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A Washington court has approved a $14 million settlement in a case alleging Costco violated the state's Commercial Electronic Mail Act by using misleading subject lines that created false urgency about limited-time offers. The case highlights the continuing surge in CEMA litigation following the Brown v. Old Navy decision, with statutory damages that can quickly accumulate even after recent legislative reductions.

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The Ninth Circuit has ruled that health plan participants whose confidential information was disclosed without authorization have standing to sue in federal court, even without showing financial loss or future harm. This decision, which departs from the risk-based approach many courts have applied since TransUnion, relies on the centuries-old action for breach of confidence and could have significant implications for companies' privacy commitments and data-sharing practices.

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Debate Over McDonnell Douglas Burden-Shifting Framework Continues As U.S. Supreme Court Again Declines Review

The U.S. Supreme Court has once again declined to revisit the McDonnell Douglas burden-shifting framework, a cornerstone of employment discrimination litigation for over 50 years. With growing criticism from Justices Thomas and Gorsuch, and an increasing number of lower court judges questioning its validity, the legal landscape surrounding discrimination claims may be shifting. Employers operating across multiple jurisdictions should understand how these developments could impact their litigation strategies

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The FY 2027 Exam Priorities Get A Pumpkin Spice Makeover

The SEC Division of Examinations has released its FY 2027 priorities for investment advisers and funds, introducing new focus areas while quietly removing others from last year's list. What do these changes signal about regulatory scrutiny, and how should firms adjust their compliance strategies to address emerging concerns around economic conflicts, private credit valuation, and the integration of artificial intelligence into examination processes?

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New York City has enacted the nation's first municipal click-to-cancel rule, requiring businesses to provide clear disclosures, simple cancellation processes, and advance renewal notices for subscription services. With approximately 30 states already implementing similar regulations and the federal landscape in flux following the FTC's vacated rule, companies now face an increasingly complex patchwork of compliance obligations. The rule takes effect October 1, 2026, and imposes penalties ranging from $525 t

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Presidential Proclamation Extends $100K H-1B Fee

On September 18, 2026, President Trump issued a proclamation that extends through September 21, 2027 a $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions that are filed as consular petitions or are only approvable for consular notification.

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