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Updates on advertising law and privacy law trends, issues, and developments

Three Compliance Curve Balls to Watch Under Maryland’s Comprehensive Privacy Law (MODPA)

While October 1, 2025—the effective date of Maryland’s Online Data Privacy Act (“MODPA” or the “Act”)—has come and gone, businesses still have some time to ensure their practices are compliant.   By its own terms,…

California Takes Action on Youth Online Safety: FAQs on the Digital Age Assurance Act

On October 13, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1043, the Digital Age Assurance Act, into law.  The Big Tech-supported measure, which takes effect on January 1, 2027, adopts an app-store centric age…

Newsom Signs Trio of New Privacy Laws with Potentially Big Implications

2025 has further solidified California’s position as a first-mover in U.S. privacy law. On October 8, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three new pieces of privacy legislation into law, including the…

Tractor Supply – Compliance Takeaways from the Most Recent CCPA Settlement

On September 26, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced a $1.35 million fine against Tractor Supply Company, resolving allegations that the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act…

Mark Your Calendars! Upcoming Compliance Dates in State Privacy Laws

Just this summer alone, the CPPA finalized new regulations setting requirements for risk assessments, cybersecurity audits, and automated decision-making (ADMT ); Colorado amended its AI Act to delay the law’s…