China PIPL Compliance Audit Guidance and Enforcement Trends

China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) requires organizations to audit personal information processing for compliance. Recent regulatory developments, particularly concerning minors' data, indicate an increasing expectation for audits to be repeatable, verifiable, and evidence-backed, with a focus on demonstrating consistent implementation and technical reality.

Senator Blackburn Proposes AI Framework for Child Safety and Copyright

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has introduced a discussion draft for a federal AI policy framework focusing on children's online safety and copyright protection. The proposal aims to establish national standards, incorporating elements from the Kids Online Safety Act and the NO FAKES Act, and includes provisions for a private right of action for child harms.

BaFin Warns Consumers About Unauthorized Website gfi-hold(.)com

BaFin, the German financial supervisory authority, has issued a warning to consumers regarding the website gfi-hold(.)com. The website is allegedly offering financial, investment, and cryptoasset services without the required authorization from BaFin, constituting an unauthorized business operation.

Northern Colorado Woman Convicted of Securities Fraud

A Northern Colorado woman, Ann Vick, has been convicted on eight counts of securities fraud following a trial. She defrauded approximately 25 investors out of $3,000,000 through a fraudulent options trading and promissory note scheme. Sentencing is scheduled for May 21, 2026.

K. et al v. Sonoma County et al - Summary Judgment Motion

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has recorded multiple filings related to the case K. et al v. Sonoma County et al. Notably, motions for summary judgment were filed by Amy Lafferty and by County Social Worker De La Cruz and other defendants on March 19, 2026. A hearing for Amy Lafferty's motion is scheduled for July 9, 2026.

MA Governor Supports Lifting Sunday Hunting Ban and Expanding Access

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced support for legislation to modernize hunting laws, including lifting the Sunday hunting ban and expanding crossbow use. Concurrently, the MA Department of Public Health will raise awareness about alpha-gal syndrome and make it a reportable condition.

US v. Sang Huynh - Criminal Sentence Appeal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the sentence for Sang Thanh Huynh, who was convicted of firearm, racketeering, drug conspiracy, and money laundering charges. The court agreed with the government's concession that errors in the district court's imposition of supervised release conditions require resentencing.

Bloosurf, LLC v. T-Mobile USA, Inc. - Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of Bloosurf's claims against T-Mobile. The court found Bloosurf's Communications Act claim was barred by the election-of-remedies provision and that its state-law tort claims were preempted by the Act. Bloosurf also forfeited its argument on appeal for its remaining state-law claim.

Baldwin v. DOWCP - Black Lung Benefits Act Employment Year Calculation

The Fourth Circuit granted review and vacated a Benefits Review Board order in Baldwin v. DOWCP. The court clarified that a "year" for purposes of the Black Lung Benefits Act requires a coal miner to work 125 days or more in a one-year period, aligning with the Sixth Circuit's interpretation.

D.C. v. Fairfax County School Board - IDEA Violation Case

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit alleging systemic violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by the Virginia Department of Education and Fairfax County School Board. The court found that the plaintiffs failed to exhaust administrative remedies, had a duplicative suit, or lacked standing.