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A panel of judges sitting on the federal Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit appeared skeptical of a challenge to the use of automatic license plate readers by the Illinois state police, questioning whether the cameras’ collection of vehicle snapshots amounts to an improper search under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Plaintiffs…

The Department of Justice has issued a press release announcing that it has agreed to settle its allegations that TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

The settlement requires TikTok to pay “$300 million immediately and an additional $100 million upon entry of an order vacating a prior…

On September 3, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed suit against Apitor Technology, which makes robotic toys, alleging that Apitor’s app “enabled a third party in China to collect geolocation information from children without parental consent.”

The DOJ filed suit following a referral from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that Apitor did not comply…

On August 14, 2025, the Department of Justice announced that it unsealed six warrants “authorizing the seizure of over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, $70,000 in cash, and a luxury vehicle.” According to the press release, “all of the cryptocurrency was seized from a cryptocurrency wallet controlled by Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, who is charged by indictment…

Unfortunately, I’ve had unpleasant dealings with the Phobos ransomware group. My interactions with Phobos have been fodder for a good story when I educate client employees on recent cyber-attacks to prevent them from becoming victims. The story highlights how these ransomware groups, including Phobos, are sophisticated criminal organizations with managerial hierarchy. They use common slang…

In August 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and eight states filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against RealPage Inc., alleging that its software was used to unlawfully decrease competition among landlords and maximize profits. Last week, the DOJ, now joined by ten states, filed an amended complaint alleging that landlords Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC…

Unfortunately, when natural disasters hit innocent victims and good-natured people want to help those in need, scammers swoop in to manipulate the bleak situation to commit fraud or price gouging.

Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton , the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Justice, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a warning…

Below is an excerpt of a legal update co-authored with Government Enforcement + White Collar Defense Partner David E. Carney.

On June 17, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced settlements of alleged False Claims Act (FCA) violations associated with cybersecurity requirements in contracts to provide a secure environment for online applications for federal housing…