With Florida businesses increasing their use and reliance on technology, more and more personal information is being stored online. This makes private information more susceptible to data theft or misuse. As a result, consumers and society at large are becoming more conscientious about protecting personal information that’s stored online. Due […]
A recent decision from the Southern District of New York addresses a question that is no longer theoretical. Specifically, how traditional privilege doctrines apply when parties use generative artificial intelligence in connection with potential litigation. In United States v. Heppner, 2026 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 32697 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 17, 2026), the […]
In 2012, Congress amended the VPPA to reflect the realities of the 21st century. The amendment reflected modern society’s shift from “corner video stores,” such as Blockbuster and Redbox, to streaming platforms and other digital media formats. Crucially, courts have held that websites qualify as videotape service providers under the […]
In 2012, Congress amended the VPPA to reflect the realities of the 21st century. The amendment reflected modern society’s shift from corner video stores, like Blockbuster and Redbox, to streaming platforms and other forms of digital media. Crucially, for business owners, courts have held that websites qualify as a video […]
The Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”), an infrequently litigated statute, may soon become a major source of consumer protection litigation. The U.S. Supreme Court will determine this trajectory when it defines “consumer” in the pending case, Michael Salazar v. Paramount Global, dba 247Sports. With statutory damages reaching $2,500 per violation, businesses […]
Federal AI Regulations vs State AI Laws: The Compliance Crisis of 2026 Your business is caught in the crossfire of a federal-state battle over artificial intelligence regulation. On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14365, launching an aggressive campaign to challenge state AI laws and establish a uniform […]
Healthcare organizations face mounting pressure to safeguard patient information in an increasingly digital landscape. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) remains the cornerstone of patient privacy protection, and enforcement activity by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) continues to intensify. For hospitals, […]
The defense contracting landscape has fundamentally transformed. Effective November 10, 2025, the Department of Defense’s final rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program became enforceable, making cybersecurity compliance a mandatory contractual requirement rather than merely a best practice. For defense contractors and subcontractors throughout the industrial base, CMMC […]
The release of America’s AI Action Plan in July 2025 marks a watershed moment for businesses operating in the artificial intelligence space. With over 90 federal policy actions targeting AI innovation, infrastructure development, and international competitiveness, companies face both unprecedented opportunities and significant legal exposure. For business leaders, general counsel, […]
The data privacy litigation landscape has reached a critical inflection point. With federal court filings surging from approximately 1,425 cases in 2020 to over 2,529 in 2024, businesses face unprecedented legal exposure. As we move through 2025, the stakes have never been higher for companies collecting, processing, or storing consumer […]