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Why Dancing with the Stars Often Uses Cover Songs Instead of Original Recordings

September 29, 2026

As Dancing with the Stars returns for its 35th season, viewers will once again see celebrity contestants perform elaborate routines to instantly recognizable songs. But attentive listeners may notice that...

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FTC Reaches Settlement Over Deceptive AI Marketing Claims

September 15, 2026

On August 27, 2026, the FTC announced it finalized a settlement with Cox Media Group, MindSift, and 1010 Digital Works totaling $930,000 over alleged misrepresentations about an AI-powered “active listening”...

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Cookie Banner That Passes Privacy Review May Still Void Your Arbitration Clause

September 3, 2026

Cookie banners are no longer only a privacy-compliance tool. Recent Ninth Circuit and district court decisions in 2025 and 2026 have made clear that cookie banners can play a meaningful...

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FTC's Personalized Pricing Announcement Signals Enforcement Crackdown Is Coming

August 27, 2026

On August 19, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking public comment on a draft enforcement policy statement addressing personalized pricing positioning the move as “the latest in...

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Netflix “KPop Demon Hunters” Trademark Lawsuit Highlights Brand Protection Risks

August 21, 2026

Netflix and concert promoter AEG Presents have been sued in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California by Hyde Lane Inc., doing business as the Christian metal...

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FinCEN Permanently Ends CTA Reporting for U.S. Companies

August 13, 2026

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a final rule permanently eliminating beneficial ownership information reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for...

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FTC Deceptive Advertising Compliance Guide for Businesses

August 11, 2026

Deceptive advertising under FTC law occurs when an ad, omission, or marketing practice is likely to mislead a reasonable consumer in a way that affects the consumer’s purchase or use...

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Hundreds of Local Newspapers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft | AI Copyright Law Updates

August 10, 2026

On June 24, 2026, a coalition of nearly 400 local and regional newspaper publishers filed Richner Communications, Inc. et al. v. Microsoft Corporation et al., Civil Action No. 26-cv-5320, in...

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