Episode 2 is now live. Episode two covers the very recent amendments to Texas’ telemarketing laws which became effective September 1. In the episode we discuss the increasing frequency with which states are amending their telemarketing laws to include requirements that are more aligned with or stricter than the TCPA and to add a private right
Introducing Consumer Counterpoint: A New Vidcast from Seyfarth
We’re excited to launch Consumer Counterpoint, a new vidcast series from Seyfarth’s Consumer Class Defense Blog.
Hosted by Kristine Argentine, Chair of Seyfarth’s Consumer Class Action Defense practice, and attorney Paul Yovanic, the series provides concise, practical insights into the consumer litigation issues shaping today’s marketplace.
In just 15 minutes, Kristine, Paul
CIPA’s Cookie Exception Bill (SB 690) Passes Senate, Proceeds to State Assembly
On June 3, 2025, the California Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 690 (SB 690), a bill that seeks to add a “commercial business purposes” exception to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA).
After multiple readings on the Senate floor, SB 690 passed as amended, and will now proceed to the California State Assembly. SB 690
CIPA’s Cookie Exception Bill (SB 690) Referred to Suspense File & Hearing
On May 19, 2025, the California Senate Appropriations Committee, which handles budgetary and financial matters, held a hearing on California Senate Bill 690 (SB 690). The proposed bill would amend the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) by adding an exception to the statute which has the effect of permitting use of tracking technologies for
California Senate Bill Seeks to Curb Cookie-Related CIPA Litigation
This post was originally published to Seyfarth’s Global Privacy Watch blog.
California Senate Bill 690 (SB 690), introduced by Senator Anna Caballero, is continuing to proceed through the California state legislative process. The proposed bill would amend the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) by adding an exception to the statute which has the
Seyfarth Attorneys Co-Author Illinois Chapter in Chambers Data Protection & Privacy Global Practice Guide
We are pleased to share that Seyfarth attorneys Paul Yovanic, Jason Priebe, Ada Dolph, and Michael Jacobsen co-authored the “USA – Illinois: Trends & Developments” section in the recently released Chambers Data Protection & Privacy Global Practice Guide 2025. This highly regarded publication provides timely insights and analysis on key developments in data privacy
CPPA Underscores That Businesses Own CCPA Compliance – Even When Privacy Management Tools Fail
The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) has made it abundantly clear: privacy compliance isn’t just about publishing the right disclosures – it’s about whether your systems actually work. On May 6, the agency fined Todd Snyder, Inc. $345,178 for failures that highlight a growing regulatory focus on execution of California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”)
Now Available! 2025 Commercial Litigation Outlook
We are excited to share the 2025 edition of our Commercial Litigation Outlook, offering key insights into the evolving legal landscape.
This year’s Outlook explores anticipated shifts under the second Trump Administration, including regulatory changes, agency governance shifts, and the growing role of AI in legal proceedings. AI-related challenges, such as deepfakes and data privacy
Webinar: Illinois Emerging Privacy Litigation – What 2025 Has in Store
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central
1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mountain
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About the Program
Join us for an informative program that offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of privacy law in Illinois. The panelists will
Seyfarth to Sponsor and Present at 2024 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference
Seyfarth Shaw is a sponsor for the 2024 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference, the biggest advertising, marketing, and promotion law conference in the nation. The conference will take place November 11-13 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona. During the conference Seyfarth attorneys Joe Orzano and Kristine Argentine