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National Auto Loan Network Data Breach

Written by M. G. Lyon on January 17, 2026. Posted in Data Breach.

Thousands of auto loan customers woke up to unsettling news in mid-January 2026: their most sensitive financial information may now be in the hands of cybercriminals. The National Auto Loan Network, a California-based vehicle refinancing...

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Character.AI Lawsuit Settlement

Written by M. G. Lyon on January 16, 2026. Posted in AI.

The recent settlement between Character.AI, Google, and multiple families whose children experienced devastating mental health crises represents a watershed moment in artificial intelligence accountability. These cases, which include the tragic...

What Is COPPA?

Written by M. G. Lyon on January 15, 2026. Posted in Class Action, Common Client Questions, Product & Consumer Safety News.

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, commonly referred to as COPPA, is a federal law designed to protect the personal information of children under the age of 13 in the digital environment. Enacted in 1998 and enforced by the Federal...

Misleading Pricing and Misleading Sign-Up Practices

Written by M. G. Lyon on January 14, 2026. Posted in AI, Class Action, Product & Consumer Safety News.

Online transactions should be transparent and fair—but not all companies adhere to the law. In early 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against the online advice platform JustAnswer, alleging that the company used misleading...