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NY AG Bloomberg Subscription Settlement: $500,000 and Refunds
New York accepted a $500,000 assurance from Bloomberg L.P. on November 2, 2026. Four classes of US subscribers get automatic refunds; there is no claim form.
Information Regulator Fines FNB R1 Million, CJC R500,000 Under POPIA
South Africa's Information Regulator fined First National Bank R1,000,000 and Central Johannesburg TVET College R500,000 under POPIA on 26 October 2026.
FTC Refund Checks in the Mail: How to Tell a Real One From a Scam
The FTC sent five rounds of consumer refund payments in October 2026. What the agency says about verifying a real check or PayPal payment, and spotting a fake.
Lyft to Pay $1.8M in California CCPA Opt-Out Settlement
California settled CCPA claims against Lyft on October 29, 2026: $1.8 million in civil penalties, a required in-app opt-out, and notice to California users.
Montana Attorney General Sues GM and OnStar Over Driving Data
Montana's AG sued GM and OnStar on October 16, 2026 over driver data sold to insurers. The state is not among the 36 jurisdictions in the $220M settlement.
Labor Code 432.6: Hiring Arbitration Unenforceable in a Non-FAA Case
On Oct. 22, 2026, California's Second District held Labor Code 432.6 bars enforcing a hiring arbitration agreement when the FAA does not apply.
Columbia University Data Breach Settlement: $16.1M, Claims Due Jan. 21
A judge preliminarily approved a $16,125,000 Columbia University data breach settlement on September 23, 2026. Claims are due January 21, 2027.
Fifth Circuit: Class-Action Tolling Ends Only on Unambiguous Exclusion
A published Fifth Circuit opinion filed October 26, 2026 holds American Pipe tolling continues unless a revised class definition unambiguously excludes you.
FTC Staff Warn 25 Health Plan Marketers, Alleging No Violation
On October 29, 2026 FTC staff sent warning letters to 25 healthcare plan marketers and lead generators. The letters allege no wrongdoing by any recipient.
New York AI Chatbot Law for Minors Signed as Chapter 368
NY chapter 368, signed October 28, 2026: General Business Law article 48 bars eleven unsafe AI companion features for minors from January 1, 2027.
Ninth Circuit Upholds Block on California SB 399 Captive Audience Law
A Ninth Circuit panel affirmed on October 29, 2026 the injunction barring California from enforcing SB 399, Labor Code section 1137, under strict scrutiny.
Ninth Circuit: No Injunction Against Seattle Gig Deactivation Law
Ninth Circuit, Oct. 29, 2026: an amended opinion affirms denial of an injunction against Seattle's app-based worker deactivation ordinance. Not a merits ruling.
Smithfield to Pay $245,000 in EEOC Pregnancy Accommodation Case
The EEOC says Smithfield Fresh Meats will pay $245,000 to settle a Pregnant Workers Fairness Act suit over its North Carolina plant. What the PWFA requires.
Fifth Circuit Grants En Banc Rehearing in Trader Joe's NLRB Case
The Fifth Circuit granted rehearing en banc on October 30, 2026 in Trader Joe's v. NLRB and vacated the February 2026 panel opinion. What that means now.
Delaware Court Dismisses Candace Owens Individually From Macron Suit
A Delaware judge dismissed Candace Owens individually on October 27, 2026 for lack of personal jurisdiction. The case continues against her two companies.
OPC Opens PIPEDA Probe Into Navigate360 Crime Stoppers Breach
Canada's Privacy Commissioner opened a PIPEDA investigation into Navigate360 on October 27, 2026 over the Crime Stoppers tip platform breach. No finding yet.
CNIL Fines Fnac Darty Companies EUR 7 Million Over Trackers in the Fnac Mobile App
France's CNIL fined two Fnac Darty companies EUR 7 million over an app tracker used without consent, with EUR 10,000 a day if they do not fix it.
EEOC Rescinds Its 2012 Arrest and Conviction Records Guidance, Effective Immediately
The EEOC voted October 28, 2026 to rescind its 2012 criminal records hiring guidance, effective immediately. Title VII and FCRA duties still apply.
Fourth Circuit Strikes Down West Virginia Daniel's Law Disclosure Ban in Data Broker Suits
The Fourth Circuit held W. Va. Code 5A-8-24(e) facially unconstitutional on Oct. 27, 2026, affirming dismissal of five data broker class actions.
FTC and Seven State Attorneys General Sue Toast Over Alleged Hidden Fees and Hard-to-Cancel Restaurant Subscriptions
FTC, 7 state AGs and 2 California local law offices sued Toast, Inc. on Oct 29, 2026 over alleged hidden fees and blocked cancellations. Allegations unproven.
GM Agrees to Pay $220 Million to 36 Jurisdictions Over Sale of Drivers' Data
GM will pay $220 million to 35 states and DC over OnStar driver data sales. No consumer claims process, no payouts, and new consent rules explained.
Jade's Law Takes Effect on 18 December 2026, and Only for Offences Committed From That Date
Section 18 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 comes into force on 18 December 2026, and only for offences committed on or after that date.
BGH Refers Facebook False Quote Meme Case to the CJEU (VI ZR 64/24)
Germany's BGH stayed VI ZR 64/24 on October 27, 2026 and referred six questions on Facebook's liability for false quote memes to the CJEU. No ruling yet.
ITS Logistics to Pay $396,135 in EEOC Religious Harassment Case
The EEOC announced October 26, 2026 that Reno-based ITS Logistics will pay $396,135.54 to resolve a religious harassment charge through pre-suit conciliation.