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Marketing Law Pricing Harry Richt

When Well-Intentioned Transparency Laws Miss the Mark: Analyzing the Unintended Consequences of New York’s Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act

Introduction: The Promise and Pitfalls of Algorithmic Pricing Regulation New York’s Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act, which took effect in November 2025, represents a groundbreaking attempt to bring transparency to the increasingly opaque world of dynamic pricing. As a law firm focused on privacy law, marketing compliance, artificial intelligence, and online pricing regulations, we understand the …

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Marketing Law TCPA Terms and Conditions Harry Richt

Eleventh Circuit Affirms: Website Terms Must Be Clear and Conspicuous to Create Binding Arbitration Agreements

Valiente v. NexGen Global Highlights Critical Website Design Flaws in TCPA Defense The Eleventh Circuit’s recent decision in Valiente v. NexGen Global, LLC, No. 23-13308 (11th Cir. Nov. 10, 2025), offers essential guidance for businesses using arbitration clauses to manage legal disputes. The court’s thorough analysis demonstrates how poor website design and unclear Terms of …

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CCPA Privacy Law Harry Richt

California Attorney General Secures $1.4 Million Settlement Against Jam City for CCPA Violations: Critical Lessons for Mobile App Developers

In the sixth enforcement action under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $1.4 million settlement with Jam City, Inc., a mobile gaming company based in Culver City, California. This enforcement action highlights critical compliance failures that mobile app developers must avoid and demonstrates the Attorney General’s continued focus …

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Marketing Law TCPA Harry Richt

Texas SB 140 Update: Stipulated Order Provides Relief for Consent-Based Text Marketers—But Questions Remain

Update: The Secretary of State has requested a formal opinion from the Texas Attorney General as per the settlement (see copy of request here). Since Texas Senate Bill 140 took effect on September 1, 2025, businesses engaged in SMS marketing have grappled with significant uncertainty over the law’s scope. As we detailed in our initial analysis of the …

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Artificial intelligence Technology Law Harry Richt

Trump’s Call for Federal AI Standards: How State-by-State Regulation Threatens U.S. Innovation and Global Competitiveness

President Donald Trump has reignited a critical debate over artificial intelligence regulation in America, warning that the current patchwork of state-level AI laws threatens to undermine U.S. innovation and hand China a competitive advantage in the global AI race. In a forceful Truth Social post this week, Trump urged a single federal standard for AI …

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CCPA Privacy Law Harry Richt

California Privacy Agency Advances Bold Whistleblower Program to Enforce CCPA Violations

Understanding the CPPA’s Proposed Incentive and Protection Framework The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is signaling a significant shift in how it plans to enforce the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). On November 7, 2025, the CPPA Board advanced several legislative proposals for the 2026 legislative session, with a comprehensive whistleblower program emerging as one …

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Privacy Law Harry Richt

AppLovin SEC Investigation: Key Compliance Takeaways for Mobile Advertising Companies

Understanding the Regulatory Scrutiny of Data Collection and Targeted Advertising Practices Executive Summary The Securities and Exchange Commission’s reported investigation into mobile advertising company AppLovin highlights growing regulatory attention on data collection practices, targeted advertising compliance, and children’s privacy protections in the digital advertising ecosystem. For companies operating in the ad-tech space, this development serves …

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Privacy Law Harry Richt

10 Critical Privacy Compliance Components Every Business Must Review in 2025

As privacy enforcement intensifies across the United States, businesses face unprecedented scrutiny from state regulators working together in coordinated investigations. From the California Privacy Protection Agency’s record-breaking settlements to multistate enforcement sweeps targeting noncompliance, the consequences of inadequate privacy practices have never been more severe. Whether you operate an e-commerce platform, manage a healthcare website, …

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CCPA Privacy Law Harry Richt

California AG Secures $530,000 Settlement with Sling TV: A New Phase in CCPA Enforcement

California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently announced a $530,000 settlement with Sling TV, marking the fifth enforcement action by the Attorney General’s office and the eighth overall under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) since its enactment (See other enforcement actions against: Honda, Todd Snyder, Healthline, among others). The official press release detailing the case is available on the California OAG’s website, and the …

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