The Bottom Line With the start of a new school year, parents and children across the country are purchasing new clothes and school supplies, while marketers and agencies are working hard to develop new “back to school” campaigns to ensure their brands are top of mind for shoppers. Continue Reading
Children’s Privacy Roundup: U.S. vs. TikTok and Federal and State Legislation Updates
The Bottom Line The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have continued their commitment to protecting kids’ and teens’ digital privacy. In 2019, Google and YouTube paid what was then a record fine to the FTC and the New York Attorney General for violating Continue Reading
Not Careful Enough: FTC Settles $8.5 Million Action Against Care.com for Deceptive Marketing Claims and Subscription Traps
The Bottom Line The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Care.com (Care), an online caregiving platform for job posters and job seekers, alleging that the platform used inflated job numbers and unsubstantiated earnings claims to “lure” caregivers onto its platform and that Continue Reading
AI in Political Advertising: State and Federal Regulations in Focus
The Bottom Line While the 2024 Democratic National Convention takes place this week in Chicago, it is worth reflecting on the remarkable events of this year’s general election cycle. The events of July alone – including an assassination attempt and the sudden replacement of the Democratic Continue Reading
Federal Court Strikes Down FTC Non-Compete Rule
The Bottom Line We have previously issued alerts concerning the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning most employee and independent contractor non-competes (the Rule) (May 6, 2024, January 26, 2023) and come to you now with a major update. On August 20, 2024, the federal court in Continue Reading
StubHub Sued by D.C. Attorney Over Alleged “Convoluted Junk Fee Scheme”
The Bottom Line Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwab has brought a suit against ticket reselling platform StubHub over the platform’s ‘Fulfillment and Service’ fees. The complaint alleges that StubHub deceptively hides these exorbitant fees until the very last checkout page and Continue Reading
NY Federal Court Says “Neigh” to Plaintiff’s Copyright Claim Against Megan Thee Stallion
The Bottom Line The well-known rapper, musician and songwriter Megan Thee Stallion recently saddled up and successfully defeated a copyright infringement suit over her 2020 hit Savage. After taking the opportunity to amend his complaint, plaintiff James Greene, a musician and producer Continue Reading
Opportunities and Risks of Using AI in Employee Benefits Administration
The Bottom Line The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology offers significant opportunities in the field of employee benefits, for both employers and their employees, including: Despite the promise that generative AI technology holds for benefits administration, Continue Reading
New York Adopts Legislation to Protect Kids’ Privacy
The Bottom Line The New York State Legislature has passed two significant laws designed to protect children’s and teen’s privacy: the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act and the Child Data Protection Act. Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on June 20th, the laws will Continue Reading
Going for Olympic Gold: Marketers Hope to Reach the Podium in Paris, even if not on the “Official” Team
The Bottom Line Just about everyone dreams of participating in the Olympics – walking among the parade of nations, being draped with a bronze, silver, or maybe even gold, medal. Most learn at an early age that we possess neither the skill nor the single-minded discipline necessary to fulfill Continue Reading