The Bottom Line Independent contractors in New York State will soon have expanded protections under the New York Labor Law. On May 20, 2024, the Freelance Isn't Free Act takes effect and imposes new requirements for written agreements with most independent contractors in the State. The Act Continue Reading
U.S. House Unveils the Latest Attempt at a U.S. Privacy Law: The American Privacy Rights Act
The Bottom Line The United States is among the minority of large economies in the world without a comprehensive national privacy law. In the absence of such a law, numerous states are filling the void with a complex assortment of often inconsistent privacy laws. However, unexpected Continue Reading
Not Strict Enough: California Proposes Further Amendments to Automatic Renewal Law
The Bottom Line Operating a subscription-based company in 2024 continues to be a constantly moving target of compliance. California, which already had one of the country’s strictest automatic renewal laws, recently saw its Legislature propose amendments that closely track the FTC's proposed Continue Reading
Choppy Waters: Recent Privacy Developments in Targeted Advertising on Both Sides of the Atlantic
Bottom Line Recent privacy developments on both sides of The Pond make it clear that targeted advertising is becoming more challenging in both the United States and Europe. The latest Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Europe’s Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) decision clarifies IAB Continue Reading
What’s in Your 2024 Legal Cart? Top 10 Retail Law Developments
The retail and e-commerce sector will continue its dynamic transformation in 2024, as industry giants and startups alike leverage cutting-edge technologies and innovative marketing strategies. All the while, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general are busy restocking the legal Continue Reading
Are Your Aspirations Attainable? New York Attorney General Challenges “Net Zero” Claims
The Bottom Line 63% of Americans are influenced by a corporation’s environmental reputation when making purchasing decisions – and 48% of Americans “have either chosen one product over another or stopped purchasing a product based on the environmental record” of the product’s Continue Reading
#Oscars Ready: Social Media Guidance for Brands and Advertisers
The 2024 awards season has been filled with snubs, influencers on the carpet, groundbreaking wins and acceptance speeches that have echoed throughout Hollywood. While some awards shows are stricter than others about brand participation in social media, it’s another winning year for all brands tuning Continue Reading
Navigating the Subscription Maze: Staying on Top of Auto-Renewal Legislation in 2024
If you’re operating a subscription-based company in 2024, strap in for a wild ride through the maze of auto-renewal laws! Continue Reading
Natural Selection: NY Federal Court Dismisses “Natural” Personal Care Claims, Decertifies Class
The Bottom Line In a departure from several California court rulings on the same issue, a New York federal judge has decertified three classes of consumers seeking to recover damages for allegedly deceptive “natural” labeling claims on Tom’s of Maine toothpaste and deodorant products. The Continue Reading
FTC Settles with Subscription-Based Business for Alleged Discriminatory & Deceptive Practices
The Bottom Line Online cash advance provider FloatMe Corp. will pay $3 million as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for allegations of unfair and deceptive tactics against customers. The settlement, announced January 22 by the FTC, came after the Continue Reading