In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the increasingly widespread use of cookies and other tracking technologies has raised legal questions that courts across the country continue to grapple with. Plaintiffs have invoked a variety of federal statutes, each with its own requirements and judicial interpretations. In this guest article, Finnegan partner Lynn Parker Dupree and associate Victor Palace examine how federal courts have addressed claims brought under key federal privacy statutes challenging online tracking. The article highlights the emerging legal trends that both plaintiffs and defendants must navigate, including splits among federal circuit courts, and offers practical implications for companies to consider. See “Managing Tracking Technologies and Their Privacy Dilemmas in 2025” (Mar. 12, 2025).
