In connection with the ongoing push to hold social media platforms accountable for alleged harms against users, in particular children, a major legal breakthrough has occurred. Last month a California jury awarded damages of $6,000,000, including $3,000,000 in punitive damages, for the Plaintiff’s claims against Meta and YouTube for damages […]
Technology & Intellectual Property Update
Bank Frauds and Fallout: Practical Implications of UCC 4A-202
on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 in
Technology & Intellectual Property Update: Arianna C. Goldstein, Editor
Social engineering has outpaced hacking in the cybercrime arena in terms of monetary losses for banks. In the latest FBI report[1], tech support or customer support has resulted in losses of over $3 billion in 2025 alone! One of the most prevalent methods of this type of scam is a […]
United Healthcare Defeats Website Tracking Suit
on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 in
Technology & Intellectual Property Update: Arianna C. Goldstein, Editor
On March 31, 2026, United Healthcare (“UHC”) successfully moved to dismiss a class action arising from its purported use of third-party tracking technologies on its website. We’ve previously discussed automated tracking on websites, such as by using cookies, pixels, etc., in connection with “trap-and-trace” laws, including at our Health Law […]
Trump Administration Targets Cybercrime Through New Cyber Strategy
on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 in
Technology & Intellectual Property Update: Arianna C. Goldstein, Editor
On March 6, 2026, the Trump administration released “President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America” (the “Cyber Strategy”), which outlines the administration’s approach to cyber policy. The Cyber Strategy outlines six policy “Pillars of Action” that are intended to “guide action and resourcing through the follow-on policy vehicles.” The six pillars […]
Trump EO on Cybercrime and Fraud Could Result in New Regulation
on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 in
Technology & Intellectual Property Update: Arianna C. Goldstein, Editor
On March 6, 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens” (the “Executive Order”). The Executive Order is in response to increased instances of cybercrime and fraud schemes targeting Americans, particularly the elderly. While the Executive Order is primarily directed at […]
