The artificial intelligence industry could face a new, dedicated congressional investigative committee if Democratic Members of Congress take control of the House of Representatives following November’s midterm elections. The House Democratic leaders are reportedly laying the groundwork to create a select committee focused on artificial intelligence (“AI”) in the new Congress, potentially with a broad
September 2026
California Legislature Advances AI Employment Bills
At the end of August, the California legislature passed three bills that would regulate the use of AI in the employment context. These bills are now on Governor Newsom’s desk, and he has until September 30 to sign or veto. Below is a summary of the three bills.…
Horizon Scan: Children’s Online Safety and Privacy (EU and Beyond)
In recent months, children’s online safety and privacy have moved to the top of the EU’s digital agenda. The European Commission is expected to outline its proposal on minors’ access to social media this week, a potentially significant development that would build on the recommendations of the Commission’s Special Panel on child safety online and…
DoW Issues Revision 3 of its Class Deviation on Security Requirements
On September 3, 2026 the Department of War (DoW) issued Revision 3 to its Class Deviation and associated Procedures, Guidance and Information (PGI) that implements a new Part 240 (consistent with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul of Part 40, which we reported on in July). Like the proposed FAR Rule, this DFARS Class Deviation addresses supply…
California Legislature Passes CIPA Pen Register Reform Bill and Sends It to Governor
On August 28, 2026, the California Legislature passed SB 690, a significant bill aimed at curbing the flood of demand letters and lawsuits asserting “pen register” claims under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”). If enacted, the bill would eliminate the private right of action for website-based pen register claims and could affect…
FCC Releases Draft Rules and Proposals on TCPA Consent Revocation
By Yaron Dori & Rosie Moss
On September 9, 2026, the FCC released a draft Report and Order (R&O) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) titled “Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.” The draft has been circulated for consideration by the FCC at its September 30, 2026 open meeting.
The draft R&O and FNPRM address…
Ninth Circuit Hatches New Opinion Confirming False Advertising Plaintiffs Must Offer Common Proof of Deception
The Ninth Circuit recently confirmed that when a putative class alleges that a marketing representation is deceptive because it is inconsistent with industry standards, plaintiffs must offer common, class-wide proof of deception. See Rusoff v. The Happy Group, Inc., No. 24-7706 (9th Cir. Aug. 17, 2026).
In Rusoff, the defendant represented on its egg cartons…
New Lawsuit Raises Unresolved Questions About House Civil Subpoena Enforcement
Former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black has taken the unusual step of filing a lawsuit seeking to preclude the House of Representatives’ Committee on Oversight and Government Reform from enforcing subpoenas the Committee issued in its investigations related to Jeffrey Epstein. Black’s complaint, which challenges the Committee’s authority to enforce its subpoenas through civil…
Mapping China in the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027 | Part I: The Expanding Acquisition Perimeter
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IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Dependent Care Assistance Programs and Trump Accounts
Employers may get more flexibility under proposed regulations the IRS issued on August 11, 2026, addressing dependent care assistance programs and employer Trump account contribution programs. The proposed rules implement provisions of Public Law 119-21 (commonly known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act), which created Trump accounts and Trump account contribution programs.
The…