with Fahad Diwan, Philippe Donaus, and Jigisha Pardanani at EDRM – Electronic Discovery Reference Model
Data centers and the 2026 midterms: Five election-driven trends to watch
by WilmerHale
[Webinar] Extended producer responsibility: Who owns the obligation? – Oct. 26 at 12 p.m. ET
with Ryan M. Gallagher and Thierry R. Montoya at FBT Gibbons
Cybersecurity reality check: Ten myths that matter
What will congressional investigations look like in 2027 if the Democrats get access to subpoenas and the keys to hearing rooms?
by Jenner & Block
AI adoption and risk reduction: How to manage risk without killing innovation
by Jennifer Geetter at McDermott Will & Schulte
A new federal bill targeting the sale of smart meter data highlights growing U.S. regulatory scrutiny of what everyday technologies can reveal about consumers
by Hannah Levin and Alyssa Wolfington at Morgan Lewis
Key FAQs about employer political activity during the 2026 midterms
by Leanne Lane Coyle and Joshua Nadreau at Fisher Phillips
What employers need to know about new California employment laws for 2027
by Heather Caughron and August Pearson at CDF Labor Law
How California is expanding its student privacy laws
by Kelly DeMarchis Bastide and Arlyn Upshaw at Venable
A bipartisan coalition of 39 state attorneys general is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a closely watched dispute over prediction markets
by Troutman Pepper Locke
A team of international experts is proposing a fundamental shift in how traumatic brain injury is understood and managed
by Robert Luce at Downs Rachlin Martin
Trump Administration Issues Final Rule on Insurer Price Transparency
Consider writing about:
A final rule issued on Oct. 5 by the Trump administration; timeline for its implementation; what the changes to price transparency rules mean for insurers, employers, or individuals, in terms of potential improvements, rights, obligations, compliance risks, and more; how the final rule compares to earlier iterations.
Related information:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/06/2026-20447/transparency-in-coverage
https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-20447.pdf
New Insurance Privacy Requirements Coming to California
Consider writing about:
An insurance privacy measure signed into law by California’s governor last month; when the California Insurance Information and Privacy Protection Act takes effect; types of information covered; principal types of entities affected by the new law; how the insurance industry should prepare for the California Insurance Information and Privacy Protection Act; whether other states have implemented, or are considering, similar insurance privacy measures.
Exclusion Sinks Coverage in PFAS-Related Insurance Dispute
Consider writing about:
An Ohio federal court’s September ruling in Fire-Dex, LLC v. Admiral Ins. Co.; significance of this ruling for PFAS-related cases, and more broadly, for product liability cases and/or for disputes involving occupational diseases; how policyholders should be viewing their current insurance coverage and potential liability risks in light of the Fire-Dex ruling.
Lawsuit Over Pasta Product Information Fails to Stick
Consider writing about:
A recent California federal court ruling regarding product descriptions and related disclosures on product packages; what the Barilla ruling may illustrate regarding acceptable practices or related do’s and don’ts; how this ruling compares to other lawsuits (whether in the food and beverage industry specifically, or more generally) over allegedly misleading marketing language and description placement.
Related information:
https://www.opb.org/article/2022/10/27/barilla-pasta-lawsuit
Regulators Put the Squeeze on Squish Toys
Consider writing about:
Product safety concerns involving a popular squeeze toy also known as squishies or squishy bun toys (among other names); any lawsuits or product recalls that have emerged in response to these toys; related safety alerts issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission; what this toy craze and related safety concerns may demonstrate regarding the dangers of counterfeit products and also of viral online videos; how toys or other products intended for children’s use are regulated; how consumers can determine whether a product is authentic.
Related information:
https://www.businessinsider.com/squishy-toys-safety-exploding-burns-kids-2026-9
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/squishy-toy-hazards-9.7324705
[Webinar] Voluntary self-disclosure in 2026: Strategic considerations for making the right call in today’s enforcement environment; Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. ET
with American Conference Institute (ACI)
[Webinar] Healthcare Enforcement Compliance Conference; Oct. 27-28 at 8:30 a.m. CT
with Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)
How the courts are treating expert witnesses’ use of artificial intelligence
by Porter Fleming and Matthew Kelly at Haug Partners
What recent cybersecurity incidents teach about the duty to mitigate vendor and service-provider risk
by Elizabeth Rogers at Winstead
California’s new workplace AI laws: A practical guide for employers
by Monique G. Matar and Kiley Scholtz at Womble Bond Dickinson
Delaware recently amended its consumer data privacy law, imposing new obligations and narrowing exemptions
by Morgan Lewis
Colorado’s interim draft ADMT rules: What businesses need to know now
by Karin McGinnis and Tiffany Payne at Moore & Van Allen
Recent enforcement actions by the DOJ and U.S. Department of Labor show they are aggressively targeting the tech sector’s permanent labor certification recruitment practices
by Adam Braverman, Leif M. Dautch, and Eric Akira Tate at Morrison & Foerster
California employers now have a little more time and flexibility to comply with a 2025 law that banned or restricted most employment-related ‘stay or pay’ provisions
by Garrett Amorello, Christopher Eby, and P. John Veysey at Nelson Mulllins
Are undocumented workers eligible for worker’s compensation?
by Ann Stewart at Ice Miller
Reclaiming the proxy: How the SEC is handing more control back to issuers
by Lisa Cossi, Mark Mushkin, and Ben Richards at Orrick
Mexico’s government has set new requirements for digital platforms aimed at protecting users under 18 from harmful online content
by Octavio Lecona at Holland & Knight
Just pick up the phone: Why calls beat emails in claims and litigation
by Cameron M. Miller and Brian L. Taylor at Ropers Majeski