CFPB, Federal Agencies, State Agencies, and Attorneys General
Adam Maarec, Stephanie A. Sheridan, and Meegan Brooks, all members of Ballard Spahr’s Litigation Department, examined the effect of artificial intelligence-powered shopping tools on consumers and brands alike.
Writing for TotalRetail, they outline key legal issues that companies should look out for, as well as recommended actions to be best prepared for the evolving landscape around AI.… Continue Reading
Effective April 1, 2026, California Senate Bill 22 (SB 22) will now require businesses to provide cash back on gift cards with a balance under $15 (up from $10 under current law) upon a consumer’s request. Given the nearly twenty-year history of plaintiffs’ firms targeting retailers in class actions for failure to comply with California’s current gift card law, businesses should expect that the plaintiffs’ bar will be ready to test compliance with the new threshold shortly after the law takes effect.… Continue Reading
