.
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March 24, 2026
Nicotine Pouch Maker To Refile FDA Suit In DC After Transfer
The maker and seller of Zone nicotine pouches on Tuesday dismissed its own lawsuit accusing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of unfairly holding up a market application for its product, promising to refile in D.C. federal court after a Texas federal court transferred it to South Carolina federal court.
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March 24, 2026
Iowa Asks 5th Circ. To Ax 'Uncertain' Schwab Antitrust Deal
Iowa's attorney general Monday pressed the Fifth Circuit to reject investors' deal with The Charles Schwab Corp. in an antitrust suit over its merger with TD Ameritrade, arguing it offers only uncertain and hypothetical relief to class members while giving named plaintiffs and class counsel a "windfall."
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March 24, 2026
Wayfair's 30-Day Return Policy Is Misleading, Shopper Says
Wayfair deploys a misleading 30-day return policy for merchandise sold on its website without conspicuously disclosing at the checkout page that some items are not returnable, leading shoppers to make their purchasing decisions under false impressions, according to a false advertising suit filed Monday in a California state court.
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March 24, 2026
AI Tools May 'Disrobe' Meta Of Section 230 Shield, Judge Says
A California federal judge trimmed Tuesday a proposed class action alleging Meta Platforms Inc. knowingly participated in a Chinese pump-and-dump scheme advertised on social media, but found there's a factual dispute over whether Meta's AI tools materially contributed to the "facially ridiculous" ads.
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March 24, 2026
Baltimore Takes XAI To Court Over Grok's Sexual Deepfakes
Baltimore on Tuesday became one of the first municipalities to sue Elon Musk's xAI over the Grok artificial intelligence platform's ability to transform ordinary photographs into nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images, including creating child sexual abuse material, saying it's exposing city residents to degrading content, harassment and psychological harm.
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March 24, 2026
Conservative Group Bucks Trump, FCC On Nexstar Deal
A major conservative group has come out swinging against the Federal Communications Commission's decision to waive the national TV broadcast ownership cap to let the merger of media giants Nexstar and Tegna move forward.
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March 24, 2026
BofA Wants Customer Suit Over Post-Jan. 6 Data Sharing Axed
Bank of America has asked a Florida federal judge to toss a proposed class action accusing it of financial privacy violations tied to the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack, arguing the U.S. Supreme Court has held that bank customers do not have ownership or expectations of privacy over their bank account records.
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March 24, 2026
FINRA CEO Highlights New Clearinghouse For Cyber Threats
Robert Cook, CEO of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, said Tuesday that it will soon be rolling out a clearinghouse for firms to report cybersecurity threats and to promote information sharing across the industry.
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March 24, 2026
NTSB Probes LaGuardia Runway Alerts, Air Traffic Control
A runway surveillance system at LaGuardia Airport did not alert air traffic controllers to the potential collision between an Air Canada passenger jet and a fire truck, which did not have a transponder, that crossed its path, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.
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March 24, 2026
Heritage Bank Client Alleges 'Unsecure' Servers Led To Breach
A Heritage Bank customer claimed in a putative class action Tuesday that the Washington-based financial institution failed to properly guard users' personal data that was stolen in a March 1 cyberattack, alleging the company used substandard security practices and failed to update its systems on a timely basis.
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March 24, 2026
FCC OKs Station Moves To Gray Media In Three Markets
The Federal Communications Commission has approved the transfer of three TV stations in Indiana and Mississippi to broadcast giant Gray Television despite objections from a variety of cable industry and consumer groups.
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March 24, 2026
Wash. Mandates AI Content Flags, Suicide Safeguards
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a pair of bills on Tuesday requiring large artificial intelligence companies to embed data that distinguishes deepfakes as AI-generated and forcing companion chatbot developers to take steps to protect minor users from suicide and self-harm.
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March 24, 2026
Snap Suit Tossed For State Enforcement Action Interference
A Utah federal judge on Tuesday dismissed Snap Inc.'s suit against two state officials aiming to block a state enforcement action, finding that the court must abstain while that enforcement action is pending.
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March 24, 2026
Judge Trims DEA's Suspension Of Fla. Pharmacy's Permits
A D.C. federal judge has granted a Florida pharmacy's motion to partially suspend a Drug Enforcement Administration order that halted its operations, saying the agency didn't adequately explain why it revoked the pharmacy's registration in the first place.
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March 24, 2026
Compliance Chiefs Offer Insight On AI In Financial Services
JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s chief compliance officer said Tuesday that artificial intelligence has proven "transformative" to her bank, and that she sees a time when compliance officers may come to supervise AI agents as the technology evolves.
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March 24, 2026
Warren Probes MrBeast's 'Ill Prepared' Crypto Plan For Kids
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, sent a letter to YouTube star MrBeast on Monday expressing skepticism about his potential plans to offer financial and cryptocurrency trading services to children, saying his company appears "ill prepared" for the move, while asking for information.
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March 24, 2026
Del. Lawmakers Roll Out Banking Overhaul, Stablecoin Bills
Delaware lawmakers unveiled a pair of bills aimed at overhauling the state's banking laws, which their sponsors say would position Delaware at the forefront of digital finance and mark the most significant update to its financial code in more than four decades.
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March 24, 2026
Fla. Judge Tosses Fired Reporter's Vaccine Suit Against PGA
A Florida federal judge has ruled in favor of the PGA Tour in a lawsuit brought by a reporter who claimed she was fired for not complying with COVID-19 protocols, saying she couldn't claim a religious exemption.
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March 24, 2026
Developer Rips 'Nonsensical' Critics Of $68M Fair Lending Deal
Houston-area developer Colony Ridge told a Texas federal court that allegations underpinning a $68 million settlement with federal and state regulators would have faced "serious headwinds" at trial, pushing back on housing nonprofits' criticism of the deal resolving Biden-era fair lending claims against it.
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March 24, 2026
FTC Rejects Bids To Block Gender-Affirming Care Probe
A transgender medical care group and two healthcare trade organizations must turn over documents related to the group's claims made in their marketing and advertising for gender-affirming care for minors, the Federal Trade Commission ordered, denying the groups' motions to quash the agency's consumer protection investigation.
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March 24, 2026
Vail Resorts, Alterra Hit With Antitrust Suit Over Ski Passes
Holders of multimountain season ski passes alleged in Colorado federal court that Vail Resorts Inc. and Alterra Mountain Co. inflated prices and suppressed competition by bundling access to ski areas and resorts that raised costs and reduced quality for skiers and snowboarders.
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March 24, 2026
Judge Allows Some Claims Against DOGE To Proceed
A D.C. federal judge ruled that four nonprofit groups can continue to pursue their claims that Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency violated the Constitution's appointments clause and acted outside their legal authority while dismissing other Administrative Procedure Act and separation of powers claims.
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March 24, 2026
CFTC Creates Crypto, AI, Prediction Market Policy Task Force
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig announced the launch of an "Innovation Task Force" Tuesday, which will serve as a dedicated space for crypto, artificial intelligence and prediction market participants to interface directly with agency staff.
Expert Analysis
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Navigating AI In The Legal Industry
As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly integral part of legal practice, Law360 guest commentary this year examined evolving ethical obligations, how the plaintiffs bar is using AI to level the playing field against corporate defense teams, and the attendant risks of adoption.
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Opinion
Judges Carry Onus To Screen Expert Opinions Before Juries
Recent Second Circuit arguments in Acetaminophen Products Liability Litigation implied a low bar for judicial gatekeeping of expert testimony, but under amended Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence, judges must rigorously scrutinize expert opinions before allowing them to reach juries, says Lee Mickus at Evans Fears.
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Regulatory Rollback And Lingering Limbo: The CFPB In 2025
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has implemented significant changes since President Donald Trump took office in January, including dismissing actions with prejudice, withdrawing guidance and rescinding rules, casting the bureau in uncertain light heading into 2026, say attorneys at Mayer Brown.
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2025 Calif. Banking Oversight Centered On Consumer Issues
The combination of statutory reform, registration mandates and enforcement activity in 2025 signals that California's financial regulatory landscape is focused on consumer protection, particularly in the areas of crypto kiosk fee practices, earned wage access providers and elder fraud, say attorneys at Ropes & Gray.
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A 6th Circ. Snapshot: 3 Cases That Defined 2025
With more than a thousand opinions issued this year, three rulings from the Sixth Circuit stood out for the impact they'll have on the practice of civil procedure, including a net neutrality decision, a class certification standards ruling and an opinion about vulgarity in school, say attorneys at Ice Miller.
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The CFTC's Road Ahead Under Newly Confirmed Chair
Michael Selig's Dec. 18 confirmation as U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair comes at a critical juncture, as the agency is poised to gain oversight over the crypto industry and increase its jurisdictional mandate covering prediction markets, says Elizabeth Lan Davis at Davis Wright.
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How Fractional GCs Can Manage Risks Of Engagement
As more organizations eliminate their in-house legal departments in favor of outsourcing legal work, fractional general counsel roles offer practitioners an engaging and flexible way to practice at a high level, but they can also present legal, ethical and operational risks that must be proactively managed, say attorneys at Boies Schiller.
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Changes In Crypto, Cybersecurity Defined NY Banking In 2025
The major takeaways from 2025 in New York banking policy involve updated guidance, regulations and requirements primarily affecting innovation and digital banking, in areas such as cybersecurity, virtual currencies, and buy now, pay later programs, say attorneys at Steptoe.
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Reviewing 2025's Most Pertinent Wiretap Developments
2025 was a remarkable year in the world of web tracking wiretapping litigation, not only for the increased caseload but also because of numerous developing theories of liability, with disputes expected to continue unabated in 2026, say attorneys at Squire Patton.
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7 Strategies To Optimize Impact Of Direct Examination
Direct examination is a make-or-break opportunity to build a witness’s credibility, so attorneys should adopt a few tactics — from asking so-called trust-fall questions to preemptively addressing weaknesses — to drive impact and retention with the fact-finder, says Allison Rocker at Baker McKenzie.
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Series
Nature Photography Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Nature photography reminds me to focus on what is in front of me and to slow down to achieve success, and, in embracing the value of viewing situations through different lenses, offers skills transferable to the practice of law, says Brian Willett at Saul Ewing.
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2025 Brought A New Paradigm For Federal Banking Regulation
A series of thematic shifts defined banking regulation in 2025, including a fundamental reform of prudential supervision, a strategic easing of capital constraints, steps to streamline merger reviews, and a new framework for fair access and entrants seeking to offer banking services, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.
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What Defense Teams Must Know About PFAS Testing Methods
Whether testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances produces results meaningful for litigation depends on the validity of the sampling methodology — so effectively defending these claims requires understanding the scientific and legal implications of different PFAS testing protocols, say attorneys at Hollingsworth.
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How Cos. Can Roll With NY's New Algorithmic Pricing Rules
Despite uncertainty from New York’s new ban on artificial intelligence and computer algorithms for setting rents, and efforts to further restrict individualizing prices based on consumers' personal data, property managers, software providers and merchants can take several steps to stay compliant, say attorneys at Foley & Lardner.
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2025 State AI Laws Expand Liability, Raise Insurance Risks
As 2025 nears its end, claims professionals should be aware of trends in state legislation addressing artificial intelligence use, as insurance claims based on some of these liability-expanding statutes are a certainty, say attorneys at Wiley.