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FTC Asks Whether Its Impersonation Rule Should Reach Platform Ad Tools
The FTC opened an advance notice asking whether its Impersonation Rule should cover platform ad-optimization tools. Comments are due November 30, 2026.
FTC, Utah, Nevada Sue Lens.com Over Alleged Hidden Fees
The FTC, Utah and Nevada sued Lens.com on October 2, 2026, alleging a hidden 'Taxes & fees' charge at checkout routinely doubled the advertised lens price.
Oregon Federal Court Strikes Online Defamation Suit, Gives Plaintiff 30 Days to Amend
A federal judge granted an Oregon anti-SLAPP motion to strike in Lewis v. StopAntisemitism, finding protected opinion, and allowed 30 days to amend.
Saskatchewan's New Defamation Act Is in Force: Take-Down Orders, a Single Publication Rule and 14 Days' Notice
Saskatchewan's Defamation Act, SS 2026, c 15 took effect 1 October 2026, repealing the Libel and Slander Act. What the statute says, section by section.
CA Court Backs Journalist Who Published Sealed Arrest Report
California appeals court, Sept. 29, 2026: the First Amendment and Section 230 barred a 15-count suit over a journalist's publication of a sealed arrest report.
California Vetoes SB 1130: No Smart Glasses Recording Law
Governor Newsom vetoed SB 1130 on September 30, 2026. California still has no wearable-camera statute; Penal Code 632 and 647(j) continue to govern recording.
California SB 690 Signed: CIPA Pen Register Suits AG-Only in 2027
Newsom signed SB 690 on Sept 30, 2026 (Ch. 976). From Jan 1, 2027 only the AG may bring CIPA pen register claims against private actors over website conduct.
California Enacts Workplace Surveillance Laws AB 1331, AB 1883
California chaptered AB 1331 and AB 1883 on September 30, 2026. The bathroom-surveillance and AI emotion-detection limits go into effect January 1, 2027.
Florida Fraudulent Entry Law Takes Effect: Felony, 7-Day Notice
Florida's fraudulent entry law (ch. 2026-143) took effect Oct. 1, 2026: s. 817.537 is a third-degree felony and s. 83.56(2)(a) names a noncurable ground.
Maryland Fair Chance Housing Act Takes Effect October 1, 2026
Maryland's Fair Chance Housing Act (SB 937, Chapter 752) took effect October 1, 2026: conditional offer first, written withdrawal reasons, $500 per violation.
Minnesota Raises Workers' Comp Permanent Partial Disability Pay
Minnesota's permanent partial disability schedule rose about 20% today under 2026 Session Laws ch. 103, but only for dates of injury on or after Oct. 1, 2026.
Judge Blocks Utah's VPN Age-Verification Clause, Not the Law
A federal judge preliminarily enjoined Utah Code 78B-3-1002(3), the VPN 'actually located' clause, on September 24, 2026. The age-verification duty stands.
Cambios legales de la semana: resumen semanal de nuevas leyes y fallos
Nuestro resumen semanal de nuevas leyes, vetos, fechas de entrada en vigor y fallos judiciales, con enlaces a los registros oficiales y las guías actualizadas.
Legal Changes This Week: Weekly Digest of New Laws and Rulings
Our weekly digest of new laws, vetoes, effective dates and court rulings, each linked to the official record, plus the guides we updated for them.
Cambios legales de la semana: 21 al 27 de septiembre de 2026
Nuevas leyes y fallos del 21 al 27 de septiembre de 2026: proyectos de California sobre DUI, órdenes de restricción y deudas, vetos de HOA y más.
Legal Changes This Week: September 21 to 27, 2026
New laws and rulings for September 21-27, 2026: California DUI, restraining order and debt bills signed, HOA vetoes, a Montana deepfake injunction, and more.
AB 1875 Would Let Courts Waive California's 6-Month Divorce Wait
California AB 1875 would let a court reduce or waive the six-month divorce waiting period for good cause. The six-month rule still governs cases filed today.
California AB 2025: Disclosing Altered Rental Listing Photos
California AB 2025 adds Civil Code 1940.11, requiring disclosure when a rental listing photo is digitally altered. Status, text and the 2027 start date.
Newsom Vetoes AB 1542 as California CCPA Deletion Bills Advance
Newsom vetoed AB 1542 on September 27, 2026, rejecting a CCPA ban on selling sensitive personal information, while AB 883 tightens data broker deletion.
EEOC Sues Mercy Health Over Alleged Antisemitic Harassment
The EEOC sued Bon Secours Mercy Health in Ohio federal court on September 23, 2026, alleging a Jewish surgeon faced antisemitic harassment and was fired.
FTC and Washington File $225 Million Amway MLM Settlement
The FTC and Washington filed a complaint and a proposed $225 million stipulated order against Amway, WWG and LTD on September 17, 2026. A judge must approve it.
Idaho Supreme Court: Business Unfitness Is Defamation Per Se
The Idaho Supreme Court held on September 25, 2026 that statements imputing unfitness for a lawful business are defamation per se, and ordered a new trial.
Ninth Circuit Affirms Classmates.com Yearbook Class Certification
The Ninth Circuit affirmed class certification on September 24, 2026 in Nolen v. PeopleConnect over Classmates.com yearbook names. No liability finding yet.
Ohio Anti-SLAPP Denial Affirmed in Facebook Defamation Case
Ohio's Fifth District affirmed the denial of an anti-SLAPP motion on September 21, 2026, letting a horse farm's defamation claim over a Facebook post proceed.