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 […]
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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 […]
Senate Takes Up Discussion of Federal AI Regulation
on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 in
Technology & Intellectual Property Update: Arianna C. Goldstein, Editor
On March 18, 2026, Senator Marsha Blackburn released a discussion draft of her bill for AI regulation in line with President Trump’s Executive Order on AI. We previously covered this Executive Order, here. In line with the Executive Order, the discussion draft bill focuses on protection of children and copyrights […]
FinCEN Eases CDD Requirements for Banks
on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 in
Technology & Intellectual Property Update: Arianna C. Goldstein, Editor
Earlier this month, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued an exceptive order (the “Order”) providing relief for financial institutions from the requirement to verify the identity of beneficial owners of legal entities each time the entity opens a new account. Instead of having to verify the identities of beneficial […]
