EU-Canada digital trade agreement could be finalized in autumn, official says
June 09, 2026
| Cynthia Kroet
The EU and Canada could conclude negotiations on a digital trade agreement by the autumn — in time for an EU-Canada leaders' summit in Ottawa — according to commission official Agata Gerba. The talks, launched... (more story)
Digital Omnibus impact assessment on cookies expected in October, EU lawmaker says
June 09, 2026
| Matthew Newman
The European Parliament’s work on an EU digital simplification bill will forge ahead even as lawmakers wait for a long-demanded impact assessment that's expected by October, according to Marina Kaljurand, a ke... (more story)
Snapchat targeted in NL, France over addictive design, child-safety concerns
June 09, 2026
| Sara Brandstätter
Snapchat is facing a collective lawsuit in the Netherlands and a formal warning letter in France over allegations that its platform relies on addictive design features, unlawfully uses personal data for target... (more story)
Tech challenge to Florida social media law likely headed to trial, judge says
June 09, 2026
| Maria Dinzeo
A federal judge in Florida said Monday that a tech industry challenge to Florida’s social media content-moderation law will likely be headed for trial in September, unless he reconsiders whether two trade grou... (more story)
DOJ's 'deficient' deal with Live Nation to be weighed by US judge, Alford says
June 08, 2026
| Khushita Vasant and Chris May
The Department of Justice's surprise settlement with Live Nation one week into a jury trial is "deficient" and problematic, which explains why 34 bipartisan US states did not sign on to the agreement, former a... (more story)
FTX founder Bankman-Fried applies for Trump pardon
June 08, 2026
| Samuel Rubenfeld
Samuel Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing billions of customer deposits and investor funds provided to his cryptocurrency exchange, has asked President Donal... (more story)
China targets misleading online reviews with new product testing rules
June 08, 2026
| MLex Staff
Influencers and online testing platforms in China will face tighter regulatory scrutiny under new rules aimed at curbing misleading product reviews and safeguarding fair competition, as Beijing moves to rein i... (more story)
Massachusetts, Missouri seek outside legal help for TikTok, Roblox cases
June 05, 2026
| Mike Swift
Massachusetts and Missouri are expanding scrutiny of TikTok and Roblox by seeking outside counsel on contingency-fee terms for investigations and potential litigation, according to requests for proposal publis... (more story)