Data Privacy & Enforcement: Alabama’s first TikTok trial heads to a Montgomery courtroom Monday, with the state accusing TikTok and ByteDance of misleading parents about teen safety tools and age ratings—an outcome that could force major changes and expose internal practices. Consumer Protection: In a separate multistate push, attorneys general including Alabama’s counterparts announced a $2.3 million Labcorp settlement tied to a 2019 data breach involving a medical debt collector, underscoring “vendor management” as a non-delegable duty. Economic Development: Jefferson County approved a $1 million incentive for a new Kimberly shopping center anchored by Publix, aiming to address a local “food desert” while bringing 67 jobs and tens of millions in projected investment. Energy Costs: Gas prices stayed volatile in Alabama’s counties, with GasBuddy reporting some of the week’s lowest regular and premium figures in places like Chambers, Conecuh, and St. Clair. Workforce & Regional Growth: NARCOG marked 60 years across Morgan, Lawrence and Cullman counties, highlighting planning and grant work that has pulled nearly $14 million into local infrastructure and services.