Eric Goldman

MARCH 11, 2025

Thats the basis for a recent opinion from a Florida federal district court that could have major implications for online services CSAM detection and reporting practices.

Lawsuit

Debevoise Data Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The Draft Regulations note several federal law preemptions, including for entities and data subject to HIPAA, entities and data subject to the FCRA, and data subject to the GLBA. On the other hand, an AI tool that is used to produce an investment summary is arguably not ADMT because the investment summary itself is not a decision.

Compliance

Eric Goldman

AUGUST 1, 2025

Yuga Labs sued Ripps for trademark infringement, false advertising, and cybersquatting under federal law, plus eight state-law claims. 512(f) , a declaratory judgment that Yuga Labs did not own any valid copyrights, and three state-law claims.

Defendant

Lineal Services

APRIL 11, 2025

Even if an employer owns the device, collecting browser history, app usage, or personal messages can trigger violations of the Stored Communications Act (SCA), the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), and other federal laws. Data Retention: A Double-Edged Sword U.S.

Compliance

Eric Goldman

JANUARY 13, 2025

Here, Bright Data has alleged many antitrust theories, under many state and federal laws. On the other hand, it is not obvious how Twitters conduct fits into the historically successful antitrust buckets. Maybe one or two will stick.

Judge

Eric Goldman

AUGUST 5, 2025

Sovereign Immunity Ex parte Young permits Krasno’s request for an injunction against the University’s use of keyword filters, which qualifies as prospective relief against an allegedly ongoing violation of federal law.

Judge

Debevoise Data Blog

MAY 28, 2025

Whistleblowers are also protected by federal law from retaliation. If the information whistleblowers provide results into penalties exceeding $1,000,000 individuals may be eligible for up to 30% of those penalties.

Compliance

lennyesq

MARCH 8, 2025

Reilly and Tom Winter Two federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York who worked on the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams were placed on leave Friday and escorted out of the building by federal law enforcement officials, multiple current and former law enforcement sources told NBC News.

Prosecutor

Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

MARCH 7, 2025

Additionally, states and the federal government are already taking incremental steps toward protection in the digital age without a federal digital bill of rights.

Compliance

Martindale-Avvo

MAY 6, 2025

If movement in antitrust activity moves away from federal law to state law, it could change how antitrust looks in the U.S. Theres so far no indication that the federal antitrust authorities are slowing down. However, there might be an increase in state antitrust activity, as each one enforces its own regulatory regime.

Law

lennyesq

JUNE 9, 2025

The Insurrection Act is an exception to the Posse Comitatus Act, allowing the president to deploy federal troops to “ suppress rebellion” whenever “unlawful obstructions, combinations, or assemblages, or rebellion” make it “impracticable” to enforce federal law in that state by the “ordinary course of judicial proceedings.”

Federal law

The Barrister

MARCH 6, 2025

7 Within years of the advisory, cigarette sales declined significantly, largely due to the new regulations and laws implemented to combat the crisis. 8 Just one year after the advisory, Congress passed the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act of 1965, which had a substantial effect on reducing the number of smokers.

Federal law

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JULY 15, 2025

A child is entitled to an Individualized Education Program (IEP) if they meet the requirements of the main federal law on special education , which is called the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). A child who isn’t covered by IDEA won’t get an IEP, but they usually still have protections under other federal laws.

Law

Martindale-Avvo

JUNE 23, 2025

In 2025, US immigration law continues to be a source of debate and controversy. Departments such as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforce federal laws governing immigration. Immigration law intersects with many practice areas, including: Criminal law : Addresses deportation risks.

Law

lennyesq

JUNE 9, 2025

. • The lawsuit emphasizes that the President’s order was not based on a genuine “rebellion” or “invasion,” which are the only circumstances under which such unilateral action is permitted by federal law.

Lawsuit

lennyesq

JULY 18, 2025

By Perplexity — Legal Affairs Analysis A federal judge has dealt a significant blow to presidential power, ruling that Donald Trump violated federal law when he fired Democratic FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter in March 2025.

Court

lennyesq

AUGUST 11, 2025

a trial convened in San Francisco to determine whether President Donald Trump’s use of the military in California earlier this year violated federal laws. By Jacob Knutson Just hours after the president announced the deployment of National Guard troops to D.C.,

Federal law

lennyesq

JULY 2, 2025

The judge rejected that Trump had inherent presidential authority over admission decisions into the country, even if federal law didn’t give him the power. Read more…

Judge

lennyesq

JULY 14, 2025

attorney for the Northern District of New York, it announced Monday, casting doubt on if he will serve as the district’s chief federal law enforcement officer. “The Board of Judges of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York declines to exercise the authority granted pursuant to 28 U.S.

Judge

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The discussion of bank lending in the Banking and Finance Law Center describes some of the main federal laws that govern this area. Other federal laws regulate mortgage lending when a consumer purchases a home.

Law

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Federal law provides for a narrow exception, though, if a debtor can show that this would cause an undue hardship to the debtor and their dependents. A utilities provider also might need to give certain notice to a consumer before terminating service based on non-payment. Can I Get Rid of Student Loan Debt Through Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

MAY 21, 2024

Federal law lists certain categories of debts that generally cannot be discharged , which means that bankruptcy will not eliminate them in most situations. This can significantly reduce the stress on a debtor. However, a creditor can ask the court to lift the stay in certain situations. Are There Any Debts That Cannot Be Wiped Out?

Bankruptcy

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Federal laws protect the online privacy of children, who offer inviting targets to scammers perpetrating identity theft because children have no credit history, and the theft may go unnoticed for longer. This sometimes can lead to criminal charges, even if it was consensual.

Defendant

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

APRIL 5, 2023

These cover personal taxes , business taxes , tax debts when someone falls behind on their obligations, and tax audits when the IRS checks to make sure that a taxpayer followed the law. The Tax Law Center also covers topics such as property tax , estate tax , and sales tax more briefly.

Law

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Over the last several years, some states have enacted data privacy laws that govern how businesses collect, store, and use the personal information of consumers. The federal government has not yet enacted a comprehensive data privacy law, although various federal laws protect certain types of people or information.

Mediator

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The “zero tolerance” regime for drivers under 21 arose from a federal law that conditioned highway funding on prohibiting these drivers from driving with a BAC of.02 It will order the driver to stop the car if it finds that their BAC is too high. What Does “Zero Tolerance” Mean for Underage DUI? 02 or higher.

Law

Legal Talk Network

JUNE 27, 2024

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in food, farming, and federal law! A team of food safety lawyers and specialists opened up about the Food Safety Modernization Act and the need for more funding and resources on Lawyer 2 Lawyer.

Lawyer

Kevin O'Keefe

JANUARY 25, 2023

Analysis of federal laws and regulations affecting the agricultural industry, such as the Farm Bill and trade agreements, and their impact on Iowa farmers. Resources and guidance for Iowa farmers and agricultural businesses on navigating the legal system, including tips for working with lawyers and understanding legal documents.

Estate planning

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Most major universities receive federal funds. This means that they must comply with a federal law called Title IX that requires equal opportunities for male and female athletes. Direct “pay for play” remains forbidden, though.

Law

lennyesq

JANUARY 16, 2024

1 This means that when someone experiences a mental health crisis, a health- focused team of workers with mental health expertise should be deployed instead of the police, just as an ambulance would be dispatched to help someone experiencing a physical health emergency.

Federal law

Eric Goldman

MAY 17, 2024

The pertinent question should not be whether contracts mimic copyright, but whether they undermine the policies underlying copyright law. If a contract does that, it should not be enforceable as a matter of federal law. How to Correctly Answer the Right Question: Applying Conflict Preemption In X v.

Judge

Eric Goldman

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The plaintiff claimed that federal law didn’t preempt his state law claim, but the court breezily rejects that. (I Because the removal of content is a traditional editorial function, Section 230(c)(1) bars plaintiff’s lawsuit.” ” The court cites Force v.

Failure-to-appear

lennyesq

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Unfortunately for Texas, permission is exactly what federal law requires before installing obstructions in the nation’s navigable waters.” Texas is ordered to remove the buoys by Sept.

Court

Eric Goldman

JUNE 23, 2023

That the CDA is a federal law does not mean Mr. Fyk can bring a claim against the United States government; preventing such a flood of lawsuits is at the core of standing doctrine. The court also notes that Facebook does not exclusively rely on Section 230 to authorize its content moderation decisions (“Perhaps Mr.

Lawsuit

Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Twenty former federal law enforcement and national security officials filed an amicus brief in the SEC’s fraud lawsuit against the IT company SolarWinds, which was hit by a massive 2019-2020 breach.

Federal law

LawSites

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The new Simplicity mode was inspired by a 2010 federal law, the Plain Writing Act of 2010, which requires federal government entities to use “clear government communication that the public can understand and use.” WordRake now has two editing modes: Brevity and Simplicity.

Software

Inside Privacy

APRIL 27, 2023

For example, the statement summarizes the EEOC’s remit in enforcing federal laws that make it unlawful to discriminate against an applicant or employee and the EEOC’s enforcement activities related to AI, and includes a link to a technical assistance document.

Federal law