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In the latest episode of The Privacy Advisor Podcast, IAPP’s Alex LaCasse talks with Brenda Leong and Andrew Burt about practical strategies for AI governance and maintaining customer trust. www.zwillgen.com/publication/...
The Privacy Advisor Podcast: AI Governance with Brenda Leong and Andrew Burt
IAPP staff writer Alex LaCasse catches up with Brenda Leong and Andrew Burt to learn more about their work in AI governance.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A federal judge in Colorado has blocked a new state law requiring social media warning labels for kids, ruling that the mandate likely violates the First Amendment. www.denverpost.com/2025/11/06/c...
Federal judge blocks new Colorado law requiring social media warning labels for kids
A federal judge in Denver has blocked a new state law that’s intended to warn young users about the dangers of too much time on social media.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We’re honored to be recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms for our practical, client-focused approach to navigating complex privacy and data security challenges. www.zwillgen.com/firm-news/zw...
ZwillGen Named Among 2026 “Best Law Firms” for Privacy and Data Security
ZwillGen has once again been recognized among the nation’s leading law firms in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In this The Deep View article, Brenda Leong explains the risks of forming emotional connections with AI and the need for greater controls. www.zwillgen.com/publication/...
AI Firms Grapple with Emotional Chatbots
Brenda Leong discusses why recent regulations limiting underage users' access to open-ended chat with AI are more important than ever.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We review the EU’s AI Act Compliance Checker and other official resources in our new blog:

#ArtificialIntelligence #EUAIAct #AICompliance #LegalTech
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The EU’s AI Act Compliance Checker & Explorer — What’s Useful Today (And What’s Still to Come)
We tested the EU’s AI Act Compliance Checker and other official resources and provide our review of the tools in our new blog.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
California’s new SB 243 sets first-of-its-kind rules for “companion chatbots”, adding child-safety duties that could impact most LLMs. Our latest blog covers what it means for AI operators:

#AI #Chatbots #LegalNews
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California Takes the Lead on AI ‘Companion Chatbot’ Regulation
California’s SB 243 sets new rules for AI “companion chatbots,” adding child-safety duties and likely impacting most general-purpose LLMs.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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A contentious kids safety bill might be getting gutted — and nobody’s happy
A contentious kids safety bill might be getting gutted — and nobody’s happy
It’s expected to be introduced with a package of kids online safety bills.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Sling TV will pay $530K to settle California claims it violated the CCPA by making it difficult for consumers to opt out of the sale of their personal information and failing to provide sufficient privacy protections for children. www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Sling TV First to Settle California Data Privacy Lawsuit Amid Sweep of Streaming Services
The lawsuit accused Sling TV of misdirecting consumers looking to stop the sale of their personal information
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October 31, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Two federal judges last week admitted to releasing rulings that contained errors generated by artificial intelligence, underscoring a lack of uniform, permanent AI guidelines for U.S. courts as the technology spreads through the legal profession reut.rs/3WvrEYr
October 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Senators propose banning teens from using AI chatbots
Senators propose banning teens from using AI chatbots
Another bill promises to regulate AI.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Northern District of California has dismissed all California claims against Apple, Google, and Meta in the App Store Simulated Casino Litigation. View the details of the ruling in our new blog: #GamingLaw #Litigation #CaliforniaLaw
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California Says No Dice: Judge Dismisses State Claims in Social Casino MDL
The order significantly weakens the position of plaintiffs advancing gambling-based theories in California.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We’re thrilled to congratulate Sheri Pan on being named to The Daily Journal’s 2025 Top 40 Under 40 for her impact in shaping the future of privacy litigation. www.zwillgen.com/firm-news/sh...
Sheri Pan Named to The Daily Journal’s 2025 Top 40 Under 40
Sheri Pan, Legal Director in ZwillGen's San Francisco office, has been named to The Daily Journal’s 2025 Top 40 Under 40.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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The Federal Trade Commission removed several blog posts in recent months about open source and potential risks to consumers from the rapid spread of commercial AI tools.
The FTC Is Disappearing Blog Posts About AI Published During Lina Khan’s Tenure
The Federal Trade Commission removed several blog posts in recent months about open source and potential risks to consumers from the rapid spread of commercial AI tools.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Jen Easterly explains how artificial intelligence can shore up the United States’ digital defenses—and help “unleash the full potential of the cybersecurity sector.”
The End of Cybersecurity
America’s digital defenses are failing—but AI can save them.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Florida sues Roku for allegedly collecting and selling children’s sensitive data, including precise geolocation data, without parental consent. therecord.media/florida-roku...
Florida sues Roku for illegally selling children’s data, including precise geolocation
The Florida attorney general's office sued the smart television company Roku for collecting and selling children’s sensitive data, including information showing precise geolocation, without notice and...
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October 14, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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California cracks down on ‘predatory’ early cancellation fees
California cracks down on ‘predatory’ early cancellation fees
Adobe was named and shamed.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
California’s AB 831 targets dual-currency “sweepstakes casinos” and extends liability to supporting vendors. Our latest blog covers how this law fits into the broader shift in social gaming compliance: #GamingLaw #Compliance #California #Sweepstakes

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Sweep the Leg: California’s AB 831 Bans “Sweepstakes Casinos” and Expands Liability to Vendors
California’s AB 831 adds criminal and civil tools to target dual-currency “sweepstakes casinos,” and broadens its vendor liability provisions
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October 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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California enacts its own internet age-gating law
California enacts its own internet age-gating law
This one has Google on board.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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SB 243 is designed to protect children and vulnerable users from harms associated with use of AI companion chatbots.
California becomes first state to regulate AI companion chatbots | TechCrunch
SB 243 is designed to protect children and vulnerable users from harms associated with use of AI companion chatbots.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
State AGs are enlisting private law firms to bring data protection cases against tech companies in a new approach to privacy enforcement. news.bloomberglaw.com/privacy-and-...
States Turn to Outside Firms to Generate Big Privacy Settlements
Attorneys general from Texas, Nebraska and other states are tapping outside law firms to bring data protection cases against the biggest tech companies—snagging a cut of multimillion-to-billion dollar...
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October 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
California Governor Newsom signs data privacy bills into law www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/08/g...
Governor Newsom signs data privacy bills to protect tech users | Governor of California
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October 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
California’s SB 53 establishes landmark transparency, safety, and reporting obligations for frontier AI developers, signaling growing state involvement in AI governance. View the highlights of it and other AI legislation in our new blog post: #AI #Compliance www.zwillgen.com/artificial-i...
California SB 53 and Other Developing AI Legislation
California’s new SB 53, among other legislation, imposes transparency, risk, and reporting requirements on frontier AI developers.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
ZwillGen Senior Legal Director Marci Rozen appeared live on Nasdaq TradeTalks today to share insights on how companies can balance AI innovation with evolving privacy and data governance requirements. www.zwillgen.com/publication/...
ZwillGen’s Marci Rozen Joins Nasdaq TradeTalks to Discuss AI and Data Governance
ZwillGen's Marci Rozen shares insights on how companies can balance AI innovation with evolving privacy and data governance requirements.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
A $10 million FTC settlement with Disney highlights how COPPA obligations may be triggered by content mislabeling on YouTube. Learn what businesses should be doing now in our new blog post: #COPPA #ChildrensPrivacy #FTC #ContentCreators
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FTC Puts Content Creators on Notice in $10 million COPPA Settlement with Disney
FTC’s $10M settlement with Disney over YouTube mislabeling highlights COPPA risks, content creator duties, and child privacy enforcement.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM