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7.08.26
SCOTUS Ruling Calls into Question EU-U.S. Personal Data Flows
On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of the U.S. (SCOTUS) held in Trump v. Slaughter that the U.S. President can dismiss members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at will, rather than only for cause, overruling existing precedent regarding independent agencies. This decision of domestic constitutional law could also change the rules governing transfer of personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA, which includes the 27 European Union countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) to the U.S.
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6.04.26
Wilson Sonsini Practices, Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Guide
The 2026 Chambers USA guide has recognized Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati as a leading law firm in 44 geography-specific practice categories and named 87 Wilson Sonsini attorneys among the best in their fields. This year, the firm received four new practice area rankings, including in the nationwide National Security and Capital Markets: Convertible Debt categories, and three improved practice area rankings.
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5.08.26
Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Named to 2026 Lawdragon Leading Global Cyber Lawyers Guide
On May 8, 2026, Lawdragon announced its 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers guide, recognizing world leaders in privacy, data, security, and incident response, as well as the deals and lawsuits that revolve around all things cyber. The Wilson Sonsini attorneys named to the list included:
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2.27.26
FTC Promotes Age Verification in Children’s Privacy Enforcement Statement
On February 25, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an enforcement statement to promote the use of age verification technologies on the heels of its January 28 workshop on the topic. The workshop explored issues related to age verification and how these innovative tools could be used in furtherance of child safety without creating liability under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and its implementing rule (the COPPA Rule).
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1.09.26
2026 Year in Preview: Regulatory Consumer Protection Trends for Companies to Watch Out For
As we ring in the new year, we want to make you aware of key issues affecting consumers that we expect lawmakers and regulators to focus on over the next 12 months. Below are the top transatlantic consumer protection issues to watch out for in 2026:
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1.06.26
2026 Year in Preview: U.S. Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Predictions
As we ring in the new year, we want to make you aware of key issues that we expect lawmakers and regulators to focus on this year. Below are the top U.S. data, privacy, and cybersecurity issues to watch out for in 2026:
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1.05.26
2026 Year in Preview: Global Minors’ Privacy and Online Safety Predictions
In 2025, lawmakers and enforcement agencies around the globe have kept one issue firmly in the spotlight: the privacy and safety of minors online. This heightened focus shows no sign of abating, with early indications that companies should expect to see more legislative and regulatory initiatives in the year ahead.
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12.18.25
Wilson Sonsini Named Among Global Elite in Lexology 100: Data 2026
On December 18, 2025, Lexology published the 2026 edition of the Lexology 100: Data 2026 (formerly GDR 100), a global ranking that captures the capabilities, track record, and market reputation of the top 100 leading law firms in the field. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has been ranked No. 13 overall among the “Global Elite,” a shortlist of the top 25 firms recognized for market-leading expertise. Wilson Sonsini also placed No. 2 for advisory work, No. 4 for investigations, and No. 10 for litigation.
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11.13.25
EdTech Provider Agrees to $5.1 Million Settlement with Three State Attorneys General over Student Data Breach
On November 6, 2025, the California, Connecticut, and New York Attorneys General (collectively, the “Attorneys General”) announced a settlement with Illuminate Education, Inc. to resolve allegations that the company violated state privacy laws following a student data breach. The settlement marks the first enforcement actions under the California K-12 Pupil Online Personal Information Protection Act (KOPIPA, formerly known as SOPIPA) and Connecticut’s Student Data Privacy Law, and also constitutes the second major enforcement action under New York Education Law § 2-d.
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11.13.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Circle in Connection with Launch of Circle StableFX
On November 13, 2025, Circle Technology Services, LLC, a global financial technology company and stablecoin market leader, announced the launch of Circle StableFX, an institutional-grade engine for onchain stablecoin foreign exchange (FX), built on Arc. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Circle on the launch, led by Fintech and Financial Services partner Jess Cheng.
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11.07.25
What’s Happening at the FTC During the Government Shutdown?
The federal government has been shut down for over a month. We previously reported on implications for the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust work here. What does the shutdown mean for the FTC’s consumer protection, privacy, safety, and AI work?