Technology Law Updates

8/3/2026 1:38:48 PM

Update Your App: External Purchase Developments for Apple & Google

By Emma Smizer

The story of external payment mechanisms for mobile apps is a long one – and it's still being written (and very avidly read by many,...

4/10/2026 1:35:39 PM

By Andrew Folks

In March 2025, Utah was the first state to pass an App Store Accountability Act (ASAA), enacting SB 142. Since then, Texas, Louisiana,...

12/23/2025 8:05:38 PM

By Emma Smizer

In the eleventh hour, the Texas App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420) has been enjoined. As a brief refresher, Texas passed the App...

12/15/2025 6:24:51 PM

By Andrew Folks Emma Smizer

Several states, including Texas, Utah, Louisiana, and California, have enacted so-called “App Store Accountability Acts.” Broadly, these...

10/30/2025 9:48:10 PM

By Emma Smizer

On October 29, 2025, Google announced that it will allow U.S. app developers to offer alternative payment methods outside the Google Play...